Review: Kenotek Showroom Shine

[Paul@Autopia]

Review: Kenotek Showroom Shine

Not too long ago I got to try out a product from the newest line Autopia-Carcare.com is carrying: Kenotek Showroom Shine.

The test subject:
One Dusty '05 Mazdaspeed Miata which has been subjected to a few days of pollen and dust from a project I was working on while it was in the garage. The Miata was coated with Wolfgang Uber Ceramic Coating a few months ago, so I was looking for a detailer that would play well with a coating. Showroom Shine is an anti-static detailer with Nano-Protection agents designed to boost gloss and protection, the anti-static nature helps prevent dust and dirt from sticking to the surface.


Something that immediately stood out was the sprayers. While most spray nozzles twist to unlock, these sprayers have an unique flip-down locking mechanism, as demonstrated here:

Maybe I'm easy to impress, but I thought the sprayers were cool.

Here's the filthy surface that I started with:

This is not how Autopians are supposed to keep their paintwork, shame on me!
Enter Kenotek Showroom Shine.

That fancy spray nozzle? It does an awesome job at misting the product on the vehicle's surface with minimal effort.

Gold Plush JR Microfiber towels to the rescue! These are my favorite MFs for detailers, the thick pile helps pull the gunk off the paint while still being gentle enough not to mar the surface.

Afterwards the paintwork was as smooth as silk:

My 'Merlin' shot:

The next day the car looked just as good as the night before. No dust, pollen, or dirt was on the surface, verfying the product's anti-static nature. Overall I was very impressed with this product and how well it cleaned and the gloss it left behind on my coated paint.

Here are a few more shots in the sun:

Look at that flake!

 

[donbeezy]

i want to buy it just for the sprayer lol. nice flakes on the miata!

 

[mjlinane]

Excellent review! I've used it as a drying aid and it was very good for that, too. Left a very slick and good looking finish.

 

[silverfox]

Their polish and wax looks interesting. A lot like McKees jeweling wax. Paul at detailers domain uses kenotek showroom shine on every detail.

 

[Marc08EX]

Very nice review Paul! Well written and very nice photos. Thanks for sharing.

More importantly, your Miata looks sick! I'm loving the stance and the wheels. Paint looks shiny too!

 

[RaysWay]

Great review! Love the quality of the pics and writeup.

The next day the car looked just as good as the night before. No dust, pollen, or dirt was on the surface, verfying the product's anti-static nature. Overall I was very impressed with this product and how well it cleaned and the gloss it left behind on my coated paint.

The past few weeks have really shown me how important anti-static properties are for car care products. There's nothing worse than finishing a detail job, then noticing particles clinging themselves to the paint or glass. Good to hear this product doesn't do that!

 

[JustJesus]

You keep a nice looking car. Looks mint.

Nice review and pics. That anti-static stuff seems great.

Thanks for the thread

 

[Paul@Autopia]

i want to buy it just for the sprayer lol. nice flakes on the miata!

It's a small detail but makes a big difference, it's honestly the 1st thing you notice with any of their products.

Excellent review! I've used it as a drying aid and it was very good for that, too. Left a very slick and good looking finish.

Thanks Mike! I haven't gotten to use it as that yet, new 2BM wash I will have to try it out :bigups:

Their polish and wax looks interesting. A lot like McKees jeweling wax. Paul at detailers domain uses kenotek showroom shine on every detail.

It does, I'll have to find a car to try it out on.

Very nice review Paul! Well written and very nice photos. Thanks for sharing.

More importantly, your Miata looks sick! I'm loving the stance and the wheels. Paint looks shiny too!

Thanks Marc, the paint isn't perfect but not bad for 12 years old

Great review! Love the quality of the pics and writeup.

The past few weeks have really shown me how important anti-static properties are for car care products. There's nothing worse than finishing a detail job, then noticing particles clinging themselves to the paint or glass. Good to hear this product doesn't do that!

Thanks Ray, anti-static properties have been awesome this spring in helping keep the pollen in check.

You keep a nice looking car. Looks mint.

Nice review and pics. That anti-static stuff seems great.

Thanks for the thread

Thanks Jesus! The car is a lot of fun so I try to keep it up

 

[Swanicyouth]

I think I'm officially a detailing dinosaur old fart. I don't care about new stuff like this anymore. I'll just stick with the old stand by's:

1. FK 425

2. Prima Slick

3. PB's S & G

Etc...

 

[Mbkite]

No it's worth trying kenotek

 

[briarpatch]

Thanks for the review

 

[Ronkh]

hhhmmmmmmmmm

 

[rlmccarty2000]

Latest and the greatest. I'm going to try the QD, but I watched the demos of the other products and he looks like he is cleaning a clean car. I want to see Florida insects melt! Plus I'm never going to apply an AIO by hand.

 

[LEDetailng]

Nice review, thanks. The anti-static properties sound very promising. I love your Miata, my favorite generation. Although I wouldn't mind trying out a 2016 Miata.

 

[KBsToy]

I think I'm officially a detailing dinosaur old fart. I don't care about new stuff like this anymore. I'll just stick with the old stand by's:

1. FK 425

2. Prima Slick

3. PB's S & G

Etc...

Another dinosaur autopian <_< I tried it when this first came out and like in my other post I am a QD addict but I came back to FK425. After over 2000 reward points here at autopia I think I have found my groove


As always Paul thanks for reviews

 

[Pats300zx]

I think I'm officially a detailing dinosaur old fart. I don't care about new stuff like this anymore. I'll just stick with the old stand by's:

1. FK 425

2. Prima Slick

3. PB's S & G

Etc...

Same here. I find it hard to beat FK425. It's fantastic on glass and it leaves the finish super slick. Glad I bought a gallon !

Great review Paul...It looks like the Kenotek line has some interesting products.

 

[hot_h2o]

Well because of this review I bought some, and can tell you it's an amazing product. Super slick and adds a really nice gloss. I applied it last Saturday and left for an out of town class for 3 days where the car sat at the airport. Came back and very little pollen on the paint. Very happy with this product and will continue to purchase this again.

 

[kevincwelch]

Have to agree with hot_h2o as well. I`ve had it for about 1 month and have used it frequently on my cars that have had varying degrees of dust. I can tell you that it works very well and is very slick in the end. I love FK425 as well, but this might take it`s place on the top shelf.

 

[512detail]

I need to pick up a bottle of this..my truck gets pollen etc on it all day long

would be a great test for the anti static nature of this product

 

[donbeezy]

Have to agree with hot_h2o as well. I`ve had it for about 1 month and have used it frequently on my cars that have had varying degrees of dust. I can tell you that it works very well and is very slick in the end. I love FK425 as well, but this might take it`s place on the top shelf.

do you know if fk425 plays well with coatings