Teaser: Developing a new wax

Donnie · **Posted:** Tue Dec 04, 2007 11:20 pm

Good Afternoon Gents,

If you haven't caught the hint. I'm in the process of creating my own automotive wax. I've ran a few batches and things have turned out excellent. I'm using over 50% carnauba per container from the Brazilian palm tree Copernicia prunifera. Compare that to other waxes, 50% carnauba! It's about time you get the good stuff! I've selected a supplier that I trust, and am pleased with the quality assurance system they have in place.

Be on the heads up around January for the finished product.

After I presoaked and ONR'd my 4"x4" test panel. I applied the wax. Let me tell you, it's not a cool color, it doesn't smell like bubblegum but; it created a amazing depth and was very slick to the touch. Unlike other waxes it doesn't haze up white when you apply it. It's applies clear with a distinct coating. I was very impressed with the wax, I haven't used another that left as wet a finish.

I'll be giving out 5oz. samples to reputable detailers. PM me if you're interested and stay tuned!

Fulltimer · **Posted:** Wed Dec 05, 2007 5:33 am

By all means keep us updated! I wouldn't care if it's ugly and stinks!

Terry

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Wed Dec 05, 2007 3:28 pm

I would love to give some a try. I picked up a bottle of the new Meguiars NXT 2.0 the other day and Ive been trying to give it a try since it says it lasts twice as long.

If it doesnt haze then what does it do? Just turn clear when it dries?

When a wax hazes that means it has bonded to the paint and what you remove(the haze) is wax that didnt bond(applied to much). If your wax doesnt haze then whats going on?

Donnie · **Posted:** Wed Dec 05, 2007 8:04 pm

Jeepjeepster wrote:

I would love to give some a try. I picked up a bottle of the new Meguiars NXT 2.0 the other day and Ive been trying to give it a try since it says it lasts twice as long.

If it doesnt haze then what does it do? Just turn clear when it dries?

When a wax hazes that means it has bonded to the paint and what you remove(the haze) is wax that didnt bond(applied to much). If your wax doesnt haze then whats going on?

A wax doesn't have to haze, the amount of carnauba keeps it clear. You can clearly see where it is, but it's not white like the OTC waxes.

Jeepjeepster · **Posted:** Sun Dec 23, 2007 4:07 pm

When do you reckon you will be ready to send some out?

I found out the other day that Megs #26 doesnt haze either. Ive used it before and didnt even notice it.

Have you tried the NXT2.0 yet? I picked some up a couple of weeks ago and tried it this past week. Seems to be an amazing product so far.

Rush345 · **Posted:** Mon Dec 24, 2007 5:03 am

But alway open to new idea and support a LOST member I would love to give you product a try, since Colorado has a little harsher climate as to UV from being a mile high city I think. I would make for a excellant guenie pig also being a older Liberty it would also see how it helps an older weatherd finish. I await to give it a try.
Thank-You

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