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Drive Staff . October 06, 2022 . All Feature Vehicles
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Protect Show Cars With Prolong Super Lubricants Waterless Wash and Shine and Super Protectant

Classic and custom vehicles demand special treatment to keep them looking great, and today’s technology meets yesterday’s rides with two unique car care products from Prolong Super Lubricants that work anywhere, anytime. Prolong, known for its engine, transmission and fuel system protection products, developed Waterless Wash & Shine and Super Protectant to provide owners with a unique way to clean and treat the exterior and interior of their vehicles. Whether you’re displaying your pride and joy at a car show or just back from a drive, these Prolong appearance products are a safe and easy way to not only get a great look, but also to protect the investment you’ve made in your vehicle’s finish.

Although the traditional soap-and-water treatment has been a tried-and-true practice for cleaning a car or truck, this process can actually create problems for a vehicle’s finish. Some of the dirt and debris that you want to remove is ground into the paint with every swipe of the sponge, mitt or brush. That’s why many cars have a slight swirl or “spider web” effect to their finish, and each standard wash contributes more of these microscopic scuffs, reducing the shine even though the vehicle looks clean. The surface may eventually feel slightly rough to the touch due to contaminants embedded into these scuffs.

Another show participant, Mike O’Keefe from Highland, California, confidently uses the products on his vintage ’40 Ford truck and said, “I found them to be the easiest quick detail products I’ve ever used, with excellent results. I plan on keeping both in my detail bag and using them frequently.”

Whether your vehicle sports a basecoat/clearcoat or enamel finish, a smooth and protected painted surface will have a better shine while being more resistant to contaminants and sun damage. With this in mind, Prolong created Waterless Wash & Shine using advanced technology that’s actually better than using soap and water for daily washing of light to moderate levels of soiling. Even better, it requires no buckets, hoses, sponge or chamois; no rinsing or drying; no mess to clean up, and best of all, no water. This is important when at a show, track or other event where water might not be available. In fact, with current drought conditions in many parts of the U.S., water might not be available at all for washing your car.

Even car enthusiasts with expensive paint jobs trust Prolong to give their vehicles a just-washed appearance on the car show circuit, and many choose to stash it in the trunk for quick and easy touch-ups.

At a recent car show, Tom Shorett of San Bernardino, California gave his ’33 Ford Roadster a quick once-over and was pleased with the results. Shorett noted, “I like to spray Waterless Wash & Shine on a towel and use it as a dust cloth, then wipe/buff it to a great finish. The Super Protectant makes the tires and running boards look like new.”

How Waterless Wash & Shine Works

While the concept of just using a spray and a towel to clean your vehicle might seem too simple, Prolong’s unique citrus-based formula with special lubricating agents actually lifts dirt from the surface while dissolving it. Particles that aren’t completely dissolved are encapsulated by the lubricating agents, forming a barrier between the dirt and the car’s finish. Although soap can be fairly effective at handling dirt, it doesn’t do much for the tougher substances that vehicles encounter every day. From road grime to tar, tree sap, bird droppings and swarms of bugs, non-toxic Waterless Wash & Shine safely attacks and removes contaminants with little to no effort.

After approximately five minutes, the insect residue was dissolved and lifted from the finish, and then easily removed with a single wipe, leaving the area clean and streak-free with no additional detailing required.
Waterless Wash & Shine cleans safely and leaves a smooth, shiny, protective film that buffs to a brilliant shine while repelling water, contaminants and harmful UV rays. It provides one-step cleaning and waxing that can be applied in sun or shade.

Add Long-lasting, High-gloss Shine With Super Protectant

The finishing touch for great-looking rubber trim, tires, plastic, leather and vinyl surfaces comes from Prolong’s Super Protectant. Used in conjunction with Waterless Wash & Shine, you can clean and detail the entire vehicle with only two products. Super Protectant is water-resistant and blocks out the elements for a durable shine and long-lasting protection. The unique formula allows you to dial the shine up or down, depending on how much you wipe.

This sports car had been stored outside for several months, requiring a thorough cleanup of its older finish. The car was covered in tree sap and hardened dirt rings from decomposing leaves, as shown here on the rear spoiler.
Waterless Wash & Shine was applied liberally in direct sunlight and allowed to work for approximately five minutes. Minor to moderate pressure was required to fully clean the vehicle, without any scuffs or scratches resulting from the extra pressure.
Prolong’s Waterless Wash & Shine is available in a 17-ounce bottle for $7.99 and 1-gallon refill bottle for $30. Super Protectant is available in a 17-ounce bottle for $8.99 and 1-gallon bottle for $45. Prolong products can be found at many retail locations and can also be purchased online at Prolong.com/eStore. To learn more, visit Prolong.com or call 800.540.LUBE (5823).

 

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