what is your favorite wax and cleaner

macramer · 03-07-2008, 01:44 PM

With spring comming , i could not wait to wax my wheel and car so i'm curious to know what is your favorites wax or your way to shine your car...

but the only thing is here in quebec here waiting for 30cm of snow tomorrow plus another 15cm next week... we already have received over 400cm of snow this winter..

Smash81 · 03-07-2008, 02:07 PM

Clay bars are fantastic! Also use the three step meguilar's, and eagle nano wax. variable speed orbital buffer will make your life alot easier.

chillywilly · 03-07-2008, 02:14 PM

I second the clay bar recommendation.

I use Duragloss Total Performance Polish (#105)

www.duragloss.com

Best when used with the Buffing and Polishing cleaner (#652) to clean the paint and Polish Bonding Agent (#601) to help it set.

Maintain it monthly with some Duragloss Aquawax spray detailer (#951) and one coat of polish has lasted the better part of a year with the car outside.

Lots of good detailing info at www.autopia.org/forum/

adc · 03-07-2008, 02:39 PM

Don't flame me. After indulging in the higher end products..I'm back to NuFinish

Robert Smith · 03-07-2008, 02:51 PM

Second the autopia site, its fantastic, and the clay recommendation but you also HAVE to switch to microfiber....

As for me it has been the Klasse twins for about 8 years, never will go back to wax.

2.5x_sleeper · 03-07-2008, 03:04 PM

On my '03 & my son's '95 Neon Sport we use Zip Wax car wash. I've used more expensive car wash, but this one doesn't spot as much & that saves me time.

For wax, I use Classic Turtle wax, Carnauba Turtle wax & last year I tried Mother's Carnauba wax (expensive!). The classic Turtle wax is a cleaner wax, more so than the carnauba waxes. I kinda like the smell of the Mothers's carnauba wax... reminds me of a fragrance a girl friend used!:)... If you're going to be at it most of the day, you might as well use a wax that works well & smells good!

For plastic, tires & the like, I use Mother's Back-to-Black. This is good stuff! I've tried ArmorAll & even Griot's Vinyl & Rubber Dressing. Mother's last longer, not as oily with a low gloss shine.

Bobby...

silverxt · 03-07-2008, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Robert Smith

Second the autopia site, its fantastic, and the clay recommendation but you also HAVE to switch to microfiber....

As for me it has been the Klasse twins for about 8 years, never will go back to wax.

Another Klasse fan here. Mine is actually overdue, now that I think about it. Unfortunately there is a chance of snow the next three days.

I'm so ready for Spring!

subisan · 03-07-2008, 04:02 PM

I've been using Eagle One Nano-wax and couldn't be happier!

Kevandra · 03-07-2008, 04:38 PM

Menzerna products for me...glaze, polish and FMJ sealant. Easy to use and great results...

rlovinggood · 03-07-2008, 05:26 PM

At least y'all can wash your cars and wax them. Here in my part of the country, we're still in a bad drought and car washing at home is verboten. Even though my rain gauge shows 1.8 inches of rain today...

Long range forecasts show a drier than normal spring ahead, so I don't expect the water restrictions to ease soon.

Pollen season will be here in a couple of weeks. I'll have to rely on the few remaining open commercial car washes to remove the heavy coat of green that will bury the car. But the days of when I can spend some good "quality" hours of washing and waxing here at home are gone for the time being.

Ray Lovinggood
Carrboro, North Carolina, USA
PS: Can't wait till I can flush the toilet after every visit and take 15 minute showers again! :-)

RobG · 07-15-2008, 11:52 AM

I just started a thread on this stuff... Zaino!

Zaino Store

Rob

dr k · 07-15-2008, 12:15 PM

Maquires..anything by them is good I think..

1stSub · 07-15-2008, 12:17 PM

Never got into hard-core detailing but I would like to at some point. For now I use Zymol cleaner wax (the blue stuff). You can get it at most auto parts stores. Goes on and wipes off quickly and works well with a buffer. It's usually good for 3 or 4 months.

I've had used cars and older cars, so I'm not that anal on the stuff I use. With the new Forester I might be a little more spendy on wax and polish.

tre36 · 07-15-2008, 12:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subisan

I've been using Eagle One Nano-wax and couldn't be happier!

+1 for Eagle One Nanowax. Been using it for years.

audiomacgyver · 07-15-2008, 12:32 PM

Well, I like to have a mixed bag of tricks.

When I am waxing I like to have a light, medium, and, heavy (as I call them) waxes. The heavy would be similar to an old school carnauba, medium something like a Meguiars #26 or similar, and light one of those new high tech things like zymol or the likes. I will do the heavy wax every season or so - the medium every few months - and the light about once a month.

When others are getting waxed it has to be Brazilian!

03-07-2008, 01:44 PM	#1 (permalink)
macramer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: montrel, Quebec, canada Posts: 65 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	what is your favorite wax and cleaner With spring comming , i could not wait to wax my wheel and car so i'm curious to know what is your favorites wax or your way to shine your car... but the only thing is here in quebec here waiting for 30cm of snow tomorrow plus another 15cm next week... we already have received over 400cm of snow this winter..

03-07-2008, 02:07 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smash81 Contributing Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 2,666 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Clay bars are fantastic! Also use the three step meguilar's, and eagle nano wax. variable speed orbital buffer will make your life alot easier. __________________ Dash: '03 XS MT propensity for going down roads I aught not.

03-07-2008, 02:14 PM	#3 (permalink)
chillywilly Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Macungie, PA Posts: 125 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 2 / 100%	I second the clay bar recommendation. I use Duragloss Total Performance Polish (#105) www.duragloss.com Best when used with the Buffing and Polishing cleaner (#652) to clean the paint and Polish Bonding Agent (#601) to help it set. Maintain it monthly with some Duragloss Aquawax spray detailer (#951) and one coat of polish has lasted the better part of a year with the car outside. Lots of good detailing info at www.autopia.org/forum/ __________________ chillywilly 2008 Forester X Auto Last edited by chillywilly : 03-07-2008 at 02:15 PM. Reason: more info

03-07-2008, 02:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
adc Contributing Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Elizabethtown, Pa. Posts: 975 Gallery: 7 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Don't flame me. After indulging in the higher end products..I'm back to NuFinish __________________ Be careful what you wish for.

03-07-2008, 03:04 PM	#6 (permalink)
2.5x_sleeper Need more MODs! Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newberg, OR Posts: 1,964 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 10 / 100%	On my '03 & my son's '95 Neon Sport we use Zip Wax car wash. I've used more expensive car wash, but this one doesn't spot as much & that saves me time. For wax, I use Classic Turtle wax, Carnauba Turtle wax & last year I tried Mother's Carnauba wax (expensive!). The classic Turtle wax is a cleaner wax, more so than the carnauba waxes. I kinda like the smell of the Mothers's carnauba wax... reminds me of a fragrance a girl friend used!:)... If you're going to be at it most of the day, you might as well use a wax that works well & smells good! For plastic, tires & the like, I use Mother's Back-to-Black. This is good stuff! I've tried ArmorAll & even Griot's Vinyl & Rubber Dressing. Mother's last longer, not as oily with a low gloss shine. Bobby... __________________ 2003 Pacifica Blue Pearl Metallic 2.5X 4EAT +AVO turbo kit! Last edited by 2.5x_sleeper : 07-15-2008 at 08:55 PM. Reason: Added more poop...:)

03-07-2008, 02:51 PM	#5 (permalink)
Robert Smith Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 64 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Second the autopia site, its fantastic, and the clay recommendation but you also HAVE to switch to microfiber.... As for me it has been the Klasse twins for about 8 years, never will go back to wax.

03-07-2008, 04:02 PM	#8 (permalink)
subisan Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 816 REPRESENT. Posts: 2,254 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I've been using Eagle One Nano-wax and couldn't be happier! __________________ *H2O GO!!!* www.dreweldridge.com

03-07-2008, 04:38 PM	#9 (permalink)
Kevandra Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 30 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Menzerna products for me...glaze, polish and FMJ sealant. Easy to use and great results...

03-07-2008, 05:26 PM	#10 (permalink)
rlovinggood Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Carrboro, North Carolina, USA Posts: 87 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	At least y'all can wash your cars and wax them. Here in my part of the country, we're still in a bad drought and car washing at home is verboten. Even though my rain gauge shows 1.8 inches of rain today... Long range forecasts show a drier than normal spring ahead, so I don't expect the water restrictions to ease soon. Pollen season will be here in a couple of weeks. I'll have to rely on the few remaining open commercial car washes to remove the heavy coat of green that will bury the car. But the days of when I can spend some good "quality" hours of washing and waxing here at home are gone for the time being. Ray Lovinggood Carrboro, North Carolina, USA PS: Can't wait till I can flush the toilet after every visit and take 15 minute showers again! :-)

07-15-2008, 11:52 AM	#11 (permalink)
RobG Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 28 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I just started a thread on this stuff... Zaino! Zaino Store Rob __________________ '09 Forester 2.5X '08 WRX 5dr '05 Dodge RAM 3500

07-15-2008, 12:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
dr k Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Milwaukee, Wi Posts: 183 Gallery: 12 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Maquires..anything by them is good I think..

07-15-2008, 12:17 PM	#13 (permalink)
1stSub Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Central Cal Posts: 77 Gallery: 0 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Never got into hard-core detailing but I would like to at some point. For now I use Zymol cleaner wax (the blue stuff). You can get it at most auto parts stores. Goes on and wipes off quickly and works well with a buffer. It's usually good for 3 or 4 months. I've had used cars and older cars, so I'm not that anal on the stuff I use. With the new Forester I might be a little more spendy on wax and polish.

07-15-2008, 12:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
audiomacgyver Who Keyed me??? Contributing Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: North Jersey Posts: 550 Gallery: 4 iTrader: 3 / 100%	Well, I like to have a mixed bag of tricks. When I am waxing I like to have a light, medium, and, heavy (as I call them) waxes. The heavy would be similar to an old school carnauba, medium something like a Meguiars #26 or similar, and light one of those new high tech things like zymol or the likes. I will do the heavy wax every season or so - the medium every few months - and the light about once a month. When others are getting waxed it has to be Brazilian! __________________ 05 XT AT - My motto's always been 'when it's right, it's right'

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