Summary:
This wax is like a wine
you don't like with the first sip. Then, after 3 or 4 sips, you start to
appreciate it's excellent characteristics and after one glass it's on your
favorite's list!
When you open the tin
and rub your wax applicator over the wax, the first thing you'll notice is
how rock-hard this formula is. You really have to rub the applicator
across the surface to pick up any wax. It also takes more effort to apply.
I've become accustomed to buttery-soft waxes like P21S. This
wax requires a firmer pressure to apply evenly and a firmer pressure to
buff to a shine. It's not arm-numbing hard. It just requires more pressure
than I'm used to exerting.
As I applied this wax to
the hood of my test vehicle and started to buff I was mentally preparing
to write this wax off as a bad experience. When I stood back and looked at
the hood, I was stunned at the liquidity this wax created. This wax has a
high jetting factor which will make it look great on black, red and dark
color vehicles. I was also impressed by the sharply-defined clarity of the
reflection. Waxes with a high jetting factor (which creates the illusion
of wetness) tend to have softer reflections. This wax had both. The finish
had a very liquid-like shimmer and reflections in the hood of the sky and
trees were bright and clearly defined. This clarity of reflection will
compliment light colors like white, beige, silver, light blue and yellow.
Clearly the chemists at
3M have created a remarkable wax.
Next, I misted my foam
wax applicator with one spritz of Eagle
One Wet Wipe N' Shine and continued to wax the rest of the
vehicle. What a difference this made. The wax was much easier to apply and
buff off. It didn't take much Wipe N' Shine to make this difference.
I sprayed my applicator once when I went to a new body panel. I finished
the vehicle in no time and when I was finished, the wax container was
still full. This wax will go a long way. I'm guessing you'll get at least
25 to 30 waxings out of each can.
This wax has been on our
test vehicle for almost 90 days and gone through 10 car washings (by
hand). Water still sheets nicely and the beads are uniform without any
empty patches. This is excellent for any carnauba wax during a Florida
summer. I would rate this wax's durability as above average for a carnauba
wax.
Bottom line, this is my
favorite wax for under $25.00!
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