Detailed: 2005 Hummer H2 (DP Max Wax Review)

[justin_murphy]

Once again, this ride is owned by a real estate agent. I've been cleaning it for about 4 months now. She finally broke down and let me do a full job on it after seeing the 750 Li that I did. Here's the lowdown....


Pinnacle XMT #3 Swirl Remover/Polish
(EDGE 2K Green Med. Cutting Pad at a #5 setting)

Pinnacle XMT Glaze
(EDGE 2K Blue Polishing Pad at a #3 setting)

DP (Detailer's Pride) Max Wax
(Applied and removed by hand)


The Review...
Ok. This stuff is great! Instantly smelled the carnauba when I opened the jar. I was a little skeptical since this is the PMBA's entry level line up but kept my hopes up. I was not let down. Simply goes on as one of the easiest waxes I've ever applied by hand. Takes very little product and little effort to cover a large area. Took me about 15 minutes to apply to the H2. I let it haze over for about 30 minutes. SOOO easy to remove! I noticed that there was no staining on any of the trim. Now for the best part...the shine! It made the metallics pop and the gloss glow. I only applied one layer. Can't imagine 2!

Final Opionion:
The nicest paste wax I've ever used. Ease of use and shine gets an easy 10 in my book. Add the value and you get one heck of a deal.......maybe the best out there.


Addional Products used:
Armor-All Tire Gel
Pinnacle Leather Cleaner & Conditioner
Meguiar's APC
Meguiar's Wheel Brightener
Stoner's Invisible Glass

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[Driven Auto Detail]

WOW! Amazing work like always.

Tell me, what's it like to detail the H2 compared to other SUV's out there. How long did this detail job take you? What did you use on all the black trim?

Edit: One more question. Does the rooftop get all of the same steps?

Again, great job!

[Meghan]

Very nice work Justin!:applause: Max has the same H2, we tested out the XMT on his before releasing it and got the same great results you got.
Thanks for sharing with us!:D

[justin_murphy]

Thanks!
Roof just got the Max Wax only. I told her and she was fine with it. Very had to use a PC under the roof racks.

Took be about 4 hours. Not long cause I clean it every two weeks already. It's a pretty hard ride to do. Lot's crannies and nooks. I do like the flat panels though.

The trim and tires got the Armor Tire Gel. One of the best tire products out there. I use it all the time. A little goes a long way and lasts a long time. At 6 bucks a bottle, it's very cost efficient.

[Driven Auto Detail]

That's what I was wondering about the roof.

I never knew that about the Armor Tire Gel. Might have to pick some up and try it out.

Damn good job for 4 hours...even if you do clean it every two weeks.

:applause:

[ScottB]

Very nice work Justin!:applause: Max has the same H2, we tested out the XMT on his before releasing it and got the same great results you got.
Thanks for sharing with us!:D

I was going to say a Max double-take. Maybe you can talk him into some fancy wheels.

[supercharged]

Looks gordeous! Nice job as always. Maybe in a future you can detail H1 and share some pics with us!:D I love H1.......it's a little pricey, but oh well....;)
Very nice job, Justin.:applause:

[abrcrombe]

H1 > H2 Good work Justin! Lucky for her she has you to do her car!

[dengood1]

Looks sweet Justin:righton: BTW...you don't have to let the Max Wax dry to a haze. You can use the wipe on wipe off method when it's wet, same with Souveran Paste. I bought 2 tubs when it was 1/2 price a few weeks ago. Love the stuff!:cheers:

[Reddwarf]

Justin, as always you do great work. Glad to see you are back to work. I really don't care for the hummer but I have to admit you make it look good. - something about that sentance just sounds wrong.