What's the best car wax?
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Rep Power: 242 What's the best car wax?
I'm wondering what's established as being the best, or one of the best, car waxes. Preferably something that protects well against the sun.
Are there any products I should use before or after I wax?
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Are there any products I should use before or after I wax?
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Rep Power: 305 im not sure if there is one wax that is better than all, but there is a lot of good stuff out there. as far as retail goes, try the meguiars gold class line. if you post in the detailing forum, people there might be able to give you tips on what to try out. ibtm
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Rep Power: 293 the type of wax you want on your car is called calluja(sp) best wax out there Meguiars has it and another company Kit calls it Turtle wax
Spray on wax arent as good, dont be fooled..
Spray on wax arent as good, dont be fooled..
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Rep Power: 312 There isn't really a "best" wax. Generally, use what your comfortable with and like using.
Then theres the who carnuba wax VS. synethic wax (also called a polymer or sealant).
both have pros and cons.
check out autopia.org or bettercarcare.com or if you want an active detailing forum (read: better detail forum than 7thgen), check out http://www.acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=23
its an acura forum, but has a lot of good information concerning car detailing/wash/wax.
Then theres the who carnuba wax VS. synethic wax (also called a polymer or sealant).
both have pros and cons.
check out autopia.org or bettercarcare.com or if you want an active detailing forum (read: better detail forum than 7thgen), check out http://www.acurazine.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=23
its an acura forum, but has a lot of good information concerning car detailing/wash/wax.
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Rep Power: 251 If your going with a Meguiars wax, the NXT has proven to be their best protectant wax even in their own tests. I prefer a polymer wax in the summer and a carnuba in the winter. A carnuba wax goes on a little thicker, but a polymer wax has better UV protection and also shines better.
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Rep Power: 264 get the best of both worlds.... use a sealant with a nuba topper.
I like Pinnacle Souveran when it comes to depth on black and red cars.
I also like S100 for a more reflective look.
But get best of both worlds.. Clean the paint with Klasse AIO, then put a few layers of Klasse SG then top with either Pinnacle Souveran or s100.
Other good waxes i heard bout.
Natty's
Menzerna FMJ
NXT
Meguiars #26
Wolfgang products
Moose wax i think
Thats all i can think of at the moment... .beer in the system and thinking doesnt work.
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I like Pinnacle Souveran when it comes to depth on black and red cars.
I also like S100 for a more reflective look.
But get best of both worlds.. Clean the paint with Klasse AIO, then put a few layers of Klasse SG then top with either Pinnacle Souveran or s100.
Other good waxes i heard bout.
Natty's
Menzerna FMJ
NXT
Meguiars #26
Wolfgang products
Moose wax i think
Thats all i can think of at the moment... .beer in the system and thinking doesnt work.
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Rep Power: 257 I was thinking of getting some of meguires tech wax, and using my gold class first, then a coat of tech wax. I hear tech wax is thinner, and does not dry all of the way???
\Is this true???
\Is this true???
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Originally Posted by jackburton
I was thinking of getting some of meguires tech wax, and using my gold class first, then a coat of tech wax. I hear tech wax is thinner, and does not dry all of the way???
\Is this true???
\Is this true???
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Rep Power: 257 what will and what will not dry all the way, i was assuming nxt will not. what about using thicker wax first and then using shinier, smoother nxt wax. I have a black so two coats really makes it shine. I am trying this on friday, will post results.
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Rep Power: 251 i use 2 coats of NXT spaced a few hours apart. Let it dry for 15-20 minutes or until you can swipe your finger across the paint and the residue comes off easily. You certainly can put NXT over another wax, but 2 thin coats of NXT has been shown to protect better than any other meguiars wax. I also think that it shines better too.
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Originally Posted by jackburton
I was thinking of getting some of meguires tech wax, and using my gold class first, then a coat of tech wax. I hear tech wax is thinner, and does not dry all of the way???
\Is this true???
\Is this true???
The key to NXT or any wax for that matter, is to put on thin coats. No need to smear wax on like mayo as if you were making a sandwich, only makes it harder to take it off, and you have to deal with all the EXTRA dried wax residue.
One coat of NXT looks pretty good, two coats looks very good. Will have to borrow a cam to post a pic, the car ain't anything special, but it looks nice.
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Rep Power: 257 Just finished washing waxing my car an hour ago. I put a coat of gold class, and then a coat of tech. I realized while putting it on that the tech wax was going to dry, but it is easier to take off then gold. Last time i waited a day, but this time only like 30 min, what happens when it doesnt cure all the way?
To tell you the truth it looks feels the same as when i put two coats of gold class. I think i am going to try the yellow stuff, after i use most of the tech.
To tell you the truth it looks feels the same as when i put two coats of gold class. I think i am going to try the yellow stuff, after i use most of the tech.
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Rep Power: 251 if you just put one coat of tech over the gold class then curing time isnt a concern. the only reason it would be is if you are using 2 coats of nxt. the polymers need time to set up, but gold glass is a carnuba wax so it isnt the same idea. the #26 yellow wax is also great, looks really good on red and green vehicles. remember to polish before you wax though.
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Rep Power: 289 whats it mean when im taking the wax off and its sorta streaky, like i have a nhbp car and when i go to buff it off with a microfiber towel it comes out with some purple in it. what did i do wrong? did it not cure long enough, is the towel wet? what? this happens only with nu finish polish. i use meguirs gold class wax and not one problem.
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Rep Power: 251 Its because the nu finish is a polymer based wax and gold class is carnuba. With nufinish you will need to let it set up for about 15-20 minutes, then wait up to 24 (the closer to 24 the better) and apply another thin coat. With a polymer wax, thin coats are the key. That should fix the streaky problem.
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Rep Power: 296 What the hell is there to be afraid of? Unless your using a electric buffer, there isn't a single thing to worry about, unless you like to put things in your mouth, i think you'll be fine. That wax as you dry is a joke i think.
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Rep Power: 264 Just dont apply the wax with a piece of sandpaper and I'll think you'll be fine waxing with real wax. No need to be scared.
Try S100 wax... easy wax that has a good price.
Can be found at any harley davidson store for like 16bux, and it will last you awhile.
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Try S100 wax... easy wax that has a good price.
Can be found at any harley davidson store for like 16bux, and it will last you awhile.
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Rep Power: 0 I have the hook up where i work i wax boats and detail corvettes, i use a cream wax made by safty-clean this is an industrial wax only and you dont let it dry, i do small sections at a time and the affect is unbelivable, do some research and find it, i cant find anything better, its a little pricey but it is well worth it.