MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring

Red · #1 07-24-2003, 03:19 PM

Saw an ad for this stuff in the back of Road & Track. Supposed to protect just about everything on your car. (also Liquidglass.com)

Must be some sort of "snake oil" because I could not find any discussion on it doing a search here. States it makes wheels easier to clean, protects paint, windshields(!) etc.

Any comments? Don't flame me! I did not buy it!

Regards,
Red

dominicminicoopers · #2 07-24-2003, 03:28 PM

I think "liquid glass" comes from the Department of Redundancy Dept.

...just a joke...

*slaps own hand* Bad joke...Bad joke... Like saying "gaseous air" or something....

DemðlitiðnMan · #3 07-24-2003, 03:40 PM

I've heard of another thing. Acutal liquid glass (plastic/glass polymers). Contractors (my company is trying to get certified) put this on buildings and equipment, and nothing can get through it. Think of it as ultimate waterproofing.

I've heard discussions (well, read them in roofing and metal building magazines) about putting it on a car. I would think it would be very heavy, but on a truly show car (trailer queen), it would be great, would never have to wax again.

Nuvolari · #4 07-24-2003, 03:46 PM

>>Saw an ad for this stuff in the back of Road & Track. Supposed to protect just about everything on your car. (also Liquidglass.com)
>>
>>Must be some sort of "snake oil" because I could not find any discussion on it doing a search here. States it makes wheels easier to clean, protects paint, windshields(!) etc.
>>
>>Any comments? Don't flame me! I did not buy it!
>>
>>Regards,
>>Red

Don't know any more about this, but a google search turned
this up.

Red · #5 07-24-2003, 05:00 PM

Yeah. Their web page really makes it sound great. I just wonder if anyone can debunk their claims.

Regards,
Red

coopersport · #6 07-25-2003, 07:15 PM

My father owned an automotive detail shop in Southern California for 18 years and he swore by the stuff. It gives a nice deep shine, great protection, and lasts much longer than your typical carnuba wax. I use it on my car. It's been around for a long time and we used it on a number of concourse quality cars.

have a great day :smile:

Coopersport

Red · #7 08-02-2003, 03:07 PM

Thanks for your reply. Interesting that no one advocates it's use on this forum. Going to try it out.

Regards,
Red

dave · #8 08-02-2003, 03:09 PM

You might PM Davbret and ask him what he knows about it. He seems to be on of the gurus in that area.

Davbret · #9 08-04-2003, 07:02 AM

Ya know, I'm just not a polymere kinda guy. Don't care for Zaino one bit and this would fall into the same bin. I'm a stickler for carnuba. Call me crazy.

This stuff looks to be the precursor to Zaino...and I'd imagine the reason we here "Zaino" all the time and not "Liquid Glass" is because one works and one doesn't.

R

coopersport · #10 08-24-2003, 08:44 PM

I can assure you that liquid glass works great. As with most waxes the key is in the preperation of the paint. Liquid glass does not have any abrassives or cleaners. I would suggest using a clay bar on the paint, some polish if you have patience, and then a coat of glass. Your paint will be smooth as a baby's butt and shine like crazy, the more coats you put on the deeper the shine. The nice thing about products like this is that one coat actually builds on the other.

I had never used it on rims before but tried it a couple weeks ago. I just washed my car yesterday and while I would not say it was some kind of miracle the brake dust did come off easier.

have a great day, :smile: