View Poll Results: Which of the following Waxes,polishes do you like the BEST and WHY?
Gliptone Original Carnauba Paste
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Gliptone Platinum Series Paste
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Prestone Bullet Wax
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Finish First World Class Auto Polish
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Which waxes,polishes do you use and why?
06-28-07, 11:23 AM
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aka Chemical Guys!
Adams, Danase, and more are private labels of Chemical Guys. You can check out their site and order directly from them. Jetseal 109 is an awesome sealant. Expensive ($40/16oz), but a little goes a long way and well worth it. IMO, better than Zaino's Z2/Z5.
Adams, Danase, and more are private labels of Chemical Guys. You can check out their site and order directly from them. Jetseal 109 is an awesome sealant. Expensive ($40/16oz), but a little goes a long way and well worth it. IMO, better than Zaino's Z2/Z5.
06-28-07, 11:55 AM
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Adam's does make a good QD.
One tip I can share is use a sealant as a base if you plan to use a carnauba. Some of the nicest finishes I have seen have been an AIO or similar sealent as a base and a carnauba topper.
One tip I can share is use a sealant as a base if you plan to use a carnauba. Some of the nicest finishes I have seen have been an AIO or similar sealent as a base and a carnauba topper.
07-03-07, 06:57 AM
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One brand that everyone overlooks is Duragloss. Duragloss has been around forever and they actually make a good line of products.
I recently applied 111 to my Light Almond (gold) Dodge Ram and it give me the wettest look of anything I have tried so far. Give it a try...you will truly be amazed
www.duragloss.com
I recently applied 111 to my Light Almond (gold) Dodge Ram and it give me the wettest look of anything I have tried so far. Give it a try...you will truly be amazed
www.duragloss.com
07-13-07, 04:24 PM
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sorry to be so far off track, but all of these products sound amazing. does anyone know where in los angeles i can buy them? kragen, autozone, etc don't carry zaino, 1z, or poorboy. thanks.
07-13-07, 05:04 PM
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07-15-07, 04:55 AM
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I tried the Simoniz Liquid Diamond
and can't believe the shine! Granted, I'm not in car shows or a pro by any stretch but it was easy and looks great. The motorized applicator was great. We will see how long it lasts.
07-23-07, 11:09 AM
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What the heck, based on MShybrid's advice I'll chime in. 
A number of outstanding products are listed on the poll. It goes to prove the old adage - detailing is 90% process and 10% product.
On almost every vehicle I detail I'll use a sealant topped with a carnauba. As mentioned, the sealant provides the protection and the wax makes everything look really happy. That said, the exceptions are almost always light-colored vehicles. On my car I just go with sealant - it provides plenty of pop from the metallic content and wouldn't benefit too much from the wetness and reflectivity that carnauba provides.
I've found that Toyota/Lexus clearcoats are fairly hard and quite durable. For polishing I'll generally use Menzerna IP and FPII, occasionally switching to Optimum Compound or Poorboy's SSR 2.5 if the damage is significant. My go-to sealant is Four Star UPP, but I'll often use Menzerna FMJ as well. P21S and Poorboy's Natty's Blue are my main waxes. As much as I love the look of Pinnacle Souveran, from a durability standpoint I rarely justify using it - it's just too expensive. On a black finish right before a show...or someone selling their car, youbetcha. Otherwise, two coats of Natty's Blue generally do it for me.
Four Star - like Duragloss - is one of those brands that is rarely mentioned. I love both, and in fact recently switched to Duragloss shampoo. It's, by far, the best I've used, especially at its price point. Chemical Guys makes incredible stuff and for anyone interested in drama I recommend checking out the dedicated detailing forums...it's always fun to read about the folks who re-brand the same stuff but have dedicated fans who will tout one over the other.
A number of outstanding products are listed on the poll. It goes to prove the old adage - detailing is 90% process and 10% product.On almost every vehicle I detail I'll use a sealant topped with a carnauba. As mentioned, the sealant provides the protection and the wax makes everything look really happy. That said, the exceptions are almost always light-colored vehicles. On my car I just go with sealant - it provides plenty of pop from the metallic content and wouldn't benefit too much from the wetness and reflectivity that carnauba provides.
I've found that Toyota/Lexus clearcoats are fairly hard and quite durable. For polishing I'll generally use Menzerna IP and FPII, occasionally switching to Optimum Compound or Poorboy's SSR 2.5 if the damage is significant. My go-to sealant is Four Star UPP, but I'll often use Menzerna FMJ as well. P21S and Poorboy's Natty's Blue are my main waxes. As much as I love the look of Pinnacle Souveran, from a durability standpoint I rarely justify using it - it's just too expensive. On a black finish right before a show...or someone selling their car, youbetcha. Otherwise, two coats of Natty's Blue generally do it for me.
Four Star - like Duragloss - is one of those brands that is rarely mentioned. I love both, and in fact recently switched to Duragloss shampoo. It's, by far, the best I've used, especially at its price point. Chemical Guys makes incredible stuff and for anyone interested in drama I recommend checking out the dedicated detailing forums...it's always fun to read about the folks who re-brand the same stuff but have dedicated fans who will tout one over the other.
07-23-07, 03:22 PM
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07-23-07, 03:41 PM
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At a cost of $80 per container, Pinnacle Souveran is very expensive. It does provide a very good shine but it wouldn't be something I would suggest for your daily driver of for lighter colored vehicles. PS stands out on colors like black or red. There are alternatives......Pinnacle also makes Liquid Souveran. It is a liquid wax instead of a paste type wax. ($29) It gives a great shine at a fraction of the cost.
One wax that did not impress me was DP Max Wax. I may give it another go and see if my opinion changes.
One wax that did not impress me was DP Max Wax. I may give it another go and see if my opinion changes.
07-23-07, 06:41 PM
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At a cost of $80 per container, Pinnacle Souveran is very expensive. It does provide a very good shine but it wouldn't be something I would suggest for your daily driver of for lighter colored vehicles. PS stands out on colors like black or red. There are alternatives......Pinnacle also makes Liquid Souveran. It is a liquid wax instead of a paste type wax. ($29) It gives a great shine at a fraction of the cost.
One wax that did not impress me was DP Max Wax. I may give it another go and see if my opinion changes.
One wax that did not impress me was DP Max Wax. I may give it another go and see if my opinion changes.
07-23-07, 06:52 PM
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I may have been having a bad day when I tried out the Max Wax. I tested it on a dark blue and it didn't seem to give the depth I was looking for.
I ordered the MaxWax and Liquid Souveran at the same time and I just liked the LS better. I really need to find something to use the MW on because I have 2 full containers of the stuff.
I ordered the MaxWax and Liquid Souveran at the same time and I just liked the LS better. I really need to find something to use the MW on because I have 2 full containers of the stuff.