Wax/polish Challenge!!!
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04-25-2003, 09:33 PM
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04-25-2003, 10:16 PM
Originally posted by f-150_91
I like them both, because I have both lines in my garage. I also have S100. Where did my sense of humor go?????? 91
I like them both, because I have both lines in my garage. I also have S100. Where did my sense of humor go?????? 91
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04-26-2003, 02:45 AM
Originally posted by ampresearch
i will admit that i think its pritty cool that you use nothing on your paint yet maintain a great shine.
what are the down sides to doing it your way ? i would think that in the long run time and mother nature will take its toll. personlay i like the wax and polish route but if it works it works so gl to ya
i will admit that i think its pritty cool that you use nothing on your paint yet maintain a great shine.
what are the down sides to doing it your way ? i would think that in the long run time and mother nature will take its toll. personlay i like the wax and polish route but if it works it works so gl to ya
I normally keep wax on it. I'm just showing wax doesn't make it shine. It is there for protection.
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Well, I don't completely agree with Intel's statement that "wax is only for protection". Some waxes/synthetics can "enhance" the paint finish............... call it shine, reflectivity, gloss, depth, warmth, a different look, or whatever............... they do enhance/change the appearance of the paint! However, I do agree, that photos do not always show the "true picture".
Obviously, if a paint has gone through a complete compounding/polishing/glazing process prior to the final protective coating, the effect of the final coating will be somewhat minimized by all the prep. That being said, few people have the tools, products, or time to go through the entire paint surface prep process.............. hence my reason for saying that in most cases, final coatings do add "shine" (or whatever you want to call it).
Obviously, if a paint has gone through a complete compounding/polishing/glazing process prior to the final protective coating, the effect of the final coating will be somewhat minimized by all the prep. That being said, few people have the tools, products, or time to go through the entire paint surface prep process.............. hence my reason for saying that in most cases, final coatings do add "shine" (or whatever you want to call it).
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04-26-2003, 06:59 PM
The mother of all battles huh? Interesting proposition, but I’d like to go on record against it for several reasons. First, there’s the entertainment value of the Product M vs. Product Z wars. Come on now, would what is essentially a wash and wax forum be as exciting without stuff like this going on regularly? I think not. I’ll even admit to tossing in a Product Z post now and then when things get a bit too tame. You just can’t beat some of the smart *** posts here – all in good fun. (I hope.)
The second reason not to try to put this to bed is Intel’s point that there are far too many other variables to consider here. Let’s be honest, have you ever seen any product make a junk paint job look like something that should appear in the next truck show? Again, I think not. All of us – whether we use Product Z or Product M – that have offered up photographic evidence of the resulting finish have one thing in common – a great paint job. (Thank you Ford Motor Company!) All a good wax does is further bring out a good shine.
The final reason not to put this debate to bed is that there’s probably any number of products that would make most of our trucks shine. It all boils down to what we all like personally. I can live with that. If you happen to like shining your truck with KY Jelly – knock yourself out. Just don’t expect to post that here and not get a few interesting replies.
What to know what really makes a Ford truck shine? The owner!
The second reason not to try to put this to bed is Intel’s point that there are far too many other variables to consider here. Let’s be honest, have you ever seen any product make a junk paint job look like something that should appear in the next truck show? Again, I think not. All of us – whether we use Product Z or Product M – that have offered up photographic evidence of the resulting finish have one thing in common – a great paint job. (Thank you Ford Motor Company!) All a good wax does is further bring out a good shine.
The final reason not to put this debate to bed is that there’s probably any number of products that would make most of our trucks shine. It all boils down to what we all like personally. I can live with that. If you happen to like shining your truck with KY Jelly – knock yourself out. Just don’t expect to post that here and not get a few interesting replies.
What to know what really makes a Ford truck shine? The owner!
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#27
04-26-2003, 07:46 PM
Originally posted by 2stroked
What to know what really makes a Ford truck shine? The owner!
What to know what really makes a Ford truck shine? The owner!
I just enjoy having a battle of wits with 01 XLT... well, if you want to call it a battle... I suppose 01 would have to have a certain degree of 'wits' to call it a battle...
None the less... it's in good fun although, I'm struggling to entertain myself with 01 now because he's pretty much lacks all 'smart ***' humorous wit.
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