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03-02-2009, 01:27 PM | #1 |
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Hard vs soft wax
Can someone help me understand the benefits of each? I want to try out the Dodo was on my sparkling graphite metallic car. I am between the purple haze and blue velvet. Any help will be much appreciated. Thanks.
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I don't think you'll be disappointed with either wax, both are outstanding. Keep us posted on which one you end up with and what you think of it. George |
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03-02-2009, 07:43 PM | #3 |
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Thanks George. I ordered the blue velvet from you today. I will report back after my next wax.
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03-02-2009, 09:16 PM | #5 |
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Dodo Juice Purple Haze makes my mouth drop open with each application .......... I'll be ordering another shortly.
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03-02-2009, 10:16 PM | #6 |
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Think it is that much better than CG 5050?
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ABSOLUTELY.
I also have and occasionally use the 50/50 with good results. The Purple Haze has these "little crystals" () in the soft wax. When the wax is applied and then removed there is a "magnification" of the shine. It's really hard to explain ........ almost like the car is glowing? ........ It causes me stand back with admiration everytime. I kid you not. I used to detail cars while in school and have never enjoyed a product's end result so much. Easy on and easier off. I'm wondering if the same effect is achieved with the other Dodo Juice soft waxes ........ I know DetailedImage.com had samples available. It would definitely be worth trying them out ...... especially with the darker colored cars. |
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Thanks. Maybe I will give this a try. Didn't really notice a whole lot with the 5050. Just picked it up a few months ago.
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it maybe a beginner question...
i brought jetseal and CG 5050 wax a while ago, didn't have a chance to try that until this weekend. The 5050 paste wax is really look like a candle, with hard texture. Is it suppose to look like that? or i just store too long? (3 months actually) Any special technique to apply such hard wax? I spray some QD on the applicator and then put some 5050 on it. not sure if this is the correct step. |
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When you had the wax stored, where was it? Ideally you'll want to store carnauba waxes in a cool place (I actually keep mine in the fridge). This will keep the wax from drying out and losing it's oils etc. prematurely. The 50/50 is made to take very little to spread on the paint ......... a sign of a quality carnauba. |
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I have fallen in love with Dodo's wax - both Purple Haze and Supernatural - after trying many different brands, Dodo is the one that makes my jaw drop every time...
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My favorite now is the Supernatural ...... yeah, it's a little spendy but OMG the results are great! Purple Haze has a "glowing" type of effect while the Supernatural has a "deep & wet" effect .. ......I know what you guys are thinking. |
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My 50/50 looks like it has cracks and is really really old ........ that's how it should look. As long as it spreads onto the paint without marring it's still in good shape. |
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