fatchance
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OCD Nick said:
That's it. I use Mothers PowerPolish 1, Mothers Reflection Car Wax and finish with Mothers Top Coat. The tires get Mothers FX Tire Shine.
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That's it. I use Mothers PowerPolish 1, Mothers Reflection Car Wax and finish with Mothers Top Coat. The tires get Mothers FX Tire Shine.
Intercooled
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Wow!! Real nice ride. Different! I like it. I'm not into Bling stuff but that looks great!
That pic is detailed with Mothers products?
That pic is detailed with Mothers products?
SilverLexus
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I like FX Tire Shine and it has become my go-to tire product. Nice appearance and it is very durable.
Reflection is probably the easiest to remove high quality synthetic I have tried. I'm looking forward to trying their new mf line. I have a laminated ww drying towel from Viking which is the same as Mother's and its quite nice. It has some foam on the inside for stiffness.
Reflection is probably the easiest to remove high quality synthetic I have tried. I'm looking forward to trying their new mf line. I have a laminated ww drying towel from Viking which is the same as Mother's and its quite nice. It has some foam on the inside for stiffness.
fatchance
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Intercooled said:
It's all Mothers. I've used Zaino, Menzerna, Meg's, and some others. But I made the change to Mothers because I was over inernet buying. The car always looked good, but after I changed to the Mothers set up, WOW. There was a noticble difference in the apperance. The Depth and shine were unreal. I wash, clay bar, PowerPolish 1, Reflection Car Wax and Reflections Top Coat to finish. I use the FX Tire Shine for the tires. The car gets washed weekly so I Showtime Detail regularly and and after a wash, I use FX Spray Wax. IMO the new Mothers is as good as any botique product out there.
fatchance
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Alfisti said:
Yep, PowerPolish 1 is what I use. I edited the spelling. Thanks for the comments. With a car like this it has to be perfect just about everyday, thank god I live in So Cal.
Intercooled
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OK.. Let me get this all straight.
There are 2 lines FX and Reflections.
Is one better than the other?
I like synthetics, So......Synwax and Top coat are synthetic?
The Mothers web site doesn't explain the products too well.
There are 2 lines FX and Reflections.
Is one better than the other?
I like synthetics, So......Synwax and Top coat are synthetic?
The Mothers web site doesn't explain the products too well.
Intercooled said:
FX Synwax is a pure synthetic with light cleaners. FX Spray Wax is synthetic with no claners.
Reflections Advanced Wax (RAW) is a pure synthetic with light cleaners. Reflections Top Coat (RTC) is synthetic/carnauba blend with no cleaners. Reflections Spray Wax is a pure synthetic with no cleaners.
The two lines have similar performance, except when layering RTC over RAW - logically you get better durability. Both apply and remove like you won't believe.
The main difference is the look. FX - think Zaino. Reflections - think carnauba.
They're all compatible with each other, so some combine FX Synwax with RTC, for example, and say it gives them a different look to RAW/RTC.
Intercooled
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Alfisti said:
Thanks Alfisti, thats great. Thats the explaination I was looking for!! :dance
I'm definetly going to give it a try. I've been using Zaino for some time now and Its my go to product. But I am so impressed with FX tire shine that i started investigating the other Mothers products. No one has had a bad thing to say so far. I'm just concerned about the durability. My H2 sits outside 24/7.
How wood Z6 or Z8 work over the Mothers? I assume it would be fine since they are all synthetic.
Intercooled said:
I have tried both Z6 and Z8 over Synwax and Top Coat. While they seem to work fine, I think it's a waste to use the Z8, as it seems to wash off very easily. Even though they are both synthetics, the Z8 doesn't seem to bond well to Synwax (or most other synthetics)... at least in my experience. :nixweiss However, it does "look" nice.
Honestly, if durability is your main concern through the winter months, and you want to try the Mothers' products, I would use the FX Spray Wax when you have the opportunity. Of course, using the FX Spray Wax below 40 degrees (as with most other products) has turned out to be a bit of a challenge... it still works, but is a bit difficult to apply and remove. Above 45 degrees in normal humidity, it is a breeze to use (almost like a QD).
I think getting a couple of layers of Top Coat over Synwax really pumps up the durability... and it sure looks nice! :2thumbs: After that, the FX Spray Wax keeps it going... and going... and going... and going! :getdown
Intercooled
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White F150, Does the Synwax or Topcoat last as long or close to Zaino?
How about slickness? How long does the slickness last?
How about slickness? How long does the slickness last?
Intercooled said:
Intercooled,
That's really a tough question...
I have one vehicle that I put 2 X Synwax with 2 layers of Top Coat. I used FX Spray Wax after every second wash (sometimes after each wash). The vehicle looked great, and the paint felt nice and slick after 4 months (late summer and fall).
I have another vehicle with 3 X Z2-Pro. That vehicle also looked great after nearly 6 months. Of course, I used Z7 for my wash, Z6 frequently, and Z8 after every second wash... again, sometimes more frequently.
Having said all that, if left "untouched", other than washing, I'm pretty sure that Zaino would outlast the Synwax/Top Coat combo. By how much? It's really hard to say, as protection and slickness have a lot to do with variables other than the LSP products.
A "harsh" car wash soap can minimize protection and slickness. Improper washing techniques and tools can minimize protetion and slickness. Even the environment in certain areas can play a role in the performance of a product. There are several other factors that have an influence.
In the end, I feel quite comfortable that the Synwax/Top Coat/FX Spray Wax "Tri-combo" will get me through most of the winter. For sure, that vehicle, and my other vehicles, will look better than 99.9999% of the vehicles on the road at the end of the winter.
That statement goes for the majority of the folks that visit forums like this. We are far better "protected" than most folks, reguardless of our choices in LSP's.
Intercooled
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I also would assume that Zaino woould outlast Mothers. But like you said we reapply so frequently anyhow. I have Z on the H2 now for the winter. I'll try out the Mothers products this spring.
wannafbody
wannafbody
I put TopCoat on my moms car over #26, IMO the TopCoat will bead for 3 months and probably protect even longer than that- TopCoat with 845 on top is very warm, glossy and durable :cooleek:
As much as I like Mothers, for a winter with snow and salt I would pick the Z or Collinite (assuming no touchups, no boosters and only washes). FX should last 10 weeks average, more with the spray wax, but I wouldn't gamble on it. Slickness loss by FX is quite what you expect after the first wash in many products (a good amount) but nowhere as bad as UPP, EX-P or NXT. I am in fact still looking for a product that doesn't lose ANY slickness after the first wash..... (sorry, not even the Z or GLARE deliver here. Yes, they are less impacted, but still YOU can feel the loss)
Oh yeah, regular use of the spray waxes (both FX and reflection) will keep you going and going and going..... but in the harsh winters you have up north applying them may not be an option in the cold months..... If you have the chance to reapply FX at 2 months or use the spray wax, go ahead, it will work fine without any doubt. If the idea is to leave it untouched, pick something else. For my mother in law (Michigan), because I know the most that will happen to the vehicle will be a tunnel wash once in a while, Collinite 476S x 2...... otherwise, reflections would be the recipe.
Alex
Oh yeah, regular use of the spray waxes (both FX and reflection) will keep you going and going and going..... but in the harsh winters you have up north applying them may not be an option in the cold months..... If you have the chance to reapply FX at 2 months or use the spray wax, go ahead, it will work fine without any doubt. If the idea is to leave it untouched, pick something else. For my mother in law (Michigan), because I know the most that will happen to the vehicle will be a tunnel wash once in a while, Collinite 476S x 2...... otherwise, reflections would be the recipe.
Alex
fatchance, that picture has given me the inspiration to break out the Mothers I have on my shelf. Your 300C looks outstanding (and I was so fortunate and thankful to actually get to drive it when I was over there, I still tell everyone back here ).
I generally use Megs but was lucky to win a voucher from an Auto Store which carried Mothers, hence I have some product which I haven't used yet.
).I generally use Megs but was lucky to win a voucher from an Auto Store which carried Mothers, hence I have some product which I haven't used yet.