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What wax do you use?

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by kris77, Jun 16, 2008.

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  1. Jul 1, 2009 at 5:48 AM
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    You shouldnt be. Post up what you think when you get it. :)
     
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  2. Jul 1, 2009 at 5:55 AM
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    Was using the Turtle Wax Ice, but switched over to NXT 2.0 and couldn't be happier. Still use the Turtle Wax detail spray in between washes and waxes though.
     
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  3. Jul 1, 2009 at 6:14 AM
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    i wax my truck every 2 weeks but i dont wash it i just pressure wash it with the soap in it, anybody know of a better wax to see on a vehice b/c i have super white and i can barley ssee wax
     
    ClemsonTacoma, Jul 1, 2009
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  4. Jul 1, 2009 at 6:21 AM
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    I dont think you want to "see" the wax. :confused:
     
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  5. Jul 1, 2009 at 6:26 AM
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    i mean befroe i whipe it off, b/c you have to put your head up to the truck to see the wax and any time i could save is best its 100 here with 100% humidity
     
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  6. Jul 1, 2009 at 7:38 AM
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    I just bought four bottles of competitor's wax to evaluate them against SYSTEM ONE...NXT 2.0 is one of them. I haven't tried it yet, but I noticed the bottle says to "keep it off rubber, plastic and any other non-painted surface".

    Have you had any issues with it staining/damaging trim or other parts? I am not knocking it because I haven't tried it yet and I have read lots of positive reviews on it.

    One of the 'claims to fame' of SYSTEM ONE (as well as others like Eagle One Nano-Wax) is that it won't stain plastic and rubber trim.
     
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  7. Jul 1, 2009 at 7:42 AM
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    And it lives up to this! I love not having to worry about it getting on the plastic, and turning the plastic white or grey. :)
     
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  8. Jul 11, 2009 at 5:02 PM
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    This is my tool chest:

    Meguiar's Clay Bar w/ Quick Detailer as lube - Cheapeast clay bar combo I find. (2 50oz bars + full size QD + microfiber towel)

    Adam's Swirl & Haze Remover and Fine Machine Polish - I use these for the polishing step (done by Porter Cable
    $139 7424XP , Gray
    7424XP), these are 2 great products. IMO the best polishes I have used as far as ease of use and results.
    Meguiar's Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner - I use this to enusre the paint is ready for LSP. Once I am at this point, paint is swirl free and squeaky clean. <- I feel this step is VERY important to enusre a 100% clean surface to work with

    Meguiar's #7 Pure Polish - I apply this by hand and it gives me real nice depth.

    Chemical Guys JetSeal 109 followed by Chemical Guys 50/50 wax - I like putting a sealant on for its durability. Plus the JetSeal has a unreal shine to it. 2 coats of that followed by 2 coats of the 50/50 wax (which is a GREAT paste wax, put it against ANY other wax..I dare you). The depth and shine from this combo is unlike anything I have received from other products.

    Other products I use
    - Mother's Back to Black for trim
    - Adam's Metal Polish for all my metal (best metal polish on earth!)
    - Meguiar's PlastX for all plastics
    - 303 Protectant for the interior
    - Meguiars Endurance for the tire shine
    - Chemical Guys Glass cleaner (one of the best)
    - Chemical Guys Extreme Slick quick detailer (awesome shine, super slick)

    Results are stunning to say the least.
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2009 at 6:09 PM
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    I answered my own question. It stains trim big time.

    However, it went on easy, came off easy and has an awesome shine. As long as you keep it off your rubber and plastic (I ignored the directions on purpose to see what would happen), it looks like a great product. I think the shine was the best of the four products I tested.

    As far as the other three products I tested...in case you're interested:

    Turtle Wax Express Wax: Went on and came off easily, but the solvent smell was so strong I can't see me using the stuff. Even after I washed my hands, they still stunk like solvent. Shine was the worst of the bunch.

    Eagle One Nanowax: Very similar to SYSTEM ONE. Went on easily, came off easily, didn't stain the trim. No beefs overall and a nice shine.

    Mother's Reflections Spray Wax: Went on easily and didn't stain, but it was a bear to remove. I got so frustrated that I took the Eagle One stuff and used that to clean up the panel!

    I have heard very good things about Meguiars Ultimate Quik Wax and Duragloss Aquawax and I will be trying those next. Both claim to be 'easy on, easy off' waxes that do not stain. I'll report my results here, if anyone is interested. :D
     
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  10. Jul 13, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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    Do you give any discounts to TW members? I'd like to try this wax and compare it with the
    $21 collinite 845 insulator wax-easy to use carnauba+polymer wax sealant-high gloss shine+durable hydrophobic beading & long lasting paint protection for cars/boats/trucks/rvs & motorcycles (16 fl oz)
    collinite 845 I'm currently using.
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2009 at 12:02 PM
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  12. Jul 13, 2009 at 12:22 PM
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    what's wax?
     
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  13. Jul 21, 2009 at 7:19 PM
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    I had never waxed my truck until today and I used Meguiars. It got a lot of tree limb scratches and dark spots off of my truck. I couldn't be happier.
     
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  14. Jul 23, 2009 at 10:11 AM
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    Hi! tig1 calling-I got these surface scratches that i used scratch doctor on and then wax over with meguires gold and after it rains the surface scratches come working there way through. i have done it more than once,any ideas?:confused:
     
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  15. Jul 23, 2009 at 10:16 AM
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    Whatever comes out of the nozzle at the self-serve car wash.
    I mean c'mon, it's a truck.
     
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  16. Jul 23, 2009 at 10:51 AM
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    I use Meguires Cleaner/Wax 2-3 times a year. Goes on easy, comes off easy, and lasts for months.
     
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  17. Jul 23, 2009 at 11:09 AM
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    If the scratches are not too deep, pick up some ScratchX by Megiuiars and use a good microfiber towel and work on those scratches.

    You will need to use some sort of polish that has abbrasives in it. ScratchX is good for small areas worked by hand. If that doesn't take them out you will need a more aggressive polish. Ultimate Compount is a good OTC. If you are not really into detailing, then the OTC route is your best option.
     
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  18. Jul 23, 2009 at 11:11 AM
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    Nah, I like drippy wet paint. Just wish I could polish by bedliner that is getting scratched up since I use it like I truck.

    Nothing wrong in someone wanting to kep his/her stuff in pristine coniditon if it came that way.

    Besides, detailing is theraputic.
     
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  19. Jul 23, 2009 at 11:44 AM
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    Sounds like that was just a cover-up product.
     
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  20. Jul 23, 2009 at 11:45 AM
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    I finally tested these and they are both very nice products.

    The Meguiar's Quik Wax doubles as an air freshener! That stuff smells really good...
     
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