Product Review: Auto Finesse Passion Introduction: I was the lucky recipient of some great generosity and kindness of Jim (DrOldz) when he won this wax from Todd @ AutopiaForums. Since Jim already had this wax he decided to have it passed on to someone else and I was the recipient. I was very excited to get this wax because since I have heard such good things about Auto Finesse. Product Description / Claims: <Direct from Auto Finesse> Passion car wax is the first of our “Pro Series” carnauba waxes, this car wax is a blend of pure waxes and oils designed to give the illusion of dripping wet paint. High carnauba wax percentages give it great durability whilst the looks come from the natural oils that are infused. Still following the form of our entire product range, easy to use whilst giving superb results. The passion fruit fragrance makes this car wax a joy to work with. Product Details: Packaging: Round Plastic Pot with Lid Directions: It is Carnauba wax. How much direction do we need, or read? (It did take me a little get the hang of Passion) Color: Yellow / White Carnauba wax (See pictures) Scent: Fruity Pricing: $100 for 200ml Directions: 1. Ensure bodywork is clean, dry and free from contamination 2. If necessary treat paintwork prior to application with a paintwork cleanser 3. Apply wax sparingly with a foam wax applicator pad to form an even film 4. Leave to cure for at least 3 hours before layering 5. If necessary rebuff the surface with a fresh, clean microfiber cloth Warnings or Precautions: Keep out of reach of children. MSDS sheets are available upon request from Auto Finesse. The web link print on the jar links to a password protected page. (| Auto Finesse) Testing: For the purpose of this testing and video I applied a fresh coat of Passion and let it cure for 2 days before doing the video of the beading and sheeting. I go into a lot more of the packing and info in the video. I noted that Passion took a little bit to get the hang of when using. I usually will go ahead and apply wax to an entire vehicle before I start removal. This usually works well for me even with WOWO waxes like WG Fuzion & BFMS. With Passion I found that I need to only do 1 large panel or two smaller ones at a time and then come back and do the removal. Waiting too long made it harder to remove. Passion is a firmer wax when you open the container, but once you apply it to your applicator it is soft and smooth like butter. For removal I tried long and short nap towels but settle on PakShak Ultra Plush towels. I feel they have the perfect amount of nap while not being overly plush. Auto Finesse Passion: Beading & Sheeting - YouTube This is Passion after 3 uses. Based on this it will last a good many applications: Pros: Easy to use once you get your system down. Looks nice. Good gloss. Cons: Directions are not all that clear and you need to find your own timeframe for removal. Questions: Durability? I wonder how Passion compares to Illusion or Spirit. I am more interested in the comparison with Spirit; as I have been told Spirit is a superb wax. Final Thought / Summary: The $100 +/- price range of waxes anymore is fairly competitive. There are a number of choices out there that have their own set of strengths and weaknesses. Passion fits into this arena very well giving you the gloss and depth you desire while being fairly easy to work with once you get the hang of it. If the manufactures claims hold true that this is a fairly good all-around wax I could highly suggest in this price point. If you like my (YouTube) videos please follow me and hit the like button. And the same with my product reviews hit the like button and comment please. Comments and questions welcome. Thanks
