Favorite Car Wax, Which do you use? Options

[Legit94GT]

So a while ago i bought ICE car wax, and i love it:) it is super easy to apply and it polishes everything, even the black molding piece around the windows look better...

So i was washing my car today and appreciateing the awesome waxyness of my car still, just thouhgt i'd post and see what everyone is using to keep thier celi waxed.



Side note: so i also thought of the best car wax comercial today...

Ok so people from a car wax company(the new best one out there) keeping going missing, the cops investigating it discover that it is people from the car wash business kidnapping all the people because the wax works SO well that dirt doesnt stick on it so people stop washing their cars as much, and the car wash business start to go broke!!!
?? Not bad huh?? lol

[808celica]

do you have the liquid ICE or the paste???

i really like their new interior polish.

IMHO VIP expensive waxes are what im only going to use.

[frisp]

Current wax of choice is Dodo

[Legit94GT]

do you have the liquid ICE or the paste???

i really like their new interior polish.

IMHO VIP expensive waxes are what im only going to use.

i bought the paste only because i couldnt find the liquid stuff:(

[Rusty]

I use Ice liquard for sometime, BIG difference between before and after using it, also no getting coloured wax on window squirts etc, which is a pro

[stevest202]

i use megs and also use the dodo purple both very good iv just bought some autoglym but havent used it yet so cant comment on that one

[808celica]

do you have the liquid ICE or the paste???

i really like their new interior polish.

IMHO VIP expensive waxes are what im only going to use.

i bought the paste only because i couldnt find the liquid stuff:(

yeah the paste is better. dont get the liquid.

[94celi757]

I like using the ice as well, havent tried the paste yet, but the spray detailer saves you time if you dont feel like washing, anyone out there try the ice clay bar?

[ETNRIDER]

I use the clay bar once every month or so and use the spray in between. I love both products!

[Fastbird]

Zaino Show Car Polish. It's a multi-stage polishing system, not a wax. Holds up FOREVER (I haven't put a coat on my Vette in a year now and it's layered well enough to not warrant a coat yet). Pricey, but I'm 100% converted.

[Cuts_the_Pilot]

meguiers tech wax, its the balls.

[808celica]

I like using the ice as well, havent tried the paste yet, but the spray detailer saves you time if you dont feel like washing, anyone out there try the ice clay bar?

have the clay bar

I use the clay bar once every month or so and use the spray in between. I love both products!

ummm you only supposed to clay bar your car 3 times a year

[95st-celica]

bump for pics with all your waxy cars...lets see first hand how well these products work...my personal choice is mothers...best polish out there for the money imo

[malpaso]

Turtle wax color magic plus - dark blue

[Fastbird]

After a Claybar and Zaino treatment, the last time I really REALLY went over the paint on the car:

[95st-celica]

very nice

[GotToyota]

Do you guys prefer caranuba or paint sealant wax?

What would you suggest for a white car?

[Fastbird]

Do you guys prefer caranuba or paint sealant wax?

What would you suggest for a white car?

For sheer looks, a HIGH quality Carnuba like Pinnacle all the way, but for overall protection and longevity, I find myself sticking with the sealant polish, as the look is close but it lasts WAY longer.

[GotToyota]

Do you guys prefer caranuba or paint sealant wax?

What would you suggest for a white car?

For sheer looks, a HIGH quality Carnuba like Pinnacle all the way, but for overall protection and longevity, I find myself sticking with the sealant polish, as the look is close but it lasts WAY longer.

Yeah, I've been looking on autogeek.net, and I found this Wolfgang sealant that looks good.

http://autogeek.net/wg5500.html

What products would I need to make sure the paint is prepped for it? Also, sealant is the last step right, just like wax? Also, a buffer isn't necessary is it? I don't mind doing it by hand even if it takes longer, if I can save some money I will.

This post has been edited by GotToyota: Jul 27, 2008 - 4:41 PM

[manphibian]

Auto Glym Super Resin Polish, Then Diamond Brite pre glaze, then glaze.

[windowlicker]

meguiers tech wax, its the balls.

werd up! the tech wax and the nxt wash are all i ever use, that and the meguiars #7 polish.

[elvasoshexai]

klasse all-in-one + klasse sealant glaze:


This post has been edited by elvasoshexai: Jul 27, 2008 - 8:33 PM

[woatherekilla]

ICE is caca... jus really easy 2 use cuz it comes off even with the sun on it... the meguires NXT stuff or high tech yellow wax is prolly some of the best easily available off the shelf product... believe me I sell it for a living lol

[Fastbird]

ICE is caca... jus really easy 2 use cuz it comes off even with the sun on it... the meguires NXT stuff or high tech yellow wax is prolly some of the best easily available off the shelf product... believe me I sell it for a living lol

NXT has the same issue though. I was using it before I switched to Zaino. It would only last me about 2 weeks and I'd find myself having to reapply. Looked GREAT when it was fresh though, just couldn't last at all.

[parriehunter]

ICE. best stuff ever.

[Akirad1]

Mothers Carnuba car wax

[DropTop95]

for a black car nothing is better than meguiers gold class. little expensive but definatly worth it.(paste)

[Lexicon_Devil]

For black cars, nothing beats Meguier's. I use all their products. The only
thing I don't like of their's are the Interior Wipes. They don't give the
interior a good enough shine.

I want to try the Ice before the summer is up and see what it looks like.

How does the Ice interior stuff look? Anyone got a pic?

This post has been edited by Lexicon_Devil: Aug 5, 2008 - 6:33 AM

[AnaXyd]

Meguiars Tech Wax 2.0. Its the real ****! ICE is really good though.

[supaneko]

So this "ICE" stuff you all mention... You referring to the Turtle Wax ICE?

[OOBE]

for a black car nothing is better than meguiers gold class. little expensive but definatly worth it.(paste)

True. That's what I ended up using on my car.

[garin]

the new turtle wax "ice" paste is pretty amazing. i got a buy one get one free deal at pepboys. it is expensive, but awesome.

[Tigawoods]

they are all the tame to me but i am currently using NXT 2.0

this is one of the best waxes u can ever buy...if you feel like spending this much
it was used on my car once and i fell in love with it

pinnacle souveran
http://www.autogeek.net/pinsouvwax.html

also the more expensive
Wolfgang Fuzion
http://www.autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-ca...er-car-wax.html


if i get more into detailing, maybe i will buy some souveran

[supaneko]

So I went out and got some of the ICE paste... I'll have to agree with everyone who has said it in this thread: IT IS AWESOME!

[TerryE]

Mother's California Gold Carnauba wax, Tried Zymol a couple of times, Pricey $15.00 a bottle and goes on fairly quick but doesn't appear to bead-up or polish as well as Mother's.

[GotToyota]

Since I have swirls and such, I was planning on using some rubbing compound on my car, then going over it with a nice coat of wax. Is this the correct way of doing it? I know rubbing compound removes swirls and oxidation.

[elvasoshexai]

u should always go from least abrasive to most abrasive.

start off with a polish
and if it isn't good enough, use a stronger polish
also u can change up the type of pad u use (finishing/lite,med,heavy cutting/etc)

[lagos]

This is from last year...
Claybar and Mcguires Gold Class.



Going to wax it again in a week or so using the same stuff.

[Celica power]

i have used smartclay whit smartdetail and smart allinnone

[808celica]

Swissvax Divine for black cars

[GotToyota]

So what would be good to remove light scratches and oxidation? I'd like to do that then go over the car with a nice sealant/wax.

[elvasoshexai]

So what would be good to remove light scratches and oxidation? I'd like to do that then go over the car with a nice sealant/wax.

u could try a light polish with a foam pad
if that doesn't work try a light polish with a light cutting pad
not sure if that would remove oxidation tho.

if that doesn't help try a medium polish with a foam pad and then with a light cutting pad.
after using the medium polish it will probably look kinda hazy and dull but u can probably kinda check if it got rid of scratches n oxidation
go over it again with the light polish and foam pad to restore shine
then go over with sealant/wax

i'm not sure how effective it would be doing this by hand tho...

products i see people use for polish include:
menzerna Intensive Polish and Final Polish
poorboys Super Swirl Remover 2.5 and 1.0
meguiars is ok too

[GotToyota]

So what would be good to remove light scratches and oxidation? I'd like to do that then go over the car with a nice sealant/wax.

u could try a light polish with a foam pad
if that doesn't work try a light polish with a light cutting pad
not sure if that would remove oxidation tho.

if that doesn't help try a medium polish with a foam pad and then with a light cutting pad.
after using the medium polish it will probably look kinda hazy and dull but u can probably kinda check if it got rid of scratches n oxidation
go over it again with the light polish and foam pad to restore shine
then go over with sealant/wax

i'm not sure how effective it would be doing this by hand tho...

products i see people use for polish include:
menzerna Intensive Polish and Final Polish
poorboys Super Swirl Remover 2.5 and 1.0
meguiars is ok too

Cool, I'll buy some Meguiars swirl remover, then go from there.

[Galcobar]

Cutting pads, even on a random-orbital, can be a dangerous proposition, particularly in the hands of the inexperienced. Meguiar's maintains a forum for discussion of its products, and actually has a staff member assigned to it full-time so it's chock full of good, accurate information. This is a discussion of the dangers of using cutting pads on DA polishers.
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=16429

However, it's still entirely possible to remove most mild defects with a random orbital and the right products. These two links cover much of what is useful to know; you might use different products, but the principles are applicable.
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2965
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=20874

The G100 mentioned in the article is Meguiar's version -- actually, just rebadged with an appropriate counter-weight for 6" polishing pads included -- of the industry standard, the Porter Cable 7424.

I recently spent a day going over my car's finish; M80 is my go-to polish, great for swirl marks and mild scratches. I seal with the NXT Tech Wax, though my car would probably benefit more from the depth of colour provided by Gold Class; the amount of precipitation in winter in my area leaves me to prefer the polymer sealant's longevity.

[lagos]

Btw, I really hate that ScratchX stuff. I was using it the other day. You dont notice at first, but if you look at it at night with a lamp on it, it leaves a terrible haze on everything.

This post has been edited by lagos: Aug 22, 2008 - 3:25 PM

[97lestyousay]

meguiers tech wax, its the balls.

Agreed

[808celica]

So what would be good to remove light scratches and oxidation? I'd like to do that then go over the car with a nice sealant/wax.

go get your car pro detailed shouldnt be much. got mines detailed for $250 at a friends shop

[elvasoshexai]

Btw, I really hate that ScratchX stuff. I was using it the other day. You dont notice at first, but if you look at it at night with a lamp on it, it leaves a terrible haze on everything.

really... hm i heard good things about scratchx... nvr tried it tho... my frd uses megs #80 and he says it's pretty good... as far as i kno heavy(ier) polishes altho can take out the deeper swirls and light scratches can leave the paint dull/hazy looking or even marr the paint and then will require a finer polish to remove it and make shiny again...

[Galcobar]

Depends on whether or not you get a polish with what Meguiar's refers to as "diminishing abrasives." Which is to say, whether or not your polish's grit breaks down as it is worked into progressively finer particles.

I've recently been haunting Meguiar's forums a great deal, so apologies if I'm linking a lot from them....but the info's good.
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showpost....amp;postcount=6

This is one of the reasons why people sometimes find themselves with hazy paint due to products such as ScratchX; they didn't work the product hard enough to break the abrasives down -- or don't let up on the pressure as the scratches come out.

[joehernandez]

i just bought meguiars gold class and scratch x,,,
hopefully it will look great!

[Legit94GT]

ICE. best stuff ever.

Proof: this was the first time the car had been waxed in several years... the left side is after 1 coat or ICE paste:)

[joehernandez]

ICE. best stuff ever.

Proof: this was the first time the car had been waxed in several years... the left side is after 1 coat or ICE paste:)

actually, it lasts a lot less than meguars gold class and tech wax,,