Liquid Glass

epbrown · 06-27-2002, 05:54 AM

Has anyone ever used this? I'm curious about experiences with it...

Emanuel

chuckr · 06-27-2002, 05:59 PM

Works really well on fiberglass, I used to use it on my Corvette
I do not use on my Porsche,and I do not have a Corvette any more !

Brian993 · Brian993's Garage

I used to use it on my vette also. I am curious about how it works on a porsche myself. It might be worth a go. If anyone has used it please post some feedback. Chuck dont take this the wrong way but the paint doesnt know its on fiberglass, why do you think it will matter, just curious, nothing more!

chuckr · 06-28-2002, 05:34 AM

That is a good point ! I just have not seen a polymer based wax product that has the longevity of a good carnuba.I tend to agree with Larry Reynolds at Carcareonline, polymers do not work well on Porsches,they look good for a short period though.Wax is protection, I want the best protection I can get !

epbrown · 06-28-2002, 08:30 AM

I was in the parts store yesterday and took a moment to read the label...this stuff seems iffy to me. According to the label, it's permanent and can only be removed by sanding. It seems to be some sort of aftermarket clearcoat, not a wax substitute. In fact, on a detailing list I'm on, a professional detailer uses it as his last step before waxing. It's starting to sound like you can't stop using this stuff until you repaint the car...

Emanuel

R-monster · 06-28-2002, 09:56 AM

Greetings,

I distribute Liquid Glass in Ontario, Canada.

Wax does not offer the slightest bit of long term protection and is fused off usually in hours under the summer sun. On my cars or bikes I have 20 or 30 coats and you could leave the car in Arizona and you will be waiting years to actually wear down the polymer. In general, 5 coats of properly applied ( Canadian Formula) liquid glass equals one extra coat of factory clear. Try leaving brake fluid on your freshly waxed zymol etc and see what happens!

The liquid Glass made in the USA ( for liquid glass enterprises) is a highly inferior product to the Original white formula sold in Canada. The US version of L.G. is still better protection than any wax.

The Canadian version of L.G. cannot be removed with Varsol and must be removed with some serious chemicals such as xylene, perclorethylene...

For more information please email me and I will send you a fact sheet.

Brian993 · Brian993's Garage

I have a few questions here! Can this stuff go right over what ever else has been put on the car, waxes etc..? What if it has a failure, will it show as a failing clearcoat? Can and should it be waxed over? Is it recommended by all manufactures as a clearcoat preservative? Is it good to do multiple coats, if so how many? Alot of questions, seems kind of treacherous! I like the idea of it and maybe I will try it, but I need definite answers to all these questions.

Bobboloo · Bobboloo's Garage

I've used it on my "black" Mercedes with excellent results. I did two coats(US Liquid Glass). When you run your hand over the paint you get a slight oily feel on your finger tips. But I'm alright with that. I know it's on the car and protecting the paint. The shine is nice and deep. More depth than other products I have used.

The only downside I would imagine would be if you had a fender bender and the paint shop wants to do some color blending. It would seem however that if they contacted the manufacturer that they could find out the proper chemicals for removal before painting.

Bobby

briankeithsmith · 07-07-2002, 05:50 PM

If you guys are discussing the Liquid Glass that has the older Corvette on the front then I'd like to chime in.

I used the product for years in the late 80's and early 90's when I detailed cars in high school and college. The product worked great for me, and I used it on all types of cars with some outstanding results.

I even had one customer that asked me to wax his car (Cadillac) twice per year with it when he drove up to NC from Florida to see his mother.

I do not use it on my Porsche primarily because I wanted to stick with more "natural" waxes. But I'd certainly use Liquid Glass, and have used it on my other cars at home through the years.

Just my .02. Yeah, I agree, the back of the can sounds like a big sales pitch. But it does work quite well.

Brian