You cant get it unless

1) you are a detailler/shop owner
2) you go to a detail supply shop

This stuff is a bit out of most ppls spectrum

 

Phase II is great stuff and its uber-easy to use

 

FourStar Ultimate Paint Protection - leaves a very slick finish, durable, smells
not-so-great
Meg's #16 - lasts a long time and leaves a wet-looking finish
Pinnacle Paste Glaz - Not very durable, but the gloss is excellent

 

Thats cause the pinnacle is a glaze, its meant to go under wax...

 

Tec Wax looks good for about a month (In fact, it looked better than anything I tried), but doesn't last long.

 

Pinnacle Paste Glaz is a carnuba wax.

 

Ive always used it as a sealant, thats the only way it seems to work properly...

 

No.
Paste Glaz is a carnauba topper.

 

E55, peep this: http://www.pinnaclewax.com/pasteglaz.html

 

Im happy with S100, easy to use and it leaves a very nice wet shine.

 

I use both the Zymol Soap and Wax have for years on my old car (G20) and will continue too on my Maxima..

Costco sells the stuff cheap if you can find it.

 

Nothing like Klasse topped with S100...

 

What is stuff (wax) that you can pick up Harley Davidson parts stores? was it s100

 

NYC: That is S100.

 

Im a fan of Autoglym's Extra Gloss Protection (EGP) as a sealant. I used it with SRP and my 93 has never looked better. The combo brightened up my pebble beige like no other.

Which would you guys reconmend for wax: #16 or #26? Also, how are they different?

-Ben

 

I saw a local news item, where they rated some of the waxes (a few yrs ago). I have always been a Meguiars fan, but they rated Zymol as best. (Might have been best VALUE). I bought a bottle and it worked "OK"....not great. But I used it to try to get through the bottle. Well, the last time I put a coat on, it didn't seem to last near as long as the 1st couple of times. I am not as fanatical as I used to be years ago, plus in CO we've had some very dry years, so I try to conserve. Well I just tried the NXT, and it seems to be really nice (and easy to use). Haven't had any weather hit it yet, but we might be due for some snow soon. We'll see how it goes.

 

I have been using Meguiars NXT wax since I got my max in june and I was pretty impressed by it. However, it doesn't seem to last as long, but it buffs off so easy.

 

I have used Zaino for the past 18 months on three different vehicles. I was previously a Meguire's user and was very pleased in general with their products, particularly the professional line. However, IMHO Zaino's shine and durability far surpasses anything else I've ever used. With most waxes/polishes you can get an "orange peel" look on the paint surface. With Zaino I can get that mirror finish every time. It takes time to apply the number of coats to get that look but it lasts for months. And afterwards nothing sticks to it. I also like their leather cleaner and conditioner. It works very well and brings out the natural leather smell. I don't recommend their wheel conditioner. Frankly, it sucks. The glass cleaner is more like a glass polisher and works well on lightly scratched windshields. The car wash is great and has Zaino polish in it which will extend the life of your shine.

 

E55AMG2, Is there a website that can direct me to buy their products ???

 

http://nvo.com/prodcarcare

 

I have been detailing cars for many years now and I have to stay with 3m hand glaze along with the insulator wax. My paint store recomended it to me years ago and I have tried several others but this stuff lasted the longest and really brings out a great shine especially in black cars.

 

I've only used the Zymol Japon wax and the Meguiars #26. I like both of them a lot. The Zymol is much easier to apply, but does not last as long as the #26. Both of these give a good deep wet look to black.

 

Is it possible that the perceived results of the products may be tied to the color of the car? Maybe some are better at bringing out the best in black or dark colors, while other products work better on lighter colors?

 

Yes, it matters. But S-100, klasse, einszett, etc all look good on all colors. Zymol is color specific. I dont think 3m is, but I am not sure.

 

Souveran = Dark Colors and Reds

 

ARDEX - ive been detailing professionally for 5 years now and this **** is the best in my opinion. i think they only distribute to dealerships, body shops, and detail shops. not quite sure though, never asked.

 

anj: I agree. Problem is trying to find a distributor in my area.

 

anj is right, only shops get it. Consumers cant get it easliy.

 

Check post #6

My distributor stopped carrying them for his own personal reasons
Took me awhile, but I recently found a new distributor for them. Will be stocking up again soon.

But yes, they are a pretty restricted product to consumers....

--Don

 

I have used most of popular high end wax's and the Meguiars NXT line is by far the best I have used.

 

claybaring your car before makes a HUGE difference. I use the zaino one. You are wasting your time if you don't use clay before.

 

I've been a Klasse user for over three years now. I wouldn't trade it for anything else. The sealant glaze is just amazingly durable and long lasting.

They say Klasse can last up to 6 months, but I don't exactly want to test that claim. I have gone 2 months (parked outside, in the sun) without a re-klassing and the water still beads like theres a fresh layer of klasse.

 

ewuz: I had Klasse on my 3rd Gen during a Chicago winter and it held up very well. Like you, I love it.

 

i have a question for you guys...i just bought meguiars gold class wax yesterday and im going to wax my car today...before doing it tho i noticed their cheaper line of wax says clear coat safe...the gold class only says that its clear coat paste...there is nothing on the can about it being safe for clear coat like the other one says..what exactly does that mean??? will it be ok for me to use on my car it will it mess up the clear coat? thanks

doug

 

Gold Class is perfectly safe for clear coats. It will not hurt anything. I'm not sure what kind of wax would NOT be clear coat safe, but I can assure you that Gold Class poses absolutely no hazard to your clearcoat.

 

why no one mention about Mothers Canauba???

 

I bought this Dupont Teflon Wax it's great. At first I thought I just wasted about six bux but as I was applying it, it appeared to go on smooth and not dry to stick. After about three car washes so far with soap and brush the wax is still beading. The rear trunk I didn't put any on and of course the water does not bead at all there.

 

6 bucks? That's some really inexpensive protection... Isn't dupont that company that makes the teflon non-stick coating for cookware?

 

Teflon wax is a great quick detailer, to fill in the gaps between detailings. Its not supposed to be used as the ONLY wax on the car.

 

Teflon car care products are just a bunch of marketing bull****. Teflon needs to be applied at 680*F in order to bond to a surface. The only reason people buy those products is because they think the Teflon will actually protect the car like they see on their non-stick pans.