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Best wax EVER

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Posted by: stateproperty3423

I do not know how many threads there are on this topic because the search feature will not accept the word "wax" but can we have a survey to determine that the best wax on the market is and where to get it (I'm dying to wax my car for the spring).

Thanks

Posted by: 02V8Sport

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Posted by: 02LSE96LSC91SE84TC

Mothers clay bar first with Show Time detailer as the lube. Next use Mothers paste cleaner wax by hand, yeh good old elbow grease, twice if needed. Then use a orbital with Mothers polishing wax, due twice for the best results. Clean the dust off when finished with the Show Time detailer again. I had my car at the Dent Doctor recently for hail damage and had just done it up before taking it there to make it easy on them. When I picked it up the the guy that rang me out drilled me on my system I used to get my paint so brilliant, he claimed he wasn't blowing smoke up my a** and he hadn't seen a better looking detailed black car ever and even wrote down what I told him I used.

Posted by: sloban

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Originally Posted by stateproperty3423

I do not know how many threads there are on this topic because the search feature will not accept the word "wax" but can we have a survey to determine that the best wax on the market is and where to get it (I'm dying to wax my car for the spring).

Thanks

The thing is ... it depends. Clear coat or single-stage paint? Dark or light color? Hard paint or soft? Age of paint? Car garaged or outside? Climate conditions? Show car or daily driver? Frequency of washing/waxing? Application/removal method? Etc, etc ... there's no single answer, unfortunately.

For example, Meguiar's (my detailing products line of choice) has at least a dozen different "wax" formulations--many available in paste, liquid and spray forms.

A very generic combination that provides decent looks and protection on a wide variety of clear-coat car finishes is Meguair's #3 non-abrasive polish topped with Meguair's #26 yellow wax in liquid. These are from their professional line and assume application with a dual-action polisher. That's not the combination I'd use on a 50-year-old single stage--or a black show car--or for the first waxing of a new car--or for hand application, but it's a good basic starting point.

Remember that the primary purpose of "wax" is to provide a layer of protection between the environment and your paint. Waxing a dull car finish will not magically return deep gloss shine to poorly-maintained paint. In order to shine, the finish must be thoroughly cleaned and any oxidation and defects removed. This is the role of one-step products, cleaner/polishes and/or abrasive compounds. Which one(s) depends on the condition of the finish.

Posted by: BanginLS

clear coat, dark (black) color, dont know if the paint is hard or soft.. but i did get it painted a couple months ago.. i have a lil over spray I would love to get out.. the car stays outside and is my daily driver even though it is entered is loads of shows a year.. i frequently wash it about 1 time every 1-2 weeks.. barely ever waxed, only wax as u dry from meguirs.. i really dont have an application/removal method..

can anyone tell me what I can do to really get my car lookin good.. if the explanation is detailed enough I will do it this weekend.. everything will be done by hand (by me).. so please be leniant..

Posted by: ohioLS

Hands down, Groits, I have turned at least a dozen of my close friends onto Griots Garage products. I just purchased their random orbital and the 1-4 polishing compounds and used them on my friends 98 M3 BMW that was in its previous life a daily driver. Needless to say it removed literally 80% of all the defects in the paint. Then we moved onto the Paint Sealant which is a more daily driver wax. I personally use this on my LS last year one time and it still look beautiful and sometime next week I am start on the polishing compounds to get rid of my defects.
I also use Griots Best of Show Wax on 1967 Jagaur E-Type and its simply one of the best waxes I have ever used.
I also use Griots following products on all my cars and bike:
Car Wash Soap
Speed Shine
BBS Wheel Cleaner
Chrome Polish
Leather Wipes
Spray of Wax
Just give their Paint Sealant wax a try on your LS or any other car and you will see what I have been talking about!
http://www.griotsgarage.com/catalog....1005&SKU=11075

-Scott-

Posted by: sloban

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Originally Posted by BanginLS

clear coat, dark (black) color, dont know if the paint is hard or soft.. but i did get it painted a couple months ago.. i have a lil over spray I would love to get out.. the car stays outside and is my daily driver even though it is entered is loads of shows a year.. i frequently wash it about 1 time every 1-2 weeks.. barely ever waxed, only wax as u dry from meguirs.. i really dont have an application/removal method..

can anyone tell me what I can do to really get my car lookin good.. if the explanation is detailed enough I will do it this weekend.. everything will be done by hand (by me).. so please be leniant..

You can clay the car for the overspray. Wash with a specific car wash soap, not detergent first. You can get a claying kit with clay and lubricant at most auto parts stores. Since the paint is new, it's probably still in good shape, right? No swirls or micro-scratches to remove? So you can go straight to wax.

Posted by: mjc02ls8

In my opinion, the best wax in the world is made in my home town of Utica, New York. It is called Collinite. Their insulator wax is virtually indestructible. Before winter I put a good coat of wax on and it is still beading like it was put on yesterday. People have asked me if I just waxed and I tell them just washed it. Their wax was originally used as an insulator on power lines. I'm telling you that this was is the best, everyone that I know uses it and they all claim that it is better than any wax sold at the stores. I believe they have a website something like Collinite wax .com. Go on the site and order a bottle of insulator wax, believe me you will not be sorry.

Posted by: BanginLS

I have minor microscratches cause they didnt paint two parts...

Posted by: BanginLS

specifically the trunk lid that usually doesnt show is the only part that wasnt painted..

Posted by: ToddG

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Originally Posted by BanginLS

can anyone tell me what I can do to really get my car lookin good.. if the explanation is detailed enough I will do it this weekend.. everything will be done by hand (by me).. so please be leniant..

There are many websites devoted to car care. Do a search.

Posted by: sloban

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Originally Posted by BanginLS

I have minor microscratches cause they didnt paint two parts...

Then you probably want to go two-step, at least for the trunk lid. If you're doing it by hand, try Meguiar's ScratchX for a cleaner/polish on the trunk lid to remove or minimize the scratches. ScratchX requires plenty of elbow grease and several applications, but it has diminishing abrasives that will remove the defects leave a nice smooth shine. If you want to use a dual-action or orbital buffer and a mild polishing pad, try Mother's Power Polish on the trunk lid. It also has diminishing abrasives. Both of these are relatively mild diminishing cleaner/polishes and are available at consumer auto parts stores.

Follow with one of the waxes recommended in this thread.

Good luck! Pictures before and after would be cool!

Posted by: jlser

I use Zymol. I don't know if it works better than any other wax, but it certainly smells better than any other wax I've used.