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Wax?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by gsxxr, Nov 20, 2015.

  1. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:12 PM
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    gsxxr

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    What is everyone using for a wax on their 2016?

    I was thinking of trying chemical guys products.
     
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  2. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:19 PM
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    I plan on using Blackfire Crystal Coat; maintained with Blackfire Wet Diamond spray.
     
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    I recently waxed mine with Meguiar's Black Wax Paste. It is, by far, the best wax I've ever used on a black vehicle. It's amazing.
     
  4. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Stuff, stuff and more stuff
    Chemical guys! That's some good stuff! I'm not big on detailing but I've used it the last few times and think its great! Only drawback it the price.
     
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  5. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:23 PM
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    Is that special for black paint?
     
  6. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:27 PM
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    Crystal Coat is their supposed 'multi-year' quartz based coating.
    Wet Diamond is a polymer spray.
    They have a wax for dark finishes, but I don't do wax. :D
     
  7. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:32 PM
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    Yeah, I sent them an email asking for recommendations and they came back with 250$ worth of stiff.

    I ask for the working man's line up. Lol
     
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    I used the Wolfgang fuzion wax. Never used it on a new car until now. But my truck is grey and when I was done, It Came out alright . I know that Grey is really not the color if you want shine.
     
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    gsxxr , chem guys have good products
    That is what I use
     
  10. Nov 20, 2015 at 3:46 PM
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    Paint protection is good, but think about the $$$$
     
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    I'm at $300 for my kit.
     
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    Colonite 845 $$?
     
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    :bowdown:
     
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    I bought a bottle online for about $20; it will last me years. I use this stuff each fall. It lasts a long time and does a great job protecting the paint.
     
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    I wasn't bragging or anything.
    I just thought your "working man lineup" at $250 didn't seem out of line; depending on what you get.
     
  19. Nov 20, 2015 at 4:28 PM
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    I'm just busting you.

    I just always look for the best deals. I have 3 cars and a bike to tend to. So i shop the shit out of stuff.
     
  20. Nov 20, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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    For the past couple of years I have been using Meguiar's M21 Mirror Glaze Synthetic Sealant 2.0 on all the vehicles and bikes. I apply it twice a year and am satisfied with the results. I do it for paint protection, not for show, since my truck lives outside.
     
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