c0achmke

Anyone tried this yet?

hawkeye18

Don't see how it'd be better than any other wax. I still use Meguiar's Gold Class.

c0achmke

I bought a bottle and tried it this weekend. Went on easy and gave a nice shine.

c0achmke

Pic forgot to put on the last post.

cjjiii

I got a bottle too, worked very well on my Kona blue vert.

Joe_in_Naples

Looks great!!

hawkeye18

Agree, it looks good, but the real question is... how long does it last? A good paste wax can last 3-4 months with good care. I just can't see a liquid wax lasting that long.

It just seems too good to be true.

Lava Dude

Time will tell. Yet if I only have to spend 1/3 the time and energy to apply this wax, I'll choose it every time. I LOVE the fact that this stuff won't haze your trim - at all! At first, I was very careful not to rub it on the trim - yet found later that you can't tell, even if you accidently slop it on. And it really isn't like any liquid waxes I've used in the past - it's more of a hybrid between the extremes. It is important to follow their advice and wipe it off almost immediately - or else it will be harder to remove (but still not as hard as paste wax).

Oh yeah - a $5 bottle will likely last me 3 years. And the first bottle is free with rebate.

Here are pics before and after I applied Armor All (Ultra Shine) Butter Smooth Wax. Note, the third pic was taken 6 weeks after I applied the wax. I'm pleased.

stangfoeva

Would you recommend this wax for a waxing noob like myself?

Adam

https://themustangsource.com/f726/pu...iamond-496851/

Lava Dude

Especially for a noob like yourself. Hard to go wrong. Again, wipe it off quickly (don't try to let it dry to a "haze" like other waxes). Small sections at a time - try about 1 sq ft, then wipe off.

stangfoeva

Thanks Adam is the wet diamond as easy to apply as the armor all butter wax?

Thanks for the tip! Looks simple enough, but I'm weary of armor all products after hearing horror stories about their interior cleaners.

Thanks for the help guys I want to clay/wax this weekend so this info is needed

Lava Dude

Don't believe everything you hear about the interior cleaners. There are too many variables involved with the interior cleaning - was the vinyl, etc cleaned of dust and debris before it was applied? Was it applied while the interior was cool, out of direct sunlight? And on and on. I used their products on 7 cars over a 30-year period...not one problem. Of course, I'm opening myself up to all kinds of debaters - but I'm not interested in any of those (so don't bother guys - I won't reply).

I'm not preaching Armor All products - they've just been very obtainable and affordable. I'd just as quickly use Eagle One Gel Wax, 'cause it's very similar (and also free with rebate) - I'm not one to spend money where it's not warranted.

Besides, the Butter Wax product is a completely different beast, applied to a much hardier surface. Just make sure your car is clean...cool..and out of the sun. You know...follow the directions.

Good Luck

stangfoeva

Thanks again for the feedback, will do!

Adam

I haven't used the Armor All product but take a look in that thread, many people mention how easy it is to apply and remove. You just need a foam applicator pad and a few decent microfiber cloths to buff it off.

c0achmke

I can't go 3-4 months between. This goes on so fast and easy you can do it once a month.

Overboost

Blackfire Wet Diamond for a wax. Hands down one of the best products out there.

For interior, I'd go with 303 for a satin finish, or 1Z Cockpit Premium for a clean, OEM look.

HoosierDaddy

It sounds like its about the same level of effort but they are NOT the same kind of product. The Armor All is WAX; Blackfire Wet Diamond is a sealant. Both can improve shine but they have other attributes.

In general, waxes have a different look to them than sealants. Some people put wax over sealant so they get the protection of the sealant but the look of wax. Of course that's at least twice the work. Some people compare the looks of sealants and wax to the differences between analog and digital music recordings, with wax being the analog.

I have not looked at a car waxed with butter wax BUT waxes in general are not quite as reflective as the most reflective sealants such as BlackFire's. Waxes have more of a subdued look, IMO. Not a better or worse look, just different.

A good sealant will give more protection from bugs, birds, sap, etc. than chain store waxes. But obviously a fresh coat of wax will be better than a worn off sealant. So there is merit to the idea of just waxing more often if you like the look of the wax and don't mind the time. Personally, I don't mind the time if the effort level is low like it sounds is the case with Butter Smooth wax. In fact I changed from many year use of Zaino to the Blackfire because I liked the look better and am willing to use it more often than needed with Zaino IF needed, although I suspect Blackfire will equal or exceed Zaino in longevity.

If you go with a wax, avoid cleaner waxes or ones with petroleum bases (don't know about butter smooth wax). They are harder than necessary on good condition paint AND make it impossible or impractical to get extra protection or visual "depth" by adding layers. These kinds remove all or most of any wax already on the car when you use them.

Whatever you decide on, strip any dealer wax/etc before claying. The clay will pick up more and last longer. A pH neutral dish soap is good for the job. Classic Dawn is a safe bet.

adrenalin

Moved to the car care section.

Silver07Pony

Saw this product yesterday at OReilly's and wondered how it worked...thanks for all the feedback...Mustang family rules!!!