Review: Chemical Guys Metal Wax
Introduction:
I've been lucky enough to get chosen by Autogeek to be the recipient of the Chemical Guys Metal Wax in their latest contest. Thanks Guys! With Chemical Guys growing and becoming a popular product on Autogeek shelves and my own garage, I was extremely interested to try this out.
Product Claims:
As said directly on the bottle:
Details of product:Ultra fine Metal Polish combines state-of-the-art cleaners with a cutting edge formulation, resulting in unmatched performance and protection. Metal Wax is fast cutting through all layers of dulling oxides, and restoring a brilliant eye glaring polished shine. This outstanding polish makes chrome, copper, brass, aluminum, stainless steel and other metalwork gleam and look their best.
Manufacture: Chemical Guys
Bottle: Plastic w/Sprayer
Size: 16oz
Price: $18.99
Product Link: Chemical Guys Metal Wax Ultra Fine Metal Polish & Protection
First Impressions:
Upon receiving the bottle I noticed one distinct property that you also notice with the Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss. It's a suspended solution:
No worries though, just shake it and reveal a creamy green color:
Looking at the direction now, I noticed some odd wording:
Ugh, panels of metal on a car? I don't know, at first it seemed like it was directions from a quick detailer bottle. Who knows, but it's time to actually test it out!ALWAYS WASH THE SURFACE WELL. Apply a thin coat working small 1-2 foot area at a time using quality cotton or micro fiber cloth or applicator pad. On top panels, use front to back hand motions. On side panels, use up and down hand motions. This helps improve reflectivity. Heavy rubbing is not necessary. Rub in and wipe off immediately using a clean, quality cotton or micro fiber towel to buff off and reveal the hidden beauty, shine and gloss of your metal.
The Test Subject:
My 2007 Z4M Coupe.
My exhaust tips are in fairly good condition, however I have some crud that always builds up at the end of the tips and bakes in there. I never was able to get rid of this without wire brushes and dedicated time. We'll see if this stuff actually works:
Using the product:
Going by what the instructions said, I applied the Wax/Polish and and simply buffed off the product with a microfiber towel. It didn't really work at all, the crud was still remaining there. I decided to further take the product and manipulate my own way. I decided to use Steel Wool #0000 and start rubbing away, again. This worked a lot better combined with the Wax/Polish and I started seeing the results I wanted.
When the direction said wipe off immediately, they meant it. Letting the product dry just a but, which I did my mistake caused a great deal of pain. Just don't let it dry and you'll be fine.
With everything said and done, the results:
Final Impressions:
The Chemical Guys Metal Wax did a lot more than what I expected. For something that is intended to polish/wax in one step, it was quite easy to achieve the results that I wanted. On the outside of the tips, applying the Wax and wiping it off achieved a nice shine look to the tips with minimal work. There was no hazing at all with the application, and made life quite easy. I'd suggest though that if you have any oxidation or crud, use Steel Wool #0000 to help decrease the work-time and increase results. I will reserve my judgement until my test puts out the results I am hoping for. As of now though it's a good start!
Personal Notes:
I'd suggest you pick-up a nozzle to apply the product and pour it out. Using a sprayer for applying little amounts to exhaust tips didn't really work well. I found myself just spraying directly to the towel and applying from there.
Extended Test:
I wanted to see if my current method, using Wheel Wax Metal Polish and Poorboys Wheel Sealant would last longer than Chemical Guys Metal Wax, so here comes the test vehicle:
Ewwww. Yep, that's my 05 Scion tC. My fun car is still in the garage, because it's too cold out. When it does get warmer, I'll update with the extend of protection. But for now, I wanted results...so this will do.
The left side was my Wheel Wax Metal Polish and Poorboys Wheel Sealant and the right side of the exhaust tip was the Chemical Guys Metal Polish. I'll updated accordingly and let you know which does the best!
Poorboys Wheel Sealant:
Chemical Guys Metal Wax:
Thanks for reading!
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