Old Rattle Flat
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This whole thing is a FWIW!
I’m normally a Zaino guy, with Blackfire II as an alternate (I have one car that doesn’t seem to like Zaino). I’ve been meaning to do some experimenting, and my neighbor inadvertently gave me the opportunity. The neighbor in question, who has a black Camry that lives outdoors 24/7/365, wanted me to suggest a wax that could be applied once every six months. I explained the difference between polymers and waxes (with reasonable expectations) and told him that if he would let me do a little experimenting one his car, I would do the exterior for him. Surprise � he accepted.
This is a clean dawn washed car with no oxidation, and in this case my interest is in the appearance of products or combinations without regard to durability.
Applied Klasse AIO to the rear (trunk, rear fenders, etc).
Topped the AIO on the trunk only, with P21S carnauba.
Applied Poorboy’s EX to the front (hood, front fenders, etc).
Topped the EX on the hood only, with P21S carnauba.
Applied AIO to the rear doors, and then later topped the AIO with EX.
Applied 3M PI-III Finishing Glaze to the front doors.
Topped half of the 3M PI-III FG with P21S carnauba.
All of these are great products. As a non-autopian observed, “gee, it doesn’t make any difference what you use, the car looks better than the day it was new with all of them.�
However, after walking around the car a few times, then sitting and staring at it, and coming back an hour later – there is no question in my mind – the EX, by itself on the front fenders, was noticeably the shiniest.
Ok, Ok, I know – I’m not taking into account reflectivity, depth, or durability, but you have to start someplace. My impression of topping the AIO and the EX with P21S, was that the depth was not as great as I get when I top Blackfire II with P21S, but that’s on a different car, so the comparison is not really legitimate.
I’m normally a Zaino guy, with Blackfire II as an alternate (I have one car that doesn’t seem to like Zaino). I’ve been meaning to do some experimenting, and my neighbor inadvertently gave me the opportunity. The neighbor in question, who has a black Camry that lives outdoors 24/7/365, wanted me to suggest a wax that could be applied once every six months. I explained the difference between polymers and waxes (with reasonable expectations) and told him that if he would let me do a little experimenting one his car, I would do the exterior for him. Surprise � he accepted.
This is a clean dawn washed car with no oxidation, and in this case my interest is in the appearance of products or combinations without regard to durability.
Applied Klasse AIO to the rear (trunk, rear fenders, etc).
Topped the AIO on the trunk only, with P21S carnauba.
Applied Poorboy’s EX to the front (hood, front fenders, etc).
Topped the EX on the hood only, with P21S carnauba.
Applied AIO to the rear doors, and then later topped the AIO with EX.
Applied 3M PI-III Finishing Glaze to the front doors.
Topped half of the 3M PI-III FG with P21S carnauba.
All of these are great products. As a non-autopian observed, “gee, it doesn’t make any difference what you use, the car looks better than the day it was new with all of them.�
However, after walking around the car a few times, then sitting and staring at it, and coming back an hour later – there is no question in my mind – the EX, by itself on the front fenders, was noticeably the shiniest.
Ok, Ok, I know – I’m not taking into account reflectivity, depth, or durability, but you have to start someplace. My impression of topping the AIO and the EX with P21S, was that the depth was not as great as I get when I top Blackfire II with P21S, but that’s on a different car, so the comparison is not really legitimate.
