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This is part 1 of a multi-thread multi-part series.
I felt like I had to get some initial information out there on the new Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant. For my first test subject, I called in a friend to bring over a neglected 2001 Accord, that has never seen a proper detail in it's life to be the 'worst case' subject. The trim was faded, the tires brown, and the horrible white over-spray covering most of the car will be left for another day.
This post is focused a bit less on the product details, and more on the results of a neglected car. I will fill in some of the gaps and product impressions when I have a chance to apply to my other two test subjects this week.
Conditions during the application (miserable/worst case):
It wasn't more than about 20 seconds before I was drenched in sweat from being outside
Tire preparation: Tires were soaked in APC+ 4:1 then agitated with a long handled mothers wheel brush. You can see years of grime coming off of these things. (lens slightly fogged due to humidity)
And this is before Scrubbing
Wiper cowl was similarly cleaned with APC+ and a 1'' boars hair brush, then rinsed and dried with the Metro Master Blaster to prevent water spotting since I was unable to do a full car wash at the time.
Wiper Cowl clean but untreated:
Tire Clean and untreated:
Wiper Cowl 50/50 treated and dry to the touch: (you can see the white over-spray)
Tire Treated and dry to the touch:
50/50
Wiper Arm: The wiper arms were probably the worst off spot that I applied treatment to, they were very faded and white. The application was done in direct afternoon sun (non-ideal conditions for the non-ideal test subject) and I found that application to the hot metal was a bit streaky unless I followed up the application with a quick buff from a microfiber.
50/50:
Application Conditions .... I finally have a review toy that I don't believe CEE DOG does Im the MAN
Wiper Cowl:
Tires:
Impressions for the application to an abused subject under non-ideal conditions:
I purposefully stressed the product by applying in direct sun with surface temperatures in excess of 120 degrees F in high humidity to see how nicely this product would play in bad conditions. Many products are a dream to use under ideal circumstances, but a bear once temperatures go up, sunlight is introduced, or humidity is high. My experiences that despite dishing up a triple-play of bad environmental conditions, the product application was still easy, and consistent. The only modification I had to make was while treating the wiper arms, which required immediate buffing with a MF to prevent streaking.
In the name of Science, the owner of the abused car test has agreed to let me keep the 50/50 tape lines for the duration of the test, or as he calls them, 'racing stripes'.
Product Look / Performance: The darkening properties on trim for Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant are outstanding, and brought back a very nice dark, but more importantly, matte natural finish to neglected trim. The product was not greasy at all after application, and had a very smooth texture compared to the non-treated areas. On the tires, the product did not darken the surface to a very notable extent, my hypothesis is that the durability test will ultimately show some value here, but based purely on initial impressions this product shows much more value on the exterior trim.
Weekly updates will be posted of the Abused Car subject, and I have both a few additional test subjects and product test forthcoming this week.
I felt like I had to get some initial information out there on the new Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant. For my first test subject, I called in a friend to bring over a neglected 2001 Accord, that has never seen a proper detail in it's life to be the 'worst case' subject. The trim was faded, the tires brown, and the horrible white over-spray covering most of the car will be left for another day.
This post is focused a bit less on the product details, and more on the results of a neglected car. I will fill in some of the gaps and product impressions when I have a chance to apply to my other two test subjects this week.
Conditions during the application (miserable/worst case):
It wasn't more than about 20 seconds before I was drenched in sweat from being outside
Tire preparation: Tires were soaked in APC+ 4:1 then agitated with a long handled mothers wheel brush. You can see years of grime coming off of these things. (lens slightly fogged due to humidity)
And this is before Scrubbing
Wiper cowl was similarly cleaned with APC+ and a 1'' boars hair brush, then rinsed and dried with the Metro Master Blaster to prevent water spotting since I was unable to do a full car wash at the time.
Wiper Cowl clean but untreated:
Tire Clean and untreated:
Wiper Cowl 50/50 treated and dry to the touch: (you can see the white over-spray)
Tire Treated and dry to the touch:
50/50
Wiper Arm: The wiper arms were probably the worst off spot that I applied treatment to, they were very faded and white. The application was done in direct afternoon sun (non-ideal conditions for the non-ideal test subject) and I found that application to the hot metal was a bit streaky unless I followed up the application with a quick buff from a microfiber.
50/50:
Application Conditions .... I finally have a review toy that I don't believe CEE DOG does Im the MAN
Wiper Cowl:
Tires:
Impressions for the application to an abused subject under non-ideal conditions:
I purposefully stressed the product by applying in direct sun with surface temperatures in excess of 120 degrees F in high humidity to see how nicely this product would play in bad conditions. Many products are a dream to use under ideal circumstances, but a bear once temperatures go up, sunlight is introduced, or humidity is high. My experiences that despite dishing up a triple-play of bad environmental conditions, the product application was still easy, and consistent. The only modification I had to make was while treating the wiper arms, which required immediate buffing with a MF to prevent streaking.
In the name of Science, the owner of the abused car test has agreed to let me keep the 50/50 tape lines for the duration of the test, or as he calls them, 'racing stripes'.
Product Look / Performance: The darkening properties on trim for Wolfgang Exterior Trim Sealant are outstanding, and brought back a very nice dark, but more importantly, matte natural finish to neglected trim. The product was not greasy at all after application, and had a very smooth texture compared to the non-treated areas. On the tires, the product did not darken the surface to a very notable extent, my hypothesis is that the durability test will ultimately show some value here, but based purely on initial impressions this product shows much more value on the exterior trim.
Weekly updates will be posted of the Abused Car subject, and I have both a few additional test subjects and product test forthcoming this week.
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He can be pretty territorial about those ... now I know 
