So last night, I finally got to test the wax out after work.
So here it is Vanilla Ice by bouncer's
The pot comes complete with a soft bag for it to be kept in and a certificate of authenticity. Which is always a nice touch
The pot consists of Vanilla extract oils from the Fruits of the Planifolia Vine combined with Organic Coconut and selective Citrus oils, transfused with highest grade T1 Carnauba Wax. In a nut shell its a wax that can pack a puch against waxes in £200-£500.00 range. Maybe even higher due to its ingrediants.
Once I got home it was time to get straight onto the 997 for some wax testing. This car has had no correction as it was recently just purchased. So when the winter comes and we can garaged it with out the sudden urge to drive it it will be getting the works. For now its been washed clayed, ipa'ed, and CG Blacklight applied by d.a. A few coats of CG V7 and here we are
The spolier had some nasty milkyness on it, so I just ran s17 over it on the rupes with a schol orange pad. Then black light on the 3m blue pad quickly.
When you first open the tub, the first thing that is going to hit you is the amazing smell. This has a strong but very nice fragrence of vanilla.
At touch it is a lovely oily wax, which straight away you know its going to be a pleasure to apply and its going to go along way.
I first applied to the spoiler and left for exactly 5 minutes. Depending on the wax I can leave them anywhere from 10 to 45 minutes. This totally depends on how well prepped the paint is, what the temperature is and what wax im using on that particular car.
The 997 is ok prepped, it was cold at 11.30 at night and porsche lacquer is sticky!
So to apply, it spreads with ease as its nice and oily. You also only need a very thin layer as this wax has high quality T1 Carnauba. This also mirrors its curing time, so do not let it cure for any longer then 10-15 minutes.
After 5 minutes it was pretty tacky due to the cold evening so I choose to remove the curing wax. This would just reduse the effect of marring the paint due to heavy handed removal. The wax gave a lovely warm and smooth look and the way it layed down, I have only seen in long term durability. I would say you could get a solid 5-6 months out of a couple of coats of 48 hours on a daily driver.
Here is a short HD video of beading elements on the rear spoiler:
Bouncers Vanilla Ice - YouTube
I then continued to apply to the whole vehicle, with my friend 5 minutes behind me removing the excess. Even after 5 minutes you could see the oils activating and turning a milky colour. But I know the short curing time was down to waxing lacquer in a garge at 11.30pm in the uk lol.
Wax nearing its 5 minute curing time on the bonnet:
Once all exces was removed it did make a noticeable sharpeness:
.......amd warmth:
It also sheeted very well on the bonnet:
and just one last HD video of the bonnet beading rather nicely, to help you seee the effect.
Beading test-BouncersVanilla Ice - YouTube
In my conclusion Vaniila Ice has all a high end wax desires. A oily application for ease of use and less product wasting. Good curing times with genuine bonding and what looks to be a lovely warm, sharpe finish and good durability. I own alot of expensive waxes and this would definitely be on par if not better then Swissvax BOS, and beyond.
....and the best bit it costs £49.99 as an independant wax. Mitchell & King better watch out
