Wax ?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,100
Likes: 12
From: Frederick Maryland
I've tried many waxes over the years. For quite a while my favorite was Mequiar's Gold Class. Now I use Griot's Garage Best of Show Wax...best I've ever used. It makes the car look like it was dipped in lucite the shine is so deep.
Lotsa good products out there. You just picked a great way to start an argument over which is best. The best is whatever you like the most.
Lotsa good products out there. You just picked a great way to start an argument over which is best. The best is whatever you like the most.
CF Community Team
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 19,355
Likes: 5,240
From: Cape Cod, Mass.
2025 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2025 C8 Z06/7/E-Ray of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2021 C8 of the Year Finalist Unmodified
2020 Corvette of the Year Finalist (performance mods)
2019 C1 of Year Winner (performance mods)
2017 Corvette of the Year Finalist
2016 C2 of Year
2015 C3 of Year Finalist
I never heard of Gliptone but have tried just about everything over the years. In my opinion the Zaino line of polish/sealants is the best I have ever used for shine and durability.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 2,838
Likes: 10
From: Austin TX
After doing this for 35 years, I haven't found a wax yet that will hold up to more than about 4-5 car washes, even the expensive stuff. So I use this:
http://webfiles.acuitysp.com/psr/zeppsr/psr_0825.PDF
Consumer reports did a piece on car waxes a few years ago and this stuff won several categories, though it was by far the least expensive and least known. You apply it to a wet car, then dry the car,..a true one-step that's muuuch easier to apply and remove than the others. And it lasts as long as anything else I've tried. The best news?...it's sold by the gallon,..about $18.
http://webfiles.acuitysp.com/psr/zeppsr/psr_0825.PDF
Consumer reports did a piece on car waxes a few years ago and this stuff won several categories, though it was by far the least expensive and least known. You apply it to a wet car, then dry the car,..a true one-step that's muuuch easier to apply and remove than the others. And it lasts as long as anything else I've tried. The best news?...it's sold by the gallon,..about $18.
Last edited by 73, Dark Blue 454; Sep 30, 2007 at 10:58 PM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Nov 2001
Posts: 8,675
Likes: 1,879
From: LONG ISLAND
2025 C3 ('68-'73) of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2024 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
2023 C3 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,100
Likes: 12
From: Frederick Maryland
Zep is a professional grade line of products, until recently sold primarily to business and fleet accounts, like car dealers, cleaning companies, etc. They sell cleaners, vegetation killers, all kinds of products. All industrial grade. Now they have a consumer line of products I've seen sold through Home Depot and Lowe's.
While Consumer Reports has a great deal of credence in its results, they generally are looking at certain aspects of a product. In the case of car waxes, they're looking for ease of use and long term wear. They may not take into account the shine that so many car aficianados look for.
I believe, while most of us appreciate long lasting car waxes, we're primarily looking for the finish and appearance it gives our Corvettes. If it doesn't shine, it doesn't really matter how long lasting it is for Vette guys.
While Consumer Reports has a great deal of credence in its results, they generally are looking at certain aspects of a product. In the case of car waxes, they're looking for ease of use and long term wear. They may not take into account the shine that so many car aficianados look for.
I believe, while most of us appreciate long lasting car waxes, we're primarily looking for the finish and appearance it gives our Corvettes. If it doesn't shine, it doesn't really matter how long lasting it is for Vette guys.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2000
Posts: 2,507
Likes: 114
From: St. Louis Mo
Zep is a professional grade line of products, until recently sold primarily to business and fleet accounts, like car dealers, cleaning companies, etc. They sell cleaners, vegetation killers, all kinds of products. All industrial grade. Now they have a consumer line of products I've seen sold through Home Depot and Lowe's.
While Consumer Reports has a great deal of credence in its results, they generally are looking at certain aspects of a product. In the case of car waxes, they're looking for ease of use and long term wear. They may not take into account the shine that so many car aficianados look for.
I believe, while most of us appreciate long lasting car waxes, we're primarily looking for the finish and appearance it gives our Corvettes. If it doesn't shine, it doesn't really matter how long lasting it is for Vette guys.
While Consumer Reports has a great deal of credence in its results, they generally are looking at certain aspects of a product. In the case of car waxes, they're looking for ease of use and long term wear. They may not take into account the shine that so many car aficianados look for.
I believe, while most of us appreciate long lasting car waxes, we're primarily looking for the finish and appearance it gives our Corvettes. If it doesn't shine, it doesn't really matter how long lasting it is for Vette guys.
Totally, I think Ive tried them all but keep going back to Maguires.............LT
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,137
Likes: 51
From: Cartersville GA
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,161
Likes: 280
From: Springfield MA
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12, '19, '21
ICE is my polish of choise now. That stuff is great. Try the detailing spray, that's great as well. GLIPTONE----I use the car wash all the time. Find that it's about the best. Expensive but, good.
Dave
Dave
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 7,458
Likes: 1,484
From: Little Rock AR
Zep is a professional grade line of products, until recently sold primarily to business and fleet accounts, like car dealers, cleaning companies, etc. They sell cleaners, vegetation killers, all kinds of products. All industrial grade. Now they have a consumer line of products I've seen sold through Home Depot and Lowe's.
While Consumer Reports has a great deal of credence in its results, they generally are looking at certain aspects of a product. In the case of car waxes, they're looking for ease of use and long term wear. They may not take into account the shine that so many car aficianados look for.
I believe, while most of us appreciate long lasting car waxes, we're primarily looking for the finish and appearance it gives our Corvettes. If it doesn't shine, it doesn't really matter how long lasting it is for Vette guys.
While Consumer Reports has a great deal of credence in its results, they generally are looking at certain aspects of a product. In the case of car waxes, they're looking for ease of use and long term wear. They may not take into account the shine that so many car aficianados look for.
I believe, while most of us appreciate long lasting car waxes, we're primarily looking for the finish and appearance it gives our Corvettes. If it doesn't shine, it doesn't really matter how long lasting it is for Vette guys.
Meguires professional line is what I prefer after trying several kinds. The Zaino is more trouble to buy and does not work any better on my rides that I have used it on. I would not bother with it again.
-Mark.
Safety Car
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 4,930
Likes: 11
From: AnyTown NJ
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15
Drifting
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 1,601
Likes: 0
From: BETHEL PARK PENNSYLVANIA
Thread Starter
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 244
Likes: 3
From: Long Island
After doing this for 35 years, I haven't found a wax yet that will hold up to more than about 4-5 car washes, even the expensive stuff. So I use this:
http://webfiles.acuitysp.com/psr/zeppsr/psr_0825.PDF
Consumer reports did a piece on car waxes a few years ago and this stuff won several categories, though it was by far the least expensive and least known. You apply it to a wet car, then dry the car,..a true one-step that's muuuch easier to apply and remove than the others. And it lasts as long as anything else I've tried. The best news?...it's sold by the gallon,..about $18.
http://webfiles.acuitysp.com/psr/zeppsr/psr_0825.PDF
Consumer reports did a piece on car waxes a few years ago and this stuff won several categories, though it was by far the least expensive and least known. You apply it to a wet car, then dry the car,..a true one-step that's muuuch easier to apply and remove than the others. And it lasts as long as anything else I've tried. The best news?...it's sold by the gallon,..about $18.