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Title: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Glare on July 17, 2008, 11:37:17 AM
To the good Harley Folks:

I am a chemist for Glare and I can say that it is too bad that there are some folks that will bad mouth a product to push their own. Our legal department is already working on it and I am sorry that this is just reality. You will not get an honest posts about many products due to competitors wanting to ruin their name.

Update on Glare.

Glare will be officially applied product at the Lamborghini plant in Italy as of September of this year. Also remember we do have tests reports on our products to prove Glare is not a Snake oil. I would be happy to send these test reports to anyone e-mailing us at Glarepolish@aol.com. Try getting test reports from your competitors claims. I do not think you will get one.

Glare also has been tested extensively by Honda North America Motorcycle Division and concluded the same exact claims that we do. Glare works, and do not let a bad blog ruin  your thinking. Sorry that there are people out there like this. I have a 1991 Harley FXR Low Rider and the paint looks better than when I first got the motorcycle. Colors are richer, and most importantly the paint is UV protected which other products will not do. This is important because once the UV damages the paint underneath the Clear Coat your paint is gone! Glare is the most advanced polish product on the market and for those folks that have been using our products for the last years please come to the podium and let your voice be heard.

Thank you for your support and remember when you do order Glare products to ask for a 10% CVO Harley Member Discount.

God bless,

Perry Stevens
Chemical Division
Glare Products
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Air-Cooled on July 17, 2008, 12:01:27 PM
I am a chemist for Glare and I can say that it is too bad that there are some folks that will bad mouth a product to push their own. Our legal department is already working on it and I am sorry that this is just reality. Perry Stevens
Chemical Division
Glare Products

Please elaborate.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: BaggerDave on July 17, 2008, 12:08:27 PM
"Shines so bright, you'll need sunglasses."

"We burn out the competition."

"Beyond 22nd century technology"


All these quotes are from your website. And they all sound like marketing hype to me. Not factual statements.

Now that's all fine and dandy, but the consumer is ultimately the judge of which product they like. Right or wrong we all buy what we feel is the best product, regardless of the product. TV's, cars, stereos, etc.

I'm sure there are many people who love Glare and will use nothing else. I don't think they are wrong at all. Their use and experience have shown them that Glare is the best choice.
Because not everyone agrees, is what creates the hundreds of wax and polishing products on the market.
Personally, I don't think Glare is a bad product at all. I do think it is very over priced however, and personally I found other products created a more reflective shine.

I sincerely wish you the best of luck in your continued success.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Boatman on July 17, 2008, 12:41:46 PM
Polishes are about like motor oils when it comes to brand loyalty.  In today's market, it is hard to buy a bad polish/wax..  I use Zaino myself, but that's just me.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: MUFFMAN on July 17, 2008, 12:53:24 PM
I also don't find Glare to be a bad product. A lot of its success could be in the application process. I however have found other polishes to be superior. Again, that's my own opinion & people have to judge on their own. THE MUFFMAN
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 17, 2008, 01:57:17 PM
 
Hey, new guy.  Why are you writing in PINK? :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2:

Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ride2Live on July 17, 2008, 02:17:36 PM
I have been a part of the motorcycle industry since I was a kid and know everybody and anybody in the industry. When it comes to Motorcycle shops, large and small every painter has his preference on product. Honestly, I wont throw out names but I know 3 painters personally that have participated in shows such as pimp my ride, chopper challenge, and overhaulin. All 3 were given Glare Product to use on their finished products, and they were absolutely blown away by the results and now endorse the Glare Professional Polish in their shops as well as  using the product as the finishing touch on jobs on TV shows. Let's be honest, most of these guys use whatever is given to them for free or they are paid to endorse the product they use. However, every pro-circuit painter on these shows endorse Glare because it works, and the fact that it comes with a 5 warranty of protection and shine, showing full appreciation for their artistry. I personally have been using Glare for 3 years now, and everyone I ride with now uses Glare. I get nothing but compliments on my bike on how consistently wet it looks, and the depth shine is just  surreal. I recommend to anyone who actually loves their paint job to use Glare, it contains NO acrylic ( makes paint crack), polymers or synthetics (plastics), or carnuba ( which actually eats through clearcoat). I love my bike enough to do my homework, and it amazes me the products out there, and the reality of the damage they can do to a $4,000 custom paint job. I don't know about other riders, but I only want to write that check one time and be done.

Locally, I know Laidlaws Harley Davidson carries Glare, but if that is far from you, you can always go to their website: www.glare.com
Glare Fan For Life! What is everyone waiting for?
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 17, 2008, 02:24:53 PM
I have been a part of the motorcycle industry since I was a kid and know everybody and anybody in the industry. When it comes to Motorcycle shops, large and small every painter has his preference on product. Honestly, I wont throw out names but I know 3 painters personally that have participated in shows such as pimp my ride, chopper challenge, and overhaulin. All 3 were given Glare Product to use on their finished products, and they were absolutely blown away by the results and now endorse the Glare Professional Polish in their shops as well as  using the product as the finishing touch on jobs on TV shows. Let's be honest, most of these guys use whatever is given to them for free or they are paid to endorse the product they use. However, every pro-circuit painter on these shows endorse Glare because it works, and the fact that it comes with a 5 warranty of protection and shine, showing full appreciation for their artistry. I personally have been using Glare for 3 years now, and everyone I ride with now uses Glare. I get nothing but compliments on my bike on how consistently wet it looks, and the depth shine is just  surreal. I recommend to anyone who actually loves their paint job to use Glare, it contains NO acrylic ( makes paint crack), polymers or synthetics (plastics), or carnuba ( which actually eats through clearcoat). I love my bike enough to do my homework, and it amazes me the products out there, and the reality of the damage they can do to a $4,000 custom paint job. I don't know about other riders, but I only want to write that check one time and be done.

Locally, I know Laidlaws Harley Davidson carries Glare, but if that is far from you, you can always go to their website: www.glare.com
Glare Fan For Life! What is everyone waiting for?

And after these remarks from our sponsor (just kidding, the site doesn't have a sponsor) we now return you to our regularly scheduled nonsense.



Sucks when you can't Tivo pass the commercials.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 17, 2008, 02:28:56 PM
I have been a part of the motorcycle industry since I was a kid and know everybody and anybody in the industry. When it comes to Motorcycle shops, large and small every painter has his preference on product. Honestly, I wont throw out names but I know 3 painters personally that have participated in shows such as pimp my ride, chopper challenge, and overhaulin. All 3 were given Glare Product to use on their finished products, and they were absolutely blown away by the results and now endorse the Glare Professional Polish in their shops as well as  using the product as the finishing touch on jobs on TV shows. Let's be honest, most of these guys use whatever is given to them for free or they are paid to endorse the product they use. However, every pro-circuit painter on these shows endorse Glare because it works, and the fact that it comes with a 5 warranty of protection and shine, showing full appreciation for their artistry. I personally have been using Glare for 3 years now, and everyone I ride with now uses Glare. I get nothing but compliments on my bike on how consistently wet it looks, and the depth shine is just  surreal. I recommend to anyone who actually loves their paint job to use Glare, it contains NO acrylic ( makes paint crack), polymers or synthetics (plastics), or carnuba ( which actually eats through clearcoat). I love my bike enough to do my homework, and it amazes me the products out there, and the reality of the damage they can do to a $4,000 custom paint job. I don't know about other riders, but I only want to write that check one time and be done.

Locally, I know Laidlaws Harley Davidson carries Glare, but if that is far from you, you can always go to their website: www.glare.com
Glare Fan For Life! What is everyone waiting for?

You know, these "opinions relayed as fact" posts get kind of old. Oil, tires and polishes are all common topics in them. Face it, it is a subjective matter and no matter what font, or color, is used, it is still your opinion and won't change people's minds.

Sooner or later I would hope we'd all learn this little lesson and stop trying to cram one product after another down everyone's respective throats just because someone likes it and has labeled it as "The Best". </rant>

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Air-Cooled on July 17, 2008, 02:42:05 PM
I have been a part of the motorcycle industry since I was a kid and know everybody and anybody in the industry. When it comes to Motorcycle shops, large and small every painter has his preference on product. Honestly, I wont throw out names but I know 3 painters personally that have participated in shows such as pimp my ride, chopper challenge, and overhaulin. All 3 were given Glare Product to use on their finished products, and they were absolutely blown away by the results and now endorse the Glare Professional Polish in their shops as well as  using the product as the finishing touch on jobs on TV shows. Let's be honest, most of these guys use whatever is given to them for free or they are paid to endorse the product they use. However, every pro-circuit painter on these shows endorse Glare because it works, and the fact that it comes with a 5 warranty of protection and shine, showing full appreciation for their artistry. I personally have been using Glare for 3 years now, and everyone I ride with now uses Glare. I get nothing but compliments on my bike on how consistently wet it looks, and the depth shine is just  surreal. I recommend to anyone who actually loves their paint job to use Glare, it contains NO acrylic ( makes paint crack), polymers or synthetics (plastics), or carnuba ( which actually eats through clearcoat). I love my bike enough to do my homework, and it amazes me the products out there, and the reality of the damage they can do to a $4,000 custom paint job. I don't know about other riders, but I only want to write that check one time and be done.

Locally, I know Laidlaws Harley Davidson carries Glare, but if that is far from you, you can always go to their website: www.glare.com
Glare Fan For Life! What is everyone waiting for?

So you just joined the forum today, and an infomercial so soon! What should we think?
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: MUFFMAN on July 17, 2008, 02:51:30 PM
This isn't much different than the "good Dealership/bad dealership thread. What one person says about a dealer , either positive or negative is based on his or her own experience whereas the next person talking about the dealer in question can be just the opposite. Lets drop this one & move on. Some things tend to get all blown out of proportion as the thread gets longer. Oh, by the way this is only my personal opinion. ;D  THE MUFFMAN
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: SBB on July 17, 2008, 03:00:55 PM

Hey, new guy.  Why are you writing in PINK? :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2:



Hmmmmmmmmm

No pink post above Brian's, , , ,  but below is another story.
Is Brian clairvoyant or what?
Cool deal Brian, you noticed it before he wrote it.
Nothing gets by you HUH?

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: WFP on July 17, 2008, 03:02:42 PM
Hmmmmmmmmm

No pink post above Brian's, , , ,  but below is another story.
Is Brian clairvoyant or what?
Cool deal Brian, you noticed it before he wrote it.
Nothing gets by you HUH?

 :2vrolijk_21:

For once Chip is slow to the Finish Line!

this thread has moved well past that issue!
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: SBB on July 17, 2008, 03:10:02 PM
For once Chip is slow to the Finish Line!

this thread has moved well past that issue!

Well tell me the secret.
I been busy getting the scoop on the 09's.
Can't be at both places!

 :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous:


Hint hint, you can PM me

 :o
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 17, 2008, 03:21:29 PM
Well tell me the secret.
I been busy getting the scoop on the 09's.
Can't be at both places!

 :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous:


Hint hint, you can PM me

 :o

The same company shill representative had made a post prior to 103.  He also made one later testifying to his love of the color pink.  He pulled them both after Brian's remark and replaced them with the infomercial.

Come to think of it...  Hard to trust his infomercial judgment on the Glare products when he likes the color pink so much...  :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: SBB on July 17, 2008, 03:26:06 PM
The same company shill representative had made a post prior to 103.  He also made one later testifying to his love of the color pink.  He pulled them both after Brian's remark and replaced them with the infomercial.

Come to think of it...  Hard to trust his infomercial judgment on the Glare products when he likes the color pink so much...  :nixweiss:

O

Chit, so much for Brian being clairvoyant!
Thanks!

SBB

 :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 17, 2008, 03:29:15 PM
O

Chit, so much for Brian being clairvoyant!
Thanks!

SBB

 :2vrolijk_21:

Easy thing to do.  You just confused precognition with his alter(ed) ego; Claire Voyant.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 17, 2008, 03:58:14 PM
 
I knew I should have quoted him. ::)

That post (the one that's now in RED that was in PINK) makes me want to look for another polish. :-\ :puke:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: WFP on July 17, 2008, 07:16:47 PM
I am just trying to earn my EBCM patch!

Well tell me the secret.
I been busy getting the scoop on the 09's.
Can't be at both places!

 :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous:


Hint hint, you can PM me

 :o
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 17, 2008, 08:13:15 PM

I knew I should have quoted him. ::)

That post (the one that's now in RED that was in PINK) makes me want to look for another polish. :-\ :puke:


I've been holding out for some Glare...using Maguires in the interim.  I see crap like this and it makes me wonder about the true nature of the company.

Sean
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 17, 2008, 08:36:49 PM
I've been holding out for some Glare...using Maguires in the interim.  I see crap like this and it makes me wonder about the true nature of the company.

Sean

Yea, some people will read the post above and get so turned OFF on the product, they wouldn't use it if it were free. How long will it be before Billy Mays starts pushing Glare along with his Orange Glo and life insurance crap?

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: courter on July 17, 2008, 09:04:15 PM
I purchased $150 worth of Glare products based upon reviews here and the people reviewing them were people I have met and know there is no bullchit when they say they stand behind something (it is what it is -- until it isn't anymore).  I am interested to hear about other products, especially when they appear so economical in comparison.  To me though, there has been no disappointment.  My wife's 2002 SERK has no more spider webs in the paint since I used the stuff on it.  Other products may have done the same thing, but in two hours I made it over the entire surface four times with the three different products.  What a difference, and we continue to enjoy the results. 

I spoke with Perry before I ordered, and he seems to be a real guy with a real product that he believes in.  Good for him. 
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 17, 2008, 09:25:35 PM
Last January I traded in my 1997 Lexus.  11 years of weather, washing, waxing, sun, ice, dew, some salt spray, some road salt, an occasional frisbee bounce, somebody sitting on the fender, leaning against it, all the elements of wear (I have two kids at home if that tells you anything).  I waxed it periodically with Meguiar's but I was far from anal.  When I traded it the paint still looked fantastic, and not one drop of Glare had ever touched it.  Now my question to Glare is this:  Why should I spend a lot more money on something that takes a lot longer to apply, when in my experience, NOT using it worked out just fine?  Let's say it does do something that other waxes don't.  How long would I have to keep the car to realize that?

I've already described my experience with Glare in the other thread.  All that work and money and I was left wondering why I bothered?  It wasn't any shinier than conventional waxes and seemed to wash off at the first touch of clean water and a soft sponge.

My bike, on the other hand, is hardly exposed to anything like the elements I described above on my car.  It sits in a garage, under a cover, never sits outside, never ridden in rain, rinsed off if ever a speck of dirt gets on it.  I imagine this is fairly typical of HD owners.  So when would the typical bike owner get the benefit of the supposed increased durability and paint protection?  How long under those ideal conditions would it take for Glare usage to be justified?

Not trying to be a hard case, but I need to see some justification for the expense and effort that applies in the real world.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 17, 2008, 09:28:25 PM
 
It's good chit.  I like it.  Best I've ever used.  People who've seen my bikes ask me what I use and I tell them.

But I don't see the need to mention lawyers in posts from the company spokesperson/head chemist or the need for recruiting members to post here (in PINK, I might add ;D) in response to other people saying they've used other products they think work better. :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: SBB on July 17, 2008, 09:35:03 PM
Last January I traded in my 1997 Lexus.  11 years of weather, washing, waxing, sun, ice, dew, some salt spray, some road salt, an occasional frisbee bounce, somebody sitting on the fender, leaning against it, all the elements of wear (I have two kids at home if that tells you anything).  I waxed it periodically with Meguiar's but I was far from anal.  When I traded it the paint still looked fantastic, and not one drop of Glare had ever touched it.  Now my question to Glare is this:  Why should I spend a lot more money on something that takes a lot longer to apply, when in my experience, NOT using it worked out just fine?  Let's say it does do something that other waxes don't.  How long would I have to keep the car to realize that?

I've already described my experience with Glare in the other thread.  All that work and money and I was left wondering why I bothered?  It wasn't any shinier than conventional waxes and seemed to wash off at the first touch of clean water and a soft sponge.

My bike, on the other hand, is hardly exposed to anything like the elements I described above on my car.  It sits in a garage, under a cover, never sits outside, never ridden in rain, rinsed off if ever a speck of dirt gets on it.  I imagine this is fairly typical of HD owners.  So when would the typical bike owner get the benefit of the supposed increased durability and paint protection?  How long under those ideal conditions would it take for Glare usage to be justified?

Not trying to be a hard case, but I need to see some justification for the expense and effort that applies in the real world.


Red

Not to start any chit but a guy in Ill. told me the blue ones are faster than the red ones.
I really don't know but he talked a good line, , , , and his was real shiny!

 :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: SBB on July 17, 2008, 09:40:43 PM


And not to add any fuel to the fire,

he may have a point about those blue ones.

I have a blue SERG and it's faster than a red SERG.

I think?
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 17, 2008, 09:43:37 PM

And not to add any fuel to the fire,

he may have a point about those blue ones.

I have a blue SERG and it's faster than a red SERG.

I think?

That's only because you retrofit the 09 solar sail.  Not fair.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: SBB on July 17, 2008, 09:45:46 PM
That's only because you retrofit the 09 solar sail.  Not fair.

Damn foiled again!

I forgot, it can only be seen from the rear!

 :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous: :nervous:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Midnight Rider on July 17, 2008, 11:28:46 PM
I use it, and have recommended it to others as well.  The paint on my bike looks better than it did when new.  I don't get where it's so hard to use either...the initial application is a little more trouble, but after that, it's no more difficult than any other polish I've ever used.  I figure if it's good enough for Honda, or Lamborgini, it's good enough for my bike and other vehicles.  If it protects against UV, that's just an added bonus.  Yes, it costs more, but I've just opened my second bottle after two years on the first one, and I've "touched up" the bike at least every couple of months for two years with just a single coat.  The leather treatment is equally good, IMO.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 06:22:18 AM

And not to add any fuel to the fire,

he may have a point about those blue ones.

I have a blue SERG and it's faster than a red SERG.

I think?

Need a Gold one to compare, then you could try and catch it. :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 18, 2008, 08:13:16 AM
I don't get where it's so hard to use either...the initial application is a little more trouble, but after that, it's no more difficult than any other polish I've ever used. 

I think the initial application effort on a bike versus conventional wax is negligible,  But try rubbing in that first coat a little bit at a time until it disappears on a car or truck.  It takes a lot of time in comparison to conventional waxes.  That's why I was so disappointed in the results on my black SUV.  All that effort and it was mostly gone after one washing with plain water.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 18, 2008, 08:20:36 AM
 
Careful, now.  The Glare legal department is probably already on their way to South Florida on account of your earlier comments. ::) :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 18, 2008, 08:24:20 AM
If I suddenly vanish from the Board, be sure to pass this thread as evidence on to the the Police.

Ever see "Soylent Green"?  :o
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 10:20:21 AM
You know, these "opinions relayed as fact" posts get kind of old. Oil, tires and polishes are all common topics in them. Face it, it is a subjective matter and no matter what font, or color, is used, it is still your opinion and won't change people's minds.

Sooner or later I would hope we'd all learn this little lesson and stop trying to cram one product after another down everyone's respective throats just because someone likes it and has labeled it as "The Best". </rant>

:indian_chief:

Chief, I couldn't agree with you more.  In fact, I find myself being more agreeable with everyone since I switched to Wrangler jeans.  They are roomy, comfortable, and durable.  I wear them on the bike, at work, or just relaxing with a cold one.  It seems like no mater where I go, people are asking me what brand of jeans I wear.  They have a 5 year guaranty against fading or dulling, and bugs just slide right off of them.  I can even find neutral easier when I'm wearing Wrangler jeans.  And don't even get me started about performance and handling.  Just switching to Wrangler added 5 hp to my dyno run, and my bike handles so much better when I'm wearing my Wranglers.  I'm comfortable in Wrangler.









The proceeding was a Paid Info-post for Wrangler jeans.  The opinions expressed are those of a mad man, and do not necessarly reflect the opinions of any sane reasonable person.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 10:22:47 AM
You Ghosty, sometimes I just don't feel to" fresh" if you know what I mean, thats why I use....... :P
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: SBB on July 18, 2008, 10:23:41 AM
The opinions expressed are those of a mad man, and do not necessarly reflect the opinions of an sane reasonable person.


Yep!

Just as I suspected!

 :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock: :bananarock:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 10:26:45 AM
You Ghosty, sometimes I just don't feel to" fresh" if you know what I mean, thats why I use....... :P


I thoght Corbin seats prevented that "not so fresh feeling."  Or was that Mustang.... :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: MUFFMAN on July 18, 2008, 10:39:49 AM
Chief, I couldn't agree with you more.  In fact, I find myself being more agreeable with everyone since I switched to Wrangler jeans.  They are roomy, comfortable, and durable.  I wear them on the bike, at work, or just relaxing with a cold one.  It seems like no mater where I go, people are asking me what brand of jeans I wear.  They have a 5 year guaranty against fading or dulling, and bugs just slide right off of them.  I can even find neutral easier when I'm wearing Wrangler jeans.  And don't even get me started about performance and handling.  Just switching to Wrangler added 5 hp to my dyno run, and my bike handles so much better when I'm wearing my Wranglers.  I'm comfortable in Wrangler.









The proceeding was a Paid Info-post for Wrangler jeans.  The opinions expressed are those of a mad man, and do not necessarly reflect the opinions of any sane reasonable person.


Careful. LEVI'S ARE WATCHING. THE MUFFMAN
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 18, 2008, 10:44:29 AM
Chief, I couldn't agree with you more.  In fact, I find myself being more agreeable with everyone since I switched to Wrangler jeans.  They are roomy, comfortable, and durable.  I wear them on the bike, at work, or just relaxing with a cold one.  It seems like no mater where I go, people are asking me what brand of jeans I wear.  They have a 5 year guaranty against fading or dulling, and bugs just slide right off of them.  I can even find neutral easier when I'm wearing Wrangler jeans.  And don't even get me started about performance and handling.  Just switching to Wrangler added 5 hp to my dyno run, and my bike handles so much better when I'm wearing my Wranglers.  I'm comfortable in Wrangler.









The proceeding was a Paid Info-post for Wrangler jeans.  The opinions expressed are those of a mad man, and do not necessarly reflect the opinions of any sane reasonable person.

My Levis can beat up your Wranglers.

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 10:46:02 AM
I am just lucky that I remember to put pants on , no matter what kind, although I am partial to Schmidts jeans.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 10:47:30 AM
My Levis can beat up your Wranglers.

:indian_chief:

Com'on Chief.  You know there is considerably more material used in my Wranglers than your Levis.  Their sheer weight will crush your puny Levis.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 10:49:28 AM
My Levis can beat up your Wranglers.

:indian_chief:

I have never used Glare, so of course therefore consider myself an expert on it as well as nuclear brain surgery, but that is beside the point.

I plan to use Glare to wash/polish my Levis & possibly Wranglers except I do not own any anymore & will report on the 13.2% guaranteed increase anticipated bike dyno results when the washer stops spinning.  Have not decided if its best to wear the Levis or Wranglers or both at the same time in the washer.



Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 18, 2008, 10:53:13 AM
Com'on Chief.  You know there is considerably more material used in my Wranglers than your Levis.  Their sheer weight will crush your puny Levis.

Oh, not so GR. My Levis are made with a 23rd century polymer that repels other denim, and denim-like, textiles as well as providing 400% UV protection. They are, by far, the most superior denim product on earth, and are worn by Lambo and Ferrari owners, which proves their superiority!

:indian_chief:

Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 18, 2008, 10:54:51 AM
Oh, not so GR. My Levis are made with a 23rd century polymer that repels other denim, and denim-like, textiles as well as providing 400% UV protection. They are, by far, the most superior denim product on earth, and are worn by Lambo and Ferrari owners, which proves their superiority!

:indian_chief:



Don't forget . . . Honda owners, too! ::) :o
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 10:55:47 AM
My schmidt's jean's make my tush look full and rounded..
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 18, 2008, 10:57:15 AM
Don't forget . . . Honda owners, too! ::) :o


Silly me. I forgot to mention that Honda Motor Company has declared Levis to be "The Official Denim of Honda". Every new Honda comes with a coupon for a free pair. This PROVES they are superior!!!

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: BaggerDave on July 18, 2008, 10:57:48 AM
Ok guys, I think we need to stop this.
It's like we're all ganging up on a kid in the School yard!
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 11:06:26 AM
Oh, not so GR. My Levis are made with a 23rd century polymer that repels other denim, and denim-like, textiles as well as providing 400% UV protection. They are, by far, the most superior denim product on earth, and are worn by Lambo and Ferrari owners, which proves their superiority!

:indian_chief:



No way!  :o  Your Levis are made of Denimplexin (registered trademark).  I've heard that after two applications the Denimplexin creates a covalent bond with you skin.  The Levis don't just cover your skin, they become part of your skin.  I'll bet those cost a pretty penny.  Did you only buy the jeans, or did you buy the Ultimate package?  (includes microfiber belt, sock (made of cottonplexin) and Hurricane Briefs (made from aero-cell reticulated foam, which results in a layer of air being created between you and any solid surface.)
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: SBB on July 18, 2008, 11:09:05 AM
Ok guys, I think we need to stop this.
It's like we're all ganging up on a kid in the School yard!


Look around you Dave!
When someone comes into our world and proclaims they have the best chit in the world, you think we will not question that?

 :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 18, 2008, 11:15:40 AM
When someone comes into our world and proclaims they have the best chit in the world, you think we will not question that?

I have the best chit in the world.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 18, 2008, 11:18:07 AM
Ok guys, I think we need to stop this.
It's like we're all ganging up on a kid in the School yard!

Weren't you the guy that started the "Snake Oil" thread? :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 11:21:18 AM
I have the best chit in the world.

I HAD the best in the world this morning.  Hot peppers the night before will do that.......
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 18, 2008, 11:31:45 AM
I have the best chit in the world.

Mant ex-wives can also make that claim. ;)

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Glare on July 18, 2008, 11:34:44 AM
People read want they want to I guess. Please read my post again and you will find we have test reports that substantiate  our claims and i offered anyone that wants the independent Lab tests they may e-mail me. With that said I am done with any aditional comments to this post.

"Shines so bright, you'll need sunglasses."

"We burn out the competition."

"Beyond 22nd century technology"


All these quotes are from your website. And they all sound like marketing hype to me. Not factual statements.

Now that's all fine and dandy, but the consumer is ultimately the judge of which product they like. Right or wrong we all buy what we feel is the best product, regardless of the product. TV's, cars, stereos, etc.

I'm sure there are many people who love Glare and will use nothing else. I don't think they are wrong at all. Their use and experience have shown them that Glare is the best choice.
Because not everyone agrees, is what creates the hundreds of wax and polishing products on the market.
Personally, I don't think Glare is a bad product at all. I do think it is very over priced however, and personally I found other products created a more reflective shine.

I sincerely wish you the best of luck in your continued success.

Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 11:43:42 AM
so we can get back to ex-wives, semi nude riding, and potty humor?   :vrolijk_11:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 11:45:14 AM
As long as there ain't no  :jack:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 11:53:14 AM
As long as there ain't no  :jack:

OK then, back on topic.  Here is a question about the age old dilemma.....

What do you do with a trophy BM?  In college you skipped the flush and called all the guys to admire the taper and diameter.  Now I live with a wife and two daughters who lack the appreciation. 

I have the most amazing story shared by a friend during college (can't verify it it's true).  At the next GTG, remind me and I'll share it around the fire.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 11:58:00 AM
OK then, back on topic.  Here is a question about the age old dilemma.....

What do you do with a trophy BM?  In college you skipped the flush and called all the guys to admire the taper and diameter.  Now I live with a wife and two daughters who lack the appreciation. 

I have the most amazing story shared by a friend during college (can't verify it it's true).  At the next GTG, remind me and I'll share it around the fire.

How did this thread turn from the wonders of a shinny motorcycle to BM's?    :nixweiss:




I blame Chip!  He's such a Chithead.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 11:59:20 AM
I'm sure there is web-site somewhere full of photos of exeptional evacuations...
I have wished for a camera myself a few times in the past...
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 12:02:35 PM
You know, I can't believe Chuck didn't respond to my earlier post.   :confused5:  I mean come on, I thought "Denimplexin" was freaking hilarious!  I was laughing so hard when I was typing it, that I almost had a BM in the roomy part of my wranglers... :oops:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:09:17 PM
OK then, back on topic.  Here is a question about the age old dilemma.....

What do you do with a trophy BM?  In college you skipped the flush and called all the guys to admire the taper and diameter.  Now I live with a wife and two daughters who lack the appreciation. 

I have the most amazing story shared by a friend during college (can't verify it it's true).  At the next GTG, remind me and I'll share it around the fire.

 :worthless:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:09:50 PM
You know, I can't believe Chuck didn't respond to my earlier post.   :confused5:  I mean come on, I thought "Denimplexin" was freaking hilarious!  I was laughing so hard when I was typing it, that I almost had a BM in the roomy part of my wranglers... :oops:

I was gaffawing on the inside...you just couldn't see it.   :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 12:09:59 PM
Ok guys, I think we need to stop this.
It's like we're all ganging up on a kid in the School yard!

Couldn't disagree more.  Looks like a great little chat about.... well.... I'm not sure what it's about.  But it's fun to watch.

In fact....

This will be a first time ever in world history kind of moment.  The very first EBCM Mass Execution Initiation.  Everyone in this thread who has picked on Glare, jeans, BM's or who is yet to pick on any of the above (or pick on a moderator) is hereby granted the designation of EBCM: Wholly Hellishly Obnoxious Really Evil.  If you were not already an EBCM you are now EBCM: WHORE. 

Wear the honor proudly.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:15:06 PM
Couldn't disagree more.  Looks like a great little chat about.... well.... I'm not sure what it's about.  But it's fun to watch.

In fact....

This will be a first time ever in world history kind of moment.  The very first EBCM Mass Execution Initiation.  Everyone in this thread who has picked on Glare, jeans, BM's or who is yet to pick on any of the above (or pick on a moderator) is hereby granted the designation of EBCM: Wholly Hellishly Obnoxious Really Evil.  If you were not already an EBCM you are now EBCM: WHORE. 

Wear the honor proudly.

Yeah, but which voice is saying this??  Is this going to be revoked once you realize what the "other" Twolane said?
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 18, 2008, 12:21:03 PM
You know, I can't believe Chuck didn't respond to my earlier post.   :confused5:  I mean come on, I thought "Denimplexin" was freaking hilarious!  I was laughing so hard when I was typing it, that I almost had a BM in the roomy part of my wranglers... :oops:

That was perfect, but you caught me at a bad time. I was actually working. ;D

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 12:25:32 PM
Couldn't disagree more.  Looks like a great little chat about.... well.... I'm not sure what it's about.  But it's fun to watch.

In fact....

This will be a first time ever in world history kind of moment.  The very first EBCM Mass Execution Initiation.  Everyone in this thread who has picked on Glare, jeans, BM's or who is yet to pick on any of the above (or pick on a moderator) is hereby granted the designation of EBCM: Wholly Hellishly Obnoxious Really Evil.  If you were not already an EBCM you are now EBCM: WHORE. 

Wear the honor proudly.

Really!!!???  You would not play with my emotions like that would you? 

Because you are a EBCM.

What number? 

I'd like the square root of Pi (1.78125) but cannot express it without EBCM approval and will proudly label myself wharever number is cast upon me....


 :cucumber: :jalapeno: :carrot: :apple: :bananarock: :mango: :orange:

Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:30:30 PM
Really!!!???  You would not play with my emotions like that would you? 

Because you are a EBCM.

What number? 

I'd like the square root of Pi (1.78125) but cannot express it without EBCM approval and will proudly label myself wharever number is cast upon me....


 :cucumber: :jalapeno: :carrot: :apple: :bananarock: :mango: :orange:



See I would choose 8 and something...  It's the result of the square root of 69.

But, that's just me.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 12:31:45 PM
No numbers for the mass initiation.  Designation is EBCM: WHORE as detailed above.  Congratulations.  I am very proud of all of you.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 12:32:01 PM
Need I allude to my love of "pie" any further?  
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:34:27 PM
No numbers for the mass initiation.  Designation is EBCM: WHORE as detailed above.  Congratulations.  I am very proud of all of you.

See the Chithead Twolane is back...

Chithead

Sean
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 12:36:52 PM
Really!!!???  You would not play with my emotions like that would you? 

Because you are a EBCM.

What number? 

I'd like the square root of Pi (1.78125) but cannot express it without EBCM approval and will proudly label myself wharever number is cast upon me....


 :cucumber: :jalapeno: :carrot: :apple: :bananarock: :mango: :orange:




Wouldn't you think considering the topic from which this great honor was bestowed, our number would be "2." or maybe "duece"

Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 12:38:30 PM
I am just a whore as I was not titles EBCM prior to my whorishness.

Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 12:39:09 PM
See the Chithead Twolane is back...

Chithead

Sean


Chithead my ass.  I just noticed I'm suddenly a frakking Smurf.  For, well; I don't know how damn long the username has been lit up in red.  Beautiful wonderful glorious red.  Then I go and make one too many phrukking posts; type just once too damned often and I lose that great red-ness and turn blue.  Turn in to a damn SMURF.  This sucks.  Damn the website.  Damn the color blue.  Damn JetBlue and, well, damn damn damn damn damn.  That's all I'm saying on the subject.  Dammit.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:39:43 PM


Cipher the word WHORE into Hex Dex - I will use AES encryption to encrypt mine. 

Then I can be a "Secret" member and nobody will be able to figure out my number.  If I told you I would have to kill you.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 12:40:59 PM

Chithead my ass.  I just noticed I'm suddenly a frakking Smurf.  For, well; I don't know how damn long the username has been lit up in red.  Beautiful wonderful glorious red.  Then I go and make one too many phrukking posts; type just once too damned often and I lose that great red-ness and turn blue.  Turn in to a damn SMURF.  This sucks.  Damn the website.  Damn the color blue.  Damn JetBlue and, well, damn damn damn damn damn.  That's all I'm saying on the subject.  Dammit.

Yeah but that post knighted seveal of us peons to a status unbeknownest to mankind to even exist!
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:41:36 PM

Chithead my ass.  I just noticed I'm suddenly a frakking Smurf.  For, well; I don't know how damn long the username has been lit up in red.  Beautiful wonderful glorious red.  Then I go and make one too many phrukking posts; type just once too damned often and I lose that great red-ness and turn blue.  Turn in to a damn SMURF.  This sucks.  Damn the website.  Damn the color blue.  Damn JetBlue and, well, damn damn damn damn damn.  That's all I'm saying on the subject.  Dammit.

You can only aspire to be GOLD now...

Gold everything Rocks!

Miker even has a T-shirt saying it!

Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on July 18, 2008, 12:43:29 PM
You WHORE you! 
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 12:44:10 PM
Yeah but that post knighted seveal of us peons to a status unbeknownest to mankind to even exist!

I guess it's a small price to pay for the elevation of so many to a status so beknighted, desired and generally evil and whorish.  No stragglers though.  No new draftees to the mass erection of status.  Anyone else that jumps in to try and take advantage isn't an EBCM; they're just a whiny bitch.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 12:46:21 PM

Chithead my ass.  I just noticed I'm suddenly a frakking Smurf.  For, well; I don't know how damn long the username has been lit up in red.  Beautiful wonderful glorious red.  Then I go and make one too many phrukking posts; type just once too damned often and I lose that great red-ness and turn blue.  Turn in to a damn SMURF.  This sucks.  Damn the website.  Damn the color blue.  Damn JetBlue and, well, damn damn damn damn damn.  That's all I'm saying on the subject.  Dammit.

You're in uncharted territory now smurfhead!  It'll take another 25k to change to the next color (I think, again, it's uncharted-according to CVO'ers the world is still flat).  Better get used to it.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 12:49:09 PM
You can only aspire to be GOLD now...

Gold everything Rocks!

Miker even has a T-shirt saying it!




I don't think so Sean.  I just looked at the members log and there's already gold.  All the moderators are gold.  And I dropped that gig like that college BM referenced earlier a long time ago. 

Plus this hoary fact, it took me two bikes long to become a dumb-ass-blue-looking-dippy-colored-freaky-phukky Smurf.  TWO BIG TOURING BIKES.  If that's the pace turning any other color will frakking break me!
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 12:50:47 PM
You're in uncharted territory now smurfhead!  It'll take another 25k to change to the next color (I think, again, it's uncharted-according to CVO'ers the world is still flat).  Better get used to it.


Screw this whole Smurf bullchit.  I can't stand it.  Going to go back in the bowels of the side and start deleting really old posts to keep me red like heaven intended.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:52:12 PM

I don't think so Sean.  I just looked at the members log and there's already gold.  All the moderators are gold.  And I dropped that gig like that college BM referenced earlier a long time ago. 

Plus this hoary fact, it took me two bikes long to become a dumb-ass-blue-looking-dippy-colored-freaky-phukky Smurf.  TWO BIG TOURING BIKES.  If that's the pace turning any other color will frakking break me!

yeah, maybe when I get old enough to need a FD I'll go that route  :D ;)










Just kidding, I have actually been looking at 2003 Street Glides to augment my stable...
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 18, 2008, 12:52:26 PM

Screw this whole Smurf bullchit.  I can't stand it.  Going to go back in the bowels of the side and start deleting really old posts to keep me red like heaven intended.

Awwww, just change your name to PaleBlueRider and get on with it. :huepfenlol2:

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 12:53:16 PM

Screw this whole Smurf bullchit.  I can't stand it.  Going to go back in the bowels of the side and start deleting really old posts to keep me red like heaven intended.

Does that work?  cuase then I will go back to your old stuff and get you to comment on it and run your count up again!!
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 12:54:05 PM
Awwww, just change your name to PaleBlueRider and get on with it. :huepfenlol2:

:indian_chief:

 :huepfenlol2:

Spew Score:
Chief - 1
PaleBlueRider - 0

 :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hoist! on July 18, 2008, 12:58:07 PM
This is for you, "Your Blueness"!!!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Blue Meanie: Are you, er... blueish? You don't LOOK blueish."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Chief Meanie: Pepperland is a tickle of joy on the blue belly of the universe. It must be scratched. Right, Max?
Max: Yes, Your Blueness.
Chief Meanie: WHAT? We Meanies only take "no" for an answer! Is that understood, Max?
Max: No, Your Blueness!
Chief Meanie: That's better."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Chief Meanie: A thing of beauty; destroy it forever!"
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"John: Hullo, there, blue people! Won't you join us? Hook up, and otherwise co-mingle? Whaddaya say?
Chief Meanie: Max...
Max: Yes, your Blueness... er, your NEWness?
Chief Meanie: It's no longer a blue world, Max. Where could we go?
Max: Argentina?
John: Are you with us? Will you join?
Chief Meanie: Shall we?
Max: [nodding] No!
Chief Meanie: [threatening] AARGH!
Max: [hastily] N-n-y-y-y-y-YES! Your Newness!
Chief Meanie: Yeeeees, Max!
Jeremy: Yes! Ah, yes is a word with a glorious ring! A true universal utopious thing! Engenders embracing and chasing of blues, the very best word for the whole world to use!
Chief Meanie: Yes, let us mix, Max. I've never admitted it before, but my cousin is the blue-bird of happiness!"
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chief Meanie: Today, Pepperland goes... BLUEly!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

There ya go Your Blueness! It isn't easy being blue, is it now? ::) :P ;D ;) :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)
 
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Fired00d on July 18, 2008, 01:05:21 PM

Screw this whole Smurf bullchit.  I can't stand it.  Going to go back in the bowels of the side and start deleting really old posts to keep me red like heaven intended.
You know I was thinking I could assist you in that. :evilgrin: :sneaky:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 01:05:26 PM
Awwww, just change your name to PaleBlueRider and get on with it. :huepfenlol2:

:indian_chief:


Oh there's been a name change.  There's been a name change all right. 
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 01:06:09 PM
Huhmph.

I go away & pretend to be working work my damn azz off, & then read this thread & it just took a nasty turn.   :nixweiss:

The vendor is so pizzed they quit the thread & they are prolly gonna put rat chit pellets in all the future CVO orders of Glare Special RC formula & Then a Smurf Post Whore tells me now I'm an EBCM Whore?   I'm a MESSAGE BOARD WHORE, dammit. And a beer whore.  And maybe a few dozen other kinds of whore.  But I ain't no stinkin' EBCM whore, cuz I smell kissing sweet.  So I'm a good smellin' EBCM whore dammit! 

And for those who did not ask, my blue jeans are whiter than white after my Glare wash test.  Did not have any Glare so used Windex instead & a half bottle of Clorox.  So no way are my Levis shinier, so my claim that they would be is disproved.  But the bike has 13.2% more HP & TQ & that was a seat of the pants dyno. I did not crank it up.  It just LOOKED like it had more HP & TQ, and that's what is really important, IMHO.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 01:06:33 PM
Does that work?  cuase then I will go back to your old stuff and get you to comment on it and run your count up again!!


You're a fine evil bastard. 







(congratulations)
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 01:07:32 PM
This is for you, "Your Blueness"!!!

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Blue Meanie: Are you, er... blueish? You don't LOOK blueish."
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"Chief Meanie: Pepperland is a tickle of joy on the blue belly of the universe. It must be scratched. Right, Max?
Max: Yes, Your Blueness.
Chief Meanie: WHAT? We Meanies only take "no" for an answer! Is that understood, Max?
Max: No, Your Blueness!
Chief Meanie: That's better."

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
"Chief Meanie: A thing of beauty; destroy it forever!"
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

"John: Hullo, there, blue people! Won't you join us? Hook up, and otherwise co-mingle? Whaddaya say?
Chief Meanie: Max...
Max: Yes, your Blueness... er, your NEWness?
Chief Meanie: It's no longer a blue world, Max. Where could we go?
Max: Argentina?
John: Are you with us? Will you join?
Chief Meanie: Shall we?
Max: [nodding] No!
Chief Meanie: [threatening] AARGH!
Max: [hastily] N-n-y-y-y-y-YES! Your Newness!
Chief Meanie: Yeeeees, Max!
Jeremy: Yes! Ah, yes is a word with a glorious ring! A true universal utopious thing! Engenders embracing and chasing of blues, the very best word for the whole world to use!
Chief Meanie: Yes, let us mix, Max. I've never admitted it before, but my cousin is the blue-bird of happiness!"
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chief Meanie: Today, Pepperland goes... BLUEly!
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

There ya go Your Blueness! It isn't easy being blue, is it now? ::) :P ;D ;) :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)
 
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Fired00d on July 18, 2008, 01:13:44 PM
:worthless:
Is this the same person that commented he didn't want to see the pics in the colonoscopy thread?? :confused5: ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 01:14:40 PM
Is this the same person that commented he didn't want to see the pics in the colonoscopy thread?? :confused5: ;D

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:

Hell no
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 01:15:17 PM

You're a fine evil bastard. 







(congratulations)

Muhahahahaha  :huepfenjump3:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 01:15:44 PM
2LSmurf?

(http://www.comicon.com/pulse/images/smurfs_hardcore.jpg)
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 18, 2008, 01:28:31 PM
 
One of the funniest threads of all time right here, IMHO. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3: :vrolijk_10: :zroflmao:

Hey, Twolane, at least you didn't turn PINK!  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_29: :lolk:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 01:34:12 PM

One of the funniest threads of all time right here, IMHO. :huepfenlol2: :huepfenjump3: :vrolijk_10: :zroflmao:

Hey, Twolane, at least you didn't turn PINK!  :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_29: :lolk:


Its been a good morning here on the site.  Have you seen this thread? http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=25213.15

The picture of Sean with the hyperchargers on his chest gave me the biggest spew of my life.

Updated Spew Score:
Chief - 1
TwolaneriderSMURF - 1
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 01:36:47 PM
Its been a good morning here on the site.  Have you seen this thread? http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=25213.15

The picture of Sean with the hyperchargers on his chest gave me the biggest spew of my life.

Updated Spew Score:
Chief - 1
TwolaneriderSMURF - 1

Hey that was funny....  Wait a second, what picture?
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 01:37:48 PM
Its been a good morning here on the site.  Have you seen this thread? http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=25213.15

The picture of Sean with the hyperchargers on his chest gave me the biggest spew of my life.

Updated Spew Score:
Chief - 1
TwolaneriderSMURF - 1

That's not Sean.  It's his date.  He wandered in when the Marine Corp issued Gadar was down.  Since he's a communication officer maybe it was sabotage. 
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 01:38:47 PM
That's not Sean.  It's his date.  He wandered in when the Marine Corp issued Gadar was down.  Since he's a communication officer maybe it was sabotage. 

My Gadar has a UPS - it NEVER goes down  (get it??)....

Man, I am just killing myself today.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 01:45:17 PM
That's not Sean.  It's his date.  He wandered in when the Marine Corp issued Gadar was down.  Since he's a communication officer maybe it was sabotage. 

 :oops:  My mistake.  Sean I apologize for misidentifying the person in the picture  Please pass my apologies on to your...um...significant...life partn...friend...











I can't believe I just said that to an armed Marine...God help me...At least I made EBCM before I died dissappeared.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 01:47:18 PM
My Gadar has a UPS - it NEVER goes down  (get it??)....

Man, I am just killing myself today.

Your GADAR never goes down but your friend does.......
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 01:47:45 PM
:oops:  My mistake.  Sean I apologize for misidentifying the person in the picture  Please pass my apologies on to your...um...significant...life partn...friend...


I can't believe I just said that to an armed Marine...God help me...At least I made EBCM before I died dissappeared.

yeah, no worries - sleep light, I mean sleep tight tonight.

Gotta go, have to book a flight.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 01:48:24 PM
Your GADAR never goes down but your friend does.......

Hey, go easy on the pool boy.  It's not gay if you pretend not to like it.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 01:49:43 PM
Hey, go easy on the pool boy.  It's not gay if you pretend not to like it.

someone hear a phone?
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 01:55:12 PM
someone hear a phone?

yeah, its Twolane   ???
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 01:57:08 PM
yeah, no worries - sleep light, I mean sleep tight tonight.

Gotta go, have to book a flight.

Good luck, you'll need to call the Air Force to get to Joplin by plane.  The local airport turns the runway lights off after the last flight of the day.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 02:01:26 PM
Was just reading this thread hoping to find some useful info on motorcycle wax & wax by products........   :nixweiss:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: MUFFMAN on July 18, 2008, 02:02:22 PM
Doesn't anyone work around here? THE MUFFMAN
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 02:05:04 PM
Good luck, you'll need to call the Air Force to get to Joplin by plane.  The local airport turns the runway lights off after the last flight of the day.

HALO baby...

C'mon, when did a Marine ever need a airport?

Sheesh.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 02:42:45 PM
Was just reading this thread hoping to find some useful info on motorcycle wax & wax by products........   :nixweiss:

Please see the Bikini Photos thread for pictures of waxing by products...what...we don't have a Bikini Photos thread, we need one of those.  Lets get Jock on that.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 02:44:11 PM
HALO baby...

C'mon, when did a Marine ever need a airport?

Sheesh.

Air Force, Marine, not airport.  You need the Air Force.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 02:45:15 PM
Air Force, Marine, not airport.  You need the Air Force.

Don't need either - we have an Air Wing.  Got buds who fly Snakes...oh yeah   :bananarock: :bananarock:  Little 20mm love.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 02:49:55 PM
Please see the Bikini Photos thread for pictures of waxing by products...what...we don't have a Bikini Photos thread, we need one of those.  Lets get Jock on that.

When Jock sees this, bet he would be VERY happy to get on some bikini gals waxing bikes..........    :2vrolijk_21:

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/1230459545_e5dbcf5229.jpg)
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 02:56:31 PM
Don't need either - we have an Air Wing.  Got buds who fly Snakes...oh yeah   :bananarock: :bananarock:  Little 20mm love.

Fine, it doesn't matter anyway.  You'll never find me.  I mean there are so many middleaged, overweight, short guys on red SERKs here in J-town, I'm almost invisible.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: iski on July 18, 2008, 02:58:30 PM
Bikini Wax? She done well! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)

Yes she did, and anyone that takes the time & care to do that good a job should be given the proper attention.....    :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: bbrown on July 18, 2008, 03:08:26 PM
Very nice work.   Now that is professional   I hope it stays smooth and glossy
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hoist! on July 18, 2008, 03:12:43 PM
Bikini Waxing? Tough job, huh? :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss: ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VB98fJRLAzA&watch_response

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: bbrown on July 18, 2008, 03:18:55 PM
Very good Hoist
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 03:50:42 PM
Fine, it doesn't matter anyway.  You'll never find me.  I mean there are so many middleaged, overweight, short guys on red SERKs here in J-town, I'm almost invisible.

how do you know I'm not watching you already   - get your hands off that keyboard, slowly.   :evilgrin:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ghost Rider on July 18, 2008, 04:11:47 PM
how do you know I'm not watching you already   - get your hands off that keyboard, slowly.   :evilgrin:

Thats an easy one.  The sheer bordem of watching an accountant do his job would drive most people to drink, or mad.



On second thought, maybe you have been watching.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hugh Janis on July 18, 2008, 04:51:12 PM
Bikini Wax? She done well! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:

Hoist! 8)
Surprised that's still here.  Some serious GLARE there I'll tell ya.  Good to see the thread back on topic.  :pepper:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 04:57:13 PM
HALO baby...

C'mon, when did a Marine ever need a airport?

Sheesh.


Too true. Osprey will crater in land anywhere ??? .
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 05:39:10 PM

Too true. Osprey will crater in land anywhere ??? .

Man, I'll take a Osprey over a 46 or 53 ANY day!  They are FUN.

Sean
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 05:45:05 PM
Man, I'll take a Osprey over a 46 or 53 ANY day!  They are FUN.

Sean

Ok, can't argue when you're right.  Rode in one a long time ago when they all still belonged to the mftr.  Everyone held their breath.  Have had a couple of more recent rides and it's a cool bird.  Have never caught a hop in the big 53 but have had a few rides in the 46.  V22 is a lot nicer ride.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Sean M Cary on July 18, 2008, 05:51:47 PM
Ok, can't argue when you're right.  Rode in one a long time ago when they all still belonged to the mftr.  Everyone held their breath.  Have had a couple of more recent rides and it's a cool bird.  Have never caught a hop in the big 53 but have had a few rides in the 46.  V22 is a lot nicer ride.

53 is great, but don't wear anything you care about...  I have seen hydraulic fluid running down the ramp.

Sean
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: spydglide on July 18, 2008, 08:10:17 PM
Hey BlueBoy.... :coolblue:....congrats on the milestone.  Been a 'blast' reading your stuff.  :D har!  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 08:16:11 PM

Hey BlueBoy.... :coolblue:



oy vey.....  :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: spydglide on July 18, 2008, 08:25:55 PM

oy vey.....  :huepfenlol2:
.... :nervous:...Hey CoolBlue  :coolblue: (that's what I meant to type).  :huepfenlol2:  har!  spyder
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Hoist! on July 18, 2008, 08:28:34 PM

oy vey.....  :huepfenlol2:

As long as it's not Blue B*lls! :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:

Hoist! 8)
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 08:48:31 PM
.... :nervous:...Hey CoolBlue  :coolblue: (that's what I meant to type).  :huepfenlol2:  har!  spyder


Hmmmm.......   CoolBlueRider.  That rolls off pretty nicely :-* .
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 08:49:05 PM
As long as it's not Blue B*lls! :nixweiss: :nixweiss: :nixweiss:

Hoist! 8)


Whew, just looked.  Good to go :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: sadunbar on July 18, 2008, 09:08:18 PM

Whew, just looked.  Good to go :2vrolijk_21: .

So there is more to the story of the evening adventures with the three young (or old) ladies from Hooters!  I knew it!!   :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: spydglide on July 18, 2008, 09:15:55 PM

Hmmmm.......   CoolBlueRider.  That rolls off pretty nicely :-* .
Yeah, that's it.....and I'm envious of you having your own little coolblue dude  :coolblue: too.  har.  :huepfenlol2: spyder
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 18, 2008, 09:20:06 PM
Yeah, that's it.....and I'm envious of you having your own little coolblue dude  :coolblue: too.  har.  :huepfenlol2: spyder

You're right Spyder.  I'm going with it.  Naitram thought the loss of the great redness would be emasculating.  Wrong-o modem breath :huepfenlol2: .
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Jock on July 18, 2008, 10:27:48 PM
When Jock sees this, bet he would be VERY happy to get on some bikini gals waxing bikes..........    :2vrolijk_21:

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/1230459545_e5dbcf5229.jpg)

Wax on..Wax off..but most of all Give Me A Wax Job!
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: sadunbar on July 18, 2008, 10:32:43 PM
Wax on..Wax off..but most of all Give Me A Wax Job!

I like the one in the blue and red bikini, blond hair and sandels... :2vrolijk_21:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 18, 2008, 10:35:53 PM
I like the one in the blue and red bikini, blond hair and sandels... :2vrolijk_21:

LOL!  And the one holding a sponge. ;D
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 18, 2008, 10:36:24 PM
 
(In her right hand!) :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: spydglide on July 18, 2008, 10:43:28 PM
(smiling)  :huepfenlol2: har.  spyder
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 18, 2008, 10:46:15 PM
(smiling)  :huepfenlol2: har.  spyder

 :huepfenlol2: :drink:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Bubba on July 18, 2008, 11:10:09 PM
(smiling)  :huepfenlol2: har.  spyder

Spyder you don't miss nothing   ::)  ;D  She is smiling  :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: spydglide on July 18, 2008, 11:25:39 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: WFP on July 19, 2008, 08:18:35 AM
left hand wrist band/bracelet....
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 19, 2008, 09:45:08 AM
 
(Wearing flip-flops!) ;D
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 19, 2008, 10:40:59 AM
left hand wrist band/bracelet....

What an amazing coincidence.  That's exactly the one thing I noticed, too. ;D
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Ride2Live on July 19, 2008, 03:56:04 PM
Just for future reference, what I said about Glare products is all true. It's not a sales pitch, and I'm not a sales spokesperson either. Also I am a female so if your going to bad mouth people on this posting, as immature as  that is please address the persons accordingly. I am a new member,and I only joined because my fiance' just got a screaming eagle and decided he should part take in the love we all have for these rides. However I have been riding for years,so Mr. crystal glow fan: please stop hyping up your product. People come on here to get in on the good polishes out there and i personally Love glare. I think the whole 5 year warranty is it what truly inspires confidence in a product, that and I don't have to worry about reapplying product every other month to achieve shine. For all CVO members looking for something innovative, try Glare Polish, it's awesome stuff! Oh and Sunday is looking to be a beautiful day to ride in So Cal. :pepper:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 19, 2008, 04:15:37 PM
redux

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/1230459545_e5dbcf5229.jpg)
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Black Diamond on July 19, 2008, 04:19:08 PM
Now I remember why I got that rear pillon!
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Twolanerider on July 19, 2008, 04:22:14 PM
Now I remember why I got that rear pillon!

Better than Glare in every conceivable way :2vrolijk_21: .
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 19, 2008, 04:30:11 PM
Okay, since the Glare folks are still here, maybe they will address my completely legitimate questions.  Let's set the stage:

...most importantly the paint is UV protected which other products will not do. This is important because once the UV damages the paint underneath the Clear Coat your paint is gone!
Perry Stevens
Chemical Division
Glare Products


it works, and the fact that it comes with a 5 warranty of protection and shine, ...Glare, it contains NO acrylic ( makes paint crack), polymers or synthetics (plastics), or carnuba ( which actually eats through clearcoat).

So according to Glare folks, Glare eliminates UV damage which destroys the paint under the clear coat, and Glare contains no ingredients that conventional waxes do, that destroy the paint and clear coat.

Now, my personal experience scenario:


Last January I traded in my 1997 Lexus.  11 years of weather, washing, waxing, sun, ice, dew, some salt spray, some road salt, an occasional frisbee bounce, somebody sitting on the fender, leaning against it, all the elements of wear (I have two kids at home if that tells you anything).  I waxed it periodically with Meguiar's but I was far from anal.  When I traded it the paint still looked fantastic, and not one drop of Glare had ever touched it.  Now my question to Glare is this: Why should I spend a lot more money on something that takes a lot longer to apply, when in my experience, NOT using it worked out just fine?   Let's say it does do something that other waxes don't.  How long would I have to keep the car to realize that?

I've already described my experience with Glare in the other thread.  All that work and money and I was left wondering why I bothered?  It wasn't any shinier than conventional waxes and seemed to wash off at the first touch of clean water and a soft sponge.

My bike, on the other hand, is hardly exposed to anything like the elements I described above on my car.  It sits in a garage, under a cover, never sits outside, never ridden in rain, rinsed off if ever a speck of dirt gets on it.  I imagine this is fairly typical of HD owners.  So when would the typical bike owner get the benefit of the supposed increased durability and paint protection?  How long under those ideal conditions would it take for Glare usage to be justified?

Not trying to be a hard case, but I need to see some justification for the expense and effort that applies in the real world.

And then:

I think the whole 5 year warranty is it what truly inspires confidence in a product, that and I don't have to worry about reapplying product every other month to achieve shine.

But I just traded a car that saw no Glare after 11 years and the paint looked great.  IMO, conventional treatment far outlasted your 5 year warranty.  And I didn't apply conventional wax any where near once a month.  More like every nine months to a year.

And I've already pointed out that most bike owners pamper their machines.  These bikes don't see harsh weather or day in and day out outside weather exposure.

So I repeat:  For how long, and how often, according to you, would a person have to use conventional wax to destroy their paint and clear coat?  Using conventional wax products only periodically, How long would it take for UV rays to destroy the paint under the clear coat?  Hint--it must be a lot longer than 11 years in all weather exposure conditions.  A heck of a lot longer for a bike kept garaged, under a cover, and never ridden in much of any weather.

[edit to add]  I would add that I would expect answers to my questions to be specific.  Say, '30 conventional wax jobs over five years and your clear coat is gone'.  Or 'UV will destroy paint uner conventional wax in 3 years'.  Something like that.  I keep hearing about all these lab tests, so certainly you have this information.  Don't just tell me that my 11 year old car would have looked better if I had used Glare. ::)

[second edit]  I just went out to the garage and looked at my bottle of Meguiar's.  It clearly states that it provides protection againist UV rays.  You say:

... and most importantly the paint is UV protected which other products will not do.

So are you saying that Meguiar's is making false claims?
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: spydglide on July 19, 2008, 05:21:13 PM
  Don't just tell me that my 11 year old car would have looked better if I had used Glare. ::)
I'm afraid you just answered your own questions right there Mike.  I'm no Glare expert, but I found it to be very difficult to apply (according to instructions), but the results have been very rewarding... :)...especially on the black paint.  Yowsa!  Deep, deep spectacular shine... :-*...seems to last very well with only light touch ups.  :2vrolijk_21: jmho.  :drink: spyder
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 19, 2008, 05:26:44 PM
I'm afraid you just answered your own questions right there Mike. 

Yeah, but that's a cheap answer, and I want them to know that I know that.

Hey, I know some folks here like the stuff and fine with me.  I just don't get the justification for the hype.

If somebody is going to say that their stuff is better than everyone elses, then they need to say why.  Not just say it's better.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Chief on July 19, 2008, 05:29:35 PM
Yeah, but that's a cheap answer, and I want them to know that I know that.

Hey, I know some folks here like the stuff and fine with me.  I just don't get the justification for the hype.

If somebody is going to say that their stuff is better than everyone elses, then they need to say why.  Not just say it's better.

Glare is like a new religion. It's faith-based, no substantiation needed. Either you believe in Glare or you don't. ;)

:indian_chief:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 19, 2008, 05:31:05 PM
Glare is like a new religion. It's faith-based, no substantiation needed. Either you believe in Glare or you don't. ;)

:indian_chief:

Then I guess that makes me a Glare agnostic.  I need proof.
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 19, 2008, 05:34:11 PM
 
Shame on you guys for going from chicks in bikinis to on-topic in this thred! >:(
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 19, 2008, 05:35:54 PM
Allow me:

(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1369/1230459545_e5dbcf5229.jpg)
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: spydglide on July 19, 2008, 05:36:34 PM

Shame on you guys for going from chicks in bikinis to on-topic in this thred! >:(

Uh Oh.  :nervous: Busted.  :apple: har!  spyder
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Black Diamond on July 19, 2008, 05:39:02 PM
Well said 103!
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: 110tHunDer on July 19, 2008, 05:55:54 PM

Shame on you guys for going from chicks in bikinis to on-topic in this thred! >:(


Let me clarify . . . . HOT CHICKS IN BIKINIS . . . . just in case that Fired00d guy gets any funky ideas. :nervous:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Fired00d on July 19, 2008, 06:02:52 PM
Let me clarify . . . . HOT CHICKS IN BIKINIS . . . . just in case that Fired00d guy gets any funky ideas. :nervous:

Come on don't you want me to google something for you?? :nixweiss: :huepfenlol2: :huepfenlol2:

 :pumpkin:
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 :fireman:
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Midnight Rider on July 19, 2008, 10:37:54 PM
One thing that might make some difference, and I've not researched this subject...when did car manufacuturers, or painters in general stop using lacquers and go to clearcoat.  The guy at work who does touch up painting for us says there is a HUGE difference in the durability.  I'm just taking his word, not as gospel, but as someone who has been doing this type of thing for the past 30 years or so.  It does seem that the clearcoats are more vulnerable to impacts, etc.

It doesn't matter much to me, 'cause I pray to the Glare gods daily...
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: RedFXR2 on July 21, 2008, 08:05:48 AM
...when did car manufacturers, or painters in general stop using lacquers and go to clearcoat.  It does seem that the clearcoats are more vulnerable to impacts, etc.

Looks like lacquer was replaced by enamel in the 1960's and then by enamel/clearcoat in the 80's.  for increased durability.



When domestic development resumed after World War II, acrylic lacquers gave the OEM and refinish industries a quantum leap forward. Lacquer offered an exceptionally fast drying time compared to the early enamels. This translated into a significant productivity increase on assembly lines which facilitated automobile manufacturing to meet the high post-war demand. The acrylic lacquer formulation also brought an even greater expanse to available color formulations. Within a couple of decades, methods of using acrylic resins in enamel paints were developed and the age of technology was upon us.

Enamels outperformed the lacquers by eliminating the buffing required after drying to achieve a high-gloss finish and also provided an improved resistance to UV damage.
They also benefited users by both retaining durability and outpacing the speed of the earlier application methods. The use of catalysts, which began shortly after the introduction of acrylic enamels, boosted performance up to 50 percent over lacquers. PPG has often had a hand in the development of new generations of OEM and refinish technology. An area in which they made a significant contribution during the 1970s was in primer systems. PPG pioneered cationic electrodeposition to combat the debilitating effects of corrosion on automobiles. This OEM landmark was responsible for largely negating the impact of rust on a vehicle’s expected lifespan.

As automotive production finish techniques rushed into the ‘80s, paint development advanced with the introduction of the basecoat/clearcoat process. The interaction of purpose-driven processes and complementary catalysts led to the greatest advancements yet in finishes. This method resulted in greater durability, chip resistance and very high gloss. Application methods also advanced, allowing OEMs and refinish operations to realize the benefits of better quality products, easier handling application, and the always critical improvement in speed on all levels

http://www.ditzlerautopaint.com/history.html




Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: ccr on July 21, 2008, 09:03:02 AM
MMMMM Well, I completely lost track of where this thread was going.... heading .... turning .... evolving .... etc.  But I have used the Glare product and was happily impressed. 

Unfortunately, I don't have the strength, energy to wash and clean bikes as often as they need it, and they usually don't display their best foot forward at all times, but when I do clean them up, that Glare polish base really helps a lot. 
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: DCFIREMANN on September 09, 2008, 08:06:21 AM
Polishes are about like motor oils when it comes to brand loyalty.  In today's market, it is hard to buy a bad polish/wax..  I use Zaino myself, but that's just me.  

ME TOOOOO!!!!

I have been using Zaino myself for years. It is not cheap but it just doesn't get any better!!!!!

Be Safe

THE DAWG
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: chanman on September 25, 2008, 02:37:21 AM
I have used the Glare products after reading about them here on this site, They worked fine, however I prefer Macguiers, it is not as expensive and IMHO works jsut as well
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: miker on September 25, 2008, 07:36:58 AM
Waxes, like oils are a religion to some....  :D
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: rasmusmi on September 27, 2008, 11:36:12 PM
What about Glare polish on show chrome?
Title: Re: Glare Professional Products
Post by: Spowell on February 17, 2009, 12:17:56 PM
I use GLARE products on both my 1999 cuxtomized FXDX and my 09 SE Roadgide.
Best Ive evere used