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      07-27-2013, 01:51 PM   #79
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Originally Posted by lsal View Post
OK, so I've put almost 1000 miles on my new Frozen Blue, and wanted to share a bit...

First, maybe it's just the Frozen blue, but dirt shows just like any color, swirls, not so much.

Not sure if frozen owners on this thread were just used to cleaning daily or something, but it requires far more care. Post highway bug detail is somewhat of a hassle, especially when you can only use certain, more expensive, products (I opted for Swissvax - didn't use the wax, just the other stuff - works like a charm btw). Fuel stains also show more (and don't come out, so if you have a good idea...).

Highway wear and tear is less noticeable. I kept getting a barrage of little pebbles that made me fear looking at the front when I got home, but zero scratches to the paint. The headlights are a different story... Crap material!

Can't take it to the auto-wash, and I hate doing it myself... Just not the part I enjoy. Very few hand wash places exist, and they tend to be expensive (open to suggestion in the Boston/Cambridge area).

So care is definitely an issue. I'm sure a clear bra would help, but I have yet to see one that I'm happy with - xpel stealth, 3M, whatever, please don't recommend, I've seen them all, and even tried a couple in mine (what can I tell you... I'm anal, and it's just not for everyone). I tested the wax on the inside door panel, and the difference is noticeable! Shiny(er)... Not the look I was going for. I realize that some have had better experience with Swissvax, but maybe it's a color thing (or maybe the pictures don't reflect what it actually looks like... Happy to hear from other frozen blue owners).

Can't find the frozen blue touch-up kit either - every other frozen kit I can order in Europe except blue... Go figure - for whomever it was that asked - please let me know if you find it!!

I'll update, and other Frozen Blue (and others), please continue to share your experiences!
The swissvax opaque works great. The only problem is it adds a little sheen to any of the matte/ frozen paint colors

Nanolex has a matte product range that doesnt add gloss at all

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=303587

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=305188

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=290253
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