Black Magic Wet Shine

[Larry A]

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A couple of years ago I tried their spray detailer . It was the worst detailer that I ever used.

[EPHIOS]

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It smells good, however, it's awful on application and removal.

[92'1stGen]

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I too tried the Black Magic wax based on what Consumer Reports had said. I used it on a black truck back in 2006 and it did last for a long time. For about 3 - 4 months it continuously beaded up, and that truck always sat in direct sunlight and out in the elements. But, while it did have great durability, it was a super PITA to remove, and it streaked like crazy. Honestly I wouldn't use it again simply for that reason. Now that NXT 2.0 is out, that has become my "go to" wax that I use the most. I haven't encountered a longer lasting, easier removing wax than it.

[Garage Troll]

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On the note of CR's review, it was a very old one. I think it was done in 2006 or so and they were using NXT 1.0.

As for Black Magic, this stuff is awful. I too tried it about a year and a half ago and I will never use it again. It just does not dry properly. Trying to wipe it off is like trying to wipe up grease with a wet towel, it just pushes it around. I tried everything I could think of when I used it. I applied it super thin, waited and hour and a half for it to dry and like Ephios, I tried using quick detailer to remove it.

The only positive thing about this stuff is that it smelled nice.

BTW, did anyone notice who it's made by? The back of my bottle says the Bondo Corp!!!

[86Pacer]

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Curious as why you think it is total garbage.
Its low on price and it gives nicely glossy shine. I use and I don't see any negative effects.

It would not apply properly not matter what I did even though the dash was clean. And when I did manage to cover a section of the dash with an even gloss after much effort, it would dry out after a few minutes and look terrible.

[SVT Lightning]

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Trusting consumer reports for wax is about as accurate as using the National Enquirer for news.

Got that right!!!!

[Frozenbarb]

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Curious as why you think it is total garbage.
Its low on price and it gives nicely glossy shine. I use and I don't see any negative effects.

I tried a Black Magic interior protectant a while back. It was total garbage. Since then I've used nothing but Meguiar's unless it's something Meguiar's doest not make/sell in the US such as an engine detailer.

[86Pacer]

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You my friend, need to try Hyper Dressing It is the easiest way I have ever seen to dress an engine bay. Spray, and walk away...

Barry Meguiar said it best. People won't go back for that second bottle. On the flip side, I seem to have developed an addiction to Meguiar's which he didn't warn me about.

[Markus Kleis]

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I tried a Black Magic interior protectant a while back. It was total garbage. Since then I've used nothing but Meguiar's unless it's something Meguiar's doest not make/sell in the US such as an engine detailer.

You my friend, need to try Hyper Dressing It is the easiest way I have ever seen to dress an engine bay. Spray, and walk away...

[86Pacer]

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Tried the black shine a couple of years ago. Was not impressed with the removal of the product. Had smearing issues. Lack of durability. Nothing impressed me about this product.

I tried a Black Magic interior protectant a while back. It was total garbage. Since then I've used nothing but Meguiar's unless it's something Meguiar's doest not make/sell in the US such as an engine detailer.

[J. A. Michaels]

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Tried the black shine a couple of years ago. Was not impressed with the removal of the product. Had smearing issues. Lack of durability. Nothing impressed me about this product.

[Matt Majeika]

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Trusting consumer reports for wax is about as accurate as using the National Enquirer for news.

Agree 100%

[EPHIOS]

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Tried to apply it again (third time), on a clean, prepped trunk lid, next to EO NanoWax. I waited about two hours after application. Buffed-off both sides, and...NanoWax came-off so much easier, no streaking and barely any elbow-grease. The Wet Shine streaks like H***, and my armS almost fell-off buffing-off this wax. Yet, the depth and shine are identical to each other.

[EPHIOS]

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I tried to come back the other day to AutoZone, but they won't sell me anything for $0.01 anymore. They said they "cannot sell anything for a penny." I told them that they were clearance, plus why would they still have it on the shelves if they are not sell it? I think the representatives are trying to buy it afterwork. This is BS.

[EPHIOS]

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I also picked up a couple bottles at Autozone for $.99, but I haven't tried it out yet. I think I remember someone saying on another forum that this wax can be hard to wipe off.

I agree. It smears badly too. I left it for three hours at 55 - 60F.I used a quick detailer to remove the smearing, yet there are still some left.