@@SpeckyMcSporran thought so this is a brilliant thumbnail. The title caught my attention and that's such an important thing. Watch all his videos he's incredible and works with some big names so knows his stuff. Well done
I use Simonize in the Yellow can. It's a brutal workout. But! well worth the work. The trick to using Simonize in the Yellow can is to use (3) different pieces of Cheese Cloth, to take off the wax. Use three different Cheese cloths. First one takes off the first wet fresh wax. The second one emoves even more wax. & the third Cheese Cloth will buff & shine your paint like No -Other. After the first cheese cloth stats to get dirty, you disregard it. & the second cheese cloth becomes the first rub-off rag. & so forth. The third Cheese cloth is Always your polish / buffer rag.
I have used the Simonize for years and having tried many others always found it the best and long lasting. Best applied with a damp applicator. A good car shampoo is important too so that waxes are not removed.
Nice vid dood. Be interested to see the difference when all the waxes have had a min of 12 hours cure time. I put simoniz side by side with a very good brand's wax and it only just fell short of durability of 3 months. It's a very strong wax with hugely impressivewater behaviour, but not done properly It's a pain. I found there was high spots which I had to reapply the wax lightly to remove. May have been a good idea to do that with the K2 as it may have overcured on you. Love seeing the "supermarket" brands tested. Btw I'm a huge fan of the simoniz QD! Well done mate
I definitely agree about letting ANY sealant/wax a cure time especially the Simonize or any carnuba. One other observation is that when applying either the Simonize or Turtle Wax lightly dampening the applicator will allow a thinner more even coat - my experience has been with a microfiber applicator. Particularly with the Simonize I find the added moisture helps with the initial wipe off.
Hi Specky,great review on these waxes,worth having a look,the Simoniz wax looks challenging but brilliant water repellency,the Turtle Wax is a good polish.
for simonize wax i use an autofinesse waxmate applicator and spread as thin as a nats wing and i find i can leave the wax on as long as i want and it still buffs off beautifully. i think the trick is less is more as usual.
@Joe Schmoe I use it from time to time and find removal to fairly easy. I apply with a dampened microfiber applicator spread thinly and dont let it dwell to long - depending on relative humidity. I believe the most important aspect is how well the paint and surfaces are prepared.
Very interesting. I've only ever used Turtle Wax and yes I've always had concern about the product in the tin. It's easier than Simonize. Maybe that's what it boils down to, that is, the more effort you put into the project, the better the result. Hard to say scientifically but....you seen to have come to an empirical conclusion. Simonize. You took all water scenarios into consideration . All shampoo scenarios taken into consideration too. I'll go for the Simonize. Hard work for a whole car....you could take a few days over it I suppose. But detergent resistance?
I have used Simoniz and the official video on RU-vid the chap says to use a damp cloth to apply the wax and wipe off immediately. Value wise I have found it very good.
Interesting video Specky. I like budget orientated, over the counter car products so I couldn't click on the video fast enough when I saw it- then realised that the products you were testing were three of the most common waxes I use! Here's my take on them, fwiw. The Simoniz, i felt, was applied a little bit too thick. I've been told in the past that the thinner you can apply Simoniz the better, to the point that you should hardly see the coat as it's being applied. This makes it easier to remove. It's quicker and more efficient to apply multiple coats if desired, than one thick layer which will set like cement. It's a good, resilient wax though and well suited to areas of the car which are likely to need more protection. The turtle wax is the only one of the three which has a cleaning element to it. I've not used the paste variant but I remember that the liquid one mentions chemical cleaners on the bottle. It's almost bordering on the AIO actually, which you can tell if you ever look at your applicator after using it. The K2 is like a hybrid of the two. Again, I don't want to come off as being critical here but I think it was applied a bit thick. I tend to apply it very thinly and never have any issues buffing it off. Overall, these are just three of an increasingly bloated and confusing market. Simoniz and Turtle Wax alone have probably between 5-10 similar products at a similar price point, so it becomes a question of marketing where it can become very easy for someone new to the world of car care to think that they need to buy all of them. The point I want to get across is that ANY of the waxes in this video are better than no wax, and any of them are a good way to get into taking better care of your car.
Two words WIDE BERTH really good test here incredible the fact the waxes died after just a simple wash proof that you definitely get what you pay for top review Specky who needs these anyway the Gyms are open 💪🏻🔥🔥
“A friend comes in behind you and buffs it” is the name of your sex tape 😂 yeah the turtle wax products are great. I still find turtle wax great to use. The old turtle wax ice liquid wax in 2006, where you could wax a car, trim and glass all in direct sun light, wipe over the wax then wipe over again, just did it for me. That was my go to for a number of years, but I only managed to use half a bottle. A little want a long way. I just chucked that out last year as it had gone sort of cloudy. Bh dsw is probably the best all rounder imho, and my personal favourite paste wax
Specky, I have been looking for this exact test. I'm a driveway detailer from the 'States. Oh yeah...I've got the polishes and ceramics and Graphenes and and a whole bunch of the current stuff. But, I've gotta say when used properly and with followed directions - goddamn - the old-school stuff Simonize and Hardshell are still pretty decent. I've got a flat red GTI and like the finish look of carnuba on it. I've got tins (pots) of the stuff. I still like the Simoize...why not? ...and I don't find it a that difficult to work...
The Simoniz stuff would probably be good for the way I wash my car then, since I usually go round to my mum's house and she helps (she has a driveway and I don't). Washing my car is one of the ways I spend some time with her, having a blether and getting my car all clean n shiny at the same time... Most recent wax I used was the Simoniz liquid wax after I'd polished the car with AG Super Resin Polish. I found it to be quick and easy to use and you don't use much, so it works out to be great value for money and it didn't take long for us both to zip round the car and left it looking great. In between waxing I use a spray product after every wash as both a drying aid and protection booster.
I love that you use car cleaning as a social bonding thing, that's absolutely brilliant! You've got the right idea about a base of protection and regular top-ups 👍
I learned the hard way with the Simoniz wax. I’d had it for ages in the cupboard and thought i would try it on the girlfriend’s car. I did the whole roof of the car and then went to buff off!! Worst mistake ever.
Speecky, My Dad used Nu Finish here in the States, "Once a Year Polish". Not sure if available in your area? Actually. it's gotten some RAVE reviews by some youtubers. Even beat out some expensive Si02 products. It's available on Amazon for $9.90 US $$$ for paste. For a few dollars more, I used Turtle Wax Hybrid Solution Polish/Wax, so far so good. Costs about $12.95 US $$$. Keep up the good work!
Really? I've never heard it pronounced that way, ever! You should look for some Simoniz adverts on RU-vid where you'll hear it pronounced as the manufacturer intended.
Great effort on the info front mate, tbh I'll probably watch if yir having a dump so the thumbnail is not important 🤣😂😅! With the grabbiness of the wax, by reapplying it might make it easier to remove? Very interesting results on the washes and thanks for the very informative video! 👍🌈
Solvents help waxes spread and allow cleaning of the surface so the wax can bond. Obviously it helps but too much can be bad. One day I'll try to make my own wax and get a better understanding.
The trouble with that is the "best" wax is a subjective opinion. What's "best" for me and my car is maybe different to what's "best" for you. You might want a wax that lasts ages whereas I want one that looks the glossiest. Perhaps the product you're looking for isn't actually a wax at all, it might be a sealant or coating. Read/watch reviews and make decisions based on multiple opinions and sources.
Simoniz is the best of a bad bunch. Cheap is great when you're on a budget but when you put time and effort into it then spendinga little more will really help. Detailed online surreal costs a little more but will wipe the floor with these. As will waxed junkies bead raver or tropical hybrid. Extra few quid for a much easier and longer lasting process is worth it in ny opinion. But what do i know about waxes?
Forensic Tango Detailing Channel ................ At times you get what you pay for. I have paid 6.50 on eBay for EZ Watermellon ceramic wax and it pee's on these. Ok it's a different type of wax and the tins are much smaller but the results should last longer, the gloss will be better, and its as easy to apply and remove as anything. In honor of watching your video I've eaten a Scotch Egg whilst watching. Good video on old school products my father would still consider cutting edge products
Haha you can be an honorary Scot for a day with that lovely support 🤣 Totally agree about modern waxes, might have to make a video of the next budget level up 👍
Iv used the EZ ceramic wax - think I paid £10 for 50g - although it’s only 50g it has done a fair few cars and iv been really impressed with gloss levels and longevity of it. EZ also love a sale!
@@davidedge630 got mine on auction on ebay . After weeks of trying to get one cheap I won one and went to bed only to wake to find Id won another one So effortless to apply , really smooth to apply and decent gloss even on a silver car like mine
You've used a shampoo designed to strip protection then made out the waxes used won't last. Had you used a normal shampoo I'm sure the waxes would've performed much better.
Great review but I'll definitely pass on all 3... 2 served virtually no purpose and I reckon Vaseline would be easier to remove than that Simoniz rubbish 🤣
