Trade Secret Testimonial

**rtbrick** · 08-16-2003, 04:30 PM

I`ll jump in a give my .02 on the HT Light Cut. I`m relatively new to professional-type detailing, but I really like the HT LC. I used it with a PC on a silver truck and dark blue car. Both came out very nice and smooth. It was easy to use and went on and off nicely. Does a good job in just one pass depending on the condition of the vehicle (which also depends on which tool you choose: PC or rotary).

In comparison, the only other SMR-type products I have used have been the Menzerna Intensive and Final Inspection (I did not like this combo much at all) and the Poorboys SSR1, SSR2, and SSR3 (I like these as well as the Hi Temp). So, take my limited opinion for what it`s worth (.02

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**jeff2417** · 08-16-2003, 08:29 PM

SamIam:

I`m glad rtbrick chimed in on this one. I do all my work by hand. So if those with buffers want to give you advice, they`d probably be the ones to answer your questions.

I will let you know that 3M products however, are great. I used them in the following order:

Detergent Wash
Clay Bar
Detergent Wash
3M Swirl Mark Remover for Dark Colored Cars
3M Imperial Hand Glaze
3m Show Car Wax---CRAP so, I went with
Zymol Cleaner Wax

I wasn`t THAT impressed with the SMR, but the Imperial Hand Glaze is good stuff(VERY HARD TO WORK WITH), and the Show Car Wax sucks ass, so I used Zymol Cleaner Wax. Others have said it might have taken some of the IHG off, but cleaner wax isn`t that abrasive. Attached is a pic of that process` results.

BTW, What`s Einzatt?

Jeff.

**SamIam** · 08-16-2003, 09:31 PM

a line of products developed in Germany. I have seen some great results (in pictures) and heard a lot of positive feedback from users regarding Einszatt`s line of polishes, wax and interior care products. Their Glanz wax is a synthetic wax that goes on like water and solidifies on the car, according to what I hear. The polishes are supposed to work well with a Porter Cable Random Orbital. The interior stuff supposedly leaves a matte finish, like a new car. I`m always up for trying something new!

Right now, I use Poorboys EX, Platinum and S100, and am happy with all. I have a test going on on my black Audi A8`s hood. Have it split into quarters with Platinum, Klasse AIO & SG, Meguirs #26 and Poorboys EX. Been there for about 4 weeks and all are still beading. Will wash tomorrow and update results.

SamIam

**jeff2417** · 08-17-2003, 12:03 AM

Geez, keep me updated on those results! And how, pretell, do us non-Germans get our hands on the Einzatt products?

jeff.

Boss_429 · 08-17-2003, 11:05 AM

Autopia handles some of the Einszatt products.

**jeff2417** · 08-25-2003, 11:34 AM

Einzatt sounds pretty exclusive. Anyone used this?

jeff.

**Koop** · 08-25-2003, 11:58 AM

I believe JGV has had experience with some of there products. Shoot him a pm and ask.

**MetalSludge** · 09-09-2003, 11:01 AM

After reading this it makes me wish I would have gotten TS instead of a new jug of P21S last week. I have never used the P21S.

Can you layer that as well like the TS?

**Thomasfl** · 09-09-2003, 11:07 AM

nice review and pics. But you might want to throw a MF under that can when you put it on your impecable paint.

**jeff2417** · 09-09-2003, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by Thomasfl
nice review and pics. But you might want to throw a MF under that can when you put it on your impecable paint.

:-p

**NattyBumppo** · 09-09-2003, 12:38 PM

wow, that really looks fantastic!!!!! Between you and Boss I may just have to get me some TS but I ain`t tossin` the P21s just yet!

**Ringo** · 09-09-2003, 01:45 PM

Metal,
No need to worry....you will not be dissapointed in the P21S wax.

**RegalGS** · 09-09-2003, 01:49 PM

Beautiful! I didn`t realize the car was blue until the 3rd pic - I thought it was all reflection!

Not to hijack the thread, but I use the Einszett line on my vinyl and love it. Worth checking out!

Boss_429 · 09-09-2003, 06:11 PM

Originally posted by MetalSludge
After reading this it makes me wish I would have gotten TS instead of a new jug of P21S last week. I have never used the P21S.

Can you layer that as well like the TS?

I doubt that you`ll notice much difference on black between the TS, and the P21S. You can layer the P21S to an extent, but IMHO, it doesn`t seem to improve the look. However, after the first coat of P21S, I doubt that you`ll be looking for an improvement!

You`ll see what we mean once you get a coat on!

Boss_429 · 09-09-2003, 06:22 PM

Natty,

I think you`d like the TS........... at least on colors that can be darkened, like red, burgundy, blues, browns........... etc., the TS should work extremely well......... especially with layers. It acts somewhat similar to P21S, in that it looks better after it sits and cures for a while. But, the TS seems to look a bit better with additional coats on certain colors! P21S tends to look the same with one coat, or three coats. However, the look of one coat of P21S is awfully tough to beat!

In the end, it`s splitting hairs, simply to prove that hairs can be split! :lol