Who knows what about a product called California Quickshine?
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imported_BretFraz
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Marketed by who? And where? I can't recall seeing a thing about this product. Is it on late nite TV or something?
Scott P
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I checked the website and saw they are affiliated (to what degree I don't know) with Porche Club of America and the Miata Club. Maybe he saw it on the Miata sites?
I consider it to be aggressive marketing when someone with a financial interest in a product writes an article about paint care and has it published in Miata Magazine, recommending sealants (his product) over waxes (the competing product), and then the product shows up at Miata Forum vendors with the tag line, "As seen in Miata Magazine!"
I'm not saying the product is good or bad, just that that type of marketing raises my eyebrows a bit.
Maybe it reflects more poorly on the magazine than the product. However, one thing I've learned here is that there is no one "truth" relating to which product is superior. I've decided to find out about CQS, maybe try it out a bit. But geez, I have so much stuff on my plate waiting to be evaluated. I still have to do the Crystal Guard.
I have a product right now (Auto Guard) that is phenomenal at protecting the surface against acid rain, UV, etc; the only problem is, it looks kind of lackluster. If you weren't Autopian it would look OK, but what good is that?
Also: how important is aditional UV protection for modern finishes? I'd guess that it's kind of far down the list of attributes I'd want in a product, but I have no idea if that's true. If I'm wrong, no big deal.
Tom
I'm not saying the product is good or bad, just that that type of marketing raises my eyebrows a bit.
Maybe it reflects more poorly on the magazine than the product. However, one thing I've learned here is that there is no one "truth" relating to which product is superior. I've decided to find out about CQS, maybe try it out a bit. But geez, I have so much stuff on my plate waiting to be evaluated. I still have to do the Crystal Guard.
I have a product right now (Auto Guard) that is phenomenal at protecting the surface against acid rain, UV, etc; the only problem is, it looks kind of lackluster. If you weren't Autopian it would look OK, but what good is that?
Also: how important is aditional UV protection for modern finishes? I'd guess that it's kind of far down the list of attributes I'd want in a product, but I have no idea if that's true. If I'm wrong, no big deal.
Tom
Well.
The featured article, written by someone from CQS, was in Miata Magazine, and CQS is now a "featured product" at Serious Auto, a Miatanet sponsor. It seems that the owner of Serious Auto is the Administrative Contact for Mazdaevents.com, which is owned by the same person who owns Miata Magazine.
Circle complete!
Tom
The featured article, written by someone from CQS, was in Miata Magazine, and CQS is now a "featured product" at Serious Auto, a Miatanet sponsor. It seems that the owner of Serious Auto is the Administrative Contact for Mazdaevents.com, which is owned by the same person who owns Miata Magazine.
Circle complete!
Tom
ntoddalbert
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Wouldnt be the first time a product was hyped, heck I even fell for a few of them. When the dust settles it either works or it doesnt. Strange how some will still swear its the best right up to the end, the mind is amazing
Is this the website? http://www.quickshine.com/
California Quickshine is a high quality non-abrasive polymer paint protectant manufactured to meet the exacting needs and standards of automotive enthusiasts, motorsport professionals and car care experts. The California Quickshine formula uses the latest polymer technology to provide extremely long lasting protection from the elements along with superior gloss, depth and shine to painted and chromed surfaces.
California Quickshine contains a patented UV protectant that both refracts and absorbs damaging ultra violet light - keeping the damaging rays of the sun from harming the finish. California Quickshine utilizes organic solvent technology to quickly remove slight deposits of road oil, tar, and organic deposits (bird droppings and bugs) from painted and chromed surfaces. California Quickshine is extremely effective in the removal of oil and rubber compounds often deposited on the lower bodywork of professional motorsport vehicles.
California Quickshine contains no harmful abrasives and produces a brilliant swirl free protective finish on painted surfaces with or without clearcoats. California Quickshine contains no acrylics or waxes and will not build up or discolor over time. California Quickshine contains microsorbant components that provide for extremely easy, dust free removal of the product residue.
California Quickshine provides the most technologically advanced surface protection in a formula that is extremely easy to apply and remove from painted, chromed and glass surfaces.
:nixweiss
California Quickshine is a high quality non-abrasive polymer paint protectant manufactured to meet the exacting needs and standards of automotive enthusiasts, motorsport professionals and car care experts. The California Quickshine formula uses the latest polymer technology to provide extremely long lasting protection from the elements along with superior gloss, depth and shine to painted and chromed surfaces.
California Quickshine contains a patented UV protectant that both refracts and absorbs damaging ultra violet light - keeping the damaging rays of the sun from harming the finish. California Quickshine utilizes organic solvent technology to quickly remove slight deposits of road oil, tar, and organic deposits (bird droppings and bugs) from painted and chromed surfaces. California Quickshine is extremely effective in the removal of oil and rubber compounds often deposited on the lower bodywork of professional motorsport vehicles.
California Quickshine contains no harmful abrasives and produces a brilliant swirl free protective finish on painted surfaces with or without clearcoats. California Quickshine contains no acrylics or waxes and will not build up or discolor over time. California Quickshine contains microsorbant components that provide for extremely easy, dust free removal of the product residue.
California Quickshine provides the most technologically advanced surface protection in a formula that is extremely easy to apply and remove from painted, chromed and glass surfaces.
:nixweiss
imported_BretFraz
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Sounds just like Finish First, Liquid Glass, Meguiar's #20, etc, etc, etc. Prolly just another aminofunctional polymer product with a high % of petro distillates. Yawn....