What wax product do you use? - Page 2

1sikbmr · 04-02-2012, 09:23 PM

Desire from Auto Finesse(Martin D) my favorite wax of all time.

ottoblotto · 04-02-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by IFX

I don't buy into that whole swissvax garbage. I was tempted to use swissvax, and when I contacted a detailer about it.. I asked how long a coat would last me. I laughed, and bought more Dodo Juice.

Have you tried Swissvax yet? It is truly amazing to use. Ease of application/removal, the smell, and most importantly, the way the paint looks like you could dive into it. Probably many products out there that are similar, but none are the same, sorry. And Im not saying go get a tub of Crystal Rock, but get some Shield. It is fantastic and lasts for quite some time. Plus all the other products for the tires/wheels, interior, leather cleaning, all of it is natural, smells great and does an awesome job. Only an opinion, much like yours, but Swissvax has done me right...

CallMeWonder · 04-02-2012, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

Swissvax....

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Originally Posted by ottoblotto

Have you tried Swissvax yet? It is truly amazing to use. Ease of application/removal, the smell, and most importantly, the way the paint looks like you could dive into it. Probably many products out there that are similar, but none are the same, sorry. And Im not saying go get a tub of Crystal Rock, but get some Shield. It is fantastic and lasts for quite some time. Plus all the other products for the tires/wheels, interior, leather cleaning, all of it is natural, smells great and does an awesome job. Only an opinion, much like yours, but Swissvax has done me right...

Could you guys link me to the product's your using?

Drop the hammer · 04-02-2012, 09:42 PM

I've researched detailing in depth and have been doing my own for a long time. (i have a porter cable dual action as well as a rotary polisher) I've gone through online mail order waxes and multi step wax/polish systems and such and in the end for speed, ease, and availability, I always ended up back to just claying it once a year, a light polish with a light cut polish and the porter cable DA and a light coat of Mequires NXT synthetic wax (very easy on/off and extremely durable) and then the next day a light coat of Mequires yellow wax that was mentioned in a previous post, it really makes the color deeep. I also like Collinite for a final coat, it's also easy to use and very cheap.
I found this to be the deepest and best combo, then on my wash, I'd just microfiber dry the vehicle and lightly rub down with quick detailer while drying.
Here's a couple pics of my Galaxy black Titan that I bought used and it was greyed it was so scratched (reason why I got a good deal on it). The pic results here took all day with heavy cut (on problem areas), medium cut and two light cut and a final polish passes, then the NXT and then yellow wax. It took awhile, but once it was perfect, it was much easier to maintain.

Drop the hammer · 04-02-2012, 09:45 PM

Took about 10 hrs and a case of beer.

CallMeWonder · 04-02-2012, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Drop the hammer

I've researched detailing in depth and have been doing my own for a long time. (i have a porter cable dual action as well as a rotary polisher) I've gone through online mail order waxes and multi step wax/polish systems and such and in the end for speed, ease, and availability, I always ended up back to just claying it once a year, a light polish with a light cut polish and the porter cable DA and a light coat of Mequires NXT synthetic wax (very easy on/off and extremely durable) and then the next day a light coat of Mequires yellow wax that was mentioned in a previous post, it really makes the color deeep. I also like Collinite for a final coat, it's also easy to use and very cheap.
I found this to be the deepest and best combo, then on my wash, I'd just microfiber dry the vehicle and lightly rub down with quick detailer while drying.
Here's a couple pics of my Galaxy black Titan that I bought used and it was greyed it was so scratched (reason why I got a good deal on it). The pic results here took all day with heavy cut (on problem areas), medium cut and two light cut and a final polish passes, then the NXT and then yellow wax. It took awhile, but once it was perfect, it was much easier to maintain.

Damn bro all those terms to a non-detailer are hell lol. But that's one nice looking truck!!

kmarei · 04-02-2012, 09:46 PM

My wife says she's had pretty good luck with this one

tibra1 · 04-02-2012, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Drop the hammer

Took about 10 hrs and a case of beer.

Looks great..paint is very correct.

Midwest X6 · 04-02-2012, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by CallMeWonder

I don't wax and want to do it.

Can you guys share what wax product(s) you use?

Thanks a lot!

Zaino Bros....

Used it on all my bmw's....

CallMeWonder · 04-02-2012, 09:53 PM

Dang, why is swissvax so expensive!?

BimmFiniti · 04-02-2012, 10:57 PM

Ultima Paint Guard Plus paint sealant - http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-paint-guard-plus.html

So easy to put on. 10-15 minutes, tops, and no removal step.

Clay bar your car once, then from that point on just apply the Paint Guard Plus every 3 - 5 washes. The car ends up super smooth and super shiny with basically no work.

Used to do the wax thing. No more. This stuff is soooo amazing.

frankzlin79 · 04-02-2012, 11:06 PM

I use Zaino Bros line of products as well.

rjd598 · 04-02-2012, 11:17 PM

I just got swissvax on my car and love it. I would never buy a tub of it though. Honestly if I had to buy a wax and could spend a little I would choose auto finesse's spirit or desire. I think they will be game changers. If you want cheap and good
go for collinite 845 or a chemical guy's wax like pete's 53

ottoblotto · 04-02-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by CallMeWonder

Could you guys link me to the product's your using?

Its pricey, but it is really good. If you can instead get someone to detail her with it to see the results and then decide. I am hearing a lot of good things on here about "Desire"... I will try them out later on this year.

Here is the link on their philosophy:
http://www.swissvax.com/swissvax-aut...e-car-care.htm

Martin_D · 04-03-2012, 12:00 AM

Everyone is going to have different opinions on protectants (sealants or waxes) so I would strongly advise buying one that is easy to use, durable, looks good, and SMELLS even better

Detailing your car is suppose to be FUN and ENJOYABLE. I will only recommend products that keep detailing enjoyable, afterall, I spend 99.9% of my time in the garage.

-Martin D.

Martin_D · 04-03-2012, 12:05 AM

Guys-

The prep work before the wax/sealant is what matters, we all know this

If you pay a professional to detail they will correct the paint and remove the defects. This is what makes the car look the way it does, defect free.

fuzzybam · 04-03-2012, 12:25 AM

Do you have any how-to guides for paint prep/correction? It seems I am going to have to focus on that before doing the wax.

The only decent detailer here is -okay- but not great, so I am going to go it myself.

Wayne R · 04-03-2012, 06:25 AM

I've been using Pinnacle products for the last 10 years. Works for me...

http://www.pinnaclewax.com/souveran.html

minigearhead · 04-03-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by IFX

I won't lie, it is definitely appealing so i understand where you're coming from. But honestly, it's kind of one of those things where because of the name they can charge you what they want.. You know what I mean? Well at least imo

If you want a high end wax, dodo Juice supernatural. Google it

The one I use isn't "high end" but it sure did work for me, I believe it's less than 100 now.

but they are oem on LAMBORGHINIS...

paradocs98 · 04-03-2012, 07:40 AM

Zaino bros. Easy on/off. Multiple products in the system. Inexpensive. Looks fantastic. And smells like blueberries...

But, curiously, tastes like car polish.

Kyoshi71 · 04-03-2012, 08:33 AM

I have been using Chemical Guy's for 2 years and couldnt be happier.
I apply Jet Seal twice per year and wax (quite often) with 50/50. Goes on easy; comes off easy and when I'm done, the light drips off it.

A few previous posters mentioned Zaino. Ahhh, no. The weirdos that make the stuff recommend cotton applicators to put it on and cotton towels to buff it out. I swirled the shit out of my old 335 with their "technique"

Also, can you sissies please stop with the "smell" of your fucking wax.

MuttGrunt · 04-03-2012, 09:07 AM

Sorry Kyoshi, but smell can be important to people, especially because it's another factor that helps you to enjoy using products and enjoying working on your car. In the same way, girls don't have to be pretty to be intimate with them... but it helps

Anyone that knows me knows my opinion of Dodo Juice Supernatural. I think it's an outstanding product that gives a very nice work. Not the easiest to use, but with the right prep it's great. I'll finally be needing to send my tub in for a refill after 3 years pretty soon.

That being said, I have a tub of Auto Finesse Spirit on the way that I look forward to trying. I talked to Martin for a little bit and I was insistent that if I was going to order anything, it'd be the easiest to use wax they had (even I get tired of fighting with Supernatural

).

Other nice waxes I've used:
Lusso Oro: great look, feel, and smell. Sets quickly like concrete so only apply 1 or 2 panels at a time.
Meg's #16: had to get some for the throw-back quality. Old school wax with a real thick feel to it. Poor durability but a deep look.
Souveran: my go-to wax for my own car. I think it's one of the best looking waxes on red paint, and has turned a lot of heads and had a lot of questions asked when on my S2000. VERY easy to use, poor durability, awesome smell.
Zymol Atlantique: used on a '29 Ford Roadster a couple of years ago (BIG write-up if you google search). Great smell, feel, consistency. Very heavy price and unknown durability.
Zymol Royale: Recently used on a Guard's Red Carrera GT (BIG write-up if you google search). Pleasant smell, nice looks, more solid consistency, absurd price tag, unknown durability.

04-02-2012, 09:23 PM	#23
1sikbmr Brigadier General Drives: E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: New York Posts: 3,106 iTrader: (12)	Desire from Auto Finesse(Martin D) my favorite wax of all time. __________________ E90 ///M3 6MT Atlantis Blue - Fox red Gloss black grilles/Red gills\|V1 hardwire\|Painted reflectors\|ZHP lighted shift knob\|VMR V710 silver\|GTS lip\|Lux custom 8k kit\|AA Green Filter\| AA Pulley\| RPI GTM Exhaust\|Sosi x-pipe\|BMW Performance Steering Wheel V1\|

04-02-2012, 09:42 PM	#26
Drop the hammer Enlisted Member Drives: '11 E93 Aw,Armada,Titan,F350 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	I've researched detailing in depth and have been doing my own for a long time. (i have a porter cable dual action as well as a rotary polisher) I've gone through online mail order waxes and multi step wax/polish systems and such and in the end for speed, ease, and availability, I always ended up back to just claying it once a year, a light polish with a light cut polish and the porter cable DA and a light coat of Mequires NXT synthetic wax (very easy on/off and extremely durable) and then the next day a light coat of Mequires yellow wax that was mentioned in a previous post, it really makes the color deeep. I also like Collinite for a final coat, it's also easy to use and very cheap. I found this to be the deepest and best combo, then on my wash, I'd just microfiber dry the vehicle and lightly rub down with quick detailer while drying. Here's a couple pics of my Galaxy black Titan that I bought used and it was greyed it was so scratched (reason why I got a good deal on it). The pic results here took all day with heavy cut (on problem areas), medium cut and two light cut and a final polish passes, then the NXT and then yellow wax. It took awhile, but once it was perfect, it was much easier to maintain. Attached Images

04-02-2012, 09:46 PM	#29
kmarei Major General Drives: 1988 M3 Evo II Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reston, VA Posts: 6,033 iTrader: (32)	My wife says she's had pretty good luck with this one __________________ "There are two opinions in this world. Mine and the wrong one." -- Jeremy Clarkson

04-02-2012, 10:57 PM	#33
BimmFiniti Private Drives: 2010 BMW M3 Sedan Join Date: May 2010 Location: WA Posts: 68 iTrader: (0)	Ultima Paint Guard Plus paint sealant - http://www.autogeek.net/ultima-paint-guard-plus.html So easy to put on. 10-15 minutes, tops, and no removal step. Clay bar your car once, then from that point on just apply the Paint Guard Plus every 3 - 5 washes. The car ends up super smooth and super shiny with basically no work. Used to do the wax thing. No more. This stuff is soooo amazing. __________________ 2001 330i 2010 E90 M3

04-02-2012, 11:17 PM	#35
rjd598 Brigadier General Drives: 10' M3 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: San Diego,CA Posts: 3,176 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 BMW M3 [4.50] 2000 Nissan Maxima SE [0.00]	I just got swissvax on my car and love it. I would never buy a tub of it though. Honestly if I had to buy a wax and could spend a little I would choose auto finesse's spirit or desire. I think they will be game changers. If you want cheap and good go for collinite 845 or a chemical guy's wax like pete's 53 __________________ 10 E90 M3/dct/ztp/zpp/heated seats/eps/19'/iPod retired- 08 535i/nav/prem./L7/ipod retired- 06 325i/nav/prem./sat/xenons/style 128

04-02-2012, 09:45 PM	#27
Drop the hammer Enlisted Member Drives: '11 E93 Aw,Armada,Titan,F350 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Calgary, AB, Canada Posts: 44 iTrader: (0)	Took about 10 hrs and a case of beer.

04-02-2012, 09:53 PM	#32
CallMeWonder Private First Class Drives: 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 135 iTrader: (0)	Dang, why is swissvax so expensive!?

04-02-2012, 11:06 PM	#34
frankzlin79 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2013 Nissan GT-R Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,614 iTrader: (5)	I use Zaino Bros line of products as well.

04-03-2012, 12:00 AM	#37
Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,797 iTrader: (34)	Everyone is going to have different opinions on protectants (sealants or waxes) so I would strongly advise buying one that is easy to use, durable, looks good, and SMELLS even better Detailing your car is suppose to be FUN and ENJOYABLE. I will only recommend products that keep detailing enjoyable, afterall, I spend 99.9% of my time in the garage. -Martin D.

04-03-2012, 12:05 AM	#38
Martin_D Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Ford Super Duty Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,797 iTrader: (34)	Guys- The prep work before the wax/sealant is what matters, we all know this If you pay a professional to detail they will correct the paint and remove the defects. This is what makes the car look the way it does, defect free.

04-03-2012, 12:25 AM	#39
fuzzybam Private First Class Drives: One with wheels Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: USA Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	Do you have any how-to guides for paint prep/correction? It seems I am going to have to focus on that before doing the wax. The only decent detailer here is -okay- but not great, so I am going to go it myself.

04-03-2012, 06:25 AM	#40
Wayne R Poor Old Sod Drives: 2011 AW E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: State of Confusion Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	Pinnacle Souveran I've been using Pinnacle products for the last 10 years. Works for me... http://www.pinnaclewax.com/souveran.html

04-03-2012, 07:40 AM	#42
paradocs98 Major Drives: 2011 E90 M3 ZCP Join Date: May 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,199 iTrader: (0)	Zaino bros. Easy on/off. Multiple products in the system. Inexpensive. Looks fantastic. And smells like blueberries... But, curiously, tastes like car polish.

04-03-2012, 08:33 AM	#43
Kyoshi71 Colonel Drives: 2010 M3 Coupe Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New York Posts: 2,543 iTrader: (0)	I have been using Chemical Guy's for 2 years and couldnt be happier. I apply Jet Seal twice per year and wax (quite often) with 50/50. Goes on easy; comes off easy and when I'm done, the light drips off it. A few previous posters mentioned Zaino. Ahhh, no. The weirdos that make the stuff recommend cotton applicators to put it on and cotton towels to buff it out. I swirled the shit out of my old 335 with their "technique" Also, can you sissies please stop with the "smell" of your fucking wax. __________________ "But resist we much; we must; and we will much; about that be committed." ~Rev. Al Sharpton 2010 E92 M3\|Silverstone II\|M-DCT\|NCSW\|2MT\|ZCW\|ZPP\|ZTP\|302\|507\|Gas Guzzler Tax

04-03-2012, 09:07 AM	#44
MuttGrunt Banned Drives: beater;) Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 872 iTrader: (0)	Sorry Kyoshi, but smell can be important to people, especially because it's another factor that helps you to enjoy using products and enjoying working on your car. In the same way, girls don't have to be pretty to be intimate with them... but it helps Anyone that knows me knows my opinion of Dodo Juice Supernatural. I think it's an outstanding product that gives a very nice work. Not the easiest to use, but with the right prep it's great. I'll finally be needing to send my tub in for a refill after 3 years pretty soon. That being said, I have a tub of Auto Finesse Spirit on the way that I look forward to trying. I talked to Martin for a little bit and I was insistent that if I was going to order anything, it'd be the easiest to use wax they had (even I get tired of fighting with Supernatural ). Other nice waxes I've used: Lusso Oro: great look, feel, and smell. Sets quickly like concrete so only apply 1 or 2 panels at a time. Meg's #16: had to get some for the throw-back quality. Old school wax with a real thick feel to it. Poor durability but a deep look. Souveran: my go-to wax for my own car. I think it's one of the best looking waxes on red paint, and has turned a lot of heads and had a lot of questions asked when on my S2000. VERY easy to use, poor durability, awesome smell. Zymol Atlantique: used on a '29 Ford Roadster a couple of years ago (BIG write-up if you google search). Great smell, feel, consistency. Very heavy price and unknown durability. Zymol Royale: Recently used on a Guard's Red Carrera GT (BIG write-up if you google search). Pleasant smell, nice looks, more solid consistency, absurd price tag, unknown durability.

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