Does anyone know which Car Wax is good?
06-11-12, 01:41 PM
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Does anyone know which Car Wax is good?
I am currently looking for a car wax on my black CT200h.
has anyone ever found anything that's really good and want to recommend it here?
thanks in advance.
has anyone ever found anything that's really good and want to recommend it here?
thanks in advance.
06-11-12, 05:04 PM
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I would say what is best is subjective and how much you want to spend.
My opinion would be that Meguiar's is good start. The minimum standard I would use. If you want to get crazy...other high end brands come to mind such as Collinite, Swissvax and sealants such as Wolf's, Menzerna, etc.
My opinion would be that Meguiar's is good start. The minimum standard I would use. If you want to get crazy...other high end brands come to mind such as Collinite, Swissvax and sealants such as Wolf's, Menzerna, etc.
06-11-12, 06:54 PM
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My favorite wax is P21S 100% Carnauba paste wax. I have Obsidian as well, and the depth and luster revealed is amazing. It has always worked well for me, and I am continually impressed by its results time after time.
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06-12-12, 02:46 PM
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I used to use meguiars tech wax 2.0 paste over liquid. I recently switched back to mothers. It's all based on preference. I always alternate between these two.
06-12-12, 06:01 PM
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While I like Meg's Gold Class and the NXT, I would also highly recommend one that gets very little attention - 3M Perfect It Show wax. It is extremely easy to use, buffs off to a high quality sheen, and lasts quite a while. At about $12 a bottle, it's also not terribly expensive.
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06-13-12, 04:45 AM
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A while back I did a blind wax test with some friends and found that if the car is prepped well you would be hard pressed to tell which wax is used. All the major brands deliver a pretty good shine. The areas of protection and durability show up as the main differences along with the ease of use.
These days I use Meguiar's Ultimate Wax liquid (it's really a sealant, BTW) and follow every wash with Meg's Ultimate Quik Wax, a wipe-on.wipe-off spray sealant. Using this combo leaves the cars looking freshly waxed and a feeling very smooth and slick. This stuff is available everywhere including most Walmarts and Targets. I'm going on 5 month on my RX now and it looks and feels like it has just been detailed. I love the slick feel you get when drawing your fingers over the paint.
Some other advantages of this product pair:
• They don't dry to a white haze so no dusting.
• They can be applied in full sun.
• They look and protect equally well on vinyl trim including textured plastics. I no longer use vinyl dressings.
• They work well on chrome, stainless and glass.
• They work really well on headlight and tail light plastics. They are optically very clear and provide UV protection.
If you haven't used UQW I can suggest it is a great way to extend your initial wax or sealant. It applies like a QD in that you wipe it on and immediately wipe it off and it only takes about 10-15 minutes to do a vehicle.
I've also taken to using UQW around the home on appliances, stainless, mirrors and glass. It leaves them much easier to keep clean. They attract and hold less dust and a simple wipe with a dry MF is all the cleaning I usually need. I like this product so much that I buy it in gallon jugs. It's sold in the Meguiar's Detailer line as D15601, Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax. Many of our sponsoring vendors here at CL sell it and offer a discount and specials. Currently I believe most have a Father's Day Special offer.
These days I use Meguiar's Ultimate Wax liquid (it's really a sealant, BTW) and follow every wash with Meg's Ultimate Quik Wax, a wipe-on.wipe-off spray sealant. Using this combo leaves the cars looking freshly waxed and a feeling very smooth and slick. This stuff is available everywhere including most Walmarts and Targets. I'm going on 5 month on my RX now and it looks and feels like it has just been detailed. I love the slick feel you get when drawing your fingers over the paint.
Some other advantages of this product pair:
• They don't dry to a white haze so no dusting.
• They can be applied in full sun.
• They look and protect equally well on vinyl trim including textured plastics. I no longer use vinyl dressings.
• They work well on chrome, stainless and glass.
• They work really well on headlight and tail light plastics. They are optically very clear and provide UV protection.
If you haven't used UQW I can suggest it is a great way to extend your initial wax or sealant. It applies like a QD in that you wipe it on and immediately wipe it off and it only takes about 10-15 minutes to do a vehicle.
I've also taken to using UQW around the home on appliances, stainless, mirrors and glass. It leaves them much easier to keep clean. They attract and hold less dust and a simple wipe with a dry MF is all the cleaning I usually need. I like this product so much that I buy it in gallon jugs. It's sold in the Meguiar's Detailer line as D15601, Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax. Many of our sponsoring vendors here at CL sell it and offer a discount and specials. Currently I believe most have a Father's Day Special offer.
06-14-12, 03:08 AM
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A while back I did a blind wax test with some friends and found that if the car is prepped well you would be hard pressed to tell which wax is used. All the major brands deliver a pretty good shine. The areas of protection and durability show up as the main differences along with the ease of use.
These days I use Meguiar's Ultimate Wax liquid (it's really a sealant, BTW) and follow every wash with Meg's Ultimate Quik Wax, a wipe-on.wipe-off spray sealant. Using this combo leaves the cars looking freshly waxed and a feeling very smooth and slick. This stuff is available everywhere including most Walmarts and Targets. I'm going on 5 month on my RX now and it looks and feels like it has just been detailed. I love the slick feel you get when drawing your fingers over the paint.
Some other advantages of this product pair:
• They don't dry to a white haze so no dusting.
• They can be applied in full sun.
• They look and protect equally well on vinyl trim including textured plastics. I no longer use vinyl dressings.
• They work well on chrome, stainless and glass.
• They work really well on headlight and tail light plastics. They are optically very clear and provide UV protection.
If you haven't used UQW I can suggest it is a great way to extend your initial wax or sealant. It applies like a QD in that you wipe it on and immediately wipe it off and it only takes about 10-15 minutes to do a vehicle.
I've also taken to using UQW around the home on appliances, stainless, mirrors and glass. It leaves them much easier to keep clean. They attract and hold less dust and a simple wipe with a dry MF is all the cleaning I usually need. I like this product so much that I buy it in gallon jugs. It's sold in the Meguiar's Detailer line as D15601, Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax. Many of our sponsoring vendors here at CL sell it and offer a discount and specials. Currently I believe most have a Father's Day Special offer.
These days I use Meguiar's Ultimate Wax liquid (it's really a sealant, BTW) and follow every wash with Meg's Ultimate Quik Wax, a wipe-on.wipe-off spray sealant. Using this combo leaves the cars looking freshly waxed and a feeling very smooth and slick. This stuff is available everywhere including most Walmarts and Targets. I'm going on 5 month on my RX now and it looks and feels like it has just been detailed. I love the slick feel you get when drawing your fingers over the paint.
Some other advantages of this product pair:
• They don't dry to a white haze so no dusting.
• They can be applied in full sun.
• They look and protect equally well on vinyl trim including textured plastics. I no longer use vinyl dressings.
• They work well on chrome, stainless and glass.
• They work really well on headlight and tail light plastics. They are optically very clear and provide UV protection.
If you haven't used UQW I can suggest it is a great way to extend your initial wax or sealant. It applies like a QD in that you wipe it on and immediately wipe it off and it only takes about 10-15 minutes to do a vehicle.
I've also taken to using UQW around the home on appliances, stainless, mirrors and glass. It leaves them much easier to keep clean. They attract and hold less dust and a simple wipe with a dry MF is all the cleaning I usually need. I like this product so much that I buy it in gallon jugs. It's sold in the Meguiar's Detailer line as D15601, Synthetic X-Press Spray Wax. Many of our sponsoring vendors here at CL sell it and offer a discount and specials. Currently I believe most have a Father's Day Special offer.
I also use Meguiars Ultimate Quick Wax every time i wash the car along with the Quick Detailer - awesome combo - I have been using these products for over 6 years now
06-20-12, 02:31 AM
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They dull and have to be removed and replaced, a process that can involve a lot of time, buffing and friction.
This is damaging to the paint and will leave marks in the paint.
The very best thing you can put on your paint that is guaranteed to out perform wax is, Pittman VaporWax 360ID Acrylic Paint Conditioner, It's a spray on liquid that is non abrasive and does not leave swirl marks, debris, or require buffing or removal. You can use it on vinyl, rubber and chrome. There is virtually no waste.
It is impervious to bird droppings and cleans up with clear water.
Nothing mentioned in this post has those qualities or claims to.
If you use it once and you will never consider wax again.
06-20-12, 07:07 AM
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Nothing wrong with using wax on black paint. Removal is a non issue. Swirl marks are more likely to be caused by improper washing and drying methods.
I use OptiCoat which will probably outlast anything .... my last car had two years and still going strong. However, it does require that your paint be in as flawless of a condition that you can get since you will be sealing in whatever imperfections are present.
It all depends on what you are looking for in a wax/sealant/coating. They all have pros and cons and none of them are right for "everyone". I chose OptiCoat because it lasts for years, looks good, and makes cleaning the car much much easier since nothing sticks to it (bird bombs clean easily, brake dust wipes off with a regular wash, rain barely even gets the car dirty, and I haven't seen any water spots). The cons are the preparation required (not much on my new CT200 SE), initial cost (not that much considering I don't have to do it again for years), and the fact that no traditional wax or sealant that some may think could add something to the looks will stay on this coating.
Nothing wrong with using wax on black paint. Removal is a non issue. Swirl marks are more likely to be caused by improper washing and drying methods.
I use OptiCoat which will probably outlast anything .... my last car had two years and still going strong. However, it does require that your paint be in as flawless of a condition that you can get since you will be sealing in whatever imperfections are present.
It all depends on what you are looking for in a wax/sealant/coating. They all have pros and cons and none of them are right for "everyone". I chose OptiCoat because it lasts for years, looks good, and makes cleaning the car much much easier since nothing sticks to it (bird bombs clean easily, brake dust wipes off with a regular wash, rain barely even gets the car dirty, and I haven't seen any water spots). The cons are the preparation required (not much on my new CT200 SE), initial cost (not that much considering I don't have to do it again for years), and the fact that no traditional wax or sealant that some may think could add something to the looks will stay on this coating.