[accordn17]

I detail on the side and have a combination of products i use myself, i was wondering what the rest of the members here use and your opinions on what the best wax out there is, it could be a glaze, polish or wax. what do you all think lasts the longest and looks the best and protects the best? synthetic or carnuba? or whatever there is out there. i try to research this stuff onnline, but it seems to be such a one way opinion with every different product. i find the best way to research this is to ask the general public myself, rather than hear it through someone elses opinion.

 

[willyro12]

I use the turtle wax ice and it works great.. its really easy to use and you can do it in direct sunlight
hope this helps

 

[Milan]

This one's not bad:

http://www.amazon.com/Zymol-12001-Royale-Glaze/dp/B000F3K0T8/

 

[MotorCity Honda]

There is no best wax... If you want to get superior looks get the clear coat levelled by a competent detailer. :thmsup:

I could put Turtle Wax on a car which I have levelled the clear coat and then I could put some Zymol Solaris ($30k ((yes I typed 30 thousand dollars) on a car with imperfections in the clear coat and I GAURANTEE the car with level clear and Turtle Wax on it will look a zillion times better.

With that said, an offering I suggest to newb's and people looking for a superb offering that is easy to use and cost effective is Collinite 845 Insulator Wax.. You may be able to find it at Car Quest type stores or even "big Box" chains...

*Thread moved to Maint & Detailing*

 

[rafael73]

dont make fun of him milan

I have from Turtle wax: Ice & Liquid Paste. Also from Black Magic: Liquid Paste & Titanium Syntetic. Both works fine. I' considering the Meguiar's line right now.

BTW, there is a forum for detailing. Thread will be moved shortly

 

[A&Fbro28]

I like Zymol... But I like to Claybar (paint soap), then polish, then wax. That's what i used to do b4 wheelchair... Now I just pay..lol. I do miss doing it though. It's a great workout.

 

[MotorCity Honda]

I like Zymol... But I like to Claybar (paint soap), then polish, then wax. That's what i used to do b4 wheelchair... Now I just pay..lol. I do miss doing it though. It's a great workout.

FYI: Over the counter Zymol is total different ball game than the boutique Zymol offerings... OTC Zymol os actually mfg by turtle wax

 

[Dreamacre]

I detail on the side and have a combination of products i use myself, i was wondering what the rest of the members here use and your opinions on what the best wax out there is, it could be a glaze, polish or wax. what do you all think lasts the longest and looks the best and protects the best? synthetic or carnuba? or whatever there is out there. i try to research this stuff onnline, but it seems to be such a one way opinion with every different product. i find the best way to research this is to ask the general public myself, rather than hear it through someone elses opinion.

EAR! :thmsup:

Do a SEARCH.

There are many topics, but if you find one you like, then use it.

 

[accordn17]

thanks for all the feedback fellas. appreciate it, thats crazy though $30k for wax, what the hell is in it!?!?

There is no best wax... If you want to get superior looks get the clear coat levelled by a competent detailer. :thmsup:

I could put Turtle Wax on a car which I have levelled the clear coat and then I could put some Zymol Solaris ($30k ((yes I typed 30 thousand dollars) on a car with imperfections in the clear coat and I GAURANTEE the car with level clear and Turtle Wax on it will look a zillion times better.

With that said, an offering I suggest to newb's and people looking for a superb offering that is easy to use and cost effective is Collinite 845 Insulator Wax.. You may be able to find it at Car Quest type stores or even "big Box" chains...

Thread moved to Maint & Detailing

i hope i dont sound stupid by asking this, but what is clear coat leveling, and what does it cost?

 

[MotorCity Honda]

i hope i dont sound stupid by asking this, but what is clear coat leveling, and what does it cost?

there are no stupid questions... Please see thread I just posted... Prices vary greatly


http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?p=395488&posted=1#post395488

 

[arasheht]

there are no stupid questions... Please see thread I just posted... Prices vary greatly


http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?p=395488&posted=1#post395488

MC, is clear coat leveling the same as cutting the paint? I did that on my Civic once because of various scratches I had on my trunk, and it took them right off. I forgot what the paste used was called..

 

[GolftangoV2]

I detail on the side and have a combination of products i use myself, i was wondering what the rest of the members here use and your opinions on what the best wax out there is, it could be a glaze, polish or wax. what do you all think lasts the longest and looks the best and protects the best? synthetic or carnuba? or whatever there is out there. i try to research this stuff onnline, but it seems to be such a one way opinion with every different product. i find the best way to research this is to ask the general public myself, rather than hear it through someone elses opinion.

I <3 Poorboy Natty's Blue Paste

 

[kopimon]

I've used DG Aquawax on my silver car for a while now. I'm waiting for the weather to start cooperating so I can give it a nice Zaino treatment.

I also snagged two cans of Wolfgang Fuzion when Autogeek had it BOGO .. I put some on an 89 Corvette last weekend and it looked amazing (after prep-work, of course).

 

[accordn17]

there are no stupid questions... Please see thread I just posted... Prices vary greatly


http://www.driveaccord.net/forums/showthread.php?p=395488&posted=1#post395488

thanks for the info man. after looking into all of that, its kinda discouraging to see all the details that are involved, but its a project to work on, luckily i have had my car since day one and have been taking care of it daily since i have owned it. i am the original owner, so the paint still looks great, there are slight swirl marks in it that i can try to get out with some of those processes. only problem i have had with the paint was when i hit a big deer and alot of my front end had to be replaced but it looks like new again...

 

[Osiris_x11]

Over-the-counter stuff, Meguiars has always worked out for me (both their consumer & professional 'mirror glaze' lines) based on cost, availability, ease of application/use, and final results.

In terms of premium/boutique type of stuff, Swiss Vax has always been a fav' of mine, though cost & availability can't be overlooked.

A lot of my friends & partners-in-crime (a.k.a. automotive-enthusiasts) who formerly were all about Zaino have tried & been quite satisfied w/ Chemical Guys as of late.

Obviously, I improvise & add/sample a recommended product here-&-there that's suggested by the professional detailers & experienced/skilled guys on this forum. . .

If/when I need some swirl/scratch removal or a good polish (perhaps once a year or twice at the most, on my daily-driver which is a clear-coat finish over metallic black-paint), I just have my good friend (Otto Detailing) do his 'thang w/ his compounds/polishes/pads... as I don't like to mess w/ actual random-orbitals/pc-polishers w/ their varying foam-pads/etc'. I stick w/ my 9" buffer & MF-bonnets!

 

[bumoftheday]

I am a big fan of Ultima Paint Guard Plus, which is a sealant. Coupled with Danase Wet Glaze, it is a hard look to beet, although it does have a 12 hour cure between coats and needs 2-3 coats for optimum look. The actual application only takes about 10 min.

I also like Pinnacle Souveran. It is gorgeous on darker colors, but it is expensive, $90 a jar, and does not last.

 

[Hondaboy9602]

The best wax I've used was Meguiar's 2.0 NXT Wax. Which RTF says is actually a sealant.

 

[vadimk]

i use "mothers" carnauba wax and a powerball polish ball(put it on power drill and polish away)

works great

 

[Osiris_x11]

Collinite 845 or 476?

If I do my clay-bar, paint-cleaner, polish, etc'... which one of the following (2) should I end w/?

Collinite - Liquid Insulator Wax (No. 845)
This heavy duty liquid wax was originally developed for use by electric power companies for protection against high voltage power failure, fires and explosions. It's primary use is on the finishes of automobiles, trucks, buses and airplanes where durability, high gloss and lasting protection are paramount. An excellent choice for fleet applications and very easy to use--requires minimum rubbing or buffing. Clear coat safe.

-or-

Collinite - Super Doublecoat Auto Wax (No. 476s)
One of the finest paste type auto waxes available. Easy to apply and absolutely DETERGENT PROOF. Collinite Super Doublecoat is guaranteed to outlast and outshine any other competitive auto wax, polish or protective coating under any conceivable condition. That's why it's called the PERMANENT AUTO WAX. No hard rubbing or buffing... and no special applicator is required. Collinite Super Doublecoat will last a full year, even under adverse conditions. Clear coat safe.


Also, I don't plan to use a glaze & the paint is in decent shape as-is (occasional polishing/buffing in past when needed).

If I have a synthetic polymer-based sealer/sealant product, obviously apply that prior to either of the aforementioned Collinite waxes (making sure each coat of the synthetic polymer-based sealer/sealant cures before subsequent applications). Would such a sealer/sealant be necessary under either of the Collinite waxes? FWIW, the vehicles are dark metallic gray, dark metallic green, and metallic black. . .

Sincere thanks, in-advance!

 

[glen e]

Clay Bar then Rejex - 2 coats applied 12 hours apart.