Wax
Le Mans Master
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From: Left Coast, San Diego
I used Zaino. Looks good but lots of work. Way overrated. First clay your car. I then switched to Blackfire One Step and then seal it with SiO2 Spray Sealant. Car is slicker than snot when done. One quarter of the work of Zaino with just as good or better results. My only regret is not switching sooner. If you have LOTS of time to kill use Zaino. If you want at least as good or better results, there are better choices.
Last edited by Vet Interested; Feb 26, 2020 at 10:12 AM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin, Texas
Wax
I use Jet Seal on my truck, car, boat, and C6 and they shine for almost a year. It applies and removes easily and after almost a year the water beads up like golf *****. It was developed for aircraft and I learned about it from a crew that was detailing a new $2M yacht at my marina. Apply in a thin coat, let it 'bond' for 30 minutes, and then wipe off. It costs about $40 on ebay.
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Heres the magic question.....is any ones "best wax" the best wax because they use it.....or do they use it because it's supposedly the best wax ? Inquiring minds must know.....LOL. And a question to the Ceramic lovers out there. How does insurance factor into a ceramic coat? I mean lets say that God forbid that your rear 1/4 gets taken out completely. Does the insurance sprout for the ceramic coating re-do ?
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Heres the magic question.....is any ones "best wax" the best wax because they use it.....or do they use it because it's supposedly the best wax ? Inquiring minds must know.....LOL. And a question to the Ceramic lovers out there. How does insurance factor into a ceramic coat? I mean lets say that God forbid that your rear 1/4 gets taken out completely. Does the insurance sprout for the ceramic coating re-do ?
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St. Jude Donor '11
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Nu Finish. It came out better than Adams, Meguiars and Mothers.
$8 at Walmart.
https://youtu.be/j2fhQmtR2NQ
$8 at Walmart.
https://youtu.be/j2fhQmtR2NQ
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From: Mt. Sinai NY
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Melting Slicks
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From: Edmond Oklahoma
I get a kick out of folks extolling all these expensive waxes and ceramic finishes when Nu Finish has consistently finished among the top for $8.
I love to mention that to my Beemer friend that only uses Griot's stuff. It really isn't worth the money or effort to get something else.
I love to mention that to my Beemer friend that only uses Griot's stuff. It really isn't worth the money or effort to get something else.
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St. Jude Donor '11
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Actually, as far as shine quality, there probable is not a lot of difference in the name brands. it really comes down to paint condition in most cases. If your paint has a lot of impurities in it that needed to be removed or swirls and scratches the shine will not be wall a well prepared paint finish will give you. The biggest thing to look at is how long will the wax last. No point in spending $100 on wax if it needs to be reapplied ever other month.
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Actually, as far as shine quality, there probable is not a lot of difference in the name brands. it really comes down to paint condition in most cases. If your paint has a lot of impurities in it that needed to be removed or swirls and scratches the shine will not be wall a well prepared paint finish will give you. The biggest thing to look at is how long will the wax last. No point in spending $100 on wax if it needs to be reapplied ever other month.
