mlinn

I saw an info-mercial on TV today about Dura Shine auto polish. I was rather impressed with the sheeting off action it gives you, as opposed to the beading that most waxes provide. I currently use Zaino and Liquid Glass and like them both, but my curiousity is really aroused with this water sheeting off Dura Shine.
:eek: I know for a fact that water beads dried in the HOT sun can cause some clear coat staining, so this seems to be a good idea. Has anyone tried this? What are your comments? Thanks...

Andy1983

If this is the same one that tests it with a laser beam.... I would stay the HELL away from it. I don't trust infomercials. :D

webdzynes

Want my bottle? It's total garbage!

Rick Williams

I have been using it for years, on all my cars and truck. Everyone of my vehicles gets comments on the shine/ finish and there is no polish build up around mouldings etc. I like it for the ease of application and NO Rubbing to remove it.Just rinse under a water flow.
I think it's better for clear coat than for paint. If any of you have any to throw away I will take it..I like it.
Rick

Kale

That infomercial should be regarded as a comedy. Water can leave stains on the paint if you leave it there. Who doesn't dry their car after they wash it?
What about the magnifying glass effect part? That was really funny shyt.

Gimmick
well
you saw it on an informercial right?



[Modified by Smash, 6:10 PM 11/2/2001]

BIGMAC2

I used Dura Shine on my daily driver Torch Red 1993 Lumina Z-34 with good results. For whatever reason, the paint, the flatness of the roof, etc. this car was prone to developing water spots worse than any car that I ever owned. The "sheeting" action of the Dura Shine did prevent further damage. The finish did hold up reasonably well, and I was pleased with the value I received when I sold the car in 2000 with 108K miles.

As with anything, there is a trade-off. The gloss was not what you would get with any wax/polish product; and for those of us "detail freaks" the lack of "slickness" and seeing those water beads was disconcerting.

Having said the above, I would NEVER conceive of using this product on a Vette or any "enthusiast" car. Dura Shine is OK for beaters only. I use Zaino on my C5, Eclipse GT, and Probe GT. Griot's Garage "Best of Show" wax is on the 300ZX and the Caddy STS. I can recommend both products highly.

marion

I'm confused. Why don't you use Zaino on all your cars considering its durability and ease of use?

BIGMAC2

marion,

Good question. I have a supply of Griot's Garage "Best of Show" wax that I am using up. Both the Caddy and the 300Z are "White Diamond" and garage kept. I also have a supply of the Griot's "Speed Shine" detailer and car wash. Since I "baby" both cars the wax holds up. The 300Z is for sale and I will switch the Caddy to Zaino when the new ZFX product hits the street.