Favorite wax?
03-09-2012, 03:24 PM
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Favorite wax?
Over the last few days I have clayed and polished my cars, and gave them a thorough wax job. This time around I decided to give the Mcguires Gold class carnuba plus a shot, and while it is shiny, I'm kinda disappointed in it. It doesn't seem to have the depth of shine that some of the other waxes I've used have. It goes on easy (machine helps) and comes off easy too, I guess that's a plus, but I'm looking for a DEEP mirror shine. What do you guys use?
07-04-2012, 12:12 AM
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at an autoparts store, lucas detail spray. if im going to order anything its 3m hand glaze.
3M Imperial Hand Glaze
3M Imperial Hand Glaze
07-05-2012, 09:48 AM
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Personally I change up the waxes I use depending on a couple things.
1) where I am in my annual wax cycle
2) what method I am using to apply the product
3) how clean is the surface of the paint
The original question was really about favorite waxes (not sealants). But most professional detailers will tell you you should wash and clay before using a Sealant, which should be allowed to cure before applying a wax.
So Once a year I wash, clay, polish and seal the paint. Usually about 24 hours after I apply the sealant, I go for what I consider to be a long lasting sacrificial wax layer - Collinite 845, applied by machine, removed by hand.
During the year I try to wash my car once every two weeks. After a leaf blower dry job, I'll apply Meguire's NXT 2.0 paste wax by machine, removed by hand.
If I am limited on time and can't do a water & bucket wash, I'll use a waterless wash, which is spray on and wipe off. Then I'll follow with XMT 360 Spray Wax because it is fast and spreads easily. There really isn't any removal - I just keep application buffing till it's gone, sort of like a quick detailer.
As you would expect, the liquid wax looks great but doesn't last that long. The Paste wax works perfectly between washes, the water beads all the way through until I wash it the following time. Not exactly sure how long it would last if I didn't wash it. From my experience and reading a lot online, Collinite 845 is one of those products they got right more than 75 years ago. So little product works so well and lasts so long... and the price is hard to beat. If I could have only one wax, this would be it.
1) where I am in my annual wax cycle
2) what method I am using to apply the product
3) how clean is the surface of the paint
The original question was really about favorite waxes (not sealants). But most professional detailers will tell you you should wash and clay before using a Sealant, which should be allowed to cure before applying a wax.
So Once a year I wash, clay, polish and seal the paint. Usually about 24 hours after I apply the sealant, I go for what I consider to be a long lasting sacrificial wax layer - Collinite 845, applied by machine, removed by hand.
During the year I try to wash my car once every two weeks. After a leaf blower dry job, I'll apply Meguire's NXT 2.0 paste wax by machine, removed by hand.
If I am limited on time and can't do a water & bucket wash, I'll use a waterless wash, which is spray on and wipe off. Then I'll follow with XMT 360 Spray Wax because it is fast and spreads easily. There really isn't any removal - I just keep application buffing till it's gone, sort of like a quick detailer.
As you would expect, the liquid wax looks great but doesn't last that long. The Paste wax works perfectly between washes, the water beads all the way through until I wash it the following time. Not exactly sure how long it would last if I didn't wash it. From my experience and reading a lot online, Collinite 845 is one of those products they got right more than 75 years ago. So little product works so well and lasts so long... and the price is hard to beat. If I could have only one wax, this would be it.
07-05-2012, 07:37 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2012
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Personally I change up the waxes I use depending on a couple things.
1) where I am in my annual wax cycle
2) what method I am using to apply the product
3) how clean is the surface of the paint
The original question was really about favorite waxes (not sealants). But most professional detailers will tell you you should wash and clay before using a Sealant, which should be allowed to cure before applying a wax.
So Once a year I wash, clay, polish and seal the paint. Usually about 24 hours after I apply the sealant, I go for what I consider to be a long lasting sacrificial wax layer - Collinite 845, applied by machine, removed by hand.
During the year I try to wash my car once every two weeks. After a leaf blower dry job, I'll apply Meguire's NXT 2.0 paste wax by machine, removed by hand.
If I am limited on time and can't do a water & bucket wash, I'll use a waterless wash, which is spray on and wipe off. Then I'll follow with XMT 360 Spray Wax because it is fast and spreads easily. There really isn't any removal - I just keep application buffing till it's gone, sort of like a quick detailer.
As you would expect, the liquid wax looks great but doesn't last that long. The Paste wax works perfectly between washes, the water beads all the way through until I wash it the following time. Not exactly sure how long it would last if I didn't wash it. From my experience and reading a lot online, Collinite 845 is one of those products they got right more than 75 years ago. So little product works so well and lasts so long... and the price is hard to beat. If I could have only one wax, this would be it.
1) where I am in my annual wax cycle
2) what method I am using to apply the product
3) how clean is the surface of the paint
The original question was really about favorite waxes (not sealants). But most professional detailers will tell you you should wash and clay before using a Sealant, which should be allowed to cure before applying a wax.
So Once a year I wash, clay, polish and seal the paint. Usually about 24 hours after I apply the sealant, I go for what I consider to be a long lasting sacrificial wax layer - Collinite 845, applied by machine, removed by hand.
During the year I try to wash my car once every two weeks. After a leaf blower dry job, I'll apply Meguire's NXT 2.0 paste wax by machine, removed by hand.
If I am limited on time and can't do a water & bucket wash, I'll use a waterless wash, which is spray on and wipe off. Then I'll follow with XMT 360 Spray Wax because it is fast and spreads easily. There really isn't any removal - I just keep application buffing till it's gone, sort of like a quick detailer.
As you would expect, the liquid wax looks great but doesn't last that long. The Paste wax works perfectly between washes, the water beads all the way through until I wash it the following time. Not exactly sure how long it would last if I didn't wash it. From my experience and reading a lot online, Collinite 845 is one of those products they got right more than 75 years ago. So little product works so well and lasts so long... and the price is hard to beat. If I could have only one wax, this would be it.
Damn! that all u got!!
lol. kidding
