New Reflections water beading.

Anthony Orosco said:
What's better, water beading or water sheeting?



Anthony
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Anthony, I'm assuming this is a rhetorical question for reflection and you already have formed a view :p as its been discussed extensively.



But, for all the new members, I'll bite...



It would depend on what 'better' means. My view is that water sheeting is 'better' for the paint and the protective layer as it minimises the chance of mineral spotting/etching or acid etching as the water beads evaporate and concentrate. (I'm not a big fan of the "water beads acting as magnifying lenses of the suns rays and burning the paint" theory, but that's just me).



While *I* believe the above to be true, my conditioned/brain-washed/nostalgic mind finds looking at water beading a satisfying and comforting sight. Thus, in some strange, sentimental way, water beading is 'better'. I suspect many share this aberation. :D



But then, I've never been too bright. :think:
 
Alfisti said:
Anthony, ...



It would depend on what 'better' means. My view is that water sheeting is 'better' for the paint and the protective layer as it minimises the chance of mineral spotting/etching or acid etching as the water beads evaporate and concentrate. (I'm not a big fan of the "water beads acting as magnifying lenses of the suns rays and burning the paint" theory, but that's just me).



While *I* believe the above to be true, my conditioned/brain-washed/nostalgic mind finds looking at water beading a satisfying and comforting sight. Thus, in some strange, sentimental way, water beading is 'better'. I suspect many share this aberation. :D



But then, I've never been too bright. :think:
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Alfisti



Thats what I wanted to say but couldn't find the right words, you found them, great answer.



kbshadow

stockton Ca
 
kbshadow,



Since you've tried both reflections, topcoat, and FX, how different do the waxes apply? How about the consistency and smell, are they the same or different?



I got some new reflections, the stuff seems to smell, look, and apply the same as the old reflections. Reflections has a very unique behavior when applying that no other wax I ever used has, it's just interesting the new and old reflections behave exactly the same way. I'm just wondering if it also extended to the topcoat and FX.
 
bcwang said:
kbshadow,





I . I'm just wondering if it also extended to the topcoat and FX.
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bcwang.



Your right old and new Reflectins are similar.



To me the big deal is that we all have been asking Mothers to market a topper for Refleaction, they listened and its great,The topper, Top Coat, is very much like Reflections but you can layer it.



Really like it.



SynWax feels different to me goes on and removes EZ

but has a sticky texture, nothing bad about that, just different feel, also really good stuff but think I like Reflections a little better.



Also if you havn't tried them both Reflections and F/X instant detailer really make it EZ to maintain the protection.



Mothers did a good job on their products, really seems like they listened to the users.



hope this helps.

kbshadow

Stockton Ca



kbshadow

stockton Ca
 
Do you really feel like you save time using reflections instant detailer versus regular waxing? You do have to rub it in and let it haze like a wax, how does it save time compared to waxing?



I bought some FX instant detailer and can't wait to use it after my next wash. I like showtime and if this applies just the same and looks better while also adding protection, it will just be perfect for me.
 
bcwang said:
Do you really feel like you save time using reflections instant detailer versus regular waxing? You do have to rub it in and let it haze like a wax, how does it save time compared to waxing?



I bought some FX instant detailer and can't wait to use it after my next wash. I like showtime and if this applies just the same and looks better while also adding protection, it will just be perfect for me.
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bc



It applies just the same as Showtime, much quicker than wax.

You can do the whole car in 5 minutes or so.



Where I really like it is the wheels, just spray it on and wipe it off, does a good job on the break dust if its not to old.



Don't have to let it haze over.



The new Mothers Reflections instant detailer is similar but you have to let it haze over and wipe it off, find myself using the F/X most ot the time.



kbshadow
 
kbshadow,



I was actually asking if reflections spray wax saves any time compared to regular waxing since you have to let it haze.
 
bcwang said:
kbshadow,



I was actually asking if reflections spray wax saves any time compared to regular waxing since you have to let it haze.
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Sorry bc, thought you asked if F/X wax was eaiser, it is.



Reflections spraywax/ instant detailer is eaiser and quicker but its 2 steps, wipe on haze and wipe off so not as ez or as quick as the F/X spray wax/ instant detailer you bought..



hope I got it right this time.



kbshadow.
 
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