Review: Liquid Natty’s Blue

[CEE DOG]

Review: Liquid Natty’s Blue

Introduction:
I was picked to review this product as part of a beta test for Poorboy’s world. I have and love the Natty’s Blue paste wax so I’m thrilled to be able to get my hands on this as well. Thanks to Meghan, Matt, and AG for selecting me. Also, thanks to Poorboy’s World for giving us the chance to try this out during the beta phase.
Going into this review I had never applied an LSP by machine. I had always preferred to do it by hand. With the sealants that I often use the hand method is best and it has become a bit of habit so after delving into the world of waxes I have continued to do it by hand. Using Natty’s Blue Paste is quite a treat and I wasn’t sure what a liquid version would offer beyond what the paste already offers. I came to the conclusion that an important aspect of the liquid version would be that it is much easier to apply with the aid of machine polishing. Based on this idea that was the direction I decided to go. For durability I will be testing it against its big brother (Natty’s Blue Paste wax).

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 (Testing Durability)
2.- Packaging: Clear plastic bottle with beta label
3.- Directions: Clear and concise
4.- Consistency: Melted Ice cream (Sorry, it’s almost dinner time)
5.- Color: Natty’s blue (Yes, it deserves it’s own color)
6.- Scent: Bubblegum (even nicer and stronger than the paste wax scent)
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.- Sonax Nano Tech Paint Cleaner
2.- LC Flat Blue foam pad (6 1/2")
3.- Flex 3401
4.- Microfiber towels
5.- Rocking stool
6.- 3M green tape

Method of Preparation:
I started by cleaning the entire car with Sonax Paint cleaner. This particular paint cleaner leaves behind a nano carnauba wax so I taped off and sprayed down the passenger side half of the rear lid with IPA for comparison and in order to make sure what was left behind by our paint cleaner doesn’t affect our testing of liquid blue’s durability.
In order to test it side by side with Natty’s Blue paste wax I laid a strip of tape down the center of the hood to separate the two.

Method of Application, and noted Observations:
I applied a fair bit of Liquid Natty’s Blue to a LC Flat Blue foam pad (6 1/2" Dia.) on my Flex 3401. On speed 1-3 I quickly spread the wax across the drivers side half of the hood in a back and forth overlapping manner. I used the same application method on the roof, the driver’s side of the car, and the rear lid. I really wanted to test the workability in the sun so I was happy to see the rear of the car was sticking out from under the canopy exposing the entire trunk. It had been so all day and the panel was hot enough to cook an egg and some bacon. Had to be a good deal beyond 130 degrees. I meant to put the thermometer to it but forgot somehow. Anyway I put down the polisher and opened up my Paste wax. Using a yellow foam hand applicator I applied the paste wax to the passenger side hood and the passenger side of the car. I also hit the rear vertical section of the trunk. The entire car had a layer of wax over it and to this point I had not buffed any of it off. I got out my Microfiber buffing towels and buffed off the wax. It came off very easy. On the area that had been under the sun the whole time it came off even easier. Possibly because that hadn’t been on as long but I tend to think otherwise. I took a video of part of that removal for your viewing pleasure. At this point I was ready to scream from the rooftops “Bring it to market” I really love this stuff! I didn’t notice until I was all done but there was a little bit of white wax dust in the door jamb. It wasn’t much (barely noticeable) and took about 10 seconds to wipe off. Please see the pictures and videos and rejoin me afterwards to see the listed Pros, Cons, and Summary.

01.- Liquid Product


02.- Liquid Hazed on Right (Left waiting for Paste wax)


03.- Liquid Worked and Hazed on Hot Panel in Sun



04.- Liquid Hazed



05.- Rocking Stool


06.- Paste Product



07.- Paste sniff test (again J)



08.- After (This area was in sun the whole time)



09.- Pulling the car out for the rest of the shots



10.- Hood After



11.- Hood After Liquid NB


12.- Hood After.... Uh Oh... (Not sure on this one)



13.- Hood After


14.- Closeup After


15.- After


16.- Rear Lid After


17.- Rear Lid After



18-30.- After
































Video: Removing Liquid Natty’s Blue in the Sun

Video: Removing Liquid Natty’s Blue in the Shade

Pros:
1.- Extremely easy to apply
2.- Extremely easy to remove
3.- Works great in the sun especially for removal
4.- You can wax the whole car without the need of wiping each panel before moving on.
5.- Smell (This usually doesn’t matter too much as it’s just the icing on the cake but with this product it is worth mentioning.)

Cons:
1.- A bit of dust

???:
1.- I will definitely update on durability every so often.
As I mentioned on the bottle it says “….year round protection….” Is PB claiming an application will last a year? I think more likely they mean if applied as needed it will protect from the elements through any season. Not sure what they were trying to say.
2.- Price is not yet available but if the price is in line with the paste wax then I would call this a Pro as well.

Final Observations and Summary:
If you like a great liquid wax that’s very versatile and easy to apply and remove then cross your fingers and hope the formula doesn’t change much. If durability and price were fair (as expected) then I would think this would be a great option for mobile detailing professionals due to its friendship with the sunshine. Using the machine to apply Liquid Natty’s Blue was so easy and fast I l will definitely apply it the same way with this product and probably most other liquid waxes moving forward. I saw no difference (darkening, etc.) in the look between the liquid and the paste wax. From what I understand via Poorboy’s this liquid version is supposed to outlast its pasty brother in durability. Also the wax content is equal to the content of the paste.

Thanks to Scott (killwheels) for the tips on uploading videos.

[Bunky]

Yet another great detailed review. In the video, your light touch with the mf was obvious. It appeared to come off very easy. The rocker seemed interesting. Where did you find it.

[Mindflux]

Nice review. Can't wait to do mine, need a couple free hours.

BTW Poorboy claims it's "not just a liquid wax" with a wink face over on detailcity.

[Jenn1270]

Great review. I love liquid wax so I can't wait for it.

[mchess1]

Arrggh, why do I have to ne on vacation when my bottle is waiting at home?

Great review Corey, can't wait to see if I get the same results.

[S2K]

Great review, looks like it does come off very easily. Nice Shine. Where did you get the rockin chair?

[Dubbin1]

LOL we must have been working on our reviews at the same time as I just posted mine.

[CEE DOG]

Yet another great detailed review.

Thank you!

In the video, your light touch with the mf was obvious. It appeared to come off very easy.

Excellent I videoed it for exactly that reason. I couldn't believe how easy it came off. Especially the video in the sun.

The rocker seemed interesting. Where did you find it.

I actually got it for pulling weeds a few years ago but now it has been promoted. Got it at Lowes for proabably around 20$ in the garden section.

Nice review. Can't wait to do mine, need a couple free hours.

BTW Poorboy claims it's "not just a liquid wax" with a wink face over on detailcity.

Thank you

That is interesting. I see there are some hints about durability that have me VERY curious.

Great review. I love liquid wax so I can't wait for it.

Thank you!

Arrggh, why do I have to ne on vacation when my bottle is waiting at home?

Great review Corey, can't wait to see if I get the same results.

Stop slacking of on vacation! Kidding, Enjoy it while you can!

Great review, looks like it does come off very easily. Nice Shine. Where did you get the rockin chair?

Thank you! Easier then anything I've seen.

Got the chair at Lowes in the Garden Dept (just inside the store)

LOL we must have been working on our reviews at the same time as I just posted mine.

I saw that. I actually finished writing it yesterday but didn't have time to post till now since I'd been so busy with testing and reviews since Sunday morning. Still have to go to work during the week you know!

[TroyScherer]

As usual... Great review.

I just received my PB LNB this afternoon and already am trying to find a car to use it on. I plan on having a review in the next week or so.

[ScottB]

thanks for answering the question I really wanted to know ... are both different enough to have both. I rather like the Poorboys Natty line and wondered just how different the two versions would stack up. Sounds like they are rather similar in outcome, whereas Souveran for instance is quite different in liquid and paste form. Nice work Corey !