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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 10:55 AM
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Formula 113 results /kind of long

First let me say I'm not a regular to the car wax scene, so I can't say how it compares to the other stuff on the market.

Second, my Irocs black paint is original, and while it still shines, its not like glass(probably like most 17 yr old cars.)

I dont have a buffer so I had to remove the stuff with a towel, use terry cloth, like the bottle says.

Anyways, it went on as easy and trouble free as they advertise, washing the car first and waxing took less than an hour.

Like I said I dont know about other products, but I noticed right away alot deeper shine(remember, this is on a freshly washed car), I didn't even know I had that much oxidation until I compared a waxed side to an unwaxed side.

It also removed or covered? 90% of all the little scuffs and swirls in the clearcoat, all but the deepest, they're alot less noticeable now.

I'd say the formula worked as advertised, and the only test left is durability.

What impressed me most besides the shine, was the ease of use and the lack of time involved, for someone like me who wants there car to shine but doesn't want to put too much time or money into it this stuff is defineately worth buying.

As for the beadx, I tryed it on a small spot and didn't notice anything( probably because the car was already shiny and wet looking), so I'll have to wait till it gets dirty and then see if it really brings the shine back(i think thats how he said it worked).

Anyways, It looks like I'll be buying some more. Derek
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 11:23 AM
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I also used F113 on a small section of my wife’s daily driver. It is a light color car and it worked well from what I could tell.

I did like the ease of use. Like Zaino and Duragloss if left no residue or dust behind. It was cold when I did my test so I did not wait for the polish to fully dry. I read the bottle and it said it can be removed right away with out fully drying. So I removed it right away and it looked good.

I have not done a full test yet so I will hold full judgment for a later post.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 11:29 AM
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Car: 1997 Z28
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Transmission: T56
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My sample just came in the mail yesterday, so i will be trying it and responding this weekend.
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 11:41 AM
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Car: 91 Z28 Convertible
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that sounds very promising. If it does work I will have to post side by side pics.

Did you by chance get any pics?
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Old Jun 6, 2002 | 01:22 PM
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recived mine yesterday 6/05

very very nice, deep shine on my white 92 formula,and a deep

shine on a white car is a little tough 2 get!!

thanks again mike and,

you have mail
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Old Jun 7, 2002 | 10:36 AM
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No Twistopher, forgot all about getting before pics.
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Old Jun 7, 2002 | 12:46 PM
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Damn it, wish mine would hurry and get here. I'll be sure to get before shots too. I plan on doing a small section of the hood and a spot on the car that really needs some help.
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 01:45 PM
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Got a chance to use the beadx yesterday and that stuff works good too. Really brings out the shine.

I just placed a $100 order.
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Old Jun 11, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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Mike, you get an 'A' in the intelligent marketing strategy department..I may order some after I get my car painted, but it's going to be awhile
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