Wipe New...anybody use this stuff ?
12-31-2014, 05:22 PM
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Wipe New...anybody use this stuff ?
I saw the tv ads about this stuff and bought some, but there are some warnings included with it that make me apprehensive about using it. I would be comfortable using it on plastic parts, but it says it's ok for upholstery and has good UV protection which is why I bought it, ( I have a 2012 vert ) but at one point it says it hardens. My first thought was cracks across the upholstery. Anyway, I just wondered if any of you guys have used it and if so, what your thoughts are.
12-31-2014, 07:21 PM
#3
Race Car Tech
I bought some, and luckily I only used it on my winter SUV. The stuff is tacky, does not do what the TV ads claim, and IMO, nasty stuff.
Your better off with Armor All, or other such products that play around with this stuff.
Wipe New is good for stuff that is heavily faded by UV, not something on any of our vettes.
Your better off with Armor All, or other such products that play around with this stuff.
Wipe New is good for stuff that is heavily faded by UV, not something on any of our vettes.
01-01-2015, 08:09 AM
#5
I have successfully used Wipe New on two older Ford Escape SUV's. (2009 Hybrid and 2004 XLT 4WD).
It does a masterful job of restoring the color and "wet" shine to sun faded mirrors, bumpers, air dams, step bars, roof racks, door handles, exterior hinges, window/trim moldings, etc. If carefully applied, it can make an older car appear "like new". No other product that I have tried, made the step bars on both cars look almost "factory new".
I would NOT think of putting it on my 2012 Corvette, with the possible exception of the lower front air dam.
It is pretty easy to apply with the kit materials. I gave the 09 Hybrid to my son three months ago and saw it again at Christmas. The treated areas looked great ! I do not know how the product will hold up long term in the Texas heat ???
I also did the headlights on the 04 Escape before I gave it to my nephew in Michigan at Christmas. My kit had a special fine grit sandpaper to remove oxidation and hazing from the lens before application of the Wipe New liquid. It did a pretty good job of clearing and then coating the lens and it seemed to improve the light transmission thru the headlight. I did the fog lights on it as well.
Overall, for a very modest investment, the product worked well for me in improving the outer appearance of two older SUV's. Used on the proper vehicle, it can make a huge difference. YMMV
Be sure to carefully read and follow the directions on the product insert. Wear nitrile gloves and take your time.
Happy New Year to all !
It does a masterful job of restoring the color and "wet" shine to sun faded mirrors, bumpers, air dams, step bars, roof racks, door handles, exterior hinges, window/trim moldings, etc. If carefully applied, it can make an older car appear "like new". No other product that I have tried, made the step bars on both cars look almost "factory new".
I would NOT think of putting it on my 2012 Corvette, with the possible exception of the lower front air dam.
It is pretty easy to apply with the kit materials. I gave the 09 Hybrid to my son three months ago and saw it again at Christmas. The treated areas looked great ! I do not know how the product will hold up long term in the Texas heat ???
I also did the headlights on the 04 Escape before I gave it to my nephew in Michigan at Christmas. My kit had a special fine grit sandpaper to remove oxidation and hazing from the lens before application of the Wipe New liquid. It did a pretty good job of clearing and then coating the lens and it seemed to improve the light transmission thru the headlight. I did the fog lights on it as well.
Overall, for a very modest investment, the product worked well for me in improving the outer appearance of two older SUV's. Used on the proper vehicle, it can make a huge difference. YMMV
Be sure to carefully read and follow the directions on the product insert. Wear nitrile gloves and take your time.
Happy New Year to all !
01-01-2015, 08:39 AM
#6
Instructor
Thread Starter
I have successfully used Wipe New on two older Ford Escape SUV's. (2009 Hybrid and 2004 XLT 4WD).
It does a masterful job of restoring the color and "wet" shine to sun faded mirrors, bumpers, air dams, step bars, roof racks, door handles, exterior hinges, window/trim moldings, etc. If carefully applied, it can make an older car appear "like new". No other product that I have tried, made the step bars on both cars look almost "factory new".
I would NOT think of putting it on my 2012 Corvette, with the possible exception of the lower front air dam.
It is pretty easy to apply with the kit materials. I gave the 09 Hybrid to my son three months ago and saw it again at Christmas. The treated areas looked great ! I do not know how the product will hold up long term in the Texas heat ???
I also did the headlights on the 04 Escape before I gave it to my nephew in Michigan at Christmas. My kit had a special fine grit sandpaper to remove oxidation and hazing from the lens before application of the Wipe New liquid. It did a pretty good job of clearing and then coating the lens and it seemed to improve the light transmission thru the headlight. I did the fog lights on it as well.
Overall, for a very modest investment, the product worked well for me in improving the outer appearance of two older SUV's. Used on the proper vehicle, it can make a huge difference. YMMV
Be sure to carefully read and follow the directions on the product insert. Wear nitrile gloves and take your time.
Happy New Year to all !
It does a masterful job of restoring the color and "wet" shine to sun faded mirrors, bumpers, air dams, step bars, roof racks, door handles, exterior hinges, window/trim moldings, etc. If carefully applied, it can make an older car appear "like new". No other product that I have tried, made the step bars on both cars look almost "factory new".
I would NOT think of putting it on my 2012 Corvette, with the possible exception of the lower front air dam.
It is pretty easy to apply with the kit materials. I gave the 09 Hybrid to my son three months ago and saw it again at Christmas. The treated areas looked great ! I do not know how the product will hold up long term in the Texas heat ???
I also did the headlights on the 04 Escape before I gave it to my nephew in Michigan at Christmas. My kit had a special fine grit sandpaper to remove oxidation and hazing from the lens before application of the Wipe New liquid. It did a pretty good job of clearing and then coating the lens and it seemed to improve the light transmission thru the headlight. I did the fog lights on it as well.
Overall, for a very modest investment, the product worked well for me in improving the outer appearance of two older SUV's. Used on the proper vehicle, it can make a huge difference. YMMV
Be sure to carefully read and follow the directions on the product insert. Wear nitrile gloves and take your time.
Happy New Year to all !
Definitely not my Vettes.