whats the best wax
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From: MD
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: maryland
I use Meguiar's Cleaner Wax Its easy on and easy off and looks great also I use Lucas Slick Mist speed wax and I love it My car is in car shows all the time and I wax it once every week. Keep in mind that a lot sealants can trap dirt in and mess up your paint. Try the Meguiar's you will like it than the Lucas Slick Mist. The Lucas Slick Mist you just spray it on and wipe it off.. Both of these are easy to get there at your Auto Zone and they don't cost a lot.. Most of all they both are really good..
Joined: Mar 2015
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From: Iowa
[QUOTE=cleangraystang;8470539] Keep in mind that a lot sealants can trap dirt in and mess up your paint.
This statement about Sealants is totally false, unless your using it over a dirty car. In that case, a wax can also trap dirt in.
This statement about Sealants is totally false, unless your using it over a dirty car. In that case, a wax can also trap dirt in.
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: maryland
The statement about a sealant is totally is true. I checked with 3 different paint and body shops and said to me that they do not advise using a sealant on your cars paint. It is a true fact that a sealant car trap dirt in your cars paint if you are going to use a sealant you must use a cleaner wax first.. Nufinish is good but if you would like to have something that's easy to work with than I still say Maguiar's cleaner Wax or Lucas Slick Mist. Everyone likes something different and I wax my cars a lot so this is just what I like and what works for me just be careful read up before you use it..
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From: Close Enough
Well for me its the Surf City Garage products. Been using all the enthusiast grade stuff for years and now that they have the pro grade stuff out I am slowly switching over. I had 4 bottles of the same stuff on the shelf of some of the products.
As to which wax is the best? Whichever you like to use.
As to which wax is the best? Whichever you like to use.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Treasure Coast, FL
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After I bought my '14 back in September, I got it professionally detailed several months later by someone who came highly recommended. That gent, upon cleaning my car, used a sealant on the paint, not a wax, claiming the water would roll off for 6+ months & the paint would be better protected. The fee I paid for this detail was what I would call exorbitant & I'll never use this gent (or sealant) again.
So here it is, less than 4 months later & I'm already noticing the car ain't holding her shine, much less beading the water off, even days after a bath. If anything, it seems to be collecting & holding dirt. Hmmm, so much for the sealant route.
Now, my shoulders can no longer do a full detail/clay bar/polish/wax job any more, ergo my recent payout to have it done. I'm ok w/someone else doing the work if the price is reasonable and work done well. But in between those sessions, the upkeep I can still do. The paint surface remains smooth & w/out oxidation. And here in SoFla, keeping the car waxed is a big deal if you like your paint!
Yday I headed to the local auto parts store to pick up some spray for the tires and of course, they had a load of other stuff on sale. I found this new stuff from Turtle Wax, a spray-on caranauba wax. I haven't used a T/W product in eons but figgered I'd give it a try. I'm no wax snob but admit I've primarily used Meguire's stuff for years. And in the past, I'd tried a similar Eagle One product & the results were, mmmm, mixed, would be a polite way of framing it. Well this stuff was only $7 so I figgered I'd give it a shot.
It certainly is easy enough to use. I washed the car, then moved it into the garage and began spraying/wiping sections at a time. The spray goes on & wipes off easily enough and it surely leaves a slick surface. How long it will last I don't know but it did leave a glossy finish. Certainly took far less time than a traditional wax job too, w/out the aching shoulders.
So for the moment, I'll grade this a solid 'B' & see how long it holds up.
Lee
After I bought my '14 back in September, I got it professionally detailed several months later by someone who came highly recommended. That gent, upon cleaning my car, used a sealant on the paint, not a wax, claiming the water would roll off for 6+ months & the paint would be better protected. The fee I paid for this detail was what I would call exorbitant & I'll never use this gent (or sealant) again.
So here it is, less than 4 months later & I'm already noticing the car ain't holding her shine, much less beading the water off, even days after a bath. If anything, it seems to be collecting & holding dirt. Hmmm, so much for the sealant route.
Now, my shoulders can no longer do a full detail/clay bar/polish/wax job any more, ergo my recent payout to have it done. I'm ok w/someone else doing the work if the price is reasonable and work done well. But in between those sessions, the upkeep I can still do. The paint surface remains smooth & w/out oxidation. And here in SoFla, keeping the car waxed is a big deal if you like your paint!
Yday I headed to the local auto parts store to pick up some spray for the tires and of course, they had a load of other stuff on sale. I found this new stuff from Turtle Wax, a spray-on caranauba wax. I haven't used a T/W product in eons but figgered I'd give it a try. I'm no wax snob but admit I've primarily used Meguire's stuff for years. And in the past, I'd tried a similar Eagle One product & the results were, mmmm, mixed, would be a polite way of framing it. Well this stuff was only $7 so I figgered I'd give it a shot.
It certainly is easy enough to use. I washed the car, then moved it into the garage and began spraying/wiping sections at a time. The spray goes on & wipes off easily enough and it surely leaves a slick surface. How long it will last I don't know but it did leave a glossy finish. Certainly took far less time than a traditional wax job too, w/out the aching shoulders.
So for the moment, I'll grade this a solid 'B' & see how long it holds up.
Lee
