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Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:19 PM
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Once I figured out how to do what I need, I wanted to know what are the best products that I should use. Now, I understand everyone will have their own opinion, so I want to know is why you have chosen your product over others.

The main ones I see are the following, please tell me the main differences between the them and which one should be used for what kind of shine. I really want a high gloss look; I want my paint looking like a mirror.

Turtle Ice
Zaino
NXT Gen 2.0
Web Obsession (this site has a lot of pics of how I want the gloss to look)
Carnuba
eagle one - nano wax (suggested by a friend)

I didn't find any comparisons in sealants and polishes, what should I use? Can I find what I need a Walmart?

Thanks.
Old Apr 12, 2010 | 11:43 PM
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You are looking to much! I personally uses adam's polishes, i get great results, easy to use, great customer service and a lot of information on how to get the best results. visit adamspolishes.com sign up on their fourms. Also check out junkman2000 on youtube. i hope this helps
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by 19stang88
You are looking to much! I personally uses adam's polishes, i get great results, easy to use, great customer service and a lot of information on how to get the best results. visit adamspolishes.com sign up on their fourms. Also check out junkman2000 on youtube. i hope this helps
I will look into this site. However, have you ever compared adamspolishes to some of the ones I mentioned above? I see the above mentioned a great deal more than your suggestion. Not trying to offend or take shots, just trying to get the whole picture before I spend the money.

Also, what kind of wax would you recommend? For example, why would I choose a cleaner wax over a liquid wax, or a compound over a paste?
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 07:45 AM
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Hey lord, I use a product called AquaWax. The detailer at the Ford dealer turned me on to it. I could only find it at a auto detailing shop. Not in the normal car stores or Walmart.

Here's why I like it.....You spray it on while your car is still wet. As you dry the car, you're waxing it at the same time. I know that sounds weird but it's true. There's no "wax on wax off" needed. It's more like "spray dry, spray dry". There's no residue either. It comes in a spray bottle. I swear by this stuff. Cost me about $8 a bottle but it's well worth it. I use it every other week. You oughta see not only the shine but the rain water beading up. This stuff really works.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 08:47 AM
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Cost me about $8 a bottle but it's well worth it. I use it every other week. You oughta see not only the shine but the rain water beading up. This stuff really works.
Does this mean that you have to "rewax" your car every few weeks?
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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Stuff like turtle wax, NXT 2.0 eagle one are all OTC prodcuts. In other worlds you can buy them at your local auto shop store or walmart. Zaino and wet obsession are a higher quality products. Not to mention, Adam's polishes competes with Zaino and Wet obsession. What sold me on adams is the ease of use, outstanding results, their %110 satisfaction guarantee or %110 back and the videos they create on how use each product and why.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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No, no, and rereading my post, I can see why you thought that. I don't HAVE to use it every other week. I just do because it's so easy. Every 6 months, I'll claybar it and then hit it with zymol (sp). The Aquawash keeps a nice showroom finish on it in between. I'm not sure I've ever gone longer than 3 weeks without it.
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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The prep work is the key to the best possible finish. I would start out claybarring the whole vehicle. Then for a good light swirl remover you can't go wrong with my OD Light Polish or Meguiars M205, I personally love the M205 now. Next, you can add a glaze if you like for some extra depth and wetness and then top with a wax. My OD Wet Glaze and Wet Obsession is a very popular combo among the forums that we sponsor. If you didn't want to spend the money on my high end Wet Obsession, our OD Wet Wax or Optimum Spray Wax are excellent choices.

Since you are a member here you get 10% off products and accessories as long as they aren't already on sale or for machine polishers.

I take great pride in customer service, you can always contact me if you have any questions and will be glad to walk you through everything. I also try to ship orders out as quickly as possible.

Hope this helps you out!
Old Apr 13, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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Hey all Eagle One Nano Wax is a great product. Doesnt turn white on plastic trim. I also use liquid glass. I use Eagle one wax as you dry. Use it just about every time i wash. Just dont spray it on the windows. Tough too get off.
Old Apr 14, 2010 | 12:13 AM
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can't go wrong with wet obsession, much better than the stuff you can find in your local stores.



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