car waxes

james west · 11-19-2013, 01:13 PM

for all you experts out there- what is the best car wax out there for our 370z"s? and thank you! anything that does it all in one step?

DEpointfive0 · 11-19-2013, 01:19 PM

Does what all?

I use Meguiar's NXT and like it

Chuck33079 · 11-19-2013, 01:19 PM

Waxes 101: Types of Waxes & Their Uses

kenchan · 11-19-2013, 01:20 PM

Prima Hydro. it's a spray type polymer sealant. use it while you wipe your car after a wash. you can use it on paint, seals, glass, plastics, wheels, etc. will not turn white and last at least 3-4wks.

detailersdomain sells by the gallon, so does amazon. check it out. it's a must have for dd's imho. liquid and paste wax is old news.

Chuck33079 · 11-19-2013, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan

Prima Hydro. it's a spray type polymer sealant. use it while you wipe your car after a wash. you can use it on paint, seals, glass, plastics, wheels, etc. will not turn white and last at least 3-4wks.

detailersdomain sells by the gallon, so does amazon. check it out. it's a must have for dd's imho. liquid and paste wax is old news.

All of the Prima stuff I've used has been fantastic.

kenchan · 11-19-2013, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

All of the Prima stuff I've used has been fantastic.

yep. i use Hydro the most, sometimes their glaze "Amigo" which is also good.

the rest of my stuff is meguiar's and griots.

Chuck33079 · 11-19-2013, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kenchan

yep. i use Hydro the most, sometimes their glaze "Amigo" which is also good.

the rest of my stuff is meguiar's and griots.

I got the whole line as a kit with my Porter Cable. I've got nothing bad to say about any of it.

/Angelo350Z/ · 11-19-2013, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

Does what all?

I use Meguiar's NXT and like it

I've been using this since 2004. I recommend it.

GalletGun · 11-21-2013, 09:20 AM

Best for me and has always been is Meguiars. i use the NXT generation Wax.

Best way to get the most out of your wax is to:

Wash your car with Meguiars car wash soap.

Than clay bar the car with Meguiars NXT clay bar kit

End with the NXT wax and it will go on really easy and it will buff out in seconds. Your car will look like a jewel. Plus your you can slide across the hood and fly right off. It is so slippery!!

Masterbeatty · 11-21-2013, 12:51 PM

I was introduced to griots garage about 5 yrs ago and it is the best stuff i have ever used. It is on the expensive side but the Z deserves that treatment. The guy is a ledgend, when i went to the opening day of his new shop in tacoma, wa. He had race cars from the 60's and on that the paint job was so good most brand new cars couldnt touch it. I also went to a car show in socal and my car looked better than 90% of the cars that were show car only. Very good stuff.

Car Care Products, Detailing Supplies, Auto Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789]

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masterbeatty

I was introduced to griots garage about 5 yrs ago and it is the best stuff i have ever used. It is on the expensive side but the Z deserves that treatment. The guy is a ledgend, when i went to the opening day of his new shop in tacoma, wa. He had race cars from the 60's and on that the paint job was so good most brand new cars couldnt touch it. I also went to a car show in socal and my car looked better than 90% of the cars that were show car only. Very good stuff.

Car Care Products, Detailing Supplies, Auto Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789]

the part i really like about griot's is that they really do make it fun in the garage. not just their detailing stuff, hand tools, carts, etc.

TXSpeedDemon · 11-21-2013, 01:38 PM

I used to use NXT, Zymol and Mother's Gold Class. All were ok.

I then switched to and have been really happy with Sonax Polymer Netshield.

It really brings out the pearl in the paint quite well. Plus the water beading is incredible. On top of that, it takes half the time to apply since I don't have to wait for it to dry and haze over. I can do the whole car in about 35 mins.

Water sheeting effect is great too, to the point that if I don't wash the car for 3-4 weeks then just leave it in the rain for 30 mins it comes out almost perfectly clean. And driving in the rain doesn't leave the car nearly as dirty. For the first 3-4 weeks after application water sheets off so quickly it takes the dirt with it. From 4-8 weeks a quick rinse with just water does the job.

I tend to reapply every 8 weeks or so since it's so easy and have been very happy with the results.

It's about $30 a can but one can has lasted me 4 coats on the Z, 1 coat on a BMW 650, and prob enough left for another 2 or 3 coats on the Z.

One other thing: It leaves my Matte Black Volks looking PERFECT. Best thing I've found to leave them with the right finish, not too shiny or dull.

saber · 11-21-2013, 02:27 PM

Sonax makes good stuff. I like their wheel cleaner. Zymol is overrated. I'd go NXT myself, at this point.

Curious about the Prima stuff though, will have to check those out.

kenchan · 11-21-2013, 02:30 PM

i dont recommend Prima clarity on windsheild. makes your wipers bounce.

i use griots window cleaner and glass MF towel for glass.

which reminds me, i have a fikken gallon of clarity still.

dP3NGU1N · 11-21-2013, 03:36 PM

I prefer optimum car wax

11-19-2013, 01:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
james west Base Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: no where man Posts: 58 Drives: 2013370zcoupemagma r Rep Power: 12	car waxes for all you experts out there- what is the best car wax out there for our 370z"s? and thank you! anything that does it all in one step?

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Prima Hydro. it's a spray type polymer sealant. use it while you wipe your car after a wash. you can use it on paint, seals, glass, plastics, wheels, etc. will not turn white and last at least 3-4wks. detailersdomain sells by the gallon, so does amazon. check it out. it's a must have for dd's imho. liquid and paste wax is old news. Chuck33079 likes this.

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Masterbeatty A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2012 Location: Whales Vagina Posts: 4,586 Drives: the speed limit... Rep Power: 122868	I was introduced to griots garage about 5 yrs ago and it is the best stuff i have ever used. It is on the expensive side but the Z deserves that treatment. The guy is a ledgend, when i went to the opening day of his new shop in tacoma, wa. He had race cars from the 60's and on that the paint job was so good most brand new cars couldnt touch it. I also went to a car show in socal and my car looked better than 90% of the cars that were show car only. Very good stuff. Car Care Products, Detailing Supplies, Auto Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789] __________________ 2011 MB 6MT Masterbeatty journal

11-21-2013, 09:20 AM	#9 (permalink)
GalletGun Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Baton Rouge, LA Posts: 224 Drives: 2013 Nissan 370Z Rep Power: 12	Best for me and has always been is Meguiars. i use the NXT generation Wax. Best way to get the most out of your wax is to: Wash your car with Meguiars car wash soap. Than clay bar the car with Meguiars NXT clay bar kit End with the NXT wax and it will go on really easy and it will buff out in seconds. Your car will look like a jewel. Plus your you can slide across the hood and fly right off. It is so slippery!!

11-21-2013, 01:38 PM	#12 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3372	I used to use NXT, Zymol and Mother's Gold Class. All were ok. I then switched to and have been really happy with Sonax Polymer Netshield. It really brings out the pearl in the paint quite well. Plus the water beading is incredible. On top of that, it takes half the time to apply since I don't have to wait for it to dry and haze over. I can do the whole car in about 35 mins. Water sheeting effect is great too, to the point that if I don't wash the car for 3-4 weeks then just leave it in the rain for 30 mins it comes out almost perfectly clean. And driving in the rain doesn't leave the car nearly as dirty. For the first 3-4 weeks after application water sheets off so quickly it takes the dirt with it. From 4-8 weeks a quick rinse with just water does the job. I tend to reapply every 8 weeks or so since it's so easy and have been very happy with the results. It's about $30 a can but one can has lasted me 4 coats on the Z, 1 coat on a BMW 650, and prob enough left for another 2 or 3 coats on the Z. One other thing: It leaves my Matte Black Volks looking PERFECT. Best thing I've found to leave them with the right finish, not too shiny or dull. SterlingDrive likes this.

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11-21-2013, 02:30 PM	#14 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	i dont recommend Prima clarity on windsheild. makes your wipers bounce. i use griots window cleaner and glass MF towel for glass. which reminds me, i have a fikken gallon of clarity still.

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