Anyone use Astro-Shield?

Scott P

Scott P

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Both my father and uncle use this stuff almost exclusively on their cars. They love the stuff quite a bit. Does anyone know anything about the stuff? I see it all the time at swap meets and the like.



I'm still a Zaino man, but I want to make sure they aren't using anything that may harm their paint.



TIA



Scott P
 
A friend of mine gave me a can years ago. His friends swore by the stuff.



I tried it against the I-Biz I was using at the time. I-Biz was far better than Astro-Shield. It was easier to apply, MUCH easier to remove (Astro-Shield was a real PITA to remove), and had a better shine.



Just recently, I threw out the Astro-Shield. I couldn't imagine using it again.



I give away most of the products I no longer use. Not the Astro-Shield - it went straight into the trash.



BTW, since I discovered Autopia, I'm obviously not using I-Biz anymore. It's one of the better products out there marketed towards the average Joe who wants a quick, decent looking shine with good protection, without the work. It's not in the same league as Klasse or Zaino, but it still blew away Astro-Shield.
 
My brother in law uses this product all the time for the last 10 years.Is it as good as what the big boys use ...NO WAY but for a person who has a graaged car washes it once a week he uses Astro Shield. Easy on and EASY off and not a bad shine they say they use it for airplanes. he's happy with it
 
Ugh, I forgot to search first. Sorry about that.



Conclusion: The stuff isn't the best, but there's nothing to say it's the worse. As long as they are happy, then I'll be all set.



Thanks



Scott P
 
Scott P,



If they're going to continue the Astro-Shield route, PLEASE try some I-Biz. I used it for the last 6 of the 9 years I owned my Prelude. Everyone commented that it looked like a new car.



It's really fast and easy to apply. Goes on wet, wipe it off immediately (while it's still wet).



Their web site is:



http://www.ibiz-inc.com/
 
I used AstroShield for many years on a '73 Mustang Mach1 (351 Cleveland of course!) with EXCELLENT results. Contrary to earlier postings, I found it extremely easy to apply and remove, and it layered beautifuly (although I was never quite sure how, as the cleaner component appeared to be quite strong). Anyway, I had enough coats on it to make it appear as though there was a quarter inch of glass on top of the paint. Very nice.



Since then, reading posts of a more recent variety, I have switched to Klasse with a Souveran topper as I beleive the chemistry is a bit more in tune with today's paint, and I have to believe that there have been advances in the last 30 years!



Jeff
 
Black99miata said:
Since then, reading posts of a more recent variety, I have switched to Klasse with a Souveran topper as I beleive the chemistry is a bit more in tune with today's paint, and I have to believe that there have been advances in the last 30 years!



Jeff
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I agree with you. Realize though, that Klasse was formulated back in the 1970's as well.
 
edschwab1 said:
Scott did you find this Astro Shield stuff locally in Rochester, NY. I think I saw it somewhere local.



Eric
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They usually buy it at the swap meets in Carlisle, Pennsylvania or Dunkirk, NY. I have seen it at Autofinishers on North Clinton though.
 
Tortuga said:
Scott P,



If they're going to continue the Astro-Shield route, PLEASE try some I-Biz. I used it for the last 6 of the 9 years I owned my Prelude. Everyone commented that it looked like a new car.



It's really fast and easy to apply. Goes on wet, wipe it off immediately (while it's still wet).



Their web site is:



http://www.ibiz-inc.com/
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I don't see them switching brands anytime soon. Both are stubborn (I guess it's a family trait), so unless it was the equivalent of Comet cleanser, they aren't chaning. If anything, I might buy a couple bottles of Klasse for them to try. I already have them trying some JT International waffle weaves , so anyhitng is possible.



;)
 
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