Do any of you guys use Liquid Glass?

My buddy has been using it for years and I was very impressed with the shine it put on his 00 ITR.

 

Never heard of it.....Is it a wax????

 

I used to use it on my (black) NSX. Was recommended by the detailer at the Acura dealer.

I think it's a little dustier than most and takes a little more effort.

I'm using Meguiars liquid Gold Class currently. Can't otherwise compare results because my S2000 is silver. Black cars have their own set of issues...

 

I have used it for years and like it a lot. Havn't put it on the S2000 yet. But plan on using it very soon. Works best when you use a few coats. I met a rep one time at the local airport that used it on a small airplane, put 3 coats on and got 5 knots more speed out of it.

 

i would recommend going with a good carnuba wax first to really protect the paint. i have put 3 coats on in 3 weeks...now i'm gonna go to a glossier wax, but you can't be carnuba for protection...it sure is a pain though, but worth it.

 

Actually, Elanderhorn, carnauba wax is not all that great for protection.

There are 2 types of waxes: natural and synthetic.
Carnauba is natural brazilian wax. Synthetic includes acrylic type waxes. Both have advantages and disadvantages.

Carnauba and other naturals have low melting points around 120degrees. On a sunny day, the surface can easily surpass that and the wax will drip or evaporate off. This is why carnauba waxes have to be applied more frequently. The advantage of carnauba is that they add depth. Some high quality waxes of this variety include Pinnacle Souveran, Blitz, Meguiars #26.

Synthetic waxes are more durable and protect your car better for longer periods of time. They have much much higher melting points. The most common and best is Klasse all-in-one.

Show car detailers use a trick where they first use a synthetic layer and put on a coat of carnauba over it. This gives best of both worlds - maximum protection and maximum depth of shine.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by eyedrj
[B]Actually, Elanderhorn, carnauba wax is not all that great for protection.

There are 2 types of waxes: natural and synthetic.
Carnauba is natural brazilian wax. Synthetic includes acrylic type waxes.

 

I agree with eyedrj. . . mostly.

I have tried Klasse all in one. This stuff used to rock. However, several years ago, the solvent used was changed to a base stock that was a bit more environmentally friendly. It has never been the same since. Doesn't wear as well, and depth of shine has sufferered.

I've now switched to Finish First (www.finishfirstpolish.com). It is tough as nails, and is really, really easy to work with (almost as easy as Klasse).

 

I've used Liquid Glass for a # of years, I believe Finish First and Liquid Glass are the same product. I'll put my black stook w/ 5 coats of Liquid Glass and a top coat of Souveran against Zaino any day.
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