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Old 04-24-2007, 11:39 AM
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5 Star Shine

Anybody try this stuff? Results? They make some amazing claims.
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Old 04-24-2007, 11:42 AM
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Detailers Paradise sells it, but I have not tried it. I doubt Heather would carry it if the line was crap though.
Edit: I take that back - she sells the Four Star brand of products. So no, I've never heard of this extra stared brand before. I doubt it is a very truthful ad though. Seems they are claiming magical properties just because they add Teflon (PTFE) to their product. Epic has PTFE too.
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Old 04-24-2007, 11:58 AM
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I'm pretty sure we discussed it before without a conclusion, though it sure sounds like a gimmick.
But hey...those minis are new to the web site! I wonder who that is? And why aren't they in here??
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Old 04-24-2007, 12:08 PM
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Teflon wax was covered before. The bottom line is none of the brands on the market contain enough teflon to make a real difference. On the other hand, they don't hurt anything. So, if you like it, enjoy.
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Old 04-24-2007, 12:29 PM
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But a 5 year warranty!?!
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But a 5 year warranty!?!
Yeah but, warranty is probably void if car is exposed to sun, wind, rain or air for longer than a cumulative 30 seconds in that 5-year period.
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I tried it a couple of years ago on my current car. The 5 year claim is definitely bogus, but it does do a nice job and did last a little over a year as far as beading and repelling most stuff. The shine really isn't there though, and I will be trying something new once the good weather returns to the northeast and once I am actually home to do it. Will not be using what I have left when I get my R56, except maybe on my girlfriends car.
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Edit: I take that back - she sells the Four Star brand of products...
Hey that 4 Star Tire Gel is pretty good stuff now
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I have lightbulbs guaranteed for life. So, if you bothered to file a claim and jump through their hoops (if that's even possible) they may send you a one-application bottle of the stuff and tell you to do it again.
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