Best wax out there?

sickM3413 · 08-01-2011, 12:02 PM

Is there a wax out there that just outdoes every other on the market?

Z K · 08-01-2011, 12:33 PM

It depends what you mean by a "wax". Most over the counter waxes have a cleaning/polishing agent and a protective agent in one. Higher end products have them separated. The cleaning/polishing is not the same as the protective layer you apply.

If you are looking for an all-in-one product that is easy to use, I'd recommend the Werkstat Prime products. Engineered in Germany with acrylic polymers, they work good as a one-step product.

http://www.werkstat.com

Singletrack · 08-01-2011, 01:18 PM

You are about to get a million opinions - and many of them will be great products. I like Meguiar's #21 because it is super easy to apply/remove and lasts incredibly long. Technically it is a polymer based and not a true "wax".

People may have different recommendations based on the color of the car also - so you may want to specify that.

sensi09 · 08-01-2011, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by sickM3413

Is there a wax out there that just outdoes every other on the market?

no

JonnyM3 · 08-01-2011, 01:42 PM

Personally I'd got with a layer of sealant for durability. Menzerna.

avex8 · 08-01-2011, 01:44 PM

i use the 5050, it's expensive but works great.

dr.jay · 08-01-2011, 01:54 PM

Ask any good detailer, they SHOULD tell you good prep is more important than a good wax. That being said my favorite wax that I have is Swissvax Concorso, Dodo Juice Rainforest Rub comes in a close second (havent used my Supernatural Hybrid yet) and Autoglym HD is also good. Hint on the AG HD check you local Wal Marts this stuff was on clearance for $10 reg price is $50. I grabbed 3

Undertow · 08-01-2011, 03:45 PM

Look up Zymol Royal Glaze

For the price it better be the best

gthal · 08-01-2011, 04:20 PM

Old school wax: Collinite 845 if durability and protection is important AND you want to go old school style. Best there is for durability IMO.

New technology sealant: CQuartz or AQuartz if you want to go with a VERY durable nano sealant that will last up to two years with great protection.

MuttGrunt · 08-01-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by sensi09

no

I like this guy Sensi.... he read my mind

ScheerSpeed · 08-02-2011, 01:00 AM

swissvax.

TobiasMUC · 08-02-2011, 08:15 AM

I tried a lot. IMO swissvax is the way to go.

eclipsisNA · 08-02-2011, 11:40 AM

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=76435

Singletrack · 08-02-2011, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Eclipsis

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=76435

Great link; thanks!

MuttGrunt · 08-02-2011, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Eclipsis

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=76435

A nice review of one guy's findings of durability, but as we know, the other big reason people choose high-end waxes is they believe their is a benefit in the look. I'll source another great / classic Detailing World post that I believe shows how impossible it can be to tell a difference.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=79801

Keep in mind this is the result from one type of paint system, in one color, in one type of environment, and only half a dozen products were used.

The number one thing I think should be taken away is that it's all about the prep, and I'm sure the majority of fellow pros and hard core enthusiasts will agree.

eclipsisNA · 08-02-2011, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Singletrack

Great link; thanks!

My pleasure!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MuttGrunt

A nice review of one guy's findings of durability, but as we know, the other big reason people choose high-end waxes is they believe their is a benefit in the look. I'll source another great / classic Detailing World post that I believe shows how impossible it can be to tell a difference.

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=79801

Keep in mind this is the result from one type of paint system, in one color, in one type of environment, and only half a dozen products were used.

The number one thing I think should be taken away is that it's all about the prep, and I'm sure the majority of fellow pros and hard core enthusiasts will agree.

Absolutely, prep is always #1. I'd go so far as to say that visually, prep is roughly 95% of looks, and wax is 5%. Just an estimation but I think most of us would agree. Wax's core purpose is to protect the paint, and many car aficionados don't know that; they think it's solely for visual clarity/depth.

Bobble · 08-02-2011, 03:23 PM

^1 completely agree with above two statements all in the prep. Most high end waxes are chosen for reputation IMO.
Heck I took my freshly detailed 335 to the Irvine Cars & Coffee meet 3 weeks ago to meet a friend who is in a Viper club. Mind you its BFWD with Collonite 845 over top 1 week old application fresh wash and QD the morning of. One of his buddies asked me what was on the paint and if it was Fuzion a boutique wax costing @175 a pot. When I told him a $30 bottle of sealant with a $15 bottle of wax he crapped himself he was not happy with the cost of his stuff.

SchnellM3 · 08-02-2011, 03:51 PM

As already stated its all in the prep before hand.

I've tried almost everything from cheap $20 up to $400. I just had my car detailed and used 3D Nitro Seal on it and I'll proly never use anything else, its the wettest look I've ever seen

sickM3413 · 08-05-2011, 03:52 PM

I have a silverstone E90 and been using mcguires polish then their tech wax. Looks awesome

edu09 · 08-05-2011, 04:22 PM

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Is there a wax out there that just outdoes every other on the market?

Swissvax FTW

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Z K Major General 1981 Rep 5,565 Posts Drives: G20 M340i, S15 Silvia Spec R Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (3)	It depends what you mean by a "wax". Most over the counter waxes have a cleaning/polishing agent and a protective agent in one. Higher end products have them separated. The cleaning/polishing is not the same as the protective layer you apply. If you are looking for an all-in-one product that is easy to use, I'd recommend the Werkstat Prime products. Engineered in Germany with acrylic polymers, they work good as a one-step product. http://www.werkstat.com
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Bobble Major 56 Rep 1,232 Posts Drives: Whatever POS the wife leaves Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	^1 completely agree with above two statements all in the prep. Most high end waxes are chosen for reputation IMO. Heck I took my freshly detailed 335 to the Irvine Cars & Coffee meet 3 weeks ago to meet a friend who is in a Viper club. Mind you its BFWD with Collonite 845 over top 1 week old application fresh wash and QD the morning of. One of his buddies asked me what was on the paint and if it was Fuzion a boutique wax costing @175 a pot. When I told him a $30 bottle of sealant with a $15 bottle of wax he crapped himself he was not happy with the cost of his stuff.
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