Date:         Sun, 15 Oct 2006 00:17:18 -0500
Reply-To:     Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Matt Drew <t3vanagon@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Protectant Advice
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Howdy Volks!

Well first off, the FANTASTIC news is that Blackbeard, my new (to me) '90 GL
Weekender arrived bright and early this chilly morning!

It's been some time since I last piloted a Vanagon, so I don't have to tell
you how absolutely WONDERFUL an experience it's been getting reacquainted.


Whilst tooling about online, I ran across a link to a product called "5 Star
Shine", which the website touts:
"is not a car wax. In fact, it contains no waxes of any kind. Our patented
PPS formula protects your paint with PTFE (the same substance that makes
nonstick cookware so slippery) for *unbeatable shine and protection
guaranteed to last for years!*" . . . . "main ingredient, PTFE, is one of
the most protective coatings known to man.", etc.

Sounds great, right? Maybe a little too good to be true?

http://www.5starshine.com/ppc/index.html?cache=5

I dunno.
Has anyone used ... or even heard of this stuff before?

I know that we all care about our 'loafs of love' and want to take the best
care possible, so I guess my SECOND question is . . . does anyone use
anything OTHER than the 'protective wax' setting at the local do-it-yourself
car wash?

Cheers!

Matt
'90 GL "Blackbeard"