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MugsyTheGr8
05-13-2008, 07:37 AM
so far ive tried turtle wax ice; loved its shine liked how easy it was to apply and how it could go on anything but glass, but it doesnt last as long as a carnuba or or a traditional synthetic wax

Meguiars Cleaner Wax; not as shiny as the turtle wax and not easy to apply. you can get it on smooth rubber or plastic trim but if it gets on the grainy stuff like what you have on the bottom of your wind shield, you will get some residue.
cant speak on how well it last since i just used it last saturday.

kaisertj
05-13-2008, 11:33 AM
This thread may help:

http://www.ephatch.com/forum/showthread.php?t=37934&highlight=wax

MugsyTheGr8
05-13-2008, 12:42 PM
pwnt

ep_hatcher_510
05-13-2008, 12:56 PM
I been using Zymol, super easy to use and one of the best smelling wax/polish i've used.

gsx~r
05-13-2008, 02:16 PM
"Meguiars NXT


It's the best at hiding the fine swirls that are inevitable with NHBP."
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Same response as the other “wax” thread. :mwink:

ep3man
05-13-2008, 02:19 PM
3m hand glaze shyts the best

Karma
05-13-2008, 02:50 PM
I been using Zymol, super easy to use and one of the best smelling wax/polish i've used.

my dad used that stuff before. i might try that next time around.

i also have a trial size of meguiars cleaner wax that came with the clay bar package.

recently, i've used turtle wax platinum (paste) and mothers carnauba cleaner wax (liquid). i don't ever want go back to paste.

civiCholo
05-13-2008, 04:40 PM
i use eagle1 with that nano technology shit... works good... nice clean feel afterwards and keeps it for a while too... another option to look into...

lil_Eggy
05-13-2008, 06:33 PM
if you're willing to sacrifice some of the deep color that a wax adds....collinite is seen as a very durable wax. I use 476s, "super doublecoat auto wax". It lasts the longest among the waxes I've tried. I do doubt that it lasts as long as it's advertised "full year". Here's a page with more info.

http://www.colliniteautomotive.com/products.htm#super476s

black05ep
07-02-2008, 05:41 PM
so far ive tried turtle wax ice; loved its shine liked how easy it was to apply and how it could go on anything but glass, but it doesnt last as long as a carnuba or or a traditional synthetic wax

Meguiars Cleaner Wax; not as shiny as the turtle wax and not easy to apply. you can get it on smooth rubber or plastic trim but if it gets on the grainy stuff like what you have on the bottom of your wind shield, you will get some residue.
cant speak on how well it last since i just used it last saturday.



the reason the cleaner wax isnt as shiny is because its just what it says,a cleaner wax. it helps remove some dirt particles and crap thats left in your paint after you wash it and helps remove some scratches.follow that up with a finishing wax and then a clear coat sealer or just one of them.ive waxed my car with 3 differant kinds before.but normally i will just do 1 coat of the NXT TECH wax.i may do 2 coats every few months just to help preserve the paint. btw i detail cars so im picky about my exterior.

KeNnYtAkEr
07-03-2008, 05:27 PM
Zymol leave your ride with a nice scent. :mcool:

civiKSiborg
07-04-2008, 10:30 PM
I Usually use meguiars. Its not bad, but I would rather use that turtle wax ICE paste. It leaves it with a glossier shine and lasts longer. I use Meguiars because you can usually get clearanced out gift packs for less than 10 dollars at target every new years.

sub_01
07-30-2008, 07:01 PM
Mothers is really good or zymol. They really get rid off swirl marks.

sub_01
07-30-2008, 07:03 PM
Zymol smells really good, but it was atracting bugs and bees. So be carefull so you dont get stinged.

KevinEP3
07-30-2008, 08:43 PM
ill tell you what not use the new turtle was liquid paste. it says it wont leave residue thats bs. i put it on with the mothers ball and it slug it everywhere. hard to get off had to use a buffer.

Gaz
07-31-2008, 09:22 AM
if you're willing to sacrifice some of the deep color that a wax adds....collinite is seen as a very durable wax. I use 476s, "super doublecoat auto wax". It lasts the longest among the waxes I've tried. I do doubt that it lasts as long as it's advertised "full year". Here's a page with more info.

http://www.colliniteautomotive.com/products.htm#super476s

I'm currently using Collinite 845 (liquid version of 476). I usually use it in the winter as a topper for the Klasse twins. I was suprised it gives as good of gloss and almost as much depth as Poorboys Natty's. It's very "bright" looking. Really easy to apply.

Tortoise
08-01-2008, 10:27 PM
I use whatever my dad has at the time, usually turtle wax or meguiars which smells good too haha...i need to wax my ep.

gettheledout
08-01-2008, 10:56 PM
zymol ftw with black

Spidey
08-02-2008, 08:14 AM
Klasse

MugsyTheGr8
08-02-2008, 11:41 AM
my question is how often are we supposed to wax????

depends on the product. if its one of the high end waxes then your only supposed to do it like 2 times a year. for most of the off the shelf waxes, which in reality are just polish, you can apply like every other wash.

bdooley
08-02-2008, 05:09 PM
Klasse

thats the good shit!!

vboy127
08-04-2008, 10:04 PM
How does Meguier NXT Tech compare to Zymol? in both shine quality and smell? (lol NXT smells so good :mbiggrin:)

DRP967
08-05-2008, 07:00 PM
1. Klasse AIO

2. Klasse SG

ep3drc
08-06-2008, 10:17 PM
anybody ever used that "spray wax" does that shit really work lol ???

vboy127
08-07-2008, 09:46 AM
anybody ever used that "spray wax" does that shit really work lol ???

yea, it sorta works. doesn't last very long tho and the shine isn't as good as regular paste or liquid wax. i got lazy and wasnt in a waxing mood and bought the Eagle one micro wax spray. waste of money IMO. haha, The time and work you put into cleaning your car shows!! :mbiggrin:

Blackexcoupe
08-07-2008, 10:29 AM
Wax -
-Pinnacle souveran - on black and red
-DP Max wax - silver and metallic paints
-Pinnacle XMT 180 - light colors
-FK pink wax - black paint, but it doesn't smell good

Sealants -
-Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant - Black
-Jeff Werkstatt Acrylic Jet - every other color

ep3drc
08-07-2008, 08:59 PM
so where do i guy the wax and sealant ? auto zone or what ? and how exatcly do you wax a car i thought u had to use a buffer ? , i dont see alot of varieties of wax in auto zone or auto parts

RTE117
08-07-2008, 09:05 PM
I used to own professional detailing equipment.. mostly for personal use, but I did jobs on the side as well, and what can I say about it is this:

The law of diminishing returns comes in play big time with these products.

The only thing that I would be picky about is the buffer (assuming you machine polish instead of hand polish).

I've used many expensive clay bars, mitts, towels, sealants, polishes, cleaners, glazes, pads, etc etc, and honestly, just find a decent product and stick with it if it works for you. Don't freak out cause it's not $$$, special order, or has a fancy name/packaging.

I don't truly believe, for example, my S100 Carnauba was worth the price over the off-the-shelf Turtle Carnauba I have in my garage at the moment. There is a difference, but it's negligible. I have a silver car, and it's my DD, so the price jump does not justify the slight increase in quality.

RTE117
08-07-2008, 09:11 PM
Also, I'd like to add, if you want proven products all around and would like to stick with one brand for simplicity, I'd recommend Meguiar's professional line. It will typically come in an ugly tan container.

I used 3 different polishes (cleaner, swirl remover, glaze), and 2 sealants (polymer sealant and Carnauba wax) all from this particular line, and supplemented these with an array of good pads, my PC orbital, microfiber mitts/towels, and a Clay Magic clay bar.

ep_hatcher_510
08-07-2008, 09:11 PM
so where do i guy the wax and sealant ? auto zone or what ? and how exatcly do you wax a car i thought u had to use a buffer ? , i dont see alot of varieties of wax in auto zone or auto parts

autogeek.net

DRP967
08-07-2008, 09:24 PM
so where do i guy the wax and sealant ? auto zone or what ? and how exatcly do you wax a car i thought u had to use a buffer ? , i dont see alot of varieties of wax in auto zone or auto parts

http://autopia.org/forum/

ep3drc
08-07-2008, 11:10 PM
damn theres a website , thanks guys

ep3drc
08-07-2008, 11:18 PM
http://www.autopia.org/reviews/censura.php?cmd=details&itemid=33

klasse all in one , wow this seems really good i think i might buy :)

k20z1
08-30-2008, 10:33 PM
Klasse

good stuff..!
how many layer do u wax ur car?

MugsyTheGr8
08-30-2008, 10:42 PM
http://www.autopia.org/reviews/censura.php?cmd=details&itemid=33

klasse all in one , wow this seems really good i think i might buy :)

that does look really good. i think i wanna try it as well.

JDMtunerEP3
08-31-2008, 05:24 PM
WOW!!!

I just checked that site out and there's waxes on there that are insanely expensive!

I've always been big on the 3m products or Meguiars.

The Klasse all in one is a very nice product too.

We use to use it at the shop but since we switched paint lines our new distributor can't get it but i suggest it to anyone who hasn't tried it out yet!

Blackexcoupe
09-01-2008, 02:48 PM
WOW!!!

I just checked that site out and there's waxes on there that are insanely expensive!Once you start moving up it gets hard to go back, but some of the really expensive waxes suffer from diminishing returns. Pinnacle souveran was a big jump for me from a $30 jar of wax (dp max wax) to a $85 jar of souveran. The difference is huge, but once you go higher then that the difference isn't big enough for me to justify the cost.

JDMtunerEP3
09-01-2008, 07:06 PM
Once you start moving up it gets hard to go back, but some of the really expensive waxes suffer from diminishing returns. Pinnacle souveran was a big jump for me from a $30 jar of wax (dp max wax) to a $85 jar of souveran. The difference is huge, but once you go higher then that the difference isn't big enough for me to justify the cost.

I agree.

Pretty much the quality hits a peak and then there isn't much of a difference at all!

I've actually had better luck with the more reasonably priced waxes then with the more expensive ones.

Blackexcoupe
09-01-2008, 07:51 PM
I agree.

Pretty much the quality hits a peak and then there isn't much of a difference at all!

I've actually had better luck with the more reasonably priced waxes then with the more expensive ones.My results always vary with color of the paint I'm working with.

SHG_EasyE
03-22-2010, 05:51 PM
I use DP Max Wax, Its great for silver and light metallics.

Kerby
03-23-2010, 03:45 PM
clay it first
then follow up with Meguire's Gold

CHASEEE
04-03-2010, 08:33 PM
Meguiars!

RHDmeatwagon
04-04-2010, 06:58 AM
Lusso Oro :D

hyu
04-10-2010, 07:58 PM
What do you recommend for my situation? My friend went a little overboard with a (non orbital buffer) I forgot what its called.. It hasnt went through the clear but you can def see where he went over it. Any products to help that? I will try to get a picture of it tomorrow when there is light

codyep3
04-10-2010, 10:55 PM
(non orbital buffer) I forgot what its called..

dual orbital or

radial

Blackexcoupe
04-18-2010, 11:18 AM
Wax -
-Pinnacle souveran - on black and red
-DP Max wax - silver and metallic paints
-Pinnacle XMT 180 - light colors
-FK pink wax - black paint, but it doesn't smell good
-Wolfgang Fuzion
-Migliore Frutta
-Blackfire Midnight Sun
-Victoria Wax Chaos

Sealants -
-Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant - Black
-Jeff Werkstatt Acrylic Jet - every other color
-Blackfire Wet Diamond
-Chemical Guys Jetseal109Added a few more in bold.

Chromium4500
04-18-2010, 11:28 AM
Mother's Three Step System.

1. Pre-wax cleaner
2. Sealer and Glaze
3. Pure carnuba wax

salvatore
04-18-2010, 12:51 PM
meguiars gold class

SHHEP3@UB
04-18-2010, 02:51 PM
I use all Griot's products, never used one that I didn't like or was unimpressed with the results. When I get back home, will;

wash with car shampoo
orbital buffer with paint clay and Speed Shine
Machine Polish 3 or 4 (only once after the winter to get rid of all the grime and any additional scratches) with buffer
Best of Show wax with buffer
quick Speed shine with a towel

Then, after every time I wash the car I go over with a quick spray of Speed wax. This usually does it because I don't have the time to fully wax the car several times over the summer.

PubliusEP3
04-21-2010, 08:49 PM
I use Turtle Wax Ice paste currently. I have used Meguiers Tech Wax.
Kinda want to try the Turtle wax Black Box. its specially formulated for black vehicles.

k20pr
04-23-2010, 08:52 PM
flash! wax the best one

kabones
04-25-2010, 12:22 PM
I use Meguiar's NXT Wax. Makes my NHBP paint shine like glass. Not too mention it's easy on easy off. I apply it to my entire car first then take it off with no problems,

SI in GA
06-05-2010, 05:32 PM
I use Meguiar's Gold Class Liquid Wax. Easy to go on and take off. Leave's a nice shine. Just waxed the car this morning.

darbelis12
07-13-2010, 11:40 AM
I use vanish.
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Rasy
07-16-2010, 11:54 AM
http://www.crazydetailer.co.za/images/pinnaclewax/ps21100wax.jpg

tatsu666
08-19-2010, 02:15 AM
Auto Glym HD Wax!

ep3egg
08-19-2010, 07:41 AM
Meguiars cleaner wax for now i wanna try turtle wax ice because i heard it can be applied to all exterior surfaces and supposedly leaves no residue.