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Beauty Shine Carnauba "Blue" 418 (let`s call it BS 418). With a tub like this, no wax collector can resist.
According to the labels, it`s a newer version of the same wax that has been popular for decades. They also make the (perhaps more famous) pink wax whose claim to fame was the start of the whole "spit shine" where water activates the wax. This "blue" carnauba doesn`t claim to be improved by "spitting"
Not the pretty blue of Natty`s. More of a gray/blue.
The scent is that of solvents with a slight lemon masking scent. Not horrible by any stretch.
This is a LOT of wax. I was taken aback by how heavy the tub is. It`s a whopping 20 ounces - of paste! At $21.50 plus shipping, it`s a really good deal for a big tub of high quality carnauba wax. It contains cleaners, but I`m not sure about fillers.
Manufacturer`s quote:
The undisputed heavy-weight champion of paste waxes! Blue Carnauba has been the benchmark of excellence throughout the professional car care industry for decades! And now, this entirely new incarnation leaps forward into the future, with extraordinary advancements! Secret ingredients and our exclusive innovations in micronization manufacturing techniques have elevated our Blue Carnauba Paste Wax beyond the reach of other hard cake paste waxes. Blue Carnauba is a favorite of car washes and detailers for its ease-of-use and outstanding results. It is a gentle cleaner-wax that is fool-proof and flawless in function and finish. Easy-on/easy-off and dust-free, Blue Carnauba takes the work out of getting the deepest, glossiest, most durable, long-lasting shine possible! The cleaning agents help to safely remove built-up road grime and smooth away fine scratches. Secret ingredients are combined with the 100% pure Brazilian carnauba wax to produce flawless results and the best overall wax experience. Perfect for all paint finishes.
end quote
^^ he he, good stuff.
Upon using it, you can tell it`s high in solvents, as it glides on easy and then dries to a traditional waxy haze. Although application was a breeze, removal was either a bit smeary (if you don`t wait to long) or dusty (if you wait too long). I found 15 minutes to be about right at 76F. Overall, it was a typical traditional wax experience, bit definitely leaning on the easy side.
The only use I`ve done so far is on two panels in which I had laid down an awesome layer of Collinite 467 a day earlier. I topped it with the Beauty Shine wax in hopes of realizing some good old carnauba glow. My hope is that the cleaners in BS 418 didn`t diminish the 467. It looks great! But then again, the panels looked great BEFORE applying the BS 418. I noticed some added depth and a slight muting of the metal flake.
I`ll try it as a stand-alone wax and update later. For now, here`s a reflection in the fender of my black car...
According to the labels, it`s a newer version of the same wax that has been popular for decades. They also make the (perhaps more famous) pink wax whose claim to fame was the start of the whole "spit shine" where water activates the wax. This "blue" carnauba doesn`t claim to be improved by "spitting"
Not the pretty blue of Natty`s. More of a gray/blue.
The scent is that of solvents with a slight lemon masking scent. Not horrible by any stretch.
This is a LOT of wax. I was taken aback by how heavy the tub is. It`s a whopping 20 ounces - of paste! At $21.50 plus shipping, it`s a really good deal for a big tub of high quality carnauba wax. It contains cleaners, but I`m not sure about fillers.
Manufacturer`s quote:
The undisputed heavy-weight champion of paste waxes! Blue Carnauba has been the benchmark of excellence throughout the professional car care industry for decades! And now, this entirely new incarnation leaps forward into the future, with extraordinary advancements! Secret ingredients and our exclusive innovations in micronization manufacturing techniques have elevated our Blue Carnauba Paste Wax beyond the reach of other hard cake paste waxes. Blue Carnauba is a favorite of car washes and detailers for its ease-of-use and outstanding results. It is a gentle cleaner-wax that is fool-proof and flawless in function and finish. Easy-on/easy-off and dust-free, Blue Carnauba takes the work out of getting the deepest, glossiest, most durable, long-lasting shine possible! The cleaning agents help to safely remove built-up road grime and smooth away fine scratches. Secret ingredients are combined with the 100% pure Brazilian carnauba wax to produce flawless results and the best overall wax experience. Perfect for all paint finishes.
end quote
^^ he he, good stuff.
Upon using it, you can tell it`s high in solvents, as it glides on easy and then dries to a traditional waxy haze. Although application was a breeze, removal was either a bit smeary (if you don`t wait to long) or dusty (if you wait too long). I found 15 minutes to be about right at 76F. Overall, it was a typical traditional wax experience, bit definitely leaning on the easy side.
The only use I`ve done so far is on two panels in which I had laid down an awesome layer of Collinite 467 a day earlier. I topped it with the Beauty Shine wax in hopes of realizing some good old carnauba glow. My hope is that the cleaners in BS 418 didn`t diminish the 467. It looks great! But then again, the panels looked great BEFORE applying the BS 418. I noticed some added depth and a slight muting of the metal flake.
I`ll try it as a stand-alone wax and update later. For now, here`s a reflection in the fender of my black car...
Maybe put a Veyron on the tin to give it some street cred. 
