Poly versus wax

**rtbrick** · 07-20-2003, 04:58 PM

What are the pros, cons and opinions on polymers versus regular waxes? Polymers have very good shine qualities and last a good while. Waxes, such as Trade Secret and P21S, seem to have a great shine (better?), but will not last nearly as long. What makes a detailer choose one over the other? Are all polymers created equal? What about carnuba waxes (what would make me pay $32 for Trade Secret?)?

**AutopiaAdmin** · 07-20-2003, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by rtbrick
What about carnuba waxes (what would make me pay $32 for Trade Secret?)?

Because your worth it?

**Poorboy** · 07-20-2003, 05:55 PM

roflmao

Dwayne you`d make a good straight man in a comedy act

Boss_429 · 07-20-2003, 06:10 PM

Actually, the Trade Secret has some polymers in it, as does the EX, and both are "layerable"!

I guess the main reason you may want to pay $32 for it, is to try and get a little extra "Umph" on your vehicle! Then again, it is a lot to pay for a little extra "Umph" that you may or may not get!

Anyhow, I figured if the TS was good enough for Anthony, then it`s worth a try!

**JeffBruce** · 07-20-2003, 07:55 PM

I have Pinnacle souvran and s100 and both do put a little "UMMMFF" .in it...but man i see dust the next day..
jeff

**rtbrick** · 07-20-2003, 08:15 PM

Dwayne, I`m flattered by your opinion of me. Why, I`m still so new around here and all....

So the carnuba products attract dust and the polys don`t (to an extent anyway)? What do you do about the dust other than re-wash daily? A QD or spray n wipe, I expect.

I don`t mind spending the dough on my vehicles. I just want to know what I`m getting for it. There`s too much knowledge on this forum not to ask the dumb questions. Most of the time I get the answer.

JefBruce, so where in MD are you? I`m in between Baltimore and DC.

**Poorboy** · 07-20-2003, 09:00 PM

Jeffbruce ..welcome back..where you been

did you find somewhere with 22% off..lol

**JeffBruce** · 07-20-2003, 09:05 PM

Kids..Works...vacation.....not enough detailing...Neighbors having family party tonight...some of um park`d in front of my house...I thought about detailing umm....Should put a sign in front of my house...WARNING..PARK HERE AND YOUR VEHICLE MAY GET DETAIL`D"

I work in Columbia..thats half way between Balto-and DC
jeff

**Poorboy** · 07-20-2003, 09:15 PM

Jeff..I would do spots here and there on the dirtiest cars..lol

Boss_429 · 07-21-2003, 05:20 AM

Originally posted by rtbrick

So the carnuba products attract dust and the polys don`t (to an extent anyway)? What do you do about the dust other than re-wash daily? A QD or spray n wipe, I expect.

For sure you will see more dust on a carnauba finish than on a UPP finish. And yes, a QD or S & W will be required more frequently. The good news is............ the light colors don`t show the dust like the darker colors. (see, there is a bright side to owning a lighter color vehicle)

**rtbrick** · 07-21-2003, 07:00 AM

Boss, you`re sure right about the light colors hiding dust! I have a buddy that has one of those new Dodge Hemi trucks in black. Beautiful truck, but I think he washes it every morning!

I just ordered some EX to try as a topper to the UPP.

JeffBruce-I am at Ft Meade. I`ll shoot you a PM.