The most over-rated products?

[Agfan]

Yeah I got one.

Once this lady fell off a building and Collonite 845 swooped down and caught her, flew her to safety.

Yeah, it's that good. It's super good.

Lol that's exactly how much it's talked up around here.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Never once the mf cutting pads seem had more cutting than ht pads.

You're obviously doing something wrong. NO chance the HT Cyan pads cut more than the Meg's MF cutting pads.

 

[Meticulous-Detail]

In general I think Adams products are overrated, never seem to impress me. (Except their towels and applicators)

Sonax FE and tire gel are big disappointments.

I like 476s better than 845 and would like to try 915.

Cobra MF towels, Adams are better

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

In general I think Adams products are overrated, never seem to impress me. (Except their towels and applicators)

I really like Adam's Carpet & Upholstery Ckeaner and Glass Cleaner a lot! The Detail Spray is great, but expensive. I also like their Quick Sealant. As you stated Adam's MF towels are extremely nice(I've only tried the single soft).

 

[Meticulous-Detail]

Some of their products are good, but not for the price. I have the quick sealant too and it is easy to use but adds no gloss or shine. I prefer Meg's Synthetic Xpress spray wax.

I just feel there are products just as good for less money them Adams.

 

[SON1C]

agreed ^

 

[Kris R]

once a month is too much for you?

holy moly.

I guess 1x or 2x a week of onr-ing and fk425ing and fuzionizing and souveraning and 50/50ing and blacklighting and V7ing is extreme for some people?

uh oh. I just described myself

That is not detailing. That has NOTHING TO DO with skill at all that's called OCD. You need meds for that. If you're putting all that product on your car 2x Even 1x week then you got issues man.

 

[TimmyG]

Some of their products are good, but not for the price. I have the quick sealant too and it is easy to use but adds no gloss or shine. I prefer Meg's Synthetic Xpress spray wax.

I just feel there are products just as good for less money them Adams.

+1.

 

[Bunky]

That is not detailing. That has NOTHING TO DO with skill at all that's called OCD. You need meds for that. If you're putting all that product on your car 2x Even 1x week then you got issues man.

It is called a hobby.

 

[02CAMSS]

You didn't answer the question - have you ever tried any of these $60+ waxes?

I have and I have used alot of them and there are some really nice very expensive waxes out there that really look amazing.

 

[02CAMSS]

Speaking of high end my vote for overated goes to the Zymol Carbon,Creme,Japon etc line. Not as easy to use and does not look as good as say 50/50, Max Wax or Natty Blue.

 

[Meticulous-Detail]

I have and I have used alot of them and there are some really nice very expensive waxes out there that really look amazing.

I have never used a wax that didn't cost more then 20 bucks. Which high end waxes would be on the amazing list.? Something that makes you say wow!

 

[sportscarhiatus]

That is not detailing. That has NOTHING TO DO with skill at all that's called OCD. You need meds for that. If you're putting all that product on your car 2x Even 1x week then you got issues man.

Yes indeed I do. Am proud of it too. OCD I am. . I'll admit that all day. And you know what the cure is? MORE LSPs!!! Lol

So you're saying the fact that I do it often has nothing to do with skill? Lol... I guess you're right. Yep I'm terrible at it lol.

Im the MAN

It is called a hobby.

Thx bunky. If we go by his decree, we all have issues. Come to think of it, we all do. Why else are we on a detailing "forum" lol

 

[Blackthorn One]

If the prep. gives 95-98% of the look as everyone here states, and then, yes, it doesn't make any sense to spend $1000, $100, or even $60 on a wax, unless a customer requests said wax. 99% of people won't be able to tell a difference between the $5000 wax and the $50 wax, and for the 1% that apparently can see a difference, how do we not know that it is just an illusion? And, since beauty is in the eye of the beholder, those that can perceive a difference, how do you know they won't prefer the look of the cheaper wax?

It seems to me that +$100 waxes are for show cars, for owners who have done every possible thing to make their cars look great and they want that extra boost to their car's appearance, no matter how small, because all their car has to be is a little better than the next one, so for the ego boost of winning, it is worth the price, and for people who are car connoisseurs, who just want their cars to look the very best, just for themselves to admire. Generally higher priced waxes are more refined, and offer more clarity and depth. Of course, that only goes up to a point, though.

Different people have different aesthetic tastes, so the only really objective yardstick of a wax is longevity, resistance to the elements, slickness, and reflectivity as measured by a gloss meter. For most people, it is true that something like Collinite 476 or 915 would suffice, but that doesn't mean that there isn't some actual benefit in using a very expensive wax, even though the cost/benefit ratio is ridiculous for regular application on a daily driver, unless money is no object.

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Some of their products are good, but not for the price. I have the quick sealant too and it is easy to use but adds no gloss or shine. I prefer Meg's Synthetic Xpress spray wax.

I just feel there are products just as good for less money them Adams.

Fair enough. Yes, the products are definitely over-priced, but if I like them, I'll buy them.

On a side note, I don't think Meg's Xpress Wax has the durability of the Quick Sealant.

 

[Ron Atchison]

Jet Seal 109.

 

[SON1C]

Why on jet seal?

 

[Dan C]

Everything is overrated...even the flex 3401!

 

[Capa1970]

It seems to me that +$100 waxes are for show cars, for owners who have done every possible thing to make their cars look great and they want that extra boost to their car's appearance, no matter how small, because all their car has to be is a little better than the next one, so for the ego boost of winning, it is worth the price, and for people who are car connoisseurs, who just want their cars to look the very best, just for themselves to admire. Generally higher priced waxes are more refined, and offer more clarity and depth. Of course, that only goes up to a point, though.

Different people have different aesthetic tastes, so the only really objective yardstick of a wax is longevity, resistance to the elements, slickness, and reflectivity as measured by a gloss meter. For most people, it is true that something like Collinite 476 or 915 would suffice, but that doesn't mean that there isn't some actual benefit in using a very expensive wax, even though the cost/benefit ratio is ridiculous for regular application on a daily driver, unless money is no object.

Thank you for taking the time to respond to my plethora of questions---you were the only one. I definitely agree with what you have said and I should have qualified my previous comment by saying that for 99% of people, using a wax that cost thousands or hundreds of dollars is overrated. I do like my Collinite.

 

[02CAMSS]

I have never used a wax that didn't cost more then 20 bucks. Which high end waxes would be on the amazing list.? Something that makes you say wow!

A few I can mention that are very impressive and I have used are

Zymol Glasur. They say its for a porsche but it looks awesome on anything.
Zymol Concours
Swissvax Insignis
Pinnacle Souveran
Rubbish boys OE

These are great Waxes if you are looking for a show car edge.