PapaSmurf Review: SON1C Protowax 38

[Caleb@ImpeccableImage]

First off let me apologize to Drew for taking a couple weeks to get this written. Been juggling a lot with 2 jobs lol. Also thank you for giving me the opportunity to test out your product and help in your research and development. It's amazing what you have accomplished and I look up to you for what you've done from a detailers stand point.

First impressions was that it smells good...not as good as 36 but still really good. This made the waxing experience much more enjoyable. I was initially surprised by its grittiness but I noticed when I rubbed it between my fingers that the "grit" broke down and dissolved.

First thing I did was top the car with CG EZ creme glaze to really aid in the appearance of the wax....after all I was taking the Mustang to a car show :props:.

The wax was very easy to work with and removal was easy too. I wanted to try something that nobody else had done with any of SON1C's waxes so I applied mine via da. This is my preferred method with all waxes as I feel you get a thinner more even coat. It didn't stain trim nor did it dry like concrete. Was just easy to remove, a little grabby but easy none the less.

Here are the pics

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5468/9463253230_b269bd8757_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9463253230/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9463253230/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

Application of wax

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Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9462789170/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

After removal

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2818/9462790728_9c7993af25_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9462790728/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9462790728/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

Wax making the metallic "POP"

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2853/9462788058_6b7aa1e713_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9462788058/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9462788058/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7310/9462787464_7cb5cf1488_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9462787464/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9462787464/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

Out in the sun

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3757/9373383596_1b5c7d0f89_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9373383596/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9373383596/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr


http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3735/9452421202_fafebdd027_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9452421202/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9452421202/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm6.staticflickr.com/5487/9463649472_21d5a67bf4_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9463649472/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9463649472/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2828/9363048699_bf39f4fa52_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9363048699/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9363048699/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7407/9365846660_1c6b8b1135_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9365846660/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9365846660/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3726/9365834056_a81e3baf7e_b.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9365834056/)
Untitled (http://www.flickr.com/photos/99392393@N06/9365834056/) by PapaSmurf315 (http://www.flickr.com/people/99392393@N06/), on Flickr

As you can see the pics really speak for themselves. I was really surprised and pleased by this wax. I don't have any beading pics because I haven't washed my car since but I have no doubt it will bead ridiculous. Ill try and update more on that later. The only thing I would change would be the grittiness. That is something that just annoyed me. That shouldn't be an issue now though as Drew has already refined that. I highly recommend his wax If you are able to try it. Thanks for viewing and thanks again Drew for letting me test it out :buffing:

[SON1C]

Thanks for taking the time to put this together Caleb!
Like we've talked the grittiness was more so a product of the wax being manually transferred into that container as you have basically the last of the original 38 pour, the wax texture has been improved greatly since then. Love the shots and Son1c Wax couldn't be much more appropriate on your sonic blue haha

[JSou]

Nice review Caleb. I still haven't got around to machine applying the wax yet. I agree with the gritty nature of the wax but it has since been fixed on Drew's latest revision.

I'm glad there's other members out there willing to give some feedback to Drew, positive or negative. I've been way too harsh on him with his latest creations...so much he has to create a new brew each week. :D

Shine on my friend.:dblthumb2:

[Caleb@ImpeccableImage]

Thanks Jake. Hope to meet you all someday.

[Caleb@ImpeccableImage]

Wow I thought there would be more responses. Guess this place is dying

[sproketser]

Great results mate , how long did you let it on before wipe it off . Some great shine .

I have SONIC s 38R which is red , wonder if it s a harder wax, ( 38 R ) than 38 blue .

D

[IAtegeler]

Nice review! I agree wit the removal feeling a tad grabby but it buffs off with one pass of a plush towel so it is still easy to me. the car looks great!

[Caleb@ImpeccableImage]

Great results mate , how long did you let it on before wipe it off . Some great shine .

I have SONIC s 38R which is red , wonder if it s a harder wax, ( 38 R ) than 38 blue .

Thanks! I would say the 38R is a bit harder. The 38 that I had was super soft.

D


Nice review! I agree wit the removal feeling a tad grabby but it buffs off with one pass of a plush towel so it is still easy to me. the car looks great!

Couldn't have said it better. Thanks! I'm pretty impressed with it so far.

[sproketser]

Yep , impressive considering Drew s a one man in that wax quest ! I admire his determination to perfect his wax .

[sproketser]

Did my mother s CTS this morning , great job . Applied for say 10 minutes then buffed off with some Sonax BSD spreaded lightly on a mf towel , much easier to buff off mate .

[tuscarora dave]

Nice review, and nice Mustang too!! That metallic sure is popping in those photos. That says a lot about the optical clarity of Drew's Son1c Wax. Thanks for making the time between 2 jobs and other life stuff to post the review.

@ Drew. I know marketing exposure may not be where you are at this point but, I'm working on setting up a detailing / paint correction seminar for a Mini Cooper club who's membership exceeds 500 people.

I'll have an array of products set out for demonstrating detailing, paint correction, paint finishing etc.

I'll have a tub of someone's carnauba wax at the end of the line right after the bottle of clear sealant. Something to think about til the 24th when we can talk in person. You will be at the Team Detailing event on the 24th right?

[sproketser]

These wheels are killers man , are these Weld Wheels ! They look like them real quick , & they must be light . Drag Racing !

[SON1C]

Thanks Jake. Hope to meet you all someday.
Iirc you can't on the 24th so hopefully September?

Yep , impressive considering Drew s a one man in that wax quest ! I admire his determination to perfect his wax .

Thank you sir!

[SON1C]

Nice review, and nice Mustang too!! That metallic sure is popping in those photos. That says a lot about the optical clarity of Drew's Son1c Wax. Thanks for making the time between 2 jobs and other life stuff to post the review.

@ Drew. I know marketing exposure may not be where you are at this point but, I'm working on setting up a detailing / paint correction seminar for a Mini Cooper club who's membership exceeds 500 people.

I'll have an array of products set out for demonstrating detailing, paint correction, paint finishing etc.

I'll have a tub of someone's carnauba wax at the end of the line right after the bottle of clear sealant. Something to think about til the 24th when we can talk in person. You will be at the Team Detailing event on the 24th right?
Yessir I will be there and I'm sure ill be able to get you squared away Dave :xyxthumbs:

These wheels are killers man , are these Weld Wheels ! They look like them real quick , & they must be light . Drag Racing !
He's a drag monster!

[tuscarora dave]

Nice!! I'm really glad you're going to be there. Can't wait to hear how things are going with your wax production and get my polish on.