The Gaziliionth Question About Wax

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I've seen over and over from various companies certain claims like "Specially formulated for Japanese Cars" Or "Specially formulated for German Cars". How is that possible and is there a shred of truth in it?
What happened to "Truth in advertising"?
 
jpegs13 said:
I've seen over and over from various companies certain claims like "Specially formulated for Japanese Cars" Or "Specially formulated for German Cars". How is that possible and is there a shred of truth in it?
What happened to "Truth in advertising"?
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Have something specific in mind? And I don't think there ever was a truth in advertising rule, since infomercials are still alive and well.

Since there are different types of paints and clears even within a given brand, perhaps it possible. Collinite has a chart showing what their individual waxes are best for and what to not use them on.
 
I have read that the flagship of Toyota --- Century uses 7 or 9 layers of paint.
Also, there is a slight difference in level of orange peel and smoothness between difference Mercedes Benz models.

It might be possible that some rare models have paint that is different from others, but do you really need to use a special wax just for, say, German cars?
If you go this level of detail, then I would say you need a chemist to inspect your paint condition and create a blend of wax just for you.
 
I just find it strange that Swissvax can lay claim to having a "special formulation" for Italian cars, Japanese cars, German cars etc
 
Besides not using a cleaner-wax that contains harsh abrasives on a modern BC/CC paint system, I say: Beware of car care companies that proclaims they provide "special/specific formulated waxes" for different makes/models of vehicles. It's not like me to say that they are spreading/telling falsehoods, but IMO: Pure marketing schemes, plain and simple. Disingenuous at best.

Bob
 
jpegs13 said:
I just find it strange that Swissvax can lay claim to having a "special formulation" for Italian cars, Japanese cars, German cars etc
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My only assumption for them making that statement is so that they get BMW and Mercedes owners thinking this is the wax for them. Plus it's expensive so it must be good.
 
I don't think a car manufacturer uses only one exact paint product for all its cars since it started.
 
jpegs13 said:
I've seen over and over from various companies certain claims like "Specially formulated for Japanese Cars" Or "Specially formulated for German Cars". How is that possible and is there a shred of truth in it?
What happened to "Truth in advertising"?
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whatda mean, its a wax that will likely look "just" as good on that specialty brand as others, and "perhaps" even better. Besides the manufacturer setout to make something "dedicated" to a brand but that doesnt mean we all cannot use it "likely" seeing the same outcome.
 
jpegs13 said:
I just find it strange that Swissvax can lay claim to having a "special formulation" for Italian cars, Japanese cars, German cars etc
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Marketing to a target audience can be quite effective. Buzz words like encapulate, lubricity, luxurious, buttery, enhancing gloss are all attention getters that can separate one from their money. Just like special formulation for German cars, can get the econbox daily driver get to thinking ...hmmm...:)
 
Marketing pure and simple

Do we have any Eskimo members that would like to buy some ice?

Great marketing makes you feel like you are buying something special and if you enjoy buying it and are happy with it then I think everyone is happy. For me I personally don't buy into this one. Even if they make some minor tweak in the formulations I'd bet my bottom dollar nobody could tell the difference if you put it on one brand car or the other.
 
Don't believe the hype! Do your research on a particular "reasonably" priced high end boutique wax and you'll be fine.:buffing:
 
I get a mental picture of people in a factory in front of a gigantic barrel of wax pouring it into jars labeled "European wax", "Japanese wax", "expensive wax", "cheap wax", and adding ingredients like food coloring to each to make them appear to be different from one another.
 
exactly, I think Johnson and Johnson got in trouble a few years back for using the exact same contact lenses in their disposable lines.

Some were for 2 week use and some were for daily use (then discard). They were the same thing but the daily use ones were priced higher since you got to have a fresh pair every day and didn't need to bother with pricey storage solutions...
 
I think you guys could take the fun out of anything. Just try a wax if you like the look use it again.....Its wax!!! Its not an essential component of your spacecraft upon which your survival and life depends on. Have a lil fun with it and try not to overthink it...thats my two cents
 
Since SwissVax was mentioned I will say they do make nice products but very pricey, IMO too pricey. With that said if you use Zuffenhausen on a BMW or BlauWeiss on a P-car will there be a difference, not to my eyes.

SwissVax seems to be more of a religion to those who use their stuff, including all the specialty pads, towels etc. hence no need for absolute truth just belief. I love the sticker people put on swissvax teated cars saying if you wash or wax with something else you'll ruin the finish(basically paraphrased no my part)!
 
JSMet said:
I get a mental picture of people in a factory in front of a gigantic barrel of wax pouring it into jars labeled "European wax", "Japanese wax", "expensive wax", "cheap wax", and adding ingredients like food coloring to each to make them appear to be different from one another.
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Most car batteries have the same stuff in it different label. I worked in a factory as a contractor and I saw a bunch of batteries coming off an assembly line, different brand labels being put on them.
 
Zymol is another that comes to mind as one that has specific formula waxes for specific car brands.
 
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