Waxes 101: Types of Waxes & Their Uses

jayhuffdaddy

Just waxed with Meguiars NXT 2.0. I have to say I like the mirror like finish.

kenchan

very slick look.

StealthZ

Pinnacle souveran is great all around wax for any color and has a long lasting protection. for he money though poorboys red or blue is the heat ($20). DoDo juice is also a great wax, pricey but good and have many options for specific vehicle color and use (hard or soft)

phantom21

Do do juice? eewwyy

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StealthZ

If your looking for one of the best, yes Do Do Juice. I'd highly recomend it for your PG Z, its great on the darker colors like that and have had great success with the "hard" series here. you can try all four series or only one for 13 bucks... Dodo Juice Hard 4 Panel Pot Kit - 4 x 30 ml | Detailed Image

StealthZ

Electric buffers are great. For a beginner buy a Porter Cable 7424 XP. its a dual action and very hard for anyone to burn/hurt your paint. Its great for swirl removal, and applying sealants. Wax I prefer to always do by hand with a Lake City foam pad or actually with my hands. look at these web sites for further information Detailed Image - Premium Auto Detailing Supplies AutoGeek.com Automotive Super Site their affiliated forums have more information then you can think of and have many high end detailers to help you out.

jayhuffdaddy

Should there be any problems using the NXT 2.0 on my sport rims? I hear now days the rims are clear coated. Anyone know?

NXTAZEE

Yes, you can use NXT on your rims. And yes they are clear coated. I would recommend using a wheel sealant instead of paint sealant. It will give you a little more durable protection. Look on sites like Autogeek.com or properautocare.com for the wheel sealant. These sites are great as you can buy a lot better products for you Z than at a local store.

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GZ3

wow I cant beleive no one has mentioned Zaino....Zaino FTundisputedW~!!!!!

NXTAZEE

Not a favorite of mine, especially when you consider price.

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GZ3

14.95 for thier flagship product delivered to your door is cheap!! Especially when you get about 25 applications per bottle...Unbeatable shine and protection imho

NXTAZEE

I don't want to get into a Zaino battle, if you like it then thats good enough. I've tried countless products over the years from over the counter to the boutique products, and Zaino is not the best choice imho. There are many products out there that are way easier to use than Zaino and look as good or better, and protect as well or better, thats why I'm not a fan. If you like paste waxes there is no better than Victoria Red Wax. If you like a spray then I would use Optimum Car Wax, just spray and wipe, it's truly one of the best and easiest to use.

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dalparadise

I won't dispute your suggestions, but will weigh in for Zaino. It is truly excellent and long lasting. Probably the best professional-quality results I've ever gotten doing it myself.

Most pros don't like it because of the "cure time" required. Most non-BMW people don't like it because so many BMW people swear by it. I'll admit it's a little expensive (especially the "accelerator" drops) but holy crap -- a couple of coats and my finish is so reflective, it looks like my car has some kind of cloaking device on it.

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Forrest

Well after looking at all your guys grey car pictures. They all lack depth. It would be unfair of me to compare my black car to your guys grey cars. Refelction and shine are so much more rich on my black z.

But this is my brothers altima with 1 coat of z2 and 1 coat of ZS clear seal, taken on my crappy LG camera phone that is only 1.3 mega pixels.

Do you notice all that gloss and light on the pictures? Notice how it looks like its melting in some places?

Thats what you guys are missing out on with "wax". You guys just have a very bland shine. Zaino gives you the melted wet look like you have a coat of water on your car.

Some things cost more for a reason. Proof the pictures i took after doing it. Ignore the hat, it was blazing hot and i didnt want to add any more freckels to my face.

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NXTAZEE

I own and operate a detailing business, and have done so for many years. I have tried countless products, and a long with my fellow enthusiasts at Autopia, we have tested virtually every product available. Now you mention that we lack knowledge because of the "grey cars" that we own, but I have extensive experience with black vehicles, as they are 99% of all my business. You are right as black really shows depth, clarity and gloss better than most colors. Now, if you love Zaino then by all means continue to use it it's a fine product, but don't think it is the best wax out there. I personally find Victoria Red Wax to be the wax to beat regardless of price. This wax is one of only a select few that can be layered without stripping of the previous coat. The depth and gloss is simply exotic after a few coats. But you must remember wax is only a last step product. This means you must spend the time properly polishing the paint to perfection or it will not look very good no matter what wax is applied. Hours of work are needed to accomplish this. Only then can you see the difference between waxes or even sealants for that matter. Here is an example of properly polishing the paint in preparation for waxing. You can see by this 50/50 photo that if you applied wax to this vehicle before properly polishing it, regardless of what wax you use, it would not give you clarity or depth because of the condition of the paint. Any ways, just some food for thought.

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