VX-6, produced by National Dynamics (originally of New York), and others like it, is actually cadmium that, in theory, is supposed to prevent or halt sulfation. Those who swore by it insisted that inserting small doses into each cell of a new battery saw improved start time, longer life and brighter illumination of all lights in/on the vehicle. Although some period testing resulted in a finding of “no improvement,” and others insisted that it was just an automotive snake oil, it’s hard to overlook the decades of satisfied customers.
Original VX-6 boxes and their contents may have collectibility today — often found with $5-$20 asking prices — especially among lifelong NASCAR fans; however, the product has not disappeared with time. Today, it’s marketed under the brand name Charge-It Concentrated Battery Additive by Solder-It in a 2-ounce bottle at a cost of $10.99, most commonly through another legend in the automotive world — JC Whitney.
Found on http://blog.hemmings.com/index.php/2016/01/05/keeping-the-spark-fresh-a-collectible-chemical-fluid-is-still-offered-to-extend-battery-life/
Back in the old days of NASCAR, there was a contingency sponsor that would only pay-up if you won the race while using their product.
ReplyDeleteNow for the CRAZY part....it was an "antifreeze" company. The Petty's simply added lime-green food coloring to their coolant system as the only check was visual.