Waxing/Polishing question...(longish)
07-13-1999, 02:37 PM
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Synthetic
Everyone agrees that synthetic oils are superior in all criteria to natural oils.<br>Why is there any question as to the superiority of synthetic polishes. The only reason not to use syntetic oil is the price because we are replacing it without seeing a true breakdown.<br>The new Polishes with teflon go on easier, do not streak, have UV protection (Not important on paint)and outlast any wax (Carnuba being the best but impossible to apply in concentrated forms) 3 or for times. Try putting a wax on one side window and a polish like Eagle one polish with teflon on the other. See which doesn't streak and which lasts longer.
07-13-1999, 02:37 PM
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Synthetic
Everyone agrees that synthetic oils are superior in all criteria to natural oils.<br>Why is there any question as to the superiority of synthetic polishes. The only reason not to use syntetic oil is the price because we are replacing it without seeing a true breakdown.<br>The new Polishes with teflon go on easier, do not streak, have UV protection (Not important on paint)and outlast any wax (Carnuba being the best but impossible to apply in concentrated forms) 3 or for times. Try putting a wax on one side window and a polish like Eagle one polish with teflon on the other. See which doesn't streak and which lasts longer.
07-13-1999, 02:56 PM
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Zaino is awesome!
I am waiting on my D status Avant, but in anticipation I ordered some Zaino Bros. Products. When it arrived I decided to give it a try on a handy 98 Chevy Malibu (I feel the flames) Absolutely Incredible, the depth and shine were like nothing I had seen before. When I e-mailed them with a question the response was quick and thorough. The black sidewall stuff is also wonderful, doesn't attract dirt and just the right shade of black (on the wonderful Firestone Affinity all seasons!!)
07-13-1999, 03:10 PM
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Teflon? Synthetics? NOT NECESSARILY THE BEST
There is a lot of debate over the silicones found in most of the synthetic-based "waxes." Silicone*can*really screw up any attempt to repaint a car. Ask any body shop--a good one can get the silicone off of the paint, but not without lots of labor and a risk that the new paint will fisheye.<p>Teflon is BS. You simply cannot get PTFE molecules to stick to paint under normal wax application conditions. This has been documented by the makers of Teflon. Eagle One is cruising for an FTC investigation and/or fines if they keep up their hype.<p>There are plenty of good synthetic paint protectors on the market. If you are happy with what you use, stick with it. Just don't talk in absolutes unless you are willing and able to debunk all the arguments on the other side.
07-13-1999, 03:10 PM
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Teflon? Synthetics? NOT NECESSARILY THE BEST
There is a lot of debate over the silicones found in most of the synthetic-based "waxes." Silicone*can*really screw up any attempt to repaint a car. Ask any body shop--a good one can get the silicone off of the paint, but not without lots of labor and a risk that the new paint will fisheye.<p>Teflon is BS. You simply cannot get PTFE molecules to stick to paint under normal wax application conditions. This has been documented by the makers of Teflon. Eagle One is cruising for an FTC investigation and/or fines if they keep up their hype.<p>There are plenty of good synthetic paint protectors on the market. If you are happy with what you use, stick with it. Just don't talk in absolutes unless you are willing and able to debunk all the arguments on the other side.