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(23-05-2009 10:14 PM)Liqui-Moly Wrote:  I on the other hand am a firm believer that a product that is advertised as a Deep Treatment will surely do the correct job in fully restoring worn, faded or dull plastic. This product ultimately moisturises and rejuvenates the plastic whereas Aerospace (According to my homework) is merely a pretty face that will be washed off in the rain.

No doubt the Liqui Moly product will too be washed off... But at least your plastic will be fresher, stronger and depending on product effectiveness perhaps even remain dark.

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I see a love hate relationship starting here Dave
Then again some competition is always good.

Mike

What is 'advertised' and what actually takes place are often 2 different things. I however prefer seeing and believeing and as such will reserve judgement until such time as I have had the opportunity to test the products side by side.

In any event in the spirit of advertising here's something to read. Again, how legit the claims are who knows but if it's advertised to perform a certain task it "surely will"....Trust the marketing guys, they have your best interests at heart

At the end of the day the 303 is a proven product with a good track record in the detailing industry. When and more importantly 'if' the Liqui Moly range will have an impact, remains to be seen


Now for some serious stuff...

I think it is time to rig up a more serious test for all these plastic products in terms of weather resistance and UV protection against fading. We have done a few impromptu tests before but nothing serious or long term. If I have a gap sometime this week I am going to get my hands on an old plastic bumper for some experiments. I have the following products at my disposal for this :

303 Aerospace
Werkstat Satin Prot
Meguiars NXT Tech Protectant
Mothers Back to Black
Poor Boys Trim Restorer
Sonax Trim Protectant - (this one is interesting in terms of it's product description being very similar to the LM one "High quality care emulsion for plastic and rubber parts. Cleans, maintains and protects. Penetrates deep into surface. Plastic and rubber parts are thoroughly cleaned and protected against all weathers.) Considering the LM range was apparently developed by the same guys who did the Sonax range is it merely a co-incidence? FTR the Sonax is milky in colour and has the consistency of a woolies double thick shake

Products for consideration if samples can be provided :

Meg's Gold Class : I am sure the Meg's sluts can provide a sample otherwise I'll pop into their offices and get some.
Black WOW : Calypso if you are willing and able a sample please Sir
Liqui Moly : Mike if you willing and able squire
Chemical Guys : Maybe All Guard or Silk Shine, Don, Naushad?


Off the top of my head I can't think of anything else, suggestions are welcome though. Once I have all the products and have started the test and in the interest of fairness, I will send a complete selection of all the tested products to 1 or 2 other forum members to do their own side by side 'independant' testing. Volunteers welcome