WHICH WAX DO YOU USE?
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From: Okeechobee Florida
WHICH WAX DO YOU USE?
waxed the vette for the 1st time today..
i dont think it had any on it at all!!! LOL
anyway...while i was wiping her down i was wondering what the favorites are here at the forum...
like many of you, i think i have tried just about all of them and i have really grown to like ZYMOL (sp) i also use their car wash "soap"
any others here use it too?
i dont think it had any on it at all!!! LOL
anyway...while i was wiping her down i was wondering what the favorites are here at the forum...
like many of you, i think i have tried just about all of them and i have really grown to like ZYMOL (sp) i also use their car wash "soap"
any others here use it too?
Heel & Toe
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From: Westmont IL
Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (SIGNGUY)
I'm sure alot of people use Mother's. I only use their aluminum polish on the rims.
I use a 3M product called Foam Polishing Pad Glaze, then Meguiars Mirror Glaze #7. I get alot of comments on how great it looks after it's done.
I use a 3M product called Foam Polishing Pad Glaze, then Meguiars Mirror Glaze #7. I get alot of comments on how great it looks after it's done.
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Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (SIGNGUY)
I use Mothers Caranuba.
The other responses will go something like this:
etc....
:D:D:D
I've personally never used the stuff, but 'everyone' here seems to love it.
The other responses will go something like this:
Zaino!! There's no other polish in my book
Zaino!! There's no other polish in my book
Zaino!! There's no other polish in my book
:yesnod
WAX?!?! :eek:
Zaino Zaino Zaino!!!!
:yesnod
WAX?!?! :eek:
Zaino Zaino Zaino!!!!
:D:D:D
I've personally never used the stuff, but 'everyone' here seems to love it.
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Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (SIGNGUY)
I always had the best results with KIT Caranuba wax (with sponge applicator). It's one of the cheapest waxes but the finish is always very shiny and swirl free!!
:cheers:
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Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (74Coupe)
Zaino and only Zaino :yesnod: :yesnod: :yesnod:
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Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (ddecart)
Tried Mother's had a nice finish I must say, but after trying Zaino, my Chief Waxer (the Wife) said that Zaino was much easier to apply. After 4 coats of Zaino the shine is Blinding. My paint is only 4 years old, that may have something to do with it.
Wife has used everthing on the shelf on her red Buick, now will only use Zaino, I feel like I'm making them rich. :crazy:
Wife has used everthing on the shelf on her red Buick, now will only use Zaino, I feel like I'm making them rich. :crazy:
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Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (SIGNGUY)
I used to manage a car detail shop, and I have tried all kinds.
Meguiar"s is a good shine, however the 3 step Deep crystal system is a lot of work. The second step has zero cutting power and the "carnauba wax" uses alot of elbow grese to get it buffed and shiny. If you are not maticulious (sp?) there will be swirls and streaks.
I really enjoy a product by ClearKote called Moose Wax. Great shine, minimal amout of labor to use, and If necessary it has some cutting power to get out surface scraches, bird poop acid, and the like.
I admit that I have not used ZYMOL yet.
Meguiar"s is a good shine, however the 3 step Deep crystal system is a lot of work. The second step has zero cutting power and the "carnauba wax" uses alot of elbow grese to get it buffed and shiny. If you are not maticulious (sp?) there will be swirls and streaks.
I really enjoy a product by ClearKote called Moose Wax. Great shine, minimal amout of labor to use, and If necessary it has some cutting power to get out surface scraches, bird poop acid, and the like.
I admit that I have not used ZYMOL yet.
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Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (SIGNGUY)
I used to detail cars and I have tried the things most every one else mentioned but the best stuff I've ever used is made by Blue Coral and is called Product X. You can't buy it in stores but can get it from some dealerships and many detail supply companies.
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From: St. Charles, MO
Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (Red73)
Zymol, because:
a) It just smells so damn good, I think my wife even thinks it's a turn-on when I come in smelling like it.
b) I really only want it to make it easy to wash the bugs / dirt / grease off easily. With all the time I've spent on my recent bodywork/paint/buffing, I dont need a wax to increase shine, just one to make sure everything cleans up easy.
:cheers:
a) It just smells so damn good, I think my wife even thinks it's a turn-on when I come in smelling like it.
b) I really only want it to make it easy to wash the bugs / dirt / grease off easily. With all the time I've spent on my recent bodywork/paint/buffing, I dont need a wax to increase shine, just one to make sure everything cleans up easy.
:cheers:
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From: cincinnati ohio
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Re: WHICH WAX DO YOU USE? (SIGNGUY)
I painted my car 6 years ago and it's never been waxed. It's only been wet once when I was caught in the rain at a show...Polished yes. I've tried about every polish out there. Meguiar's product line is #1 in mine opinion :cheers:
Hey I can attest to the lemon pledge thing, particularly on black paint :cool:
Hey I can attest to the lemon pledge thing, particularly on black paint :cool:
