mikep288
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Reviewed: Poorboy’s World Liquid Natty Blue
Intro:
First off, my thanks go out to Matt, Autogeek and Poorboy’s for the opportunity to evaluate this product. My review has been delayed several times by weather, work, family obligations and everything in between, so I apologize in advance if I fail to address any points that may be of interest to any of you. Feel free to post any questions or to PM me, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
Now with that said:
Vehicle:
My daily-driven 2007 GMC Envoy Denali
Conditions:
Application Date and Time: 8/2/2010 – 6:30pm EST.
Temperature: ~82° F.
Humidity: ~75%
Got home a little earlier than normal and got right to work, knowing that I would be fighting daylight if I worked at my normal pace J.
Prep:
I started out with a quick rinse to remove any loose debris, followed by a quick foaming, a couple of minute dwell and a second rinse to prevent the soap from drying on the paint.
Next, I broke out my wash buckets, mitts and DP Auto Bath shampoo and proceeded to get the Envoy nice and clean.
After a final rinse, I was ready to get to work waxing. Or so I thought… it has been a while since I last clayed, so I grabbed a sandwich bag and ran it over each panel to check for above surface contaminants. The sides and the rear were still surprisingly smooth and contaminant-free, but the hood and front fenders were a different story.
A bar of Pinnacle Poly-clay and bottle of Meguiars Quik Detailer and I got to work. I wanted this test to have the best foundation possible, so this step was very well worth it. In hindsight, I wish I had the time to have done the whole truck.
Some gunk, mostly from the hood and bumper cover:
Once the claying of the front end was completed I went in the garage, grabbed a wax applicator and my bottle of Liquid Natty Blue, and headed outside. Normally, I like to apply liquid waxes by PC and a red CCS pad and paste waxes by hand, but I wanted to be more in touch with this application, to see what traits I might pick up on and be able to relay to those reading this.
Application:
Checked the label to make sure I was following the steps necessary for best results. After this I gave the bottle a good shake and applied some to my applicator. I probably spent the next two minutes trying to identify the scent (bubblegum?) which was very nice, without a trace of chemical plant to be found. After some of the things I heard before, I was expecting it to flow out of the bottle like milk, but it had a nice consistency to it and flowed onto the applicator as expected.
In preparing to apply a liquid wax, I always try to prime the applicator pad I am using just to get a good flow or rhythm going to where I am not stopping to reapply wax to the pad every 2 inches. It took me a little while to find the sweet-spot to where I had just enough wax in the pad without over-saturating it, but once I did, I felt that this wax applied as smoothly and evenly as any paste wax I have ever tried. I applied in both circular and back and forth swiping motions and this wax went on like butter. Actually, after applying it to the pad and seeing the consistency of it prior to touching the paint, I was amazed at how paste-like it seemed to apply for me.
I completed the entire truck very quickly, as I seemed to get the product to go a little farther on each panel.
Removal and Observations:
A short while after application, the Liquid Natty Blue had hazed up and was ready to be removed. I grabbed a Cobra Indigo (edgeless) Microfiber Polishing Cloth and removal was a breeze. I followed this with a Cobra Supreme 530, walked around the entire vehicle and performed a final buffing wipe, just to assure complete removal.
The reason I prefer to remove waxes with the Indigo first:
(As per the Cobra Indigo Microfiber Polishing Cloth product page)
“You can see how the structure of the Cobra Indigo is different from other Cobra microfiber towels in this close-up. These dense loops give the towel an uneven texture that is excellent at removing wax. These loops enable the cloth to grab wax and polish residue and completely remove it from the paint surface better than the average microfiber towel.”
Overall, I tried to pay close attention to the look of the paint as I was removing the product. What I was very pleased to see was removal without any smearing or streaking. Once the wax residue was removed and buffed lightly, I was done. There was no need to keep going over the same spot multiple times trying to eliminate greasy looking streaks or splotches. There were no darker/lighter spots. All I saw was a deep, wet, clear shine. Reflectivity was excellent as well.
I didn’t have a lot of daylight left, so I can’t wait for the morning to see the fruits of my labor in full sunlight!
Here’s a couple more pics:
Again, please excuse the lack of great reflection shots. Daylight was waning and the kids were starting to act up.
Products used for prep, application and removal:
Conclusion:
As an owner and user of both Natty’s Red and Blue paste waxes, I can honestly say Liquid Natty Blue has taken the best of both, combined them and turned them into a liquid wax.
Features:
rops:
Thanks for reading!
MP
Intro:
First off, my thanks go out to Matt, Autogeek and Poorboy’s for the opportunity to evaluate this product. My review has been delayed several times by weather, work, family obligations and everything in between, so I apologize in advance if I fail to address any points that may be of interest to any of you. Feel free to post any questions or to PM me, and I’ll get back to you ASAP.
Now with that said:
Vehicle:
My daily-driven 2007 GMC Envoy Denali
Conditions:
Application Date and Time: 8/2/2010 – 6:30pm EST.
Temperature: ~82° F.
Humidity: ~75%
Got home a little earlier than normal and got right to work, knowing that I would be fighting daylight if I worked at my normal pace J.
Prep:
I started out with a quick rinse to remove any loose debris, followed by a quick foaming, a couple of minute dwell and a second rinse to prevent the soap from drying on the paint.
Next, I broke out my wash buckets, mitts and DP Auto Bath shampoo and proceeded to get the Envoy nice and clean.
After a final rinse, I was ready to get to work waxing. Or so I thought… it has been a while since I last clayed, so I grabbed a sandwich bag and ran it over each panel to check for above surface contaminants. The sides and the rear were still surprisingly smooth and contaminant-free, but the hood and front fenders were a different story.
A bar of Pinnacle Poly-clay and bottle of Meguiars Quik Detailer and I got to work. I wanted this test to have the best foundation possible, so this step was very well worth it. In hindsight, I wish I had the time to have done the whole truck.
Some gunk, mostly from the hood and bumper cover:
Once the claying of the front end was completed I went in the garage, grabbed a wax applicator and my bottle of Liquid Natty Blue, and headed outside. Normally, I like to apply liquid waxes by PC and a red CCS pad and paste waxes by hand, but I wanted to be more in touch with this application, to see what traits I might pick up on and be able to relay to those reading this.
Application:
Checked the label to make sure I was following the steps necessary for best results. After this I gave the bottle a good shake and applied some to my applicator. I probably spent the next two minutes trying to identify the scent (bubblegum?) which was very nice, without a trace of chemical plant to be found. After some of the things I heard before, I was expecting it to flow out of the bottle like milk, but it had a nice consistency to it and flowed onto the applicator as expected.
In preparing to apply a liquid wax, I always try to prime the applicator pad I am using just to get a good flow or rhythm going to where I am not stopping to reapply wax to the pad every 2 inches. It took me a little while to find the sweet-spot to where I had just enough wax in the pad without over-saturating it, but once I did, I felt that this wax applied as smoothly and evenly as any paste wax I have ever tried. I applied in both circular and back and forth swiping motions and this wax went on like butter. Actually, after applying it to the pad and seeing the consistency of it prior to touching the paint, I was amazed at how paste-like it seemed to apply for me.
I completed the entire truck very quickly, as I seemed to get the product to go a little farther on each panel.
Removal and Observations:
A short while after application, the Liquid Natty Blue had hazed up and was ready to be removed. I grabbed a Cobra Indigo (edgeless) Microfiber Polishing Cloth and removal was a breeze. I followed this with a Cobra Supreme 530, walked around the entire vehicle and performed a final buffing wipe, just to assure complete removal.
The reason I prefer to remove waxes with the Indigo first:
(As per the Cobra Indigo Microfiber Polishing Cloth product page)
“You can see how the structure of the Cobra Indigo is different from other Cobra microfiber towels in this close-up. These dense loops give the towel an uneven texture that is excellent at removing wax. These loops enable the cloth to grab wax and polish residue and completely remove it from the paint surface better than the average microfiber towel.”
Overall, I tried to pay close attention to the look of the paint as I was removing the product. What I was very pleased to see was removal without any smearing or streaking. Once the wax residue was removed and buffed lightly, I was done. There was no need to keep going over the same spot multiple times trying to eliminate greasy looking streaks or splotches. There were no darker/lighter spots. All I saw was a deep, wet, clear shine. Reflectivity was excellent as well.
I didn’t have a lot of daylight left, so I can’t wait for the morning to see the fruits of my labor in full sunlight!
Here’s a couple more pics:
Again, please excuse the lack of great reflection shots. Daylight was waning and the kids were starting to act up.
Products used for prep, application and removal:
- Autogeek Foamaster Foam Wash Gun / DP Extreme Foam Soap
- DP Auto Bath Shampoo
- Cobra Guzzler HD Waffle Weave Drying Towels
- Pinnacle Ultra Poly Clay / Meguiars Quik Detailer Mist and Wipe(Red Bottle)
- Lake Country CCS Red Wax/Sealant Applicator
- Cobra Supreme 530 Microfiber Towel
- Cobra Indigo Microfiber Polishing Cloth
Conclusion:
As an owner and user of both Natty’s Red and Blue paste waxes, I can honestly say Liquid Natty Blue has taken the best of both, combined them and turned them into a liquid wax.
Features:
- Easy Application: :dblthumb2:
- Easy Removal: :dblthumb2:
- Streaking: None to be found!
- Looks: Excellent gloss and depth, Nothing added but a crisp, clear, streak-free shine
- Affordability: If as reasonably priced as most other Poorboy’s products, this one will be a real winner.
rops:Thanks for reading!
MP
