If you have a black or red car any dark color use zaino but if its a light color you can use meg. but zaino is worth every penny if you have a dark car. But remeber that zaino is a polish not a wax so you are going to have to go out and put a good coat of wax on after to seal the paint.

 

I have tried a dozen different waxs over my many years on many different cars. I am currently using Pinnacle Souveran wax on my black 2005 and it works great. Not only can you layer it without yellowing issues for a deeper shine, it is the easiest wax to apply I have ever seen. You can literally wipe it on with your left hand and wipe it off with your right. You don't have to let it dry to a haze in order for it to work. I have five coats on my car now. It works best on black and red cars. The only downside it is may be too pricey ($70 for eight ounces) for just everyone but it is a darn sight cheaper than the top of the line Zymol at $450 for eight ounces. Well worth the price in my opinion.

 

damn! and i thought liquid glass was expensive!!

 

I noticed that my local autoparts shop is carrying Mother's clay treatment. Do any of you have any experience with that? I always considered that a job left to a professional. In any case, a good wax job that follows a clay treatment can't be beat no matter what the brand of wax you use. I thought my car was clean, and then this detailer showed me the crud that he lifted with clay. It's totally amazing. The paint feels like silk after it.

 

I have used the Mother's Clay treatment and it is easy, and works well. I also thought that using clay was best left up to the professionals, but a friend of mine said I couldn't do any harm, so I did it and my silver 01 turned out great. I have yet to try it on my black 05 yet.

 

I use it and it seems to work really good.

 

This is a totally subjective area of detailing. There is no "best wax" because it all comes down to personal preference. Find what works best for you.

With that said perhaps I can share some of my experiences. First, there is no need to Qtip the car down after waxing to remove left over wax if one is careful not to wax in those areas.

Second, there are several new waxes out that reguire little to no buffing to remove. The mindset that wax must be dry then rub your arm off trying to remove it is outdated now.

Third, Zaino is NOT "just" a polish. The idea that it needs a wax is incorrect also because it is in fact a sealant. It is a complete system of polishes and a sealer. One applies a wax only if they wish to.

Fourth, high dollar boutiqe waxes offer nothing....NOTHING over other waxes, whether they be paste or creme waxes. The highest carnauba content in paste waxes is about 30% but the average paste waxes only contain about 18 to 20%. If you want long durability then try some of the Collinite paste waxes....super durable stuff that will outlast anything from Pinnacle.

If you want ease of application, like waxing a car in 10 minutes with no heavy buffing, no white residue, then use Optimum Spray Wax.

If you are looking for that "wet" look then you may need to use a glaze, like Meguiars #7 or 3M's Imperial Hand Glaze.....Menzerna also makes one as does Omega. Remember though, nothing will give you your desired results if you do not first properly prep your paint.

This means you need to clay it, polish it, using either 1 or 2 steps, then seal it. You may need to get a polishing machine to help you in the prepping of your paint.

If you are looking for a nice system then look into the Menzerna or Optimum line.

Anthony

 

i use whatever the newest turtle wax is,,,
i used to wax my entire 89 Grand Marquis by hand, and that is a bitch,,

and the worst part is, that ive had my mustang for almost a year, and i have never doent eh whole thing by hand yet, i have done all the chrome though,, which is cool..

 

The best wax out there is Zymol. it gives you a great shine and beads up for months without rewaxing. Also, every time you wash it, it looks like you waxed it for hours

 

Here are two recent photos of my car with five coats of Pinnacle Souveran paste wax. I have used everything from Zymol, to Mothers, to Zanio on other cars and none is even close to the depth of the shine the Pinnacle gives me on my black 2005. If you have a red or black car, and can afford to spend $70 on wax, here is what you get.

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