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Um, New GOLD CLASS WAX FORMULA???????????????

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    Um, New GOLD CLASS WAX FORMULA???????????????

    I was down the big K tonight, looking for Martha Stewart items on sale, and like always I meandered over to the automotive section to see what might be new or on sale. And there, side by side, are the OLD Gold Class package and the NEW Gold Class package, the one referenced by Bri previously.

    But the thing that caught this Autopian's eye wasn't the new artwork; it was the phrase, "Now with enhanced durability!"

    Woah ho!

    First; it's obviously a new formula!

    Second; "durability"? Durability of shine, protection, or both?

    Third, is this a tacit admission that GC has been lacking in durability? Until now, the only admission that I've seen has been the lack of defense of GC's stamina, a lack of defense that to me has been deafening in its agreement.

    Fourth; the claim has always been "Our best looking wax ever!" and now it's "Our most reflective wax ever!" I always thought that GC DARKENED PAINT the most, giving the truest coloration. Is the reflectivity part of the changed formula?

    Verrrrrrrrry eenterestink.

    LOTS AND LOTS of new stuff, and not all of it brand spankin' new.


    Tom
    As the light changed from red to green to yellow and back to red again, I sat there thinking about life. Was it nothing more than a bunch of honking and yelling? Sometimes it seemed that way.
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    I'm pretty sure they've always claimed it was their "most reflective wax ever". I gave my bottle away long ago, so I can't go check, but I'm fairly certain.

    In spite of the criticizm of its durability, it's a good product. I used it for a while on my Corvette, happy as a clam with the results, before I learned more about other products.

    Enhancing an existing product doesn't have to be an admission of a shortcoming. If they are going to keep selling it, enhancing it seems like a good idea. I wonder if some of that enhancement was to make it compliant with 2005 regs? I can't imagine liking Gold Class again, no matter what the enhancement (unless they just relabel some #16 or something), but it's nice to see they haven't forgotten about it.
    1990 Corvette ZR-1 Bright Red with Red interior Hear it!
    2002 Aurora 4.0 Cherry Metallic with Neutral interior Hear it!
    1997.5 Regal GS Jasper Green Pearl with Medium Gray interior

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      I think it was always noted as "most reflective wax". I stopped using it because it attracted alot of dust. Other than the dust I thought it was a good product.
      He waxes desperately with imagination.

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        Yep, you're right. It now says "Most reflective Gold Class wax ever!" I guess that the mantle has been taken over by NXT.

        I wondered about the compliance part, too. It's $7 at Target, I picked up a bottle. If I'm feeling OK later, I'll give it a go.

        Tom
        Last edited by Mosca; Nov 28, 2004, 01:03 PM.
        As the light changed from red to green to yellow and back to red again, I sat there thinking about life. Was it nothing more than a bunch of honking and yelling? Sometimes it seemed that way.

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          Originally posted by Mosca
          It now says "Most reflective Gold Class wax ever!"
          1990 Corvette ZR-1 Bright Red with Red interior Hear it!
          2002 Aurora 4.0 Cherry Metallic with Neutral interior Hear it!
          1997.5 Regal GS Jasper Green Pearl with Medium Gray interior

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            I'd like to hear Mike P. chime in on this and let us know what the deal with GC is. New formula or new packaging...or both?
            2000 Pontiac Trans Am WS6
            Bright Silver Metallic / Ebony Interior
            ASC# 1,575
            406 rwhp 392 rwtrq

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              I'm up to trying it Saturday.

              I've been having some physical problems, manifested as extreme weakness in my hands and arms, so life's been very frustrating for me lately. I've been going to physical therapy for it (congenital cervical stenosis) and I'm feeling a bit stronger over the last few days, so I'm breaking out the stuff this weekend for some relaxation. The new GC has taken over the top of the list of curiosities I'd like to try. I'm really looking forward to it. I might even do the Malibu after the Miata if I feel good.


              Tom
              As the light changed from red to green to yellow and back to red again, I sat there thinking about life. Was it nothing more than a bunch of honking and yelling? Sometimes it seemed that way.

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                Well, that explains why the bottle I got in the gift pack looked different. I thought it was just new packaging (VERY quick go through of the contents-I was more interested in checking out the dash foam)....I wonder if it will come off better than the old GC when I use it as a topper on the NXT. I hate winter. I guess I'll find out in a few months when I can finally play with my detailing supplies again

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