I'm I right?
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I'm I right?
So I know I feel several months ago i read a thread about what waxes too use best for black vette. Its that time to do my black 03z, I'm I right that the best results were from the zaino? I remember reading about Chadwicks as well but pretty sure zaino was the most popular.
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There are a number of very good waxes/polishes out there that you can choose from and you'll get a variety of opinions here on the forum. Everyone has their favorites. Spend some time in the Car Care section, look at the comments, and then you may just have to narrow your choices down and try them to see which one does the best for you.
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There are a number of very good waxes/polishes out there that you can choose from and you'll get a variety of opinions here on the forum. Everyone has their favorites. Spend some time in the Car Care section, look at the comments, and then you may just have to narrow your choices down and try them to see which one does the best for you.
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I've got a triple black '99 and I literally just tried chadwicks triple play (with paint correction package) TONIGHT!!! I did half the hood and front bumper, to try it. So far, pretty pleased!
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I have often wondered why people have such a love affair with those high priced detailing products.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
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I have often wondered why people have such a love affair with those high priced detailing products.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
PS... do you have any suggestions on alternative methods for gas? Premium is far too expensive and I'm sure there's something else that will give just as good results without paying that crazy high price.
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I have often wondered why people have such a love affair with those high priced detailing products.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
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I have often wondered why people have such a love affair with those high priced detailing products.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
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The real test is after your done with your method is to use Chadwick's Paint Correction and see if it improves more ??? Neil has been detailing cars his whole life and not just ordinary cars but very high end expensive cars. I will continue to use the best product I have EVER used !!!!
I don't see how another product could possibly improve on the finished results on my pickup truck.
It is about as deep as one can get.
It is as clear as if it were a mirror image.
Any way, to each his/her own.
I stick with what I know gives me the best results.
For a vehicle that is 15 years old, with original paint, the results speak for themselves.
Bob.
Last edited by calguy; 04-21-2017 at 02:35 PM.
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I don't see how another product could possibly improve on the finished results on my pickup truck.
It is about as deep as one can get.
It is as clear as if it were a mirror image.
Any way, to each his/her own.
I stick with what I know gives me the best results.
For a vehicle that is 15 years old, with original paint, the results speak for themselves.
Bob.
It is about as deep as one can get.
It is as clear as if it were a mirror image.
Any way, to each his/her own.
I stick with what I know gives me the best results.
For a vehicle that is 15 years old, with original paint, the results speak for themselves.
Bob.
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I am not saying what you use is wrong, just foolish, if you get the same results with a less expensive product.
Just because something cost more, does not guarantee it is better than a less expensive product.
Bob.
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Well we learn something new every day.
For those skeptics, here are more results(this time on my Vette) showing that expensive detail products are not necessary.
Same products and methods I used on my pickup.
No buffing machine, just good ole hand rubbing.
Bob.
For those skeptics, here are more results(this time on my Vette) showing that expensive detail products are not necessary.
Same products and methods I used on my pickup.
No buffing machine, just good ole hand rubbing.
Bob.
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most of us bought a used vette,with swirl marks and scratches !!! no clay bar and wax will remove those imperfections. Chadwick's Paint Correction is guaranteed not to hurt the finish, and once I had finished I just use CTP to clean, shine and protect my cars. I use it on everything, with better results than anything I have used, One bottle of CTP and one of the tire shine is all I need for everything !!! I am SO FOOLISH !!!!
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I have often wondered why people have such a love affair with those high priced detailing products.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
Taking the fourth picture down from the top, I will use that one to compare with my pickup right front fender.
I used plumber's putty as my clay bar, and followed up with good old( inexpensive) turtle wax in the green can.
The results are every bit as good, if not better than what you get with those designer, expensive detailing products.
Could never understand the logic behind using those products, when one can get the same results, while saving some bucks along the way.
Bob.
That said, good for you. You choose to use an archaic product that works. There's nothing wrong with that; however, some of us have chosen to use newer, and better, products. You may not think what we use is worth it but that's your opinion. It doesn't make you any more right or wrong than the next person.
I have used Liquid Glass, Turtle Wax Paste in the green can, Zymol, and various Meguire's products. I have stuck with Zaino for over 15 years now because IMO it lasts the longest out of any of the aforementioned products and is much easier to apply/remove.