Wax help
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From: Rancho Santa MArgarita CA
Wax help
Has anyone used Adams butter waxon their vette? Was wondering how this compares with Zaino? Also, need a product recommendation for removing spider webbing and swirl marks, without using a power buffer?
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I've used it. It goes on easy and comes off easier. I have yet to break into my Zaino so I can't compare the two. I do know that the Adam's is easy. This might get moved to the Car Care Section of C6 where you can find tons of great information on both of your questions.
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For spiderwebs and swirls, I've had good success with 3M One Step Cleaner Wax. The only problem is that fills them in and doesn't actually remove them so the process needs to be repeated after the next wash.
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Adam's has a great product. I f not for Meguiars that is what I would use. I have used Zaino in the past but like Meguiars and Adams much more. As far as swirls by hand use Meguiars ScratchX
I forgot to add.... they are great people at Adam's as well
I forgot to add.... they are great people at Adam's as well
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I've used both Adams and Meguiars as well as Rejex in the past. In my opinion Zaino is the only way to go.
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zaino fuzion is supposed to be a nice mild grit polish for what you're talking about. i was gonna order some with my ultimate package, but my swirls are very minimal and so i am thinking the Z5 and Z2 should take care of business.
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Here is a review I did on Adams a while ago.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...m_id=10&arch=1
As far as a product that is good at removing swirls by hand I would use something like Zaino Fusion, Menzerna FPII, CG1 (Chemical Guys) or for an OTC type product try 3m 39009.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...m_id=10&arch=1
As far as a product that is good at removing swirls by hand I would use something like Zaino Fusion, Menzerna FPII, CG1 (Chemical Guys) or for an OTC type product try 3m 39009.
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Adams Polishes is one of the best products in the market right now. I've used some of their stuff, and I've seen Vette owners that have used it, and this stuff looks awesome.
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Just my experience:
I really think swirls are serious business. Not a casual project - Totally different from a few water spots, which can be done by hand. I don't know anyone who's really ever removed a single scratch with "Scratch X" = in my hands, that's only good for some very very light water spotting.
- you'll NEVER EVER be able to remove real swirls by hand. I wouldn't even try. There are several products I've used by PC7424 that can't even accomplish this task. Don't even try.
- if you really cannot afford a PC, then just fill in the scratches with a quality carnauba. Meguiars #26 is fantastic for this -- reapply every time you wash, every 3 to 4 weeks, and you'll keep a PERFECT flawless finish.
- if you really want to remove the swirls, rather than cover them up, go right to the PC7424, orange pad, and Menzerna Intensive Polish
I really think swirls are serious business. Not a casual project - Totally different from a few water spots, which can be done by hand. I don't know anyone who's really ever removed a single scratch with "Scratch X" = in my hands, that's only good for some very very light water spotting.