Wax recommendation
11-21-2007, 07:42 AM
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Wax recommendation
It looks like I am going to have to wax my car again after 1 wash on the recent NXT wax job. I know that Zaino is the best way to go, but frankly I do not want to spend that much time with all the layers, etc. I am looking for the shine of the NXT, but want it to last for a while. Any suggestions?
11-21-2007, 08:01 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08
I like either the Meguiar's Gold Class Liquid Wax or Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant. Both shine great and are farily fast to apply. I have not tried Zaino yet but I don't know if anything beats the durability of Meguiar's Gold Class Clear Coat Wax though it is a paste and takes a little longer to use.
11-21-2007, 08:04 AM
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You don't need all the layers with Zaino. One coat of Z2 and you're good to go. Don't even need to add ZFX. I've done many cars this way - lasted as long as two years. The rest is hype to get you to buy more products. Kind of like "shampoo, rinse, repeat". I've never repeated my shampoo.
11-21-2007, 08:10 AM
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REJEX- I've used probably all the popular products but Zanio. Rejex is great, you can really see the difference. The ultimate test is when you wash your car, the bugs hose right off. I drove my car in and out of thunderstorms from Orlando to Lakeland, the next day the car looked like I had washed it from 10 feet away. This wax is also the easiest wax to apply and remove. Try it.
11-21-2007, 08:13 AM
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REJEX- I've used probably all the popular products but Zanio. Rejex is great, you can really see the difference. The ultimate test is when you wash your car, the bugs hose right off. I drove my car in and out of thunderstorms from Orlando to Lakeland, the next day the car looked like I had washed it from 10 feet away. This wax is also the easiest wax to apply and remove. Try it.
11-21-2007, 08:19 AM
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REJEX- I've used probably all the popular products but Zanio. Rejex is great, you can really see the difference. The ultimate test is when you wash your car, the bugs hose right off. I drove my car in and out of thunderstorms from Orlando to Lakeland, the next day the car looked like I had washed it from 10 feet away. This wax is also the easiest wax to apply and remove. Try it.
11-21-2007, 08:31 AM
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Where can you find Rejex? Sounds like its worth a try. I can order it online but I'd rather get it locally so I can try it over the holiday.
11-21-2007, 08:42 AM
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Rejex on the paint and metal surfaces( wheels, exhaust) 
long lasting paint sealant, deeper colors, wet look, bugs and brake dust don't stick.
NOT quite as long lasting as Zaino, NOT quite as reflective as Zaino BUT it does not have a plastic look.
I use it on my '88 C4, my wife's '01 C5 and my '08 Z06....
Any wax/sealant will make a new car lok great...
Here's Rejex on the 20 year old paint on my '88 C4
long lasting paint sealant, deeper colors, wet look, bugs and brake dust don't stick.
NOT quite as long lasting as Zaino, NOT quite as reflective as Zaino BUT it does not have a plastic look.
I use it on my '88 C4, my wife's '01 C5 and my '08 Z06....
Any wax/sealant will make a new car lok great...
Here's Rejex on the 20 year old paint on my '88 C4
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11-21-2007, 08:46 AM
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11-21-2007, 08:47 AM
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I believe I have seen people directed to ACE hardware stores for rejex, if you check their website they probably have a list of local vendors
11-21-2007, 09:05 AM
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I think your 'fear' of Zaino is unwarranted. I used to use NXT paste wax and I wasn't dissatisfied with the results. After reading about Zaino for years and realizing its' almost cult following, I decided to give it a try.
I did it by the book. IMO the only hassle or labor intensive part was the initial prep process...stripping the old wax, clay-barring the car, re-washing, using white 100% cotton made in the USA towels. I skipped the Z5 as I didn't have a lot of swirl marks and went right to the Z2 polish. Adding-in a few drops of accelerator isn't a big deal. The polish applies as easy or easier than paste wax...comes off cleanly. The main difference I found was it's difficult to see as you apply it. I tended to use a little too much but no real problems.
It took me a week or so before I decided Zaino was superior to NXT. I believe Zaino is optically clearer than NXT, the finish appears a bit darker or wetter, water beading is great and it seems more durable...lasting longer between applications than with NXT paste wax.
I suggest you give Zaino a try. After the initial prep using Zaino is no more difficult than using NXT.
I did it by the book. IMO the only hassle or labor intensive part was the initial prep process...stripping the old wax, clay-barring the car, re-washing, using white 100% cotton made in the USA towels. I skipped the Z5 as I didn't have a lot of swirl marks and went right to the Z2 polish. Adding-in a few drops of accelerator isn't a big deal. The polish applies as easy or easier than paste wax...comes off cleanly. The main difference I found was it's difficult to see as you apply it. I tended to use a little too much but no real problems.
It took me a week or so before I decided Zaino was superior to NXT. I believe Zaino is optically clearer than NXT, the finish appears a bit darker or wetter, water beading is great and it seems more durable...lasting longer between applications than with NXT paste wax.
I suggest you give Zaino a try. After the initial prep using Zaino is no more difficult than using NXT.
11-21-2007, 10:00 AM
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I think your 'fear' of Zaino is unwarranted. I used to use NXT paste wax and I wasn't dissatisfied with the results. After reading about Zaino for years and realizing its' almost cult following, I decided to give it a try.
I did it by the book. IMO the only hassle or labor intensive part was the initial prep process...stripping the old wax, clay-barring the car, re-washing, using white 100% cotton made in the USA towels. I skipped the Z5 as I didn't have a lot of swirl marks and went right to the Z2 polish. Adding-in a few drops of accelerator isn't a big deal. The polish applies as easy or easier than paste wax...comes off cleanly. The main difference I found was it's difficult to see as you apply it. I tended to use a little too much but no real problems.
It took me a week or so before I decided Zaino was superior to NXT. I believe Zaino is optically clearer than NXT, the finish appears a bit darker or wetter, water beading is great and it seems more durable...lasting longer between applications than with NXT paste wax.
I suggest you give Zaino a try. After the initial prep using Zaino is no more difficult than using NXT.
I did it by the book. IMO the only hassle or labor intensive part was the initial prep process...stripping the old wax, clay-barring the car, re-washing, using white 100% cotton made in the USA towels. I skipped the Z5 as I didn't have a lot of swirl marks and went right to the Z2 polish. Adding-in a few drops of accelerator isn't a big deal. The polish applies as easy or easier than paste wax...comes off cleanly. The main difference I found was it's difficult to see as you apply it. I tended to use a little too much but no real problems.
It took me a week or so before I decided Zaino was superior to NXT. I believe Zaino is optically clearer than NXT, the finish appears a bit darker or wetter, water beading is great and it seems more durable...lasting longer between applications than with NXT paste wax.
I suggest you give Zaino a try. After the initial prep using Zaino is no more difficult than using NXT.
It's not nearly as difficult as it sounds. I'll admit, I too was a little intimidated by all the stuff I read, and even after I bought my Zaino kit, it sat on the counter for a couple of weeks before I gathered up the courage to "Just Do It". Once I started, it was a very smooth process...and the upkeep takes 45 minutes...TOPS. Good Luck.
