Wow what a weird word to ban! Thanks for the info Ben, really really informative.
Wow what a weird word to ban! Thanks for the info Ben, really really informative.
Originally Posted by lbls1
According to what I have been told, `white carnauba` is actually a blend of Paraffin wax and #1 Yellow Carnauba.
In a nutshell, how can one honestly justify buying Zymol priced at over $1000.00 ??
People "ohh" and "ahh" the work of some people who use this wax when in reality it`s not the $1000.00 wax that makes it so nice looking but the 5 or 10 hours of wet sanding and polishing before any wax is put on.
I dare say that you would see no difference between the $1000.00 wax and an 8oz tub of $16.00 wax on a panel that has been highly polished.
But....there`s a sucker born every minute, eh?
Personally, I love the looks that a carnauba puts forth in terms of warmth and glow but I also understand that wax is nothing more than a sacrificial barrier, and a very limited one at that, between ones polished paint and the elements. I`ll stick with Pizazz and Trade Secret though as I would have to be really ignorant to pay hundreds of dollars for "wax".
I highly question any paste carnauba or cream wax lasting more than 5 months (even on garage queens) unless it is juiced with some additives to where it is more synthetic than natural.
Great post by benvegas:up
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Originally Posted by joshtpa
True to a point. If that wine is rare then the cost can come up to over $100,000.00 BUT it may be that it`s only for the collector sake and not a real drinkers wine.
Waxes though, as far as I know, do not have limited runs BUT some waxes may have a collectors desire to them, for example an early tin of Meguiars paste wax.
So you see no difference between a bottle of Boones Farm and a bottle of wine from Robert Mondavi?
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Originally Posted by Anthony Orosco
Very, very true. Alot of people can`t polish a vehicle to perfection to realize this. They rely on their LSP to stand on it`s own, which really won`t cut it. I`d bet 1 step glazing a finish properly would put any LSP to shame. No matter how many coats you put on.
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Originally Posted by David Fermani
Great paint correction and paint polishing will definitely look good with a low end wax vs oxidized paint with a high end wax. I bet if you polished the paint perfect and topped it with turtle wax, no one that`s "in the know" would believe that it`s turtle wax on your vehicle.
Great learning thread Ben, i certainly appreciate. Now if you dont mind, I`ll continue using my synthetics.
Nubas were great protectants, but for me, a better mouse trap has been built, and its rather economical to boot!
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Originally Posted by Dave1
Meguiars #16 or Clearkote`s Carnauba Moose both last all summer on my black car in Dallas.
Originally Posted by Anthony Orosco
As long as it has carnauba depth, I`m fine with that.
Well carnuba also holds true to many uses in our type of business because it does not last quite as long as A synthetic such as Zaino, or werkstatt. When the cars wax *maybe* depends on the wax wears off in a month or two months then we get to re-wax the cars giving us more business. If everyone used the most long term things then it would be alot harder for us business wise.
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Originally Posted by Steelth
Maybe, maybe not. I have a lot of customers who still want their vehicles waxed regularly even though I use sealants on their cars. Basically, they want their cars taken care of like we take care of ours.
I doubt this is just me, but I dont exclusively use a carnauba wax either. Once my own cars prep work is done (which is the real task), then a sealant is used. After the sealant cures a day later the good carnauba goes on. I like the protection of the sealant and the end look of the wax.
Has there ever been any scientific experiments that show how long a certian wax can last? I understand that it`s different for each cars paint, but still a relatively certain point could be reached.
I`m a biology student so please pardon my thoughts. I was just wondering if there`s any conclusive scientific evidence for the longevity of a carnauba wax. Maybe i`ll try it myself.
Originally Posted by benvegas
Thank you.
You also forgot to mention that carnauba is rock hard and dull in a raw form.
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