Thank you Nick T - Spit Shining #16

tom p. said:
Accumulator, thanks for sharing your observations. I guess I'll try by hand first.



In the cases I've seen, dark colored paint seems to get the most impact from this spit shining routine. Some of the results have been dramatic, IMO.



I am very curious about that "water-based" pink carnauba wax (Beauty Shine??)...it seems like that formulation would be just about ideal for spit shining. Has anyone worked with it? I don't see much mention of it.



Thanks.
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Beauty Shine

BKB Automotive Cosmetics, Inc.



Pink Carnauba Paste Wax



pink-carnauba-sm.jpg




I have some but haven't tried it yet.
 
tom p. said:
Accumulator, thanks for sharing your observations. I guess I'll try by hand first.



In the cases I've seen, dark colored paint seems to get the most impact from this spit shining routine. Some of the results have been dramatic, IMO.



I am very curious about that "water-based" pink carnauba wax (Beauty Shine??)...it seems like that formulation would be just about ideal for spit shining. Has anyone worked with it? I don't see much mention of it.



Thanks.
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Beauty Shine

BKB Automotive Cosmetics, Inc.



Pink Carnauba Paste Wax



pink-carnauba-sm.jpg




I have some but haven't tried it yet.
 
tom p. said:
Accumulator, thanks for sharing your observations. I guess I'll try by hand first.



In the cases I've seen, dark colored paint seems to get the most impact from this spit shining routine. Some of the results have been dramatic, IMO.



I am very curious about that "water-based" pink carnauba wax (Beauty Shine??)...it seems like that formulation would be just about ideal for spit shining. Has anyone worked with it? I don't see much mention of it.



Thanks.
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I have some but haven't tried it yet. What are the benifits of a using a water based wax for this proceedure?



The description of the product at BKB Automotive Cosmetics, Inc.



"Pink Carnauba is a true "one of a kind" paste wax. This water based paste wax operates on a spit-shine concept, delivering an unbeatable shine and unique ability to build an increasingly heavy wax load with repeated applications."



The directions on the can -



"With a damp cloth apply sparingly - let dry, then polish to a dazzling brilliance with a clean soft cloth. Do a section at a time.



Description on the can -



A 'one of a kind' water-set paste wax.



Water is blended around each molecule of wax, working on a 'spit shine' concept.



Gives a super high gloss - ( A wet-Paint Look)

While leaving the long lasting protection of carnauba wax.



Contains no harsh chemicals or abrasives that remove expensive paint.



The water base formula helps prevent water spotting





Beauty Shine

BKB Automotive Cosmetics, Inc.



Pink Carnauba Paste Wax



pink-carnauba-sm.jpg
 
tom p. said:
Accumulator, thanks for sharing your observations. I guess I'll try by hand first.



In the cases I've seen, dark colored paint seems to get the most impact from this spit shining routine. Some of the results have been dramatic, IMO.



I am very curious about that "water-based" pink carnauba wax (Beauty Shine??)...it seems like that formulation would be just about ideal for spit shining. Has anyone worked with it? I don't see much mention of it.



Thanks.
Click to expand...



I have some but haven't tried it yet. What are the benifits of a using a water based wax for this proceedure?



The description of the product at BKB Automotive Cosmetics, Inc.



"Pink Carnauba is a true "one of a kind" paste wax. This water based paste wax operates on a spit-shine concept, delivering an unbeatable shine and unique ability to build an increasingly heavy wax load with repeated applications."



The directions on the can -



"With a damp cloth apply sparingly - let dry, then polish to a dazzling brilliance with a clean soft cloth. Do a section at a time.



Description on the can -



A 'one of a kind' water-set paste wax.



Water is blended around each molecule of wax, working on a 'spit shine' concept.



Gives a super high gloss - ( A wet-Paint Look)

While leaving the long lasting protection of carnauba wax.



Contains no harsh chemicals or abrasives that remove expensive paint.



The water base formula helps prevent water spotting





Beauty Shine

BKB Automotive Cosmetics, Inc.



Pink Carnauba Paste Wax



pink-carnauba-sm.jpg
 
blonzz said:
I have some but haven't tried it yet. What are the benifits of a using a water based wax for this proceedure?
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The idea is that solvents tend to "uncure" wax but water won't. Once the wax is set, the water in the subsequent applications won't disturb it the way a solvent would. Just like rinsing with water (or ph-neutral rain) won't disturb wax once it's set.



Yeah, yeah, I know, "water is a solvent" ;) but you guys know what I mean.



FWIW this whole water/solvent thing sometimes makes me wonder if using QDs is really as good an idea as using distilled water :confused" Yeah, it looks great, but maybe that's because the QDs add something of their own. Might not be the same as "contributing to the layering of wax". But I suppose there are different ways to view the benefits of spit shining. As long as you like what you're doing and you like what you see.....
 
blonzz said:
I have some but haven't tried it yet. What are the benifits of a using a water based wax for this proceedure?
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The idea is that solvents tend to "uncure" wax but water won't. Once the wax is set, the water in the subsequent applications won't disturb it the way a solvent would. Just like rinsing with water (or ph-neutral rain) won't disturb wax once it's set.



Yeah, yeah, I know, "water is a solvent" ;) but you guys know what I mean.



FWIW this whole water/solvent thing sometimes makes me wonder if using QDs is really as good an idea as using distilled water :confused" Yeah, it looks great, but maybe that's because the QDs add something of their own. Might not be the same as "contributing to the layering of wax". But I suppose there are different ways to view the benefits of spit shining. As long as you like what you're doing and you like what you see.....
 
I think spit shining with a carnauba based QD such as CM or CS "enhances" the initial depth somewhat when including spit shining wax as the very last step of a complete detail. I rarely use it for "spot jobs" though where I had to remove an area of sealant and wax to polish the finish then build it all back up again. I use distilled water in the spit shine in a situation like that and it looks and matches the surrounding spit shined finish just fine.
 
I think spit shining with a carnauba based QD such as CM or CS "enhances" the initial depth somewhat when including spit shining wax as the very last step of a complete detail. I rarely use it for "spot jobs" though where I had to remove an area of sealant and wax to polish the finish then build it all back up again. I use distilled water in the spit shine in a situation like that and it looks and matches the surrounding spit shined finish just fine.
 
well today i tried this method using the nxt spray wax instead of the QD

i also used the gold class instead on #16 i dont have any gutted

i also used my cyclo to work the gols class after i put it on by hand

i was well impressed with the job

will post up some pics
 
well today i tried this method using the nxt spray wax instead of the QD

i also used the gold class instead on #16 i dont have any gutted

i also used my cyclo to work the gols class after i put it on by hand

i was well impressed with the job

will post up some pics
 
I just have NXT liquid wax. or does it have to be a paste. I did the whole water cotton ball on my combat boots and got the mirror shine. man that brought back memories. any military people here ever take a lighter and melt the shoe polish on to the boots. really works well if we have military people here now. but back to the wax. I have an 03 silver dakota QC. I read that this works really well on dark vehicles. so would I be wasting my time on my silver dak trying to spit shine.
 
I just have NXT liquid wax. or does it have to be a paste. I did the whole water cotton ball on my combat boots and got the mirror shine. man that brought back memories. any military people here ever take a lighter and melt the shoe polish on to the boots. really works well if we have military people here now. but back to the wax. I have an 03 silver dakota QC. I read that this works really well on dark vehicles. so would I be wasting my time on my silver dak trying to spit shine.
 
I started spit shinning, my car just like I used to to my boots,wet mf, just touch the carnuba paste,rub in till it almost disapears,redue 2 more times,then dry buff with mf.It will take me a week to do car,I'll post pic's later.shine appears to look,wetter,and much harder,and slicker, than the same carnuba,put on dry. car is a 68 mustang fastback,royal maroon,that was clayed,fmj ip, fmj fp,fmj,with carnuba topper.I must be nuts to do the whole car.
 
03SilverDak said:
I just have NXT liquid wax. or does it have to be a paste...
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Pastes generally have fewer/milder solvents so that's what is normally used. No idea about the NXT liquid, guess we'll find out when you try it :D



I have an 03 silver dakota QC. I read that this works really well on dark vehicles. so would I be wasting my time on my silver dak trying to spit shine.
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Not at all. I have primarily silver vehicles and IMO it's worth doing.
 
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