Whats The Best Wax Really?

[GMC1965]

Iv been detailing for years and it all depends on your paint. There is no "best paint" is it a metalic or a s/s? For a metallic a synthetic is definitely the way to go, A caranuba mutes the metallic flakes. As for putting Synthetics on a s/s it lasts a long time, but really lacks to pop the paint. A Pure Caranuba is better suited. When it all comes down normal people do not buy 100$ wax. Therefor I will not recommend it. I use meguiars yellow wax on my s/s and it does amazing. It competes with 300$ waxes for sure. For a synthetic I would recommend pinnical or the new Ultimate wax by meguires. Remember polishing before the wax really helps with adhesion(sythetics are delicate and need this) as well as making the paint pop and removing minor blemishes. That being said this is what I use on my daily car(I detail every two weeks therefor my paint is very good shape and is better then show shine)

1. Wash with quality car soap( no dish wash)
2. Dry off with your preferred method (mine is microfiber)
3. Tape the car or truck to prevent splatter and stains on trim.
4. Clay bar to remove adhesion and clean anything that gets stuck in paint also restores a glass like touch.
5. I follow up with a wax cleaner again use your pref brand
6. I use a polish (real polish not a oil type)
7. Oil based polish
8. sealer or glaze
9. 3 coats of preferred wax or sealant
10. If using sealent in step 9, you CAN follow up with a caranuba for the caranuba shine but the longitivity of sealent. You can NOT put the sealent back on over the caranuba. Sealent is very sensitive and will not adhear to paint that has any grime/caranuba. I myself use sealent and top it with a caranuba.

My paint stands out.

[longbed67]

Originally Posted by GMC1965

Iv been detailing for years and it all depends on your paint. There is no "best paint" is it a metalic or a s/s? For a metallic a synthetic is definitely the way to go, A caranuba mutes the metallic flakes. As for putting Synthetics on a s/s it lasts a long time, but really lacks to pop the paint. A Pure Caranuba is better suited. When it all comes down normal people do not buy 100$ wax. Therefor I will not recommend it. I use meguiars yellow wax on my s/s and it does amazing. It competes with 300$ waxes for sure. For a synthetic I would recommend pinnical or the new Ultimate wax by meguires. Remember polishing before the wax really helps with adhesion(sythetics are delicate and need this) as well as making the paint pop and removing minor blemishes. That being said this is what I use on my daily car(I detail every two weeks therefor my paint is very good shape and is better then show shine)

1. Wash with quality car soap( no dish wash)
2. Dry off with your preferred method (mine is microfiber)
3. Tape the car or truck to prevent splatter and stains on trim.
4. Clay bar to remove adhesion and clean anything that gets stuck in paint also restores a glass like touch.
5. I follow up with a wax cleaner again use your pref brand
6. I use a polish (real polish not a oil type)
7. Oil based polish
8. sealer or glaze
9. 3 coats of preferred wax or sealant
10. If using sealent in step 9, you CAN follow up with a caranuba for the caranuba shine but the longitivity of sealent. You can NOT put the sealent back on over the caranuba. Sealent is very sensitive and will not adhear to paint that has any grime/caranuba. I myself use sealent and top it with a caranuba.

My paint stands out.

Never have understood as to why one would want to go back to back coats of wax where one coat is applied buffed off and yet another applied and buffed and a third applied and buffed off... please explain as to why you do this...

[GMC1965]

Originally Posted by longbed67

Never have understood as to why one would want to go back to back coats of wax where one coat is applied buffed off and yet another applied and buffed and a third applied and buffed off... please explain as to why you do this...

Sure, Applying many coats of wax has many benefits. Layering waxes is a good way to enhance the depth with sealants. Many folks with zaino are into crazy layering. I mean up to 12 coats.... I see no benefit with that many but many swear by it. With a synthetic you will see a difference in gloss. A synthetic will harden and cure on your paint, not like a wax siting on your car. When applying many coats its recommended that you allow it to cure for 12-24hours. Its like spraying coats of clearcoat and waiting for it to cure before the next coat, adding gloss each spray. For average users 2 coats is enough, it ensures even coverage everywere and ensures you did not miss anything. Laying caranuba is common for again coverage and the fact caranuba fills in scratches. Any more then 3 is overkill for a daily. There is no cure time for caranuba over for it to haze. Then wipe and proform 2nd coat. The benefit to layering a caranuba over a sealant provides the gloss/pop/lasting of a sealant while having the richness and depth of the caranuba. Again no sealants over top of caranuba.

[hjewell2]

GMC1965 what is s/s paint

I have been using Liquid glass for a long time it works good but then again my truck gets daylight once a week rest of time garage .

[GMC1965]

Also Caranuba acts as a filler for swirls and synthetic has no filling characteristics. Also layering a cleaner wax will do nothing. It will remove the previous coat with your 2nd coat. So a 2nd coat is only to ensure coverage. I do not recomend cleaner waxes. It is best to polish and prep paint before a REAL wax. Many people often get poor results with waxes and complain about the time it lasts. Iv never had a wax last less then 6months. I am serious. From cheapy gold class to pinnical sourvarian. With good prep you will see good results. Just like paint everything is in the prep.

Any more q, feel free to ask.

[motornut]

Formula 2001...now F21
turtle wax product
wipe on damp rag,let dry to haze,wipe off

[sixtysevengmc]

i've been quite impressed with the Surf City Garage line of products, available at autogeek.net, and some walmart stores.

I really like Detailers Pride (DP) products, MaxWax being my all time favorite.

[AllenKarber]

Originally Posted by sixtysevengmc

i've been quite impressed with the Surf City Garage line of products, available at autogeek.net, and some walmart stores.

I really like Detailers Pride (DP) products, MaxWax being my all time favorite.

Surf City makes some awesome stuff! I'm not a big fan of Wal-Mart,but it's very cool to be able to buy Surf City products locally.

[v6wells]

groits garage been using it for years

[MrRottnDog]

I've tried most everything through the years.. But I've had the best results with products from Adams, Surf City and Wizards. They seem to work equally well. Zaino works well too but I'm just to old and lazy to work that hard any more.

[barricade643]

I am quite fond of Adam's products.. i use them on My Crown Victoria and my Charger.. I don't have the truck yet, but I am sure Adam's will be used there too!

[Lee H]

I've tried them all as they come out. I always seem to go back to Mequire's. On a Surf City kick now and like it.
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[barricade643]

I haven't given the Surf City wax a try, but I do love the tire shine.. It actually lasts, but then again so does Adam's super VRT.

[oldspowered67C10]

In my experiece, you cant beat a "pure" carnuba for overall finish. Youll have to apply it twice as often as you would if you used a synthetic wax but a synthetic will never look as good as a carnuba based one.

Ive been having a hard time lately finding a "pure", non-cleaner type carnuba at local retailers but I recently bought some Surf City Garage stuff at Wal-Mart and so far have been inpressed. Goes on nice, comes off pretty easy and gives that slickness I like.

[Mrphoto]

Do any of you guys have a more "patina" type truck?

All you ever hear about these days is "CLR it first and then wax it"

But what wax (brand or texture) on a more paint/rust situation where you're trying to preserve the current level of patina please?

thanks guys!

[Zoomin]

Originally Posted by Mrphoto

Do any of you guys have a more "patina" type truck?

All you ever hear about these days is "CLR it first and then wax it"

But what wax (brand or texture) on a more paint/rust situation where you're trying to preserve the current level of patina please?

thanks guys!

Have it clear coated.
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[motornut]

Originally Posted by Zoomin

Have it clear coated.
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no info but seen this recently,mostly all cleared,rough texture in some spots

[keenee]

Griot's garage "best of show wax" the best I have ever tried. Period.

[theastronaut]

Originally Posted by keenee

Griot's garage "best of show wax" the best I have ever tried. Period.

Agreed!! Along with their Carnuba Wax Sticks. Even in the door jambs! This stuff has the best clarity of any wax I've used. Especially on an old/original paint car- synthetic waxes can't come close! I've tried Wizards, Meguiars, 3M, and Zymol and keep going back to Griot's.

[3/4ton72heavychevy]

Fukken wax!

[jondancer]

Liquid glass
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[bigd65]

If water beads on the car, that creates a magnifying glass for the sun on our paint. You really want the water to run off
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[Rochlow]

Zymol (not the junk from Walmart, but from their site) or Adams..

[70stealth502]

Jax-wax is the best and easiest to use , I stock up on it every year at myrtle beach run to the sun show!
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[chtr65]

I'm reading down through the comments on this thread about wax, was starting to feel left out. Then alas, someone mentions Malm's. To the fellow that just simply posted the product name Malm's, I must say you've done your homework. nough said.