So after receiving the two samples in the post, I went about the usual prep with a wash and dry, as the car had been fully decon'd a month ago. Tough prep was then worked via DA to test correction and filling properties, followed by application of Spirit.
Tough Prep
Looking firstly at the Tough Prep, i didn't see much difference with this and rejuvenate, which I usually apply by DA as well. Slightly thicker in consistency, but a similar smell and finish as rejuvenate.
I found Tough Prep to be much less corrective than rejuvenate, with it being more glaze-like, as it did leave a very slick surface after buffing. Being a dedicated paint cleanser, I was surprised to see how much gloss it left behind.
The product went on without fuss and was very easy in terms of buffing off and didn't seem to dry on, even after getting around the whole car.
Overall, I think the product left a very clean base, ideal for any waxes or sealants in reality, but I'm sure it will have a higher level of compatibility with AF waxes. I would definitely choose to buy this over Prima Amigo and Poorboys Black Hole, both products which I rate very highly. The only thing that it is beaten by with the likes of Amigo or AM Details Glaze is that it carries no desirable scent, but obviously that's a minor issue.
Positives
Great paint cleanser
Ease of use
Negatives
Scent
Made redundant by Rejuvenate?
Spirit
Moving onto the wax sample, Spirit was possibly one of the nicest smelling waxes I have ever used! An absolutely awesome scent and did give it that 'expensive wax feeling'.
Applied with a finger applicator, the wax was quite hard to track with it being so transparent and 'sealant-like' in how it spreads. Where the likes of Zymol and Swissvax waxes the relative price range are quite buttery, this was a lot thinner and spreaded very far. I'm not sure I was a fan of it being so thin in consistency but the finish was worthy of it.
I found a very quick change during the curing stages with it going from cured to tough to remove within minutes. The wax didn't ever set as much as others, but the curing was quite temperamental. Again, I believe this is ok given the benefits and durability to be had.
Looking at the price of the wax, I believe £90 is easily justified given the speculated 6 months durability and gloss that can only be had from wax, but I'm still not sure on Auto Finesse waxes and how special they really are. Whilst the wax is worthy of the value, I think the product exceeds it's packaging in comparison to the likes of Swissvax and Zymol. There is also the comparison to be had with sealants, but that's another story.
If I can manage to achieve 6 months out of the wax then I will be very impressed, because the gloss on this wax is unbelievable.
Positives
Scent
Gloss
Durability
Negatives
Application
Packaging
I only managed to get a few photos but it's quite easy to see just how glossy the finish is.
Thanks for reading my review!
Andy
Tough Prep
Looking firstly at the Tough Prep, i didn't see much difference with this and rejuvenate, which I usually apply by DA as well. Slightly thicker in consistency, but a similar smell and finish as rejuvenate.
I found Tough Prep to be much less corrective than rejuvenate, with it being more glaze-like, as it did leave a very slick surface after buffing. Being a dedicated paint cleanser, I was surprised to see how much gloss it left behind.
The product went on without fuss and was very easy in terms of buffing off and didn't seem to dry on, even after getting around the whole car.
Overall, I think the product left a very clean base, ideal for any waxes or sealants in reality, but I'm sure it will have a higher level of compatibility with AF waxes. I would definitely choose to buy this over Prima Amigo and Poorboys Black Hole, both products which I rate very highly. The only thing that it is beaten by with the likes of Amigo or AM Details Glaze is that it carries no desirable scent, but obviously that's a minor issue.
Positives
Great paint cleanser
Ease of use
Negatives
Scent
Made redundant by Rejuvenate?
Spirit
Moving onto the wax sample, Spirit was possibly one of the nicest smelling waxes I have ever used! An absolutely awesome scent and did give it that 'expensive wax feeling'.
Applied with a finger applicator, the wax was quite hard to track with it being so transparent and 'sealant-like' in how it spreads. Where the likes of Zymol and Swissvax waxes the relative price range are quite buttery, this was a lot thinner and spreaded very far. I'm not sure I was a fan of it being so thin in consistency but the finish was worthy of it.
I found a very quick change during the curing stages with it going from cured to tough to remove within minutes. The wax didn't ever set as much as others, but the curing was quite temperamental. Again, I believe this is ok given the benefits and durability to be had.
Looking at the price of the wax, I believe £90 is easily justified given the speculated 6 months durability and gloss that can only be had from wax, but I'm still not sure on Auto Finesse waxes and how special they really are. Whilst the wax is worthy of the value, I think the product exceeds it's packaging in comparison to the likes of Swissvax and Zymol. There is also the comparison to be had with sealants, but that's another story.
If I can manage to achieve 6 months out of the wax then I will be very impressed, because the gloss on this wax is unbelievable.
Positives
Scent
Gloss
Durability
Negatives
Application
Packaging
I only managed to get a few photos but it's quite easy to see just how glossy the finish is.
Thanks for reading my review!
Andy
