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      05-07-2019, 06:24 PM   #1
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Best waxes for your car?

Been a past guy forever, but see all these commercials for spray-n-shine, what's the consensus?
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      05-07-2019, 06:31 PM   #2
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Spray and shine typically only last a short time. I use Wolfgang or Griots garage chemicals to perfect the paint and protect it with Black Fire ceramic coat. You can use Pinnacle wax on top of the ceramic coat to give it extra protection since there aren't any cleaners in it. I always get compliments on my cars appearance since using this stuff.
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      05-07-2019, 07:29 PM   #3
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Why do we even have subsections anymore ?
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The M is ceramic coated with CQuartz but, I detail my wife's car and I personally like CG Jetseal, followed by Optimum Spray Wax after maintenance washes. Got a good 6+ months from just the Jetseal. Her car is due for another paint correction/polish soon and I'll probably use Jetseal again (bc I still have plenty) but I plan to layer Collinte 845 on top of that and see how much longer lasting protection it gets. I'll continue to use Optimum Spray Wax after washes again or I'll try Bead Maker, which has been getting great reviews all around.
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      05-07-2019, 09:42 PM   #7
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Meguires Liquid Wax
I've used the last three washes the new one they have, hybrid ceramic. lots of test videos out there it's it's pretty damn solid.
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Collinite...476, 845 or 915

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      05-07-2019, 11:14 PM   #9
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I've used the last three washes the new one they have, hybrid ceramic. lots of test videos out there it's it's pretty damn solid.
I'm interested in the Hybrid. Ive seen your car and your paint is 10xs better than mine, Id likely have to clay my car to get the full benefit of the Hybrid. I trust Meguires products, Mother's second. I get a kick when people think just because a product can be bought at Walmart and doesn't cost $50 an ounce it isn't good.

Ultimately, An application last me 3-6 months and takes under an hour to apply. Previously, I used all the high end polishes, waxes and dreaded cleaning my car to the point I avoided cleaning it....no more.
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      05-08-2019, 11:32 AM   #11
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I trust Meguires products, Mother's second. I get a kick when people think just because a product can be bought at Walmart and doesn't cost $50 an ounce it isn't good.
It’s good, just not the best
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      05-09-2019, 12:59 AM   #13
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Only $25 an ounce. Ill pick up a can when I can afford a Porsche.
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Collinite 845 wax
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The M is ceramic coated with CQuartz but, I detail my wife's car and I personally like CG Jetseal, followed by Optimum Spray Wax after maintenance washes. Got a good 6+ months from just the Jetseal. Her car is due for another paint correction/polish soon and I'll probably use Jetseal again (bc I still have plenty) but I plan to layer Collinte 845 on top of that and see how much longer lasting protection it gets. I'll continue to use Optimum Spray Wax after washes again or I'll try Bead Maker, which has been getting great reviews all around.
Figured I would pass this along to anyone using or thinking of using Bead Maker. I almost tried it out... but wow, it's a totally shit product and cost over time is insane due to its basically non-existent longevity and required amount to be used. It is slick feeling and that's it .. but can't even withstand one wash. Looks like I'm sticking with Hybrid Cermic which is the second video. this channel does the absolute best testing I've ever seen.



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You should check out YouTube reviews on Turtle Wax Ice Seal & Shine. It caught everyone by storm and apparently it magically outlasts even the steepest of competitors. Affordable, too!
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You should check out YouTube reviews on Turtle Wax Ice Seal & Shine. It caught everyone by storm and apparently it magically outlasts even the steepest of competitors. Affordable, too!
Will do, that same guy reviewed them in a video with all of the above, it was pretty good, but hybrid Ceramic still did really well.

here's the review of all 4.
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