They lit the car surface on fire

human · Nov 28, 2006

I have seen on tv a car polish that they lit on fire after applying it. It was suppose to show how tough the finish was and that it wasn't easily damaged. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I believe it was some kinda wipe on - wipe off stuff, and it cost $20 a bottle. I didn't really take note of the name at the time, and I would like to know the name of this stuff so I can look it up and read about it. I may have seen the infomercial on late night tv. But it may have been a normal tv ad.

Plz post anything you know about this stuff.

Thank you.

Laminar Lou · Nov 28, 2006

I've heard of this before. I know that Griot's scoffs at this, saying he would do the same thing and his waxes would stand up to that test. However, he said it wouldn't prove anything and in fact any good wax would survive this.

moribundman · Nov 28, 2006

Well, it depends on which flammable fluid they pour on the finish. You* can pour alcohol on your hand and light it up without burning your hand. In that case the alcohol itself evaporates, which limits heat transfer to the surface. A lot of water is produced when alcohol combusts and some of the heat dissipates in form of steam. Chances are that they use alcohol for their seemingly impressive demos.

*Disclaimer: I can. Your result may vary.

Shelby · Nov 28, 2006

It was Auri Gold and I can say don't waste your money. Back then it was a silicone formula which they supposedly changed to their modern formula. The closest thing to this out there is Optimum wax, which is a silicone based easy to use product. If you are looking for a great sealant go with Zaino. It is the most durable and provides the best polymer protection, and is the only one you can layer becasue of it's instant cure. If you want to save a little money but still want a durable coating try Collinite 845 insolater wax, but I would go with the Zaino Z5Pro and Z2Pro personally.

Shelby · Nov 28, 2006

Funny thing is Auri Gold says that it is a non silicone product yet it says the active protection material is Dimethicone, which is a silicone. So it is still a silicone product. A characteristic of a silicone detailing product is that it is very easy to use, but doesn't have the durabilty of an acrylic or other types of polymer.

BearZDefect · Nov 28, 2006

Dimethicone? Baby wipes, skin cream... I can't imagine dimethicone being durable, but I am not a chemist. Maybe I should try waxing the car with baby wipes next time.

Nah, better for wiping greasy fingerprints off plastic interior panels. Does the dimethicone in baby wipes give "extra protection" to baby's delicate skin? (Wax that baby!) Seems to me it is just used as a gentle solvent.

63Avanti · Nov 30, 2006

this was one of the "stupid lab stunts" we did in high school. pour liquid on hand, light the liquid, and walk around. never singed our adolescent hair, but got us suspended a couple of times. As a sidenote, some chemicals will actually COOL your hand while it burns. I seem to remember Acetone being one of these.
Bottom line,totally meaningless demo. AND
there is NO WAY I would consider buying a product that even implied that the demo was more than adolescent entertainment

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I have seen on tv a car polish that they lit on fire after applying it. It was suppose to show how tough the finish was and that it wasn't easily damaged. Does anyone know what I'm talking about? I believe it was some kinda wipe on - wipe off stuff, and it cost $20 a bottle. I didn't really take note of the name at the time, and I would like to know the name of this stuff so I can look it up and read about it. I may have seen the infomercial on late night tv. But it may have been a normal tv ad.

Plz post anything you know about this stuff.

Thank you.

Colt · Dec 2, 2006

Anyone remember the product in an infomercial that when applied would stop a laser from penetrating the door of a white Grand Prix.

63Avanti · Dec 3, 2006

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Anyone remember the product in an infomercial that when applied would stop a laser from penetrating the door of a white Grand Prix.

The infomercial I remember did both the flame and the laser. I already commended on the flame above. As for the laser, they "burnt through" a black block of metal at 90 degree angle, but got nowhere with the white panel at ~45 degree angle. Only one person was wearing protective goggles, the announcer and the audience did not.

DakAttack · Dec 8, 2006

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Anyone remember the product in an infomercial that when applied would stop a laser from penetrating the door of a white Grand Prix.

Oh man I remember that all right!!... Do you know that before they were preping the car for that demonstartion you could visibly see the lazer already shining on part of the car before they stated they were turing it on. Seems everyone including the lazer operator didnt notice a dangerous lazer already activated and shining in between various people walking around the car.....what Bull$*%&

Schism · Dec 9, 2006

I saw the one with the laser. I recall one of the guys shirts accidentally getting in the path and it burn through it. It was pointless however.

MGPD03 · Dec 9, 2006

That takes us all back to the days of Prolong...eh?

Black03L · Dec 13, 2006

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Well, it depends on which flammable fluid they pour on the finish. You* can pour alcohol on your hand and light it up without burning your hand. In that case the alcohol itself evaporates, which limits heat transfer to the surface. A lot of water is produced when alcohol combusts and some of the heat dissipates in form of steam. Chances are that they use alcohol for their seemingly impressive demos.

*Disclaimer: I can. Your result may vary.

Then they run their hand over the surface one the fire is out and point out the surface is cool (as if the wax protected it in some way). In reality its like you posted above.