Waxes 101: Types of Waxes & Their Uses

atlanticblue · 12-12-2009, 01:08 PM

What do ya'll think about electric buffers? I've been considering getting one because they're pretty cheap, but I don't want to damage my car if it ends up being bad.

upyoursenator · 12-20-2009, 01:25 AM

I wouldn't rely on electronic buffers. I used one on my old 98 civic and it left a ton of swirl marks. I found it better to just polish, or buff my cars by hand than to use a machine. BTW the Maguiar's or Mother's claybar system works flawlessly. Though you're gonna take FOREVER to do the whole car but its well worth the effort. Afterwards apply the wax of your choice, I normally apply three coats of wax. Can never be too careful

jayhuffdaddy · 12-22-2009, 02:21 PM

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

kenchan · 12-22-2009, 03:50 PM

very slick look.

StealthZ · 12-31-2009, 07:29 PM

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 · 12-31-2009, 07:40 PM

Do do juice?

eewwyy

StealthZ · 01-10-2010, 11:03 AM

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

FricFrac · 01-13-2010, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

Take it to a professional, swirl removal is not for the average person. Knowledge and experience are needed. If you want to tackle it your self visit Autopia - Autopia Home to gain the knowledge needed for such a job.

Hey smarty pants how about some pictures of your 370Z after a detail ;P <taunt taunt>

StealthZ · 01-20-2010, 09:16 AM

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.

NXTAZEE · 01-20-2010, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by FricFrac

Hey smarty pants how about some pictures of your 370Z after a detail ;P <taunt taunt>

I my have posted these already.

jayhuffdaddy · 01-20-2010, 10:40 PM

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 · 01-20-2010, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by 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?

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.

GZ3 · 01-22-2010, 04:35 PM

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

NXTAZEE · 01-23-2010, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by GZ3

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

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

GZ3 · 01-25-2010, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by NXTAZEE

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

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

12-22-2009, 02:21 PM	#93 (permalink)
jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	Just waxed with Meguiars NXT 2.0. I have to say I like the mirror like finish. bcccpals likes this.

12-31-2009, 07:40 PM	#96 (permalink)
phantom21 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 153 Drives: 370Z Base+Sport 6M Rep Power: 17	Do do juice? eewwyy __________________ 2009 PG 6spd Sport \|\| 30% side tint, 15% rear \|\| All Redline fluids \|\| Berk HFC's intalled~PITA Bolt \|\| Stillen G3's \|\| Berk CBE \|\| BC Racing Coilovers with 10K/12K Swift springs & RA valving\|\| SPL rear camber arms \|\| 20mm/15mm spacers

12-12-2009, 01:08 PM	#91 (permalink)
atlanticblue Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 6 Drives: '10 red 6sp sport Rep Power: 17	What do ya'll think about electric buffers? I've been considering getting one because they're pretty cheap, but I don't want to damage my car if it ends up being bad.

12-20-2009, 01:25 AM	#92 (permalink)
upyoursenator Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Norwalk Posts: 5 Drives: 09 370Z MB M6 Sport Rep Power: 16	I wouldn't rely on electronic buffers. I used one on my old 98 civic and it left a ton of swirl marks. I found it better to just polish, or buff my cars by hand than to use a machine. BTW the Maguiar's or Mother's claybar system works flawlessly. Though you're gonna take FOREVER to do the whole car but its well worth the effort. Afterwards apply the wax of your choice, I normally apply three coats of wax. Can never be too careful

12-22-2009, 03:50 PM	#94 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	very slick look.

12-31-2009, 07:29 PM	#95 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	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)

01-10-2010, 11:03 AM	#97 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	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

01-20-2010, 09:16 AM	#99 (permalink)
StealthZ Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 356 Drives: '14 GTR Premium Rep Power: 18	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.

01-20-2010, 10:40 PM	#101 (permalink)
jayhuffdaddy Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Southeast Posts: 200 Drives: P/G 2010 370Z Rep Power: 17	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?

01-22-2010, 04:35 PM	#103 (permalink)
GZ3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: SATX Posts: 3,296 Drives: Z Rep Power: 22	wow I cant beleive no one has mentioned Zaino....Zaino FTundisputedW~!!!!!