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Introduction As 'car people', we hold the appearance of our favorite automobiles in high regard. We go through the ritual of 'automotive cleansing' to rid our vehicle of the rigors of the daily commute. I can recall when I was a young boy; using dishwasher detergent and a brush to wash, and then applying some pasty wax that had to remain until it became a chalky nightmare. This was a real strain on the shoulders to somehow remove, and reveal the new shine. Fast-forward a few years more than I care to mention. Today's cars are very different than oh so many years ago. And, of course, today's car finishes are very different as well. Different painting techniques, paint materials and new environmental concerns demand new procedures for getting that showroom shine.
The paint on the 99 is near perfect, so I figured we might as well start with that to give it a fair chance. Wash
I start washing the car, and it's sure doing its job. Minor water spots and stains are coming off with a lot less effort than I am used to. But it just feels weird to not see foamy bubbles all over the car.
Not bad, I think to myself. Let's move on to the wax! Wax
Interior After wiping down the dash, door panels and the rest of the interior with a damp cloth, I applied the "IBIZ Car Sheen" to the drivers side door panel.
Car Sheen is for leather and vinyl surfaces, and there is a multitude of vinyl/plastic in a Mustang.
Quick Detailing
Conclusion A week later driving the car it still looks great. Still has the gloss, the interior looks incredible and any 'mishaps' are quickly taken care of by the Waterless Wash & Wax. How did it do on the 88? How does it look?
At $29.95 it really is a huge 'Bang for the Buck'. Two big thumbs up for IBIZ. I was greatly impressed by both the results and its ease of use. To find out more about IBIZ, check out their web site at http://www.waxnwax.com or by calling 1-866-WAX-NWAX (866-929-6929) |
Enter IBIZ. IBIZ sells a multitude of products for almost every automotive detailing need. I have become accustomed to a certain brand of wax over the last few years, which utilizes a multi step process, so I was somewhat hesitant to try something new that looked so 'simple'. But I was intrigued, and decided to try it out for myself, both on our 1999 Mustang GT, which has a clear coat finish, and our 1988 Mustang GT, which does not.
I pour a little bit of the IBIZ car wash into the bucket and commence with my standard jet stream of water into the bucket routine. Hmm, that's odd. Where are all the suds? I am used to seeing a beer mug like overflow of foam and suds, so much that I stop spraying and wait for the foam to die down before filling the bucket up. But there were almost none. Thinking I didn't use enough wash, I poured a bit more into the bucket and sprayed again. Still nothing. Then I notice on the bottle it says "90% suds free". I wonder if this is a gimmick, or will it work?
Here is a shot with the entire nose of the car covered in wash. Weird huh? It just looks wet, not soapy!
Using the supplied foam pads, I applied the wax onto one body panel at a time. I choose the hood, since the results are often most noticeable on the flat surface. It is a cream wax with a pleasant aroma. It went on very easy, requiring almost no pressure at all.
I sprayed the product onto the side of the car just as I normally do, but instead of it running down, it simply stayed there. Wiping it in you can feel it is different, it contains carnauba wax. Not only is the dirt gone, but you are rewarded with a glossy shine and a smooth surface once again.
Well the car looks perfect, ready for that show, cruise night, club meeting or even just going back into the garage to wait for weekend duty. A quick follow up with IBIZ Tire and Rubber Finish on the tires was the finishing touch.
