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Dec 31, 2017 | 03:39 PM

Z06Berlin

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What is the best wax to use? When I had an 03 Z06 there was a wax that was awesome but I forgot the name. Appreciate the help. Jim

Dec 31, 2017 | 04:08 PM

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You're going to get a lot of opinions on what the best wax is. I use Turtle Wax Ice on mine and am very pleased with it. Easy on/off, no white residue to mess with and lasts a long time.

Dec 31, 2017 | 04:28 PM

JR-01

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Here we go......

Dec 31, 2017 | 05:52 PM

knewblewkorvette

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Zaino

Dec 31, 2017 | 05:57 PM

JR-01

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I know what I like to use, but I refuse to get sucked into another wax thread so I will not tell you.

Dec 31, 2017 | 06:12 PM

royal flush

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I use a brand called "Ape spray wax" -with banana peel -lasts for weeks-

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Dec 31, 2017 | 06:22 PM

Wetrudgeon

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Clay bar and McGuire's Show Car Glaze #7 annually. McGuire's cleaner wax quarterly. There are plenty of other good routines, but this one works for the red car.

We trudge on.

Dec 31, 2017 | 06:28 PM

Z06Berlin

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Originally Posted by knewblewkorvette

Zaino

That was the wax I used, thank you.

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Dec 31, 2017 | 06:32 PM

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Adams

Dec 31, 2017 | 06:44 PM

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Floridasky

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I have used ZAINO on my personal vehicles for more than 17 years and find it outstanding. I manage a private car collection here in Fort Worth where we use Adams Products and I find them very good to. What is important is to use what works for you on your cars.

Dec 31, 2017 | 08:53 PM

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royal flush

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After owning many diff. cars for 50 years--all polished/waxes do the same job UNLESS you have a car- Wet Sanded- where the shine and depth is a foot deep--use what you want!

Dec 31, 2017 | 08:58 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06Berlin

That was the wax I used, thank you.

Zaino is not a wax product......

Dec 31, 2017 | 09:10 PM

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A picture is worth 1000 posts. Collinite here, part time DD kept outside and washed/waxed 3-5 times a year

Dec 31, 2017 | 09:20 PM

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Well, even though Zaino is not a wax product it is what I am using right now. I think that it works rather well.

Dec 31, 2017 | 11:32 PM

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Jan 1, 2018 | 07:36 AM

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Jan 1, 2018 | 08:06 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JR-01

I know what I like to use, but I refuse to get sucked into another wax thread so I will not tell you.

Jan 1, 2018 | 08:07 AM

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Yello95

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Z06Berlin

What is the best wax to use? When I had an 03 Z06 there was a wax that was awesome but I forgot the name. Appreciate the help. Jim

I use several different kinds of protectant depending what mood I am in

Jan 1, 2018 | 08:52 AM

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chasboy

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I’ve hopped around with waxes/polishes for a long time and admit that I haven’t tried a huge amount, (most notably Collinite, Adams, Meguiar’s, Zaino, Ice, Aerolon, Mother’s and a defunct regional brand) but because of my ‘frugality’ I tried to use up whatever I bought. For me, I’ve now found that using a prep of an Adam’s/Meguiars products followed by a final application of Collinite is the most satisfying to me. I enjoy waxing, but not when it takes 4 steps or more.