Which wax to use
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Heel & Toe
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Which wax to use
Alright. This might be a dumb question, but I have a 96 that has been repainted black. The car has NEVER been waxed and has no swirls in it (people gawk all the time actually). Its time to 
the cherry though.
What wax should I use?
I've used Nu-finish on other cars my whole life, but I feel that will be too abrasive for this vehicle. Any suggestions?
Thanks
the cherry though.What wax should I use?
I've used Nu-finish on other cars my whole life, but I feel that will be too abrasive for this vehicle. Any suggestions?
Thanks
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Carnauba wax ....... the stuff that has been in use for 50+ years.
Just a light application is sufficient. The key to no-scratches is using
an applicator and buff rag that are free of any contaminants.
Just a light application is sufficient. The key to no-scratches is using
an applicator and buff rag that are free of any contaminants.
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Yup, carnuba provides the best shine. I would apply it with a foam applicator. I use 3 foam pads made by Meguiars when I wax mine by hand, because it minimizes the scratches of using the same pad on the whole car. Buff it off with microfiber towels
Don't use Nu finish!
Don't use Nu finish!
Last edited by 1993C4LT1; Aug 29, 2014 at 11:44 PM.
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The key to a beautiful shine is in the preparation.
The difference between a good carnuba product and a high-end polymer polish is the maintenance - over all - especially on BLACK!
I found the beautiful carnuba wax shine with comparatively incredible durability (read: immunity to fingerprints, pollen, dust, etc) in the form of the Zaino polish system. And, since you use NU-Finish now, you know what I'm talking about when it comes to durable shine. The Zaino is better, and non-abrasive.
My black 95 LT1/M6 Vette...
Some tout carnuba as being easier to apply than Zaino for a show-car shine. That may be true: applying Zaino to the point of being ready for a show competition (I too find) it requires several coats to "get there". (About one Saturday and a six-pack works for me). However, I found I only had to do that once with the Zaino, instead of stripping/clay-barring once or twice a season, like was necessary to keep my black Vette from hazing due to the combination of dust and pollen buildup (which does not wash away, once it gets imbedded into the wax).
One other thing to keep in mind when sifting recommendations: Just about anything looks good on a WHITE car. But, the real "acid test" is a BLACK car. What works and is easiest to maintain on BLACK will work on just about any other color, I find.
The difference between a good carnuba product and a high-end polymer polish is the maintenance - over all - especially on BLACK!
I found the beautiful carnuba wax shine with comparatively incredible durability (read: immunity to fingerprints, pollen, dust, etc) in the form of the Zaino polish system. And, since you use NU-Finish now, you know what I'm talking about when it comes to durable shine. The Zaino is better, and non-abrasive.
My black 95 LT1/M6 Vette...
Some tout carnuba as being easier to apply than Zaino for a show-car shine. That may be true: applying Zaino to the point of being ready for a show competition (I too find) it requires several coats to "get there". (About one Saturday and a six-pack works for me). However, I found I only had to do that once with the Zaino, instead of stripping/clay-barring once or twice a season, like was necessary to keep my black Vette from hazing due to the combination of dust and pollen buildup (which does not wash away, once it gets imbedded into the wax).
One other thing to keep in mind when sifting recommendations: Just about anything looks good on a WHITE car. But, the real "acid test" is a BLACK car. What works and is easiest to maintain on BLACK will work on just about any other color, I find.
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Heel & Toe
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The key to a beautiful shine is in the preparation.
The difference between a good carnuba product and a high-end polymer polish is the maintenance - over all - especially on BLACK!
I found the beautiful carnuba wax shine with comparatively incredible durability (read: immunity to fingerprints, pollen, dust, etc) in the form of the Zaino polish system. And, since you use NU-Finish now, you know what I'm talking about when it comes to durable shine. The Zaino is better, and non-abrasive.
My black 95 LT1/M6 Vette...
Some tout carnuba as being easier to apply than Zaino for a show-car shine. That may be true: applying Zaino to the point of being ready for a show competition (I too find) it requires several coats to "get there". (About one Saturday and a six-pack works for me). However, I found I only had to do that once with the Zaino, instead of stripping/clay-barring once or twice a season, like was necessary to keep my black Vette from hazing due to the combination of dust and pollen buildup (which does not wash away, once it gets imbedded into the wax).
One other thing to keep in mind when sifting recommendations: Just about anything looks good on a WHITE car. But, the real "acid test" is a BLACK car. What works and is easiest to maintain on BLACK will work on just about any other color, I find.
The difference between a good carnuba product and a high-end polymer polish is the maintenance - over all - especially on BLACK!
I found the beautiful carnuba wax shine with comparatively incredible durability (read: immunity to fingerprints, pollen, dust, etc) in the form of the Zaino polish system. And, since you use NU-Finish now, you know what I'm talking about when it comes to durable shine. The Zaino is better, and non-abrasive.
My black 95 LT1/M6 Vette...
Some tout carnuba as being easier to apply than Zaino for a show-car shine. That may be true: applying Zaino to the point of being ready for a show competition (I too find) it requires several coats to "get there". (About one Saturday and a six-pack works for me). However, I found I only had to do that once with the Zaino, instead of stripping/clay-barring once or twice a season, like was necessary to keep my black Vette from hazing due to the combination of dust and pollen buildup (which does not wash away, once it gets imbedded into the wax).
One other thing to keep in mind when sifting recommendations: Just about anything looks good on a WHITE car. But, the real "acid test" is a BLACK car. What works and is easiest to maintain on BLACK will work on just about any other color, I find.
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