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What wax do you use?

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

  1. Jun 16, 2008 at 2:21 PM
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    BeefTaco

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    I use Malco Glaze II™ One-Step Cleaner/Polish where I work our detail department uses nothing but Malco products on our cars and trucks and they swear by it seems to be good stuff.
     
  2. Jun 16, 2008 at 2:24 PM
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    mothers clay bar, mothers or meguiars polish, and mothers or meguiars wax......i like both of them. i also use eagle1 nanowax.....good stuff.
     
  3. Jun 16, 2008 at 4:53 PM
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  4. Jun 16, 2008 at 6:49 PM
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    I use Zymol, have for a few years, on my Taco and the wife's Accord. Pics of both are in my photo section just after a fresh wax job. It does a good job and isn't too hard to work with. I used to use 3M Marine wax/polish for boats, it lasted a good long time, but it's hard to find now, not sure if they even still make it. I was getting it when my dad used to paint boats at a marina.

    Here's Consumer Reports most recent survey results:
    1.Black Magic Wet Shine Liquid Wax
    2.Turtle Wax Carnauba Car Wax
    3.Eagle One Nanowax
    4.3M Perfect-it Show Car Liquid Wax
    5.DuPont Teflon Ultra Wax
    6.Meguiar's Gold Class Clear Coat


    Zymol is ranked 8th with low marks for poor compatibility with plastics and for light scratching and hazing. So I'm thinking about going with something different later this year when I wax the next time.
     
  5. Jun 16, 2008 at 6:59 PM
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    My wife got me a bunch of the Turtle Wax Ice products for Father's Day. For their ease of use, I was pleased with the results. Havn't gotten a chance to try the liquid claybar, but I'm looking forward to testing it out.
     
  6. Jun 16, 2008 at 7:05 PM
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    you should have pretty good results. its not as good as a regular clay bar, but it will do pretty good.
     
  7. Jun 16, 2008 at 7:12 PM
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    Considering I've never used any claybar before, it should definately be an improvement.
     
  8. Jun 16, 2008 at 7:14 PM
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    yeah.....definitely!!! you'll notice how much easier the polish and wax goes on and comes off after the claybar!!!
     
  9. Jun 16, 2008 at 7:15 PM
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    Nothing but Liquid Glass for me.

    I have used it on and off for 23 years, I have tried others but I always come back to Liquid Glass.
     
  10. Jun 17, 2008 at 8:06 AM
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    Turtle Wax Ice is good, I also really like Meguire's 26
     
  11. Jun 17, 2008 at 8:11 AM
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    O.K., I use that Turtle Wax spray Wet and Dry. It does a great job after every wash. Leave your Tacoma wet, spray a little on and wipe dry. Then every three months I use the sealent that Toyota gave me in my console.
     
  12. Jun 17, 2008 at 9:51 AM
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    Collinite #845 Insulator Wax . . . long lasting and easy to apply. Don't forget to keep the truck in the shade when you're waxing.
     
  13. Jun 27, 2008 at 4:56 PM
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    Don't use carnauba wax unless you want to wax ever month. ALthought the best it doesn't last as long. This is for car show guys. Cars that never leave the show room.

    USE a polisher/cleaner combo. Synthetic is the best.


    Invest in GOOD polisher like Porter Cable 7424 Car Buffer / Polisher. These really make a big difference. It can remove stuff that the cheaper ones can't.

    this one is strong enough to take it off, but not the paint.
     
  14. Jun 28, 2008 at 11:16 PM
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    I used the Turtle wax carnauba wax. It looked great but i'm disapointed with it now. I kept seeing a very thin "dust like" layer on my truck. I took an applicator pad and rubbed over the truck and that dried wax just piles up on the truck.
     
  15. Jul 1, 2008 at 11:58 AM
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    man I am bummed to here that about Zymol, now I need to look again at something new.
    I like the ease of removal, now I am going to have to look at the truck to see if I notice anything.:(
     
  16. Jul 1, 2008 at 6:35 PM
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    Meguairs NXT Tech Wax/liquid. Goes on easy and off just about as easy, no white powder either. You do the entire vehicle and let it dry a bit then wipe it off. Amazing shine. I also use the Quick Detailer spray in between waxes. :)
     
  17. Jul 1, 2008 at 10:14 PM
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    I still think you need a GOOD power buffer(portor-cable 7424) Great powerful bufffer... This will get the crime and crud off that just wiping and smaller buffers will not...

    But in between a good buffer and wax/polisher, the Mequirs NXT is Awesome Like 45longcolt says!!!!

    But if you guys are lucky enough to park inside all the time you will not need a good buffer that often just the a good Wax job....


    jhny
     
  18. Jul 2, 2008 at 4:42 AM
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    Another vote for the porter cable 7424. It works like a champ. Clay, polish, wax, pads are Griots. On the darker colors, it gives great depth to the paint.

    OK, I have to admit I've slacked with the Tacoma, wax is more of the touchless spray kind :D:rolleyes::p
     
  19. Jul 2, 2008 at 4:49 AM
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    wont be a difference if you apply a wax by hand or by an orbital... waxes have no cut to it.
     
  20. Jul 2, 2008 at 5:03 AM
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    Oh yeah, I guess the truck can wait for my new cleaning kit thats coming with my AFE filter! :bananadance: I had forgotten 'bout that!
     

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