Black Wax
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Heel & Toe
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From: Colorado Springs Colorado
Black Wax
I have a wax question with respect to my 2010 Black Grand Sport. The car is mostly garaged (not a daily driver), does not see rain and has never seen snow. I am intrigued with the products advertised as Black Wax for black cars. I want to believe black waxes are made for and specifically designed for black paint, yet I don't understand how a black wax improves the black paint considering the clear coat lying on top.
I'm interested in comments, pro or con, regards black wax on a clear coat with the underlying paint color being black.
I'm interested in comments, pro or con, regards black wax on a clear coat with the underlying paint color being black.
Racer
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From: Harrisburg Pennsylvania
According to this website the "Black Wax" is supposed to work on darker colored cars as well.
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...207-black-wax/
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...207-black-wax/
Burning Brakes
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From: 34°0′34″N 95°30′53″W Indian Territory
It's probably just a little hype. I too have a black '10 GS so I know what you're talking about. What I think is the biggest difference is the lack of white residue in the hard to get at places - cracks and seams. With the black wax, unless I wear some sort of rubber/latex gloves I will have black hands that are hard to get clean... What I have been buying and using is Eagle One Gel Wax - no white residue. It works well. I'm sure others will have different suggestions. http://eagleone.com/gel-wax-with-carnauba
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Instructor
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From: Washington Utah
It's probably just a little hype. I too have a black '10 GS so I know what you're talking about. What I think is the biggest difference is the lack of white residue in the hard to get at places - cracks and seams. With the black wax, unless I wear some sort of rubber/latex gloves I will have black hands that are hard to get clean... What I have been buying and using is Eagle One Gel Wax - no white residue. It works well. I'm sure others will have different suggestions. http://eagleone.com/gel-wax-with-carnauba
Good Luck!
Good Luck!
Race Director
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From: Melbourne, FL
Black wax is just hype. They may be changing around the formulations a little to look better on black, but probably the biggest thing you're seeing is tinted fillers in the wax.
Get a high quality carnauba like Pinnacle Souveran, Megs #26, or something like that and prepare to be amazed. And keep in mind, a lot of people simply don't like the look of a carnauba as much as of a synthetic sealant. My GC was a metallic black, and looked way nicer (to me) with a synthetic than a carnauba. We had a black PT Cruiser that was a solid black that positively glowed under a really nice carnauba wax as well, so try a few and stick with what you like.
Get a high quality carnauba like Pinnacle Souveran, Megs #26, or something like that and prepare to be amazed. And keep in mind, a lot of people simply don't like the look of a carnauba as much as of a synthetic sealant. My GC was a metallic black, and looked way nicer (to me) with a synthetic than a carnauba. We had a black PT Cruiser that was a solid black that positively glowed under a really nice carnauba wax as well, so try a few and stick with what you like.
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I use to have a triple black Z06. I used one kit and it work great. My wife bought me another kit, but before I used it, I sold my 2004, for a silver 2005 Z06. If you want to try it and not invest too much, I'll sell you my unused kit for 10 bucks! My email is RJB34@msn.com
Instructor
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From: Hollywood FL
Black wax is just hype. They may be changing around the formulations a little to look better on black, but probably the biggest thing you're seeing is tinted fillers in the wax.
Get a high quality carnauba like Pinnacle Souveran, Megs #26, or something like that and prepare to be amazed. And keep in mind, a lot of people simply don't like the look of a carnauba as much as of a synthetic sealant. My GC was a metallic black, and looked way nicer (to me) with a synthetic than a carnauba. We had a black PT Cruiser that was a solid black that positively glowed under a really nice carnauba wax as well, so try a few and stick with what you like.
Get a high quality carnauba like Pinnacle Souveran, Megs #26, or something like that and prepare to be amazed. And keep in mind, a lot of people simply don't like the look of a carnauba as much as of a synthetic sealant. My GC was a metallic black, and looked way nicer (to me) with a synthetic than a carnauba. We had a black PT Cruiser that was a solid black that positively glowed under a really nice carnauba wax as well, so try a few and stick with what you like.
I don't know about the other manufacturers but, Meguiar's Black Wax just has more oils in it to provide a deeper shine that many prefer on black and dark colored cars. It has no dyes! I have tried it on my wife's brown Porsche and it didn't really leave any impression on me one way of the other. Everything said in the post above sums up things nicely.
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According to this website the "Black Wax" is supposed to work on darker colored cars as well.
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...207-black-wax/
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...207-black-wax/
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From: Melbourne, FL
Some people like the super glossy, super reflective look of a sealant like NXT, SynWax, Zaino, etc. Others prefer the warmer, wetter deeper look of a carnauba.
If you really want to impress yourself, buy a glaze and put that on your car, then top with a sealant or durable carnauba. The Glaze has all those fillers and oils that make the cars really look amazing, and it will be protected by a nice layer of whatever you choose.
Le Mans Master
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
zaino show car polish... his z5 formula. polymere. it layers.... the more layers the deeper and wetter the finish.. and more protection..fills swirls too... (fine ones)
Le Mans Master
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I use to have a triple black Z06. I used one kit and it work great. My wife bought me another kit, but before I used it, I sold my 2004, for a silver 2005 Z06. If you want to try it and not invest too much, I'll sell you my unused kit for 10 bucks! My email is RJB34@msn.com
Safety Car
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Yeah, what's wrong about a 2005 Z06? I had an 02. They came out in 01.
Anyhow, I tried the black stuff on my black 02 and it's all hype. I started with the Adam's line and never looked back. Best darn stuff out there IMO. And they just keep improving. Plus they're ALL MADE IN AMERICA! That alone should be enough to switch if you're using something else.
BUY AMERICAN PEOPLE!
OOOPS! My mistake. I forgot.........they didn't make a Z in 05. You are correct sir.
Anyhow, I tried the black stuff on my black 02 and it's all hype. I started with the Adam's line and never looked back. Best darn stuff out there IMO. And they just keep improving. Plus they're ALL MADE IN AMERICA! That alone should be enough to switch if you're using something else.
BUY AMERICAN PEOPLE!
OOOPS! My mistake. I forgot.........they didn't make a Z in 05. You are correct sir.
Last edited by USA1 427; Jun 18, 2013 at 10:22 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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Wolf is the measure on this board to dictate how black should look. I have also had good luck with the Ice series by Turtle and NXT is okay by Meg's...a bit average IMHO. A pro got me a bottle of Ardex Viper and this is what I hit my car with to bring a "trade in" good clean shine.
