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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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Paste or Liquid Wax?

OK, so which do you prefer and why? I personally have always used liquid but have been thinking about getting the Meguiars #26 in the paste next time.
Old Nov 21, 2004 | 06:19 PM
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Paste. S100 or Souveran. If you've prepped the surface well a pure paste wax is a breeze to apply and remove.
Old Nov 21, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Blue is 2/2 today
Old Nov 21, 2004 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by E55AMG2
Blue is 2/2 today
Aw...shucks. Thanks E55...
Old Nov 22, 2004 | 10:23 AM
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Paste waxes can have a higher carnauba content than a liquid wax is able to have. That said, a paste carnauba will prove to be more durable in most situations.
Most paste waxes are very easy to apply, and make it very easy to apply the wax in thin coats.
Yeah, I like paste waxes better.
Old Nov 22, 2004 | 11:10 AM
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More carnuba = softer wax
softer wax = less durable but better shine properties
Old Nov 23, 2004 | 04:43 AM
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I like liquid... seems quicker to dry and easier to apply in thin coats
Old Nov 23, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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I like liquid... seems quicker to dry and easier to apply in thin coats
Pastes are definitely easier for me to apply in thin coats. The liquid never likes to go on even and smooth like paste waxes do.
Old Nov 23, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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i just waxed yesterday using the meguires #26 and am quite satisfied
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 06:15 PM
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the liquid waxes i've used sucks in terms of longevity.
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 10:50 PM
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how often do you wax your max?
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 02:40 PM
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I wax mine about once a month year round.
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by roofadoofalus
i just waxed yesterday using the meguires #26 and am quite satisfied


I waxed ~2 months ago, and it still beans nicely today!
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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i will probably do it again in 2 weeks just for kicks and giggles
Old Nov 26, 2004 | 09:18 PM
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I waxed ~2 months ago, and it still beans nicely today!
I'd like to see these BEANS you speak of.
Old Nov 27, 2004 | 08:19 AM
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perhaps they are garbanzo beans. quite tasty from what i understand
Old Nov 30, 2004 | 10:41 PM
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They are definitely navy beans......
Old Dec 6, 2004 | 10:12 PM
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really, you guys wax your car that much? I havent waxed my car in atleast 4-5 months... i better get a jump on it
Old Dec 9, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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Usually I used liquid wax since it's easy to apply and remove. I do wash and wax like every four months
Old Dec 20, 2004 | 09:19 PM
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I use black turtle wax liquid on my black max. Turns out suppper shiny and black.
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