Victoria Wax

I certainly don't mean to start a controversy, just asking for more information and also sharing my experience similar waxes (at least in terms of marketing). I do have a low post total here but I have been a contributor to Autopia for a while and have been detailing for many years.

Perhaps if we had some pictures of Victoria in action then we could start to judge for ourselves...

Would someone who uses the product supply some pictures for us?
 
Victoria Wax...

If you want to start a real controversy start a thread about using that $3000 Zymol Wax. If anyone knows someone that uses that stuff please let me know.

I have a bridge to sell them !!! :lmfao
 
I emailed david wyllie from victoria wax and here's his reply on why should it be applied by hands.

"Applying wax with the bare hands is not a new technique, it was used in the 60's, and I suspect that it had been used by people at sometime or another over the last 100 years. It just produces the best possible look and protection. Wax is at its very best when the wax from the original jar or tin is in that same concentrations. The hands are non-porous and no carrier
solvents will be absorbed. What is in the jar or tin is now in the proper concentrations on the finish. Bare hand waxing will benefit any wax-based product by any manufacture. In the right hands it could make the difference between a good job and an excellent job. If you are like me, waxing the finish is the final step and the most rewarding. One coat of wax is not enough and ten coats seems reasonable. We are all guilty of over using wax
applicators to the point that we have to wring out the liquid solvent collected every once in a while to continue getting a good mix. And most of us seal the moist wax applicator back in the jar or tin to be ready for the next round of waxing. I am not saying that any one particular technique is for everyone, I just know what I like and find rewarding. If you wish to use a wax applicator, keep a few extra on hand so the wax is applied full
strength and not diluted with the carrier solvent. Too much carrier solvent in an applicator pad could easily remove some of the wax as well. Messaging in and spreading thinly by the bare hands has its benefits too. You could do a test right now, you must have a high-end wax in your collection of car
care products. Just use the finger tips first to apply a small amount to the driver's front top fender. Work it in and message it around, let it stand. Slowly you will see a large amount of wax attaching to the surface. 1000s of small specks of carnauba and other waxes depending on the manufacture's formula. Buff with a clean towel and repeat in a few minutes. A major bonus
to many of the waxes coming to market in the last few year is the use of extremely low (VOC) volatile organic content solvents, many of these solvents are used in the skin care industry and have been adapted with a multitude of different high boiling points and KB ratings. In other words don't bare hand a wax that is stinky."
 
Dtail, thanks for posting his comments.

"Wax is at its very best when the wax from the original jar or tin is in that same concentrations. "

How would an MF applicator change the concentration? That seems a stretch. It seems to me that this is more optional than the website suggests in any event.

It would be nice to see some pictures of VW in action.
 
I put the first coat of VCW on last night, did it with my finger tips and palm. It took a little while to get the hang of it but once I did it seemed to go on well. It definately takes more effort than using an app but you can put down a nice thin, even coat using the hand method. VCW came off easy as long as you get it just as it starts to haze and don't leave it too long. When I applied it last night it was raining so due to the humidity it was taking about 3-4 minutes. As far as ease of use, like stated in a previous post I don't have alot to compare to. The Mothers carnauba I've used was easier on and off but can't in my opinion compare in looks. I am very pleased with the added wetness and depth my paint has from VCW. I will try to post pics when my wife gets back from the cabin with the camera.
 
Here is a pic of my 2000 Sierra with
SSR2.5
SSR1
FTG
EX-P x2
VCW x2

PS. sorry about the wheel wells.
 
:wait Wow that looks very different. But then again it could be the picture itself. Looks like a contender against Souveran for sure
 
Your welcome SilverLexus. I did apply the second coat of VCW with a yellow foam applicator and it went on easier and had no problem with streaking. So as you said I think the bare hand application is definately optional as from my experience the results were the same with either method. Regadrless if this is a Souveran killer or not , I am very pleased with the way my truck turned out.
 
wow. That last picture looks really deep and dark. Now, im really interested in this victoria wax. Thanks for the pics.
 
Your truck looks great! I was thinking while looking at it that I would expect to see that from the Souveran and yet it isn't the Souveran! Very, very nice. Looks like you've got a wax winner there I'd say.
 
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