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What is Project Awesome? In a nutshell, it is an advanced polymer-based sealant designed to protect and beautify modern automotive paint finishes. But that, as they say, is only half of the story. For a long time now, we have been patiently searching for the ultimate last step product... a product that combines maximum aesthetic beauty with rock solid protection and durability. Until now, even the very best last step products have failed to achieve such a balance; those that are very durable tend to suffer from compromised aesthetic beauty (typically either in the form of a cold, sterile looking finish, or a lack of sharpness and clarity), while those that look incredible tend to suffer from limited durability (which is not always an issue if the user is prepared to top up the finish regularly, but remains a compromise all the same).

Fortunately for us, over the last twelve months we have developed an excellent working relationship with Gloss it and, using their chemical expertise and manufacturing facilities, we have developed a new polymer-based sealant that we believe offers near perfect performance in terms of aesthetic beauty, protection and durability. We have been continually testing the formula since the latter stages of 2008, and the long lead time has been deliberate, as it has enabled us to properly determine optimal application techniques and undertake long-term durability assessments on a wide range of vehicles. So, is it a perfect last step product? The answer is of course not; nothing is perfect in life, and although we believe Project Awesome offers near perfect performance, it is compromised in terms of the required application method.

The problem, if it can be described as such, is that in order to achieve the intended results (and in particular, the quoted durability) Project Awesome must be worked into the paint at fairly high speed using a dual action machine polisher and then left to cure for an hour before being buffed off (by hand). Obviously this is more time consuming than would ideally be the case, and indoor application is essential (due to the risk of fresh dust contaminating the residue during the lengthy curing process if working outside). If these two application criteria do not put you off, then we are confident that you will be amazed by the performance of Project Awesome, and will also come to view it as the ultimate last step product, worthy of carrying the Polished Bliss brand name.

Key Facts

1. Project Awesome is a liquid paint sealant comprising an exotic blend of state of the art polymers. For best results, it should be applied using a dual action machine polisher fitted with a Gloss It 145 mm Evolution Ultra Finishing Pad and then left to cure for an hour. After curing, the residue should be buffed off by hand using a Deep Pile Luxury Buffing Towel.

2. In terms of aesthetics and feel, it delivers a finish that combines the clarity and sharpness of a top quality sealant with the richness and glossiness of a bespoke premium carnauba wax. The resulting finish is extremely slick, and sheets water amazingly well.

3. In terms of protection, real world testing to date has confirmed that it offers a high level of protection against etching caused by organic acids in insect remains and bird droppings. Clearly it will not offer infallible protection, but it does outperform every other last step product we have ever used in this respect.

4. In terms of durability, real world testing has confirmed that a single coat applied by machine can withstand up to 5000 miles of all weather driving before visibly failing. This equates to an expected lifespan of between 4-6 months per application on daily drivers, although this can be extended by regularly quick detailing the finish with Gloss It Gloss Enhancer and a Deep Pile Luxury Buffing Towel.

Example Images (click to play and enlarge)

Below are a selection of images showing the finish Project Awesome produces on a wide range of paint types and colours. These images show not only our own work, but also that of Paul Wilkins, who runs The Ultimate Shine in Fife. Paul has kindly been testing and evaluating Project Awesome for us for many months now, and his feedback has been invaluable. In addition, we have also included an image sent in by Craig Taylor, who was one of a handful of lucky customers who received an evaluation bottle to try out. Craig has also kindly produced a short video showing water sheeting off the bonnet of his freshly protected Impreza P1 - be sure to check it out below, as it's insane!

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Originally posted by John

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/images/pa4-l.jpg

That's not a good picture to be advertising a small bottle that costs £165.

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Originally posted by Nic Barnes
100% an advert. this thread should be moved.

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Originally posted by CorsAsh


I did a render the other day just like that, and was told it was "too perfect to be realistic".

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Originally posted by Colin
What makes it so expensive? Is it just due to development costs and the fact your only doing 50 units? If it catches on and goes into mass produce will it be available cheaper?

Its just too expensive imo...if compaired to something costing a tenner this is not 10x better results surely to warrant the cost

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Why the high cost? Simple really, we have to cover the cost of manufacture, the cost of the time we have put into research and development, the cost of the marketing/packaging, the cost of importing it and we also have to make a profit on it. On high volume sales you can afford to spread this cost recovery out and keep prices low, but on limited runs this is not possible.

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Originally posted by Joe
Good on him for doing it, but what a wank name.

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Originally posted by BluKoo

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Originally posted by Colin
What makes it so expensive? Is it just due to development costs and the fact your only doing 50 units? If it catches on and goes into mass produce will it be available cheaper?

Its just too expensive imo...if compaired to something costing a tenner this is not 10x better results surely to warrant the cost

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Taken from DW. Originally posted by Rich.

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Why the high cost? Simple really, we have to cover the cost of manufacture, the cost of the time we have put into research and development, the cost of the marketing/packaging, the cost of importing it and we also have to make a profit on it. On high volume sales you can afford to spread this cost recovery out and keep prices low, but on limited runs this is not possible.

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[Edited on 22-08-2009 by BluKoo]

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