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best waxing and detailing brands.

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by tacomalimited, Mar 31, 2013.

  1. Mar 31, 2013 at 4:28 PM
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    tacomalimited

    tacomalimited [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I like Meguiars, what does everyone else use?
     
  2. Mar 31, 2013 at 4:29 PM
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    banditstpk

    banditstpk Pabst knows best

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    turtle products.
     
  3. Mar 31, 2013 at 4:32 PM
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    Konaborne

    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    zymol ftmfw
     
  4. Mar 31, 2013 at 4:34 PM
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    ace96

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    Meguiars, Adams Polish (my favorite), Klasse


    Pretty much the only brand I use is Adams Polishes right now.
     
  5. Mar 31, 2013 at 4:39 PM
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    Executive

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  6. Mar 31, 2013 at 4:48 PM
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    Rich91710

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    Ditto.

    There's a lot of pro-level stuff out there that works wonderfully, but seriously, unless you are wanting to maintain a show-quality finish, these two are going to keep your truck looking good and protect the paint.
     
  7. Mar 31, 2013 at 4:51 PM
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    Goose8651

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    I use griots for the interior cleaner, wheel cleaner, and rubber cleaner. I also own the bucket like in the link. The buckets are great, especially with the casters.

    Other items from Griots I use are the cleaning brushes and wheel MIT. I have tried their wax, but not a big fan of it.

    I currently use Mothers California Gold waxes and absolutely love them. Easy to put on and easy to take off. The Texas heat has not been an issue with it either. I have had problems with other waxes that even though the vehicle is "cool" and in the shade, the temperatures still play into the the wax.

    Just started using Adams products (Super VRT for the win!). I have been thinking about trying out the waxes/polishes, but need to run out of my current stash.
     
  8. Mar 31, 2013 at 5:05 PM
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    SOSHeloPilot

    SOSHeloPilot My 1st Muscle Car

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  9. Mar 31, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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    weather techs, 20precent tint, leveling kit, back flip bed cover, rhino liner
    I use meguiars clay bar than zymol cleaner wax than jax wax to top it off! Shines better than new. For the inside I use meguiars super shine. Than for windows ill use invisible glass.

    For waxes I've used about everything on the market. I really like that jax wax it's pure carnauba goes on super easy and comes off really easy lasts for a while.
     
  10. Mar 31, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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    bowzerdoo77

    bowzerdoo77 U.S.M.C.

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    They sel all that stuff at advanced auto parts in North Carolina, look local there might be some stuff in that kit you dont want and you can just get what you need.
     
  11. Apr 1, 2013 at 12:13 PM
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    Gooch

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    I like...oh never mind.
     
  12. Apr 1, 2013 at 12:14 PM
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    CanisLupus

    CanisLupus Member since 2011

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    I've only started waxing recently, but I like the Turtle wax I have; It leaves a nice clean shine.

    Matt
     
  13. Apr 1, 2013 at 12:17 PM
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  14. Apr 2, 2013 at 10:50 AM
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    Liquid glass.. Awesome shit
     
  15. Apr 5, 2013 at 7:27 AM
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    spiralout462

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    PBMG (Blackfire, Wolfgang, Pinnacle) and Meguiar's mostly. I will try anything once however ;). I would love to get my hands on some of Auto Finesse's offerings and some other european brands.
     
  16. Apr 5, 2013 at 7:39 AM
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    T Fades

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    Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2.0
     
  17. Apr 5, 2013 at 6:13 PM
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    JeanClaude

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    Menzerna, Meguiar's Professional, p21s, leatherique, 1z einszett, Optimum, CarPRO and lots more.
     
  18. Apr 6, 2013 at 7:30 AM
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    I'm not sure I could use ONE brand. That would be torture!
     
  19. Apr 6, 2013 at 7:43 AM
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    na8rboy

    na8rboy 18 DCLB Sport Cement

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    Turtle wax ice nothing stick's to it bugs wipe right off. Doesn't turn plastic gray/white.
    Paste works best, and use Turtle wax Syn detail spray in between waxes.
     
  20. Apr 8, 2013 at 6:27 PM
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    haider320

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    Blackfire wet diamond. IMO, hands down the best product I have ever used. I use to use zaino, but this stuff is so much easier and better. Take a look at my black 5.0 I just traded in for my Tacoma.
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