mchess1
08-02-2010, 08:16 PM
Special thanks to CEE DOG for allowing me to use his patented review template!
Review: Liquid Natty’s Blue
Introduction:
Thanks to Matt, Autogeek and Poorboys for the opportunity to test out the Liquid Natty Blue product in the beta stage. I am a big fan of many Poorboys products and use the Natty’s Red paste on a regular basis for LSP. Depending on my mood, I also sometimes layer Red on top of Poorboy’s EX-P. So it’s exciting to see another product from Poorboys in this category.
As CEE DOG mentioned he does also in his review, I have always applied my LSP by hand. Growing up on paste wax, it was always the way that I put the final touches on my vehicles. Even today with my Flex 3401, I don’t apply LSP’s by machine. This review was done by hand using a foam applicator.
As mentioned above, I love paste waxes. Since I knew the feel and performance of Natty Red by heart, I though it necessary to compare to another liquid wax. The only one I had on hand was a sample bottle of Liquid Souveran, so that was used. Somewhere along the line I read that Poorboy’s says the Liquid Blue is actually comparable to the Red paste vs the Blue paste so this is a good thing in my mind.
This review is a small part of a larger writeup on a show and shine on my brother’s Honday Odyssey. So the only inclusion in the writeup is the hood as the remainder of the vehicle was still being worked on. I will update the review as time goes on with the entire vehicle and include my durability thoughts as well.
Product Description (from back of bottle):
Liquid Natty’s Blue is an awesome alternative to our Natty’s Blue paste wax. Liquid Natty’s Blue adds beauty with depth and gloss. Using #1 Brazilian Carnauba you will get both year round protection and an easy on & easy off formula. Liquid Natty’s Blue will make waxing fast and fun. Liquid Natty’s Blue can be used in the sun or shade and is long lasting.
Initial Product Observations:
1.- Manufacturer Claims: True
2.- Packaging: Clear plastic bottle with label (covered in clear tape which is unlike any of my other Poorboy’s bottle. New label or just the beta?)
3.- Directions: Clear and concise
4.- Consistency: watery consistency (see below for more)
5.- Color: light blue (Robin’s egg?)
6.- Scent: Bubblegum (had to finally take it away from my 9 year old)
7.- Size: 16 oz.
8.- Current Price: Not yet available
9.- Manufacturer: Poorboy’s World
10.-Made in: Proudly made in the USA
Additional products used for prep, during application, or removal:
1.- Wolfgang Final Glaze
2.- Autogeek foam applicator
3.- Microfiber towels
Method of Preparation:
After cleaning the hood with Wolfgang Finishing Glaze, I split the hood to do the comparison test with Meg’s detailing tape.
Method of Application, and noted Observations:
After shaking the bottle vigorously as directed, I first opened the bottle to take a deep whiff of the bubblegum scent. It is a pleasing scent (I guess when you have kids it is required to tolerate the scent of gum) and I think it compares nicely to the strawberry scent I have come to enjoy from Natty’s Red.
The first thing I noticed upon applying to the applicator is that Natty’s Blue REALLY is a liquid. Again, being a paste guy I am not an expert on liquid waxes but it has a much different consistency then a sealant or the liquid souveran that I was using as a test subject. To confirm, I ran to my neighbor’s garage and noticed that Meguiar’s Liquid Gold has a thicker consistency as well. The best way to describe it is that Souveran seems to be a liquid with wax solubles in it while Natty’s Blue is watery.
It took very little to coat the applicator and this made the application extremely easy. This facet of the product would seem to make it almost impossible to put too much on the car. This may be the easiest LSP I have ever used as far as putting a thin thin coat on the paint. I didn’t use the wax on my Flex, but it would seem to be an extremely simple LSP to apply with a machine.
The wax was applied in my garage in the shade. It was hot muggy day in South Florida but I don’t have a tool like Corey to give you exact measurements. Should have used the Accuweather app on my iPhone! I didn’t test the sun claims on the bottle as I would personally never use it. You can see some of the other reviews to confirm the validity of the use in full sun.
The wax was quick to haze over and since I only did half the hood for this test it was ready to buff out. The wax came off very easy, this product is really a joy to use. The hood, although white, quickly took a bright shine and was extremely slick to the touch.
Not sure what was up with the photo upload tonight, but I couldn't get it to work after 5 tries.
Pros:
1.- Super easy to apply
2.- Super easy to remove
3.- Extremely difficult to NOT apply thinly. I think you would have to intentionally try to layer this on thick
4.-Nice bright shine on white paint
Cons:
1.- A possible con is that it is so easy to use that some pros may not consider using it. This would be a mistake.
???:
1.- As this is a beta product, I have not seen any mention of cost. All of the poorboy’s products are priced very fairly, so I would expect the same.
2.-I will update the post on durability of the wax and compare it to the durability of the Souveran. I typically get 2 to 3 weeks of use out of Red, so this will also be compared to the Liquid Blue.
Final Observations and Summary:
I really enjoyed using this wax and it was really a super easy LSP to apply/remove. I do have some Red pads for the Flex, so the next test may to be apply the Liquid Blue over the EX-P using the machine.
DISCLAIMER: I know wax selection is like religion or politics to most AGers so the following is simply my opinion. In comparison with the Souveran, a well regarded liquid wax, I found the Liquid Blue easier to use and finished with a comparable shine. With my expectation that Poorboy’s will be a more economical product then Souveran, it will come down to the durability of the two.
One thing not mentioned above is how little I actually used in applying to the hood. Again, there has been no price discussion on the beta product but I would think this 16 oz bottle would last FOREVER.
I hope the professional detailers out there do not dismiss this product because it is so easy to use. As long as it proves to be durable, I would think this may be an ideal wax for someone looking to maximize their time/profit ratio.
Poorboy’s – You have a winner in my book!
Review: Liquid Natty’s Blue
Introduction:
Thanks to Matt, Autogeek and Poorboys for the opportunity to test out the Liquid Natty Blue product in the beta stage. I am a big fan of many Poorboys products and use the Natty’s Red paste on a regular basis for LSP. Depending on my mood, I also sometimes layer Red on top of Poorboy’s EX-P. So it’s exciting to see another product from Poorboys in this category.
As CEE DOG mentioned he does also in his review, I have always applied my LSP by hand. Growing up on paste wax, it was always the way that I put the final touches on my vehicles. Even today with my Flex 3401, I don’t apply LSP’s by machine. This review was done by hand using a foam applicator.
As mentioned above, I love paste waxes. Since I knew the feel and performance of Natty Red by heart, I though it necessary to compare to another liquid wax. The only one I had on hand was a sample bottle of Liquid Souveran, so that was used. Somewhere along the line I read that Poorboy’s says the Liquid Blue is actually comparable to the Red paste vs the Blue paste so this is a good thing in my mind.
This review is a small part of a larger writeup on a show and shine on my brother’s Honday Odyssey. So the only inclusion in the writeup is the hood as the remainder of the vehicle was still being worked on. I will update the review as time goes on with the entire vehicle and include my durability thoughts as well.
Product Description (from back of bottle):
Liquid Natty’s Blue is an awesome alternative to our Natty’s Blue paste wax. Liquid Natty’s Blue adds beauty with depth and gloss. Using #1 Brazilian Carnauba you will get both year round protection and an easy on & easy off formula. Liquid Natty’s Blue will make waxing fast and fun. Liquid Natty’s Blue can be used in the sun or shade and is long lasting.
Initial Product Observations:
1.- Manufacturer Claims: True
2.- Packaging: Clear plastic bottle with label (covered in clear tape which is unlike any of my other Poorboy’s bottle. New label or just the beta?)
3.- Directions: Clear and concise
4.- Consistency: watery consistency (see below for more)
5.- Color: light blue (Robin’s egg?)
6.- Scent: Bubblegum (had to finally take it away from my 9 year old)
7.- Size: 16 oz.
8.- Current Price: Not yet available
9.- Manufacturer: Poorboy’s World
10.-Made in: Proudly made in the USA
Additional products used for prep, during application, or removal:
1.- Wolfgang Final Glaze
2.- Autogeek foam applicator
3.- Microfiber towels
Method of Preparation:
After cleaning the hood with Wolfgang Finishing Glaze, I split the hood to do the comparison test with Meg’s detailing tape.
Method of Application, and noted Observations:
After shaking the bottle vigorously as directed, I first opened the bottle to take a deep whiff of the bubblegum scent. It is a pleasing scent (I guess when you have kids it is required to tolerate the scent of gum) and I think it compares nicely to the strawberry scent I have come to enjoy from Natty’s Red.
The first thing I noticed upon applying to the applicator is that Natty’s Blue REALLY is a liquid. Again, being a paste guy I am not an expert on liquid waxes but it has a much different consistency then a sealant or the liquid souveran that I was using as a test subject. To confirm, I ran to my neighbor’s garage and noticed that Meguiar’s Liquid Gold has a thicker consistency as well. The best way to describe it is that Souveran seems to be a liquid with wax solubles in it while Natty’s Blue is watery.
It took very little to coat the applicator and this made the application extremely easy. This facet of the product would seem to make it almost impossible to put too much on the car. This may be the easiest LSP I have ever used as far as putting a thin thin coat on the paint. I didn’t use the wax on my Flex, but it would seem to be an extremely simple LSP to apply with a machine.
The wax was applied in my garage in the shade. It was hot muggy day in South Florida but I don’t have a tool like Corey to give you exact measurements. Should have used the Accuweather app on my iPhone! I didn’t test the sun claims on the bottle as I would personally never use it. You can see some of the other reviews to confirm the validity of the use in full sun.
The wax was quick to haze over and since I only did half the hood for this test it was ready to buff out. The wax came off very easy, this product is really a joy to use. The hood, although white, quickly took a bright shine and was extremely slick to the touch.
Not sure what was up with the photo upload tonight, but I couldn't get it to work after 5 tries.
Pros:
1.- Super easy to apply
2.- Super easy to remove
3.- Extremely difficult to NOT apply thinly. I think you would have to intentionally try to layer this on thick
4.-Nice bright shine on white paint
Cons:
1.- A possible con is that it is so easy to use that some pros may not consider using it. This would be a mistake.
???:
1.- As this is a beta product, I have not seen any mention of cost. All of the poorboy’s products are priced very fairly, so I would expect the same.
2.-I will update the post on durability of the wax and compare it to the durability of the Souveran. I typically get 2 to 3 weeks of use out of Red, so this will also be compared to the Liquid Blue.
Final Observations and Summary:
I really enjoyed using this wax and it was really a super easy LSP to apply/remove. I do have some Red pads for the Flex, so the next test may to be apply the Liquid Blue over the EX-P using the machine.
DISCLAIMER: I know wax selection is like religion or politics to most AGers so the following is simply my opinion. In comparison with the Souveran, a well regarded liquid wax, I found the Liquid Blue easier to use and finished with a comparable shine. With my expectation that Poorboy’s will be a more economical product then Souveran, it will come down to the durability of the two.
One thing not mentioned above is how little I actually used in applying to the hood. Again, there has been no price discussion on the beta product but I would think this 16 oz bottle would last FOREVER.
I hope the professional detailers out there do not dismiss this product because it is so easy to use. As long as it proves to be durable, I would think this may be an ideal wax for someone looking to maximize their time/profit ratio.
Poorboy’s – You have a winner in my book!