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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 04:15 PM
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Has anyone used SHINE ARMOR? I see it advertised on Facebook lately. Video looks good but before I use it I would like to get opinions from people that have used it.
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Old Aug 10, 2021 | 04:46 PM
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Seen a few comparison videos for coatings and it always finishes toward the bottom of the list. No first hand experience.

I used an Adams Ceramic product on my car and I've been really happy with it. Still beads water two years later and I haven't done a reapplication because I'm lazy and I hate detailing. lol
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The use of car polishes/protectors is what you believe is the best. I have tried many of the advertised and hyped ones and never seen mulch of the difference then what I have used on cars for the past 20 years, both in shine and longevity. It is a personal thing. JMHO.
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I just got some, haven’t tried it on the Z06 yet but did a panel on my very dirty 95’ LWB Range Rover. It seems like it will make a good quick detailer, the shine is really good doesn’t seem to co we swirl marks and light scratches as well as they imply. I think I’ll like it overall.


I didn’t even wash the rear panel just sprayed it on.
those are light reflections and reflections off the ground not scratches.

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It is total garbage. Literally, there are a LOT of more durable products that provide better protection for a FRACTION of the cost, and they are all available at your local Walmart.

We discuss these "social media wonder sprays" at length in the Car Care Discussion forum. Come visit us, and we will save you all a LOT of wasted money.

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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by FYRARMS
It is total garbage. Literally, there are a LOT of more durable products that provide better protection for a FRACTION of the cost, and they are all available at your local Walmart.

We discuss these "social media wonder sprays" at length in the Car Care Discussion forum. Come visit us, and we will save you all a LOT of wasted money.

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Yeah I only thought it would be good for quick wipe downs on the race car while at the track, which I think it will be good for.
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Old Aug 11, 2021 | 04:04 PM
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Yeah I only thought it would be good for quick wipe downs on the race car while at the track, which I think it will be good for.
It will be okay for just that, but it is wayyyyyyyyy too expensive for that task. It will work, but a sub-$10 bottle of dedicated waterless wash or detail spray from any popular manufacturer will do the same job and save you a ton of money. I use a potent waterless wash for track wipe downs and for removing bugs and such from the car when arriving at car shows. It is a concentrate, and gives me a gallon of product for about $15.

When your bottle runs out, give us a shout in the Car Care Discussion and we will hook you up with MUCH better options for your money!
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Thanks I will I always say a shiny race car just feels faster, I got teased at that track when I wasn’t racing once for giving it a two step polish with my Flex polisher between instructing.

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Originally Posted by z06801
Thanks I will I always say a shiny race car just feels faster, I got teased at that track when I wasn’t racing once for giving it a two step polish with my Flex polisher between instructing.
Hey, a lower drag coefficient is a plus. I say make it slick!
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