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what wax to do use???

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by yotacoma12, Apr 11, 2012.

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what kind of wax do you use??

Poll closed May 11, 2012.

  1. a boutique wax

    16 vote(s)
    21.1%

  2. over the counter

    50 vote(s)
    65.8%

  3. dirt is my wax

    10 vote(s)
    13.2%
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  1. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:19 PM
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    99TacoDriver

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    the quick detailer is the shit

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  2. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:20 PM
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    I got a few bottles of the liquid version on clearance, I wanna try the paste next.
     
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  3. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:38 PM
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    Rupp1

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    Turtle. It's not hard to make white look good...
     
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  4. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:43 PM
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    Very true. Not knocking anyone's choice. It's all preference.

    Just speaking from my own experience, though. Everyone's mileage may vary. I just have not found any real difference in long-term durabiltiy from one brand to the other and have always enjoy waxing my vehicles. Liquid waxes come off quicker than paste, but within a class of wax, I think a lot of the differences just boil down to good marketing and how the product is packaged. The article I was reading said waxes packaged in gloss black boxes or containers usually are the best-sellers.

    On the test, some of the more popular polishers and detailers got really poor marks for swirling or scratching--particularly the relatively expensive Turtle Wax Liquid Ice. I also found this to be true and stopped using it. It did leave a nice shine, but also tons of swirl marks.

    I use the garden variety turtle paste wax and like the Macquire's quick detail spray for in-between waxes and general touchups after a wash.
     
    bubbagumps, Apr 11, 2012
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  5. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:53 PM
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    Zaino !

    Have been using it for quite some time.

    Poorboys world also makes good polishes. Klasse AIO is also great.
     
    AaronArf, Apr 11, 2012
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  6. Apr 11, 2012 at 5:55 PM
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    Mcguires Yellow Liquid Wax.
     
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  7. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:03 AM
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    Easy wins with me:

    1. Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax
    2. Duragloss Aquawax
    3. CSI Q-7 Wax (which we sell).

    Wipe on, wipe off, no staining. Do your whole truck in 15 minutes.

    Cheers
     
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  8. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:25 AM
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    I like it a lot, it works very well

    I looked that up......:eek:and that isn't even their really expensive stuff.....holy crap

    I started out with the same wax, I always had trouble with application. I agree that spending a lot on waxes won't make too much difference, but I have seen a BIG difference in ease of application, which is why I use the wax that I do.

    but the turtle wax and the meguires wax work basically the same with a 15$ difference.




    Man, I really need to wax my truck, but I am at college and don't have time.....or a place to do it

    crap
     
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  9. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:30 AM
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    True, and if it is the same article I remember, Nu Finish was the top rated brand out the ones they tested.
     
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  10. Apr 12, 2012 at 7:19 AM
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    I have tried almost every was on the market and I like DPMax from
    Auto Geek.net. It is very easy to use, the results are tops and one container will do my truck 15 or more times.
     
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  11. Apr 12, 2012 at 7:32 AM
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    I have been using the NXT for a while now and it does a good job. I might try out the NuFinish just for fun.

    For anyone that is interested. Here are the Consumer Reports ratings.

    Print - Car wax Ratings.pdf
     
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  12. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:34 PM
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    I use, and have used the clay bar kit from Maguires, and the Gold Class as well for years on multiple colors of vehicles. Obviously the dumb black ford ranger I had showed results the best, and these seemed to make the paint look "deeper" and definitely darker. Washed that poor truck 3-4 times a week and waxed it twice a month. Just my 0.02.
     
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  13. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:37 PM
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    Interesting ratings... The fact that 3 Meguiars products make up the top 5 for liquid / gel waxes is part of the reason I use their products (the one I use isn't on the list, so I don't know if it was tested). I just see them as putting out a very high quality product.

    I would advise against the NuFinish liquid wax... Maybe I just had a bad experience with it, but it was horrible on my 08 Black Sand Pearl Tacoma. But again, your mileage may vary...
     
    drubacca117, Apr 12, 2012
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  14. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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    I'm curious as to why they didn't do spray waxes...
     
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  15. Apr 12, 2012 at 6:54 PM
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  16. Apr 13, 2012 at 5:30 AM
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    Never had any problem at all with Nu Finish. But black or dark is extremely difficult to maintain here in the southeast due to the sun. Most black vehicles you see around here need repainting within 4 or 5 years max, unless they stay garaged most of the time.

    I will also say the Mequires Cleaner is a very good product. I use it to get off all the stubborn spots like road tar or occasional "paint swaps" from other cars' bumpers and it works like a champ.
     
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  17. Apr 13, 2012 at 5:52 AM
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    I've been using Turtle cleaner/wax, tried mothers and meguiars but when I tried the Turtle I started to get comments every time :cool:

    The last Tacoma I had was white and I always used the meguiars 3 step, when I traded it in at 200some thousand miles, the appraiser said aesthetically it was a 10!

    Bout time with this truck to throw a 3 step on it, trail scratches on a blue truck :eek:

    [​IMG]
     
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  18. Apr 13, 2012 at 5:55 AM
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    NO Chrome,3" NFab's steps,TRD skid,Wet okie's.011 grill, k&n,5100's,All this comes right off when the old lady says let's go get a NEW ONE!!!
    I have only used 1 wax for the last 27 years Liquid Glass, Nothing else like it, Not cheep but EZ on and off And the ONLY thing that holds up in Fla. that I have seen. My truck is 5 Years old and still looks as new. Only pic I have but she is a shiner [​IMG]
     
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  19. Apr 13, 2012 at 6:03 AM
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    What kinda wax does this truck use? :eek:

    2011-07-09_20-14-43_243_0b07d42cbc97d1b0319883c58c94ba67da3c33c7.jpg
     
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  20. Apr 13, 2012 at 6:57 AM
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    It's a wax called "increase saturation and contrast in photoshop." ;)
     
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