Waxes 101: Types of Waxes & Their Uses

Methodical4u · 06-14-2011, 01:12 AM

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Originally Posted by CaptainSlow

I'm thinking of going with the Meguiar's NXT wax for my white 370Z. I've seen posts saying it's great for black cars. Is it just as good for the white paint or should I be looking for something else?

I've got the pearl white as well and I just finished my third layer of Finish Kare 1000p. It's a high temp paste wax that's good for up to a year. I like to layer it... it's super durable and looks best on light colors.

I would also suggest Collinite's 846 double wax. It's SUPER durable and again also looks great on light cars. You can top it with a carnuba wax if you so choose, but it's not a necessity. There is a Finish Kare product that's called "pink wax" that supposedly looks really good over the 1000p... I haven't used it myself though.

Bodytechz · 01-13-2011, 02:34 PM

Have a 2011 Pearl White 370z on order as of 01/08/11, have to wait 3 months to get it UGH!!! Well, in the mean time I'm trying to gather all the info I can to baby it once I get it. Could someone point me to a great wax for the Pearl White finish please? Also, what would you recommend for the wheels and tires to keep them looking SLICK? I appreciate your time...TY

Sandra Dee · 01-14-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Bodytechz

Have a 2011 Pearl White 370z on order as of 01/08/11, have to wait 3 months to get it UGH!!! Well, in the mean time I'm trying to gather all the info I can to baby it once I get it. Could someone point me to a great wax for the Pearl White finish please? Also, what would you recommend for the wheels and tires to keep them looking SLICK? I appreciate your time...TY

i like Adam's products-they have a great wax called Americana. For tires-they have a green wheel cleaner etc. If you do not like the product-Adam stands behind it 110%. That is the beauty of buying from them. Also, they sell American made products. Now I have a non american car-but try to do my part in other ways.
Google Adam's polish -you can shop and look at the forum-many detail tips and tricks to help out. Everyone has different cars-but like them CLEAN...

Bodytechz · 01-13-2011, 02:36 PM

Also, once I get my new ride is there a length of time I should wait before applying my first coat of wax?

Sandra Dee · 01-14-2011, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bodytechz

Also, once I get my new ride is there a length of time I should wait before applying my first coat of wax?

if you bought the car off the lot-the paint has had time to "cure" which is about 90 days to be safe. If you ever get a paint job-wait that long before waxing. Otherwise, a car off the lot is good to go for a nice clean up and wax. I wax-let it sit-then buff and apply a second coat or subsequent coats atfer 12-24 hours.

mistermoe · 01-20-2011, 01:21 PM

does this detailing setup make sense? I am open to suggestion I am really new to this

Products:
Gilmour's Foammaster II
2x Sheepskin mitts
2x buckets
Meguiars gold class car wash
Meguiars' NXT TechWax paste
Meguiars quick clay detailing system
4-5x microfiber cloths

1) rinse car
2) wash car with foam master + gold class car wash using my sheepskin mitts (1 for wheels/bottom 1 for rest of the car) using 1 bucket to rinse mitts.
3) Dry car with microfiber cloths
4) Clay
5) wash car repeating steps 2 & 3
6) wax car with the techwax

I assume I dont need the two bucket system if I am using a foammaster? Should I polish the car? I've been reading up polishing and it seems pretty complicated so I am unsure if it's worth the trouble.

EazyD · 06-25-2011, 11:26 PM

This is a great sight to see looking out at the hood: 10/365! | Flickr - Photo Sharing!

(quick exposure)

B&W_Evader · 08-22-2011, 10:19 AM

Here I am, with my car 3 days old and no wax on it. So I made my way over to the nearest auto parts store to find some nice wax. O'Reigly's (Ex Kragens), this place had every abrasive wax you could think of. Deep cleaning this or polishing that. I wanted something with zero abrasive! The only one that sounded like it didn't have any was McGuires Ultimae Past wax. Asked the guy at the counter to verify it had no abrasive and the kid was completely useless. I've used to paint all my buddies cars so I know all about McGuires and decided to use it. I forgot what a pain in the rear it is to wax a white car but is one of the easiest paste waxes I've used. Probably helps that it's new paint. Came with it's own sponge and towel. Worked great and will continue using it.

bkaeser · 03-09-2012, 04:54 PM

wow, that helped a lot, now I know what to buy! Lol plus rep from me

boxienuts · 04-12-2012, 11:08 PM

Used the Mcguires ultimate pure synthetic liquid on my car and it was super easy to put on with orbital buffer sponge. It took a little over an hour to dry and it seemed like if halfway soaked in, which was really different compared to what I am used to, but then it was super easy to take off and didn't make any of the plastic white. I've used cheaper wax in the past, but I'm sold on the pure synthetic now.

LakeShow · 04-12-2012, 11:41 PM

Is it ok to use Meguiars Liquid wax after a normal wash without claying the car first?

djpathfinder · 04-13-2012, 12:19 AM

If your car is well-cleaned, sure (so you don add swirls and scratches while buffing). Sometimes you only have time for a quick wax, and that's perfectly fine.

If I clayed, I'd be inclined to do some paint correction, seal the paint and then wax...but I'm anal about things like that...

boxienuts · 04-13-2012, 07:54 AM

I have been reading and learning, but no expert. I was planning to wash, clay, wash, then McGuire ultimate pure synthetic in spring and fall. Then wash and synthetic once or twice in summer, car will be garaged in winter with a cover, starting and running once a week only.
I thought I read the sythetic acts as a polish/paint sealer and wax both. Does my routine above sound OK? I am really old school, used to wash and wax with cheap turtle wax once or twice a year only, never even heard of clay untill coming to this forum, so I am admittedly very ignorant to best practises, but I would like to do a better job with the Z.

FireDan50 · 04-13-2012, 01:51 PM

I don't think anyone has mentioned Swissvax yet. I bit the bullet and bought their products for my Pearl White '09Z and all I can say is "WOW". I don't think I'm going to use any other wax again....for now. Yes it is pricey, but I am obsessed with shiny and clean cars. I've used several off the shelf stuff from stores (Meguiar's, Mothers, NXT, ICE) and even Adam's but this Swissvax stuff has got me hooked. I have the cleaner fluid, Glacier wax (for white cars), Autobahn wheel wax, and detailer. Everything I've used is easy to apply/remove and results are awesome. Too bad weather here in Belgium sucks right now so I can't take pics at this moment....maybe tomorrow.

Zoren 370 · 05-10-2012, 09:52 PM

Anybody heard or have used Perma-seal wax?

06-25-2011, 11:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
EazyD A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Massachusetts, USA Posts: 1,211 Drives: 2010 6MT Sport pkg. Rep Power: 26	This is a great sight to see looking out at the hood: 10/365! \| Flickr - Photo Sharing! (quick exposure) __________________ Pearl White 2010 370Z Sport, Stillen CBE, tint, K&N drop-in filters, GT-R start button, Kenwood DNX-6980 with backup cam, LED bulbs, Raceseng shift knob.

08-22-2011, 10:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
B&W_Evader Track Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: CA Posts: 972 Drives: slower than before Rep Power: 387	McQuire Ultimate Paste Wax (Synthetic) Here I am, with my car 3 days old and no wax on it. So I made my way over to the nearest auto parts store to find some nice wax. O'Reigly's (Ex Kragens), this place had every abrasive wax you could think of. Deep cleaning this or polishing that. I wanted something with zero abrasive! The only one that sounded like it didn't have any was McGuires Ultimae Past wax. Asked the guy at the counter to verify it had no abrasive and the kid was completely useless. I've used to paint all my buddies cars so I know all about McGuires and decided to use it. I forgot what a pain in the rear it is to wax a white car but is one of the easiest paste waxes I've used. Probably helps that it's new paint. Came with it's own sponge and towel. Worked great and will continue using it.

03-09-2012, 04:54 PM	#9 (permalink)
bkaeser Base Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: North Carolina Posts: 16 Drives: 09 370z Rep Power: 14	wow, that helped a lot, now I know what to buy! Lol plus rep from me __________________ 09 370 w/sport package, Stillen Gen III, Stillen CBE, end of bank account

04-12-2012, 11:41 PM	#11 (permalink)
LakeShow A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: L.I., NY Posts: 5,307 Drives: Everything Rep Power: 26	Is it ok to use Meguiars Liquid wax after a normal wash without claying the car first? __________________ \|2013 Audi S4\|Ibis White/Black\|S-Tronic P+\| \|2013 370z\|PearlWhite/Persimmon\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|F.I. CBE 18" CF\| \|Sold\|2011 370z\|Gun Metallic\|Touring/Sport/Nav\|

04-13-2012, 12:19 AM	#12 (permalink)
djpathfinder A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Edmonton, Canada Posts: 12,910 Drives: 2012 GT-R BE Rep Power: 734	If your car is well-cleaned, sure (so you don add swirls and scratches while buffing). Sometimes you only have time for a quick wax, and that's perfectly fine. If I clayed, I'd be inclined to do some paint correction, seal the paint and then wax...but I'm anal about things like that... __________________ 2012 GT-R Black Edition Jet Black 2010 370Z 40th Anniversary // SOLD

01-13-2011, 02:34 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bodytechz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 253 Drives: '11 MB NISMO #0008 Rep Power: 15	Have a 2011 Pearl White 370z on order as of 01/08/11, have to wait 3 months to get it UGH!!! Well, in the mean time I'm trying to gather all the info I can to baby it once I get it. Could someone point me to a great wax for the Pearl White finish please? Also, what would you recommend for the wheels and tires to keep them looking SLICK? I appreciate your time...TY

01-13-2011, 02:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bodytechz Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Illinois Posts: 253 Drives: '11 MB NISMO #0008 Rep Power: 15	Also, once I get my new ride is there a length of time I should wait before applying my first coat of wax?

01-20-2011, 01:21 PM	#6 (permalink)
mistermoe Base Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: ottawa canada Posts: 35 Drives: 2010 370Z MB Rep Power: 16	does this detailing setup make sense? I am open to suggestion I am really new to this Products: Gilmour's Foammaster II 2x Sheepskin mitts 2x buckets Meguiars gold class car wash Meguiars' NXT TechWax paste Meguiars quick clay detailing system 4-5x microfiber cloths 1) rinse car 2) wash car with foam master + gold class car wash using my sheepskin mitts (1 for wheels/bottom 1 for rest of the car) using 1 bucket to rinse mitts. 3) Dry car with microfiber cloths 4) Clay 5) wash car repeating steps 2 & 3 6) wax car with the techwax I assume I dont need the two bucket system if I am using a foammaster? Should I polish the car? I've been reading up polishing and it seems pretty complicated so I am unsure if it's worth the trouble.

04-12-2012, 11:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
boxienuts Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa Age: 57 Posts: 28 Drives: 16 Black NISMO M6 Rep Power: 3369	Used the Mcguires ultimate pure synthetic liquid on my car and it was super easy to put on with orbital buffer sponge. It took a little over an hour to dry and it seemed like if halfway soaked in, which was really different compared to what I am used to, but then it was super easy to take off and didn't make any of the plastic white. I've used cheaper wax in the past, but I'm sold on the pure synthetic now.

04-13-2012, 07:54 AM	#13 (permalink)
boxienuts Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Iowa Age: 57 Posts: 28 Drives: 16 Black NISMO M6 Rep Power: 3369	I have been reading and learning, but no expert. I was planning to wash, clay, wash, then McGuire ultimate pure synthetic in spring and fall. Then wash and synthetic once or twice in summer, car will be garaged in winter with a cover, starting and running once a week only. I thought I read the sythetic acts as a polish/paint sealer and wax both. Does my routine above sound OK? I am really old school, used to wash and wax with cheap turtle wax once or twice a year only, never even heard of clay untill coming to this forum, so I am admittedly very ignorant to best practises, but I would like to do a better job with the Z.

04-13-2012, 01:51 PM	#14 (permalink)
FireDan50 Track Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Antonio Posts: 714 Drives: '09 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 20	I don't think anyone has mentioned Swissvax yet. I bit the bullet and bought their products for my Pearl White '09Z and all I can say is "WOW". I don't think I'm going to use any other wax again....for now. Yes it is pricey, but I am obsessed with shiny and clean cars. I've used several off the shelf stuff from stores (Meguiar's, Mothers, NXT, ICE) and even Adam's but this Swissvax stuff has got me hooked. I have the cleaner fluid, Glacier wax (for white cars), Autobahn wheel wax, and detailer. Everything I've used is easy to apply/remove and results are awesome. Too bad weather here in Belgium sucks right now so I can't take pics at this moment....maybe tomorrow.

05-10-2012, 09:52 PM	#15 (permalink)
Zoren 370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL Posts: 11,018 Drives: 11 Nissan 370 M6 Rep Power: 1913654	Anybody heard or have used Perma-seal wax?