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10-19-2005, 09:08 PM | #1 |
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Best wax to use on everyday car?
I got my 3 last week, and after a week it wasnt dark monaco blue, but whitish blue. After washing with armor all car wash concentrate, it of course returned to its usual color, but this is a car that i am going to be keeping outside for the entirety of its life.
Whats a good solution for this situation? I presumably need a wax that will provide the greatest shine and protection for the longest period of time and that can handle heavy sun, cold weather, rains, snows, etc. I am currently using armor all car wash concentrate to do the exterior washing, and in a few weeks will probably start applying some of the zymol i have left over. Anyone have any better suggestions for this paint type? |
10-19-2005, 09:26 PM | #2 |
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I use the Klasse Twins and top it off with Meguiar's #16. The Klasse SG lasts very long. When the Meguiar's #16 is applied, the water just flies off when you drive.
If you want a wax that lasts long, go with a polymer based wax or sealant. Carnuba wax is great but just doesn't last that long. For car wash concentrate, I use Meguiar's NXT Tech soap. |
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10-19-2005, 09:44 PM | #3 |
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Zaino is a bit pricy, but so far it looks quite awesome and looks like to protects well.. Use RainX on the windows too!
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10-20-2005, 04:55 PM | #4 |
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For washing I use Meguiars Gold class shampoo, for wax: Mothers Reflections (synthetic) or Sywax FX. You could top it off with Meguiars #26 (they stopped making #16) for a deeper shine and more durability.
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10-20-2005, 09:06 PM | #5 |
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Depends how often you want to wax the car. If you are going to be waxing the car frequently then you can probably use something like Zymol that has a heavy wax content. If longevity is the desire then Meguirs NXT Generation synthetic waxes may be more to your liking.
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10-20-2005, 10:15 PM | #6 |
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Zaino, Klasse twins i would say are the top two for durability and protection. I personally like Zaino better. Chris
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10-21-2005, 02:37 PM | #8 |
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My understanding is that #16 is no longer manufactured. Some stock is still available but once gone, its gone. Meguiars does not list it on their website.
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10-21-2005, 06:58 PM | #9 |
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Try Zymol Field Glaze. I use it after evry car wash and is easy. Just spray on and wipe off. Quick and easy in my opinion.
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10-21-2005, 07:13 PM | #10 |
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Try Klasse, it is very easy to apply and remove and lasts a very long time. I usually go about 9 months between waxing.
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10-28-2005, 09:48 AM | #14 |
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Carnubas have the best shine/reflective glow esp for darker colors. problem is that it rubs/oxidizes off very quickly and is a pain in the ass to apply.
Most of the newer synthetic waxes/polishers are polymer based. Zaino is the one of the best that builds up the polymer from frequent use. Klasse is an acrylic based sealant. It last a long time as mentioned previously. Has a good shine, and can be used with a carnuba placed over the AIO and SG for best effect. I don't have too much time to wash/polish car, so I ususally use the Klass 2x a year and only give it a wash 1-2 times month. Stuff is amazingly easy to put on.
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