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Page 96 of Corvette Illustrated Encyclopedia by Tom Benford

IBIZ Inc. IBIZ is a leading manufacturer and distributor of detailing products for Corvette interiors and exteriors. Based in Florida, the company's fossilized carnauba car wax is the official wax of the Corvette Club of America and the C5 Registry. See the Suppliers and Services Appendix.

Pages 82-82, Secrets of Corvette detailing by Mike Antonick

Speaking of favorites, now I'II tell you mine. I use lots of different polishes and waxes, but when I reach for first is IBIZ Car Wax, a product of IBIZ Inc. If I had to clear everything off the shelf except one, his would be it.

Robin Nathans, president of IBIZ Inc., is shown demonstrating IBIZ Car Wash and IBIZ Waterless Car Wash & Wax Protectant at the annual Corvettes at Carlisle show.

I saw Robert Nathan demo this at the Corvettes at Carlisle show several years ago. I am by nature a terrible skeptic. The more impressive a demonstration, the less likely I'II buy. But I couldn't help but admire Mr. Nathan's work ethic. Nobody works harder and longer at showing what his products will do. And he owns the company! So l gave it a try and it has become my overall favorite.

Page 23, Corvette Performance Projects 1968-1982 by Tom Benford

… Carnauba wax offers the best protection from UV rays and acid rain. Ibiz car wax contains Montan wax, which is a fossilized carnauba wax, the best you can get. A little of this stuff goes a long way, so it's really economical. You can apply it directly to the car's surface or apply it with a polishing cloth. This wax is 100 percent non-abrasive, so it's safe for all Shark finishes, including clear coat.

Work the wax in a circular motion doing about a 2x3-foot section at a time. By the time you get to the end of this 2x3-foot area, the portion you did first will probably be dry, and you can wipe it off with a clean cotton cloth or soft terry towel. Work your way around the car until all of it has been waxed.

You'll find that the Ibiz wax gives you a super-slippery finish that reduces friction and eliminates swirl marks. This wax can also be applied using a buffing wheel, although I prefer hand waxing. You can use detailing swabs or brushes to get the dried polish out of corners or other places you can't easily reach with a cloth or towel.