concours wax ?

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Now I have seen it says concours on many different waxes, but what does concours mean? maybe it's a stupid question;)
 
The manufacturer of a Wax, that has been labeled as a Concours Wax, is saying that this Wax is quite appropriate for vehicles that are to be entered into an exhibition wherein vintage or classic vehicles are awarded prizes for those deemed to be in the best or most original condition.

Rather self-aggrandizing if you ask me. :D


Bob
 
When I think of Concours wax, I often think of Zymol. Funny since I like Ital (original version) and Glasur better.

I do believe it was manufactured and designed for an automobile that was being entered into the Concours D'Elegance. One of the top shows of fine automobiles in the world.

Another interesting tidbit .... Pinnacle Souveran Wax was designed to meet and exceed Zymol's Destiny Wax. Most would suggest it did so especially seeing the application and removal as a breeze. I just noted Destiny now sells for over 600.00 per canister, making Souveran a deal !!!
 
Perfect Guys. Thanks :) now i am a little wiser!
 
JMP said:
Concours means competition....
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In many head-to-head Wax-competitions, into which it has been entered:
Meguiar's M26 has been chosen to have the best D.O.I.

Does this mean that, even though not labeled as such...
M26 is actually a Concours Wax? TIA.


Bob
 
FUNX725 said:
Meguiar's M26 has been chosen to have the best D.O.I.
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D.O.I.? Declaration of Independence? Department of Interior? Died of Injuries? Date of Invoice? Death on Impact?
Google wasn't much help either...
 
Blade said:
D.O.I.? Declaration of Independence? Department of Interior? Died of Injuries? Date of Invoice? Death on Impact?
Google wasn't much help either...
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I did leave out what that acronym stands for. It's:
Distinction Of Image.

Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
M26 is the only wax that will increase the D.O.I. of a previously polished surface.

The context of that statement was after using #7 Show Car Glaze on black paint, most waxes would decrease D.O.I. while M26 would actually increase D.O.I.

I asked a chemist friend about this and he said it was because M26 has/had the ability to bend light.

D.O.I. = Distinction of Image
The ability of a surface to reflect an image clearly. A mirror offers 100% D.O.I.
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Bob
 
Collinite #915 is my favorite "Concours" wax:thumbup:

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P21S delivers that kind of a shine and depth. If it was more durable, it would be the only wax I would use.
 
FUNX725 said:
I did leave out what that acronym stands for. It's:
Distinction Of Image.
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Thanks, Bob. :xyxthumbs: I did come across a "Distinctness of Image" definition for DOI (with regards to light) but it was too early in the morning for my mind to equate it to cars and waxes.
 
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