Wolfgang ETS - Subject #1 - Abused Car

[LegacyGT]

Great write up and highly entertaining. :dblthumb2:

I like the concept of trying products in non-ideal conditions (and living in Cedar Radids I can attest to the fact there are NON-IDEAL). Like you mentioned a variety of products work perfectly when everything is 'perfect'. That said, how many of us actually live where the conditions are perfect all the time (ok, those who live in San Diego are not allowed to contribute at this point )?

You are not kidding mike, from the forecast this week is going to be brutally hot and humid. Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it :xyxthumbs:

 

[CEE DOG]

Thanks for the update Bill! Is it just the photos or is the tire coating failing faster than expected? Also, I hope your trip was wonderful and look forward to a post with some pics if you make one. Looks like you guys ate very well! :hungry:

 

[LegacyGT]

Thanks for the update Bill! Is it just the photos or is the tire coating failing faster than expected? Also, I hope your trip was wonderful and look forward to a post with some pics if you make one. Looks like you guys ate very well! :hungry:

This is probably a point I want to be very clear on, the pictures were not taken by me, and taken with a different camera (iPhone) so I would not make any direct comparisons on the durability yet. I will get by with my camera to see how things are going this week, I just wanted to make a quick update.

From the look of the wiper arm, and cowl, I think they are still going strong, and I will report back with better information this week.

 

[JSMet]

Great article with outstanding photography! Thanks for the detailed information and follow-up.

 

[LegacyGT]

Updated pictures with my own camera, just so there are no questions

Wolfgang ETS Status Update after 1.5 weeks:

 

[Ted S.]

Well Bill, they both seem to be holding up quite well. However, after 1.5 weeks, I'd expect you to at least rinse your tires off.oke::joking:
I just tried some ETS today and was blown away. I've been using 303....

One of my bogo bottles exploded in the toolbox on my truck, so I had to put it in another comtainer. Luckily I only lost less than .1 oz.

 

[LegacyGT]

Well Bill, they both seem to be holding up quite well. However, after 1.5 weeks, I'd expect you to at least rinse your tires off.oke::joking:
I just tried some ETS today and was blown away. I've been using 303....

One of my bogo bottles exploded in the toolbox on my truck, so I had to put it in another comtainer. Luckily I only lost less than .1 oz.

Thanks Ted ... but in the interest of the scientific process, I am just observing the car since it is not one of my cars. As titled, this is the abused car case, though I plan on testing some DP Poli-Coat on it soon.

 

[Bunky]

I think control section on the tire (where the tape was) looks better than the other. It is like the dressing attracted dirt.

 

[LegacyGT]

I think control section on the tire (where the tape was) looks better than the other. It is like the dressing attracted dirt.

Bunky - I agree, and from looking at Corey's 2 week pictures, it seems like he is seeing the same thing as well. I will try to get my #2 car with comparisons posted tonight.

 

[LegacyGT]

1 month update: car has sat outside 24x7 several rain storms during this period of time and has not been washed since the application. Pictures provided by the owner.

 

[dwengier77]

IMHO i think the untreated part of the tire looks better, but i think that has to do with the fact the owner is not doing any upkeep. But i think this was a great post thanks...

 

[Bunky]

IMHO i think the untreated part of the tire looks better, but i think that has to do with the fact the owner is not doing any upkeep. But i think this was a great post thanks...

Bill's test results (from my eyes) were different than Corey's. It just shows how two different applications can yield different results. If I just saw Bill's I would say I would not use it on tires. Corey's test pics show better results.

Net: Your results may vary (YRMV)

 

[Old Tiger]

Great thread Bill. I dont know how I missed it earlier!

 

[harox52]

As a newbie, it is stuff like this that truly educates. There is always a few teachers around to teach us something.

THANKS BILL...