<HTML>That's not totally accurate. Dust will still settle on the dash and accumulate. The idea of anti-static agents is that dust will be less attracted to a dash. Some systems create a small static charge of the opposite charge of dust and it acts to repel dust, however such a systems are short lived as the charge quickly dissipates. Somebody will figure that one out some day andby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I would stay away from an acid based cleaner as it eats the metal of the wheel. Dilute some Eimann Fabrik Hi-Intensity cleaner and spray it on. The dust and grease will simply run off.</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Okay it seems I may giving the wrong impression. I am doing my own bookwork on the subject to get facts. Did I misunderstand your position? YES or NO? Thank you for sending me the shipping cost on your sealant, it makes a difference in calculating end cost. How many cars could I expect to get out of one gallon? I would not ask you to reveal anything detrimental to your businessby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Learning my friend is not reading and accepting blindly....</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Brian and Bud, thanks for the responses! Brian- I wasn't acusing you of fighting, etc. I reply to your posts because you state your opinions in a civil and thought out fashion. This is what allows people who are interested in finding more accurate information (I don't like to say truth because we may never really know the absolute truth about anything no matter how long wby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Hey Bud, Sorry if I confused. I was not quoting you verbatim, I was paraphrasing what I believe to be your stance. Facts talk and BS walks, that's why you did your comparison of finish products right? You have mentioned how dumb it is to pay too much for the same thing. Nobody disagrees so if this is true, time will tell and people will figure out pretty quickly they paid tooby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Hold on! Let's separate terms here. Ionic bonds are chemical bonds. Dust is attracted by static charge. The charge is created by electrons transferred to a surface from another surface like silk to glass, wool to steel, etc. Again has anyone tried Spray and Wipe? If you have not then your opinions are based on assumptions. You would be torn to pieces in any intellectual rby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Okay Bud I have a question: We have said on numerous occasions that the business will weed out inferior and overpriced products, right? You also mentioned that your sealant is the exact same composition as everything else, nobody has anything unique and everyone else is overpricing- do I have that correct? If you agree then you should have no problem telling us exactly what'by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>at least 16oz for $20 and $60 a gal.</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The plot thickens.....</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>You're right. He doesn't make it in his garage. It's produced in a factory. Again, please get your info together before inserting your foot in your mouth.</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Wayne is that you?</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Sorry Delon I missed something there. Brian, yes it is... unless you have permission. People actually private label Poorboy's stuff.</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Funny... you come in to insult and bash and yet you have the courage to remain anonymous.....LOL!!!!! Have you used it or seen it? If so comment intelligently otherwise your comments are in fact useless- sorry. The facts are that Poorboys has not always been a sponsor of DC, and people have posted less than favorable reports, and they got corrections to their use which the felt satby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I have heard many people dissatisfied with Dri Wash n' Guard. The name says it all. I understand it's a silicone product that for the most part attempts to cover up dirt. Spray and Wipe is a cleaner and does just that- cleans. A great place to use it if you weren't comfortable doing the exterior is the door, trunk and hood jambs. They get filthy, after all thatby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I agree with sheeting as desirable over beading but it's personal preference. Sheeting dries better, and doesn't leave many water spots but to some people beading just looks neat or something. I know it to be the general public's measure of protection, but as we know many people are uninformed on this issue.</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Thanks Stan! Bud is a well known pro and I have seen him speak his mind more than once. I'm pretty sure I haven't offended him either but if I have than I hope he will let me know!</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>By the way Brian, I like your website! However, based on the quality of your offered services -IMHO- your prices are too low!!!</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Brian, you're close but it's not quite the same. Waterless wash in this case (I cannot speak for products I have not tried) actually has better surfactants, detergents, and lubricators than most car shampoos. I too was skeptical about it as it seemed too good to be true and counter-intuitive. When I heard pro detailers use this on high end cars, I had to see for myself.by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I am not familiar with this situation as I have not been around that long, but I suppose you speak of the Dri-wash, etc? Multi-level marketing leaves a sour taste in everybody's mouth for sure! However, the product I speak of is called Spray and Wipe and is made by a new company started up by an ex-painter and detailer. The company is called Poorboy's World and can be fouby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud excellent job answering. The point was not a spitting match between Bud and I. The point is that if you read back through his answers, you will see that if you understand these concepts you can better choose your products and processes. You'll also answer many of your "Why did ...." questions. No chemistry degree required....</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Wow! So many questions. I'll post some stuff now, and then answer some later since I'm in the middle of something. Some sealants are slick! Again it depends on your choice of functional groups. UPP is very slick. Zaino is fairly slick. These formulas are patented so even though they are essentially similar, having aminofunctional groups (herein: AFG) and a siloxanby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>The functional groups in standard silicones have different type of chemical interaction with the paint or clear that is of lower strength. These are called Van DerWaals forces. The same forces that causes nonpolar molecules to clump together (i.e. wax, vasoline, etc.). While this is better than nothing it is weaker than charge-charge interaction produced by aminofunctional residuesby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Silicone, or siloxane, is a chain molecule of alternating Silicon and Oxygen atoms. Si-O-Si-O-Si-O You then have the option of binding different chemical groups to the Silicon which changes the properties of the chemical. You can make it a highly lubricating fluid, a sticky viscous gel, etc. etc. For amino functional you bind amino groups to the siloxane backbone. This is done beby Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Bud, It's good to state your opinions but you should be careful about talking for the whole profession. Some pro detailers DO use waterless washes. There is a waterless wash made by Poorboy that works great and I personally have had incredible results with it. Just a thought.</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>I did my wife's car with the Poorboy's products and needless to say I'm impressed. The cool part is you can work with them in direct sunlight, no shade or cool surface required!</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Money is not the issue. You post stated the cost was to cover S&H and that seemed a little high. I was curious what your were shipping.</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Do you have a Costco in your area?</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>What are you shipping that costs $8? Please don't tell me it's a couple pieces of paper...</HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts
<HTML>Glad to see someone found it useful and by all means you're welcome! I'm not worried about credit. If I did, I'd publish it </HTML>by Robert H. - Auto Detailing: Secrets of the Experts