lute@abnjh.UUCP (J. Collymore) (04/13/84)
I don't think that polyglycoat is worthwhile. I once had an auto-body shop
explain "polyglycoating" to me, and I found out you can do the equivalent.
Simply take a good quality polymer car wax (after washing your car thoroughly)
and put on the wax (preferrably in shade in temperature 60-75 degrees F).
Buff to a high shine. Let it stand for 15-20 minutes. Apply a second coat
of wax. Polish to a high shine, and PRESTO!! You have "polyglycoated" your
car! When I did this to my car, I wanted to see how long this finish would
last. I used the number of months (or weeks) it would cause rain-water to
bead up as my criterion. As I recall, the finish repelled water rather well
for about 4-5 months. A can of such wax costs only about $10, and you won't
use much of the can either. Not a bad deal.
Also, a thing to remember about "sealing" your car from moisture with a wax
or whatever, is that a chip or a scratch is probably sufficent to "break the
seal." So you'll lose your protection eventually anyway, from normal
wear and tear on the car's exterior.
As for rustproofing, if you live in an area that doesn't use much salt on the
roads in winter, or where there's no salt air (i.e. by the sea), or you only
plan to keep your car for 2-3 years, rustproofing may not serve you much
purpose. (Don't most cars come with a 1 to 2 year anti-rust warranty, anyway?)
As a final disclaimer, these are only my opinions. You may want to speak to
your mechanic before you make a final decision.
Jim Collymore