Rching215

I use a company called ARDEX, based out of Philadelphia Pa. The dealership I purchased my car from, were using them and prices were a little more than normal.....but it does a great job. Check out their site- http://www.ardexwax.com/. I'm currently using hi-def 1 due to one step process(polish/wax).

bonafyd

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This Collinite 845 is the truth..

phillimt

I third this. or fourth this? lasts forever, I can go 4-5 months, not the best shine out there perhaps, but really the best if you want something that lasts as long as possible and everything. I highly recommend collinite. i'm a student and i'm lazy, so I'm not one to use a sealant every ~6 weeks..

collinite is awesome.

Badmittn

There is a truth to your statement about swirl marks, I would add improper storage, care and cleaning of towels.

There are a lot of people who would disagree with you about putting wax on a black car.
The number one rule with automitive acrylic paint is to avoid abrasive contact. Most of us would agree that it is harder to keep black looking good than any other color.
That is because black shows everything. swirls, residue, dull spots any imperfection large or small..

Natural wax will decay and break down within couple of months.
When wax dulls, yellows or becomes so dirty it has to be removed, the process to remove and replace it is abrasive. It will leave marks on the paint.

Why would anyone put something on their paint that they know they were going to have to remove and replace for the rest of that cars life, when their are alternatives to wax that don't require constant stripping and buffing?

Some people refuse to admit the obvious, rubbing a paste or cream on a car and allowing it to dry into a solid before rubbing it off by hand or with a machine take a toll on the paints finish.

adrr

Depends what you want.

For shiny mirror like finishes:
Meguiar's NXT wax - this stuff has lot of filers and hides swirls well
Meguiar's Ultimate wax
Zaino
Klasse
Optimum sealant

For the wet look:
High quality carnuaba wax like mother's. Also Meguiar's carnuba waxes aren't bad.

Want to sell you car type wax
Meguiar's Show Car glaze. Stuff doesn't last more than couple days but it sure hides swirls and minor scratches and makes your car really sparkle.

What i have on my black is350 car:
Opt-Coat paint sealant - apply once last forever
Opti-seal - weekly sealant to keep water beading nicely. Can apply it under 10 minutes.

yeskay

collinite doesn't have the cleaner. can anyone suggest what to use as cleaner before using collinite.

ntwrkguy1

I guess it really depends on product preference and the condition of your paint. I've used P21s GEPC (Gloss Enhancing Paint Cleanser) and had good success with it. I've also used 845 after cleaning my paint with Meguiar's Ultimate Compound as well.

TexasRxh

My 2013 Rx450h following its inaugural waxing with Meguiars Ultimate Liquid wax. (BTW, who said you "just wipe it off"?) My arms hurt after that effort!

sj408

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For a new finish you want to use a synthetic wax and for an old job you want to use a carnuba wax.

That being said for your black car just go buy the "Black Box" at any local auto parts store in the detailing section.... you cant miss it

jfelbab

The thinner you apply the easier it is to remove.

ntwrkguy1

Also, I've found it to be very helpful to have a microfiber towel that has a really heavy nap. Just remember to fold it after wiping a few panels.

phillimt

This made me laugh. They should market it as the "Want To Sell Your Car Wax"

SC400slide

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Nu-Finish is the best I use all the time.
Doesn't smell like turtle wax though

KA8

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I've used Meguair's, Poorboys, Mother's, turtle's, you name it. But Best IMO is T.F.P(Total Finish Protection). It's a sealant, polish, and wax. It will also get rid of surface scratches and hard water spots. I accidentally got into it at a car show several years back and never looked back.

sydtoosic

i'm a chemical guys fan. they have a new wax called J97,,, 1,000.00 dollars. are they kidding???? i don't think any wax,,, swissvax or whatever should cost that much. i'll stick to Lava,, butter wet wax, blackfire midnight sun,, with the same results IMO.