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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:23 PM
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HELP, Too many waxes!

I was just at pepboys looking to buy a can of meguairs when i saw

Eagle One Nanowax
Synthetic Engineered wax by Mother's
Dupont Teflon wax

Does anybody know which one i should get, or should i stick with Meguiars Cleaner Wax

Sorry if post is a repeat. Thanks for all advice.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 5spdMaxSEma
I was just at pepboys looking to buy a can of meguairs when i saw

Eagle One Nanowax
Synthetic Engineered wax by Mother's
Dupont Teflon wax

Does anybody know which one i should get, or should i stick with Meguiars Cleaner Wax

Sorry if post is a repeat. Thanks for all advice.
There are a LOT of 'waxes' on the market. A true 'wax' will only add shine. It will not polish or remove light scratches/swirl marks. I'm not sure what result you want. If your car has been polished, I'd recommend S100. About $15 at any Harley dealer.

The Meguires you mention is a combination polish/wax (as most mass marketed waxes are) You could use that and top it off with the S100.
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 07:24 PM
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Haven't heard one good thing about Dupont Teflon wax yet.
Old Apr 11, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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I agree with Blues. Get some S100. It's not very expensive and works great.

I also have heard nothing good about Teflon waxes. It's all a bunch of marketing BS if you ask me.
Old Apr 12, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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it really depends on ingredients. If you have a dark colored car, then use a Carnauba wax and if its a light color, use a polymer.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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Actually, if you want a greater level of protection, regardless of color, use a polymer. EO Nanowax is a "Hybrid" that combines features of carnuba and polymer (except for the longevity). As for the Teflon, I haven't heard anything about those products.
Old Apr 13, 2005 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Maxima-Ness
it really depends on ingredients. If you have a dark colored car, then use a Carnauba wax and if its a light color, use a polymer.
I prefer the look of carnauba on my pearl white. I always have one or more layers of polymer sealant first, and then top it with carnauba. It always looks better after the carnauba goes on. This has been my experience on every color.
Old May 1, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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