Not sure where to put this. Mods move as appropriate.
I started this as an "apples to apples" comparison between what I have used and what I use now, but quickly realized that I had apples, oranges, pineapples and a few bananas:o
I have - as I'm sure most of you have also- been told the same thing for so long that that it became fact. like:
1. liquid carnauba wax can NEVER be as good as a paste
2. Sealants have more "shine", but carnauba is "wetter and deeper"
3. There is a direct correlation between shine, durability, and ease of application
With this in mind, I set out on the following:
Tape off a section of my hood and, following the directions printed on the respective products, do a direct side by side comparison. What I ended up with was totally unexpected. Again, I used products that did the same thing while being close, are different by design.
What I started with:
Adams FMP and SMW with the Gen2 yellow, white and black pads;
Pinnacle Advanced Finishing polish, Signature II Carnauba paste wax, LCC yellow, white and gray (AKA black) pads;
Adams WAY cool plush microfiber towel;
PC 7424 polisher and Adams detail spray as a lube for all pads.
details of pics:
1.The test area
2-5 the final results. (white marks are paint chips as this is a daily driver)
What impressed me was the fact that I can't tell the difference. Adams sealant is not only JUST as shiny and deep as the wax, but it lasts longer too (wax is good for about 30 days outside 24/7) and is just as easy to apply and remove.
In short, I'm sold.