has anybody used liquid glass ultimate polish? i used it for years. it's easy to apply, & remove & really puts on a durable finish. you typically have to re-apply it between 6-12 months. i just tried that 5 star shine that's supposed to last 5 years. i was wondering if anybody compared the two. the liquid glass is much cheaper & i think it is a really excellent, durable polish, but i never seen anything last as long as 5 star claims too. the 5 star puts on a really nice finish like the liquid glass, but i want to know which one lasts longer. i guess only time will tell, so stay tuned....

I have used Liquid Glass for probably 20 years. It is great. I love it and your right..it is very easy to put on and take off. Esp after the first time applied.
I have no idea about the 5 star. In fact, I have never heard of it.
Rob

5 star - does not last that long ( no I havent used it but I know 2 people who have ) and you only get like 5oz of product for too much money. there is much better out there. liquid glass is ok, been around a long time, but I think 4 star (formerly platinum and not related to 5 star) and a few others are even better for your money whech out www.detailcity.com (http://www.detailcity.com/) or www.premiumautocare.com (http://www.premiumautocare.com) or www.autogeek.net (http://www.autogeek.net)

Eric

This stuff works great on average-good paint : http://www.topoftheline.com/tolae/32ozpainswir.html

5 star - does not last that long ( no I havent used it but I know 2 people who have ) and you only get like 5oz of product for too much money. there is much better out there. liquid glass is ok, been around a long time, but I think 4 star (formerly platinum and not related to 5 star) and a few others are even better for your money whech out www.detailcity.com (http://www.detailcity.com/) or www.premiumautocare.com (http://www.premiumautocare.com) or www.autogeek.net (http://www.autogeek.net)

Eric ***5-STAR SHINE--UPDATE*** as i stated in a previous post here, i applied 5-star to my car a week & a half ago. after a week of heavy rain & i washed the car yesterday, the once slick finish & water beading is diminshed. also, under the rocker panels behind the wheels & the lower fenders there is no beading at all now. it's completely washed off in those areas. i'm not saying 5-star is a bad product, just that it's not anything special--it's just like any other paint sealant that needs to be re-applied often--even more so after bad weather, i'm saying that their claims are false. buyer beware! i buy liquid glass in a 16 oz can for $17.99 & for $69.00 you get 2 oz of 5-star shine! what's the better deal? i owned many cars which i always took care of. i tried many waxes/polishes over the years. i still yet have to find something that stands up more than a few months at best to cleveland ohio winters, hot summers, heavy rain, ect. there were times when i actually bought several polishes/waxes & waxed certain parts of the car with them & logged the info on paper & it makes me laugh how none of them live up to their "guaranteed" results. everyone makes outragious claims about their products. i just picked up a can of turtle wax "super hard shell" wax in a store that says that one application lasts a year, when actually it washes off after a few washes! i didn't buy it! at least liquid glass is honest--it says on their can that it has to be re-applied periodically! i'm not here to bash any product (not my style)--i'm just laying out facts as i see them from actual use....... p.s., i'm embarrased to even have fallen for their slick advertising/claims. i know better than that! i polished cars for 25 years! i know what works & what does not. there is many products out there with fancy/scientific names, misleading claims, & terminology, but the way i see it, you have 2 choices--natural waxes, or chemical based paint sealants.

thank you for the update!!! Thats what I was told also, and that it can be difficult to apply. You may want to give the 4 star a try, it doesnt give any wild claims either but IMHO I think it performs better than liquid glass / you can see that it gets really good reviews at www.autopia.org (http://www.autopia.org) and www.detailcity.com (http://www.detailcity.com) both of these site are really good for getting info on products and procedures and they are really unbiased

Eric

thank you for the update!!! Thats what I was told also, and that it can be difficult to apply. You may want to give the 4 star a try, it doesnt give any wild claims either but IMHO I think it performs better than liquid glass / you can see that it gets really good reviews at www.autopia.org (http://www.autopia.org) and www.detailcity.com (http://www.detailcity.com) both of these site are really good for getting info on products and procedures and they are really unbiased

Eric yeah--i forgot to mention that. it tends to streak. liquid glass dries & wipes off really easy. i never heard of 4 star, maybe i''ll try it some day. the moral of the story is that no matter what polish/wax you use, even the cheapest one out there if it's applied on a regular basis, it will protect & preserve your paint. i polish my car on a average of every 2-3 months. i would hate to see what my car would look like if i didn't polish it for 5 years like 5-star says! a regular polishing keeps the paint clean & debris free. in the winter i do it once a month as the road salt is hard on any polish. i'm lucky to work in a big heated warehouse, & in the winter, i polish my car there like it's summer! that's when it's the most important to keep a coat of polish on the car.....

Coat of polish? LMAO Polish DOES NOT protect the paint! Polish is an chemical that is meant for producing a shine. It does this by removing the top layer of paint. Frequent polishing does more damage than good, I recommend 1-2 times a year. That's with a high-speed buffer, polishing by hand has very little effect unless LONG LONG hrs are spent on something such a Concours show car.

Wax on the other hand protects the paint while providing very little shine - same for sealant.

There are many polish/wax 1-step products that have 50% of the effect a 1-4 step process would have.

Coat of polish? LMAO Polish DOES NOT protect the paint! Polish is an chemical that is meant for producing a shine. It does this by removing the top layer of paint. Frequent polishing does more damage than good, I recommend 1-2 times a year. That's with a high-speed buffer, polishing by hand has very little effect unless LONG LONG hrs are spent on something such a Concours show car.

Wax on the other hand protects the paint while providing very little shine - same for sealant.

There are many polish/wax 1-step products that have 50% of the effect a 1-4 step process would have. sorry about the confusion, but, that's what i meant--i apply sealant to it often. i don't "polish" my car to bring out the shine. i guess the term "polish" is often mis-used. i never had to polish any of my cars now & in the past because i always kept them clean & waxed/sealed.....

For best results 1-2 times a year
1. wash/dry
2. clay bar
3. mild polish
4. glaze
5. sealant and/or wax

Mothly
1. Wash/dry
2. wax

I use sealant on my paint & after every wash(weekly) I reapply sealant in a spray form. I can provide a link for sealant & spray if you want.

For best results 1-2 times a year
1. wash/dry
2. clay bar
3. mild polish
4. glaze
5. sealant and/or wax

Mothly
1. Wash/dry
2. wax

I use sealant on my paint & after every wash(weekly) I reapply sealant in a spray form. I can provide a link for sealant & spray if you want.
spray sealant? i heard of spray carnuba wax, but never spray sealant. let me know what you use...

Poly spray - http://www.topoftheline.com/tolae/32ozwipdowsp.html
http://www.hitempinc.com/HT-078.html

Paint sealant - http://www.topoftheline.com/tolae/16ozmaxpains.html
http://www.hitempinc.com/HT-062.html

Black paint - http://www.topoftheline.com/tolae/32ozmidswirr.html

More detailing stuff - http://www.topoftheline.com/tolae/polishbuffwax.html

If you don't have an orbital buffer you should get one. Time will be saved along with better results. High-speed rotary buffer is the ultimate but in the wrong hands it will do more damage than good. Microfiber towels for removing polish,glaze,wax,sealant only.