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Old May 10, 2006 | 07:18 AM
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Waxing

I know there is alot of wax out there but i was wondering from personal experience which is the best wax you use on the max
Old May 10, 2006 | 07:32 AM
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I use Mequairs clean and wax and them the gold paste.
Old May 10, 2006 | 07:45 AM
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This is what i use, works great on my onyx car... doesn't leave behind anything... easy to apply and easy to remove.... reasonable price also.



Meguiar`s NXT Generation Tech Wax
Old May 10, 2006 | 08:02 AM
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Originally Posted by gurlie_J_gurl
This is what i use, works great on my onyx car... doesn't leave behind anything... easy to apply and easy to remove.... reasonable price also.



Meguiar`s NXT Generation Tech Wax
I first use their paint sealent, and then use this... great stuff!
Old May 10, 2006 | 08:06 AM
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Yep, I use Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax as well. Its relatively inexpensive and goes on easy and removes easily. Theres others on here that will tell you about how they spend countless hours waxing with much higher-priced wax, but I can't tell the difference.

You'll find alot more info on this subject in the detailing section though.
Old May 10, 2006 | 08:21 AM
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I use Meguiar's Gold on my Max
Old May 10, 2006 | 09:05 AM
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When I wax my car I apply one layer of Meguiar's NXT spray wax. After that I apply a layer of Meguiar's Gold Class.
Old May 10, 2006 | 09:29 AM
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i also use the the NXT tech wax, works really well.
Old May 10, 2006 | 10:18 AM
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Clay the car first and then polish and wax with Meguier's Gold and see what you think.
Old May 10, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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I recently clayed for the first time and was in awe of how much it removed. Then Poorboy's polish and NXT wax. Unimagineable how slick the paint has become. I feel sinful leaving her so dirty over the winter... or atleast just rinsing and not being this smooth.
Old May 10, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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Turtle Wax is a decent wax for the price, that's what I use.
Old May 10, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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I know alot of you will look down upon me for what I am about to say but ohh well..... I used meguires.... it's allright does the job but attracts ants expecially if you are in hawaii.... or any area where there are ants..... other than that it is ok..... I used mothers.... <---horrible and a waste of money.... at least for my ONYX color car.... swirls like crazy.... I then tried turtle wax.... the best they had at the time about a year ago, and the color black kind.... well I wasn't happy with either so that's when I got meguires.... then about 3 months ago I stumbled upon a wax you can only buy at the Toyota dealer.... found this from a friend..... worked the best but it was $40 a bottle..... way too much.... two weeks ago I tried eagle one nano tech..... that **** is awesome..... used that once so far.... went to the track this past weekend and in between laps a buddy pulled out the turtle wax ICE and polished my hood.... needless to say I have gotten rid of the eagle one nano tech after one use and loving it and switched to the ICE.... yea it's 18 dollars a bottle but it is magic in a bottle..... no residue is what got me to switch.... works like the $40 stuff I bought mixed with the nano tech I used..... amazing.... the ICE comes out on top if you ask me..... ohh for the black trim I use meguires gold class trim detailer.... nothing out there is better for trim work.... ohh and once a month I use Plastix on my headlights and tail lights......
Old May 10, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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By the way, after I clay my car, I notice dirt doesn't stick as well for 2-3 months.
Old May 10, 2006 | 02:34 PM
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Just washed and waxed with NXT Tech Wax. I love that stuff! So easy to apply, let it sit, wipe it off and revel great results! For someone who isn't expecting showroom results, but still wants a very slick finish, this is this stuff you need. I have recommended it to many people.
Old May 10, 2006 | 03:12 PM
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IMO the "best" wax is Souveran. But the key to any wax looking good is in the prep....wash, clay, polish then wax.

Even the "best" wax will not look good without the prep.
Old May 10, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Nattys Blue

But like bluesbrekr said, its all in the prep
Old May 10, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Does the Turtle Wax ICE come in solid form or just a spray?
Old May 11, 2006 | 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by rsly33
Nattys Blue

But like bluesbrekr said, its all in the prep
+1 for the Natty's Blue also. That's my "everyday" wax.
Old May 11, 2006 | 04:28 AM
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Currently, the wax count in my bin is 4. I have the following:

Pinnacle Souveran
Pinnacle Liquid Souveran
S100
P21S

I used to have Meguiar's #26 but when I got the other 4, it just got put to the side.

I am not counting my Klasse and my Menzerna Sealants.
Old May 11, 2006 | 11:40 AM
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Does the Turtle Wax ICE come in solid form or just a spray?
I have only seen it in spray form..... they have a detailer too but I never used it..... ohh the $40 stuff I bought was Klasse..... works allright takes loads of time...... sticking with the ICE.....
Old May 11, 2006 | 08:24 PM
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Yeah I saw ICE today at Walmart. There was spray and there was another liquid form with pads. How well does it really work? Better then Meguiars Gold Class solid wax?
Old May 12, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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mothers california gold
Old May 12, 2006 | 11:49 AM
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Whats the best wax Merenza or Zanio or NXT tech Wax ?

I have hear godly stories about Merenza ...........

I already have NXT though!!
Old May 13, 2006 | 12:14 AM
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I use Zanios,great wax IMHO.coobie
Old May 13, 2006 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Cdg2125
Yeah I saw ICE today at Walmart. There was spray and there was another liquid form with pads. How well does it really work? Better then Meguiars Gold Class solid wax?
I haven't used the solid wax..... only the liquid..... I think it is better because there is no white residue and it doesn't attract bugs..... well ants anyway..... I won't switch now..... I am pretty much set on the ICE......

and whoever put mother's needs to try another brand..... that stuff leaves swirls like nothing else..... trust me I have a black car it shows just about every imperfection possible...... but looks tight when kept up......
Old May 13, 2006 | 10:53 AM
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and whoever put mother's needs to try another brand..... that stuff leaves swirls like nothing else..... trust me I have a black car it shows just about every imperfection possible...... but looks tight when kept up......
Wax doesnt leave swirls. The swirls were already there, or you made them when applying/removing the wax.

Ice is a light polish/wax and it probably has fillers. Thats why you dont see the swirls
Old May 13, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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It really doesn't matter what wax is used, because most of it is in the preparation of the car. Also, I kind of like wax that leaves a residue, because it helps me remember where I waxed and didn't. However, some cheap waxes really make you work to get it polished and after doing half of the hood, your arm is already throbbing... just my opinion.
Old May 15, 2006 | 05:09 AM
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I use Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax as well.
Old May 15, 2006 | 05:58 AM
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It's been said, been it's in the prep. I use Klasse Sealants, but will be looking to top with Liquid Pinnacle Souveran. The sig shows prep, and one coat of Klasse (left pic.)
Old May 15, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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Originally Posted by PrinzII
Currently, the wax count in my bin is 4. I have the following:

Pinnacle Souveran
Pinnacle Liquid Souveran
S100
P21S

I used to have Meguiar's #26 but when I got the other 4, it just got put to the side.

I am not counting my Klasse and my Menzerna Sealants.
Sir Prinz: I'm curious to know if you can tell a difference or if there is one (shine, liquidity, depth wise) between the S100 and the P21S. Which one in your opinion is the better wax (for dark cars) with price not being a factor.
Old May 15, 2006 | 04:14 PM
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I like Xymol... smells like bananas! I mean... what's more important... performance or smell.
Old May 15, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmaxima89
I like Xymol... smells like bananas! I mean... what's more important... performance or smell.
You should try Pinnacle. It smells good like Zymol, but has the benefit of not being a terrible wax like Zymol is.
Old May 18, 2006 | 05:27 AM
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Originally Posted by VTonmymind
Sir Prinz: I'm curious to know if you can tell a difference or if there is one (shine, liquidity, depth wise) between the S100 and the P21S. Which one in your opinion is the better wax (for dark cars) with price not being a factor.
I haven't had the chance to try P21S side by side with S100 yet. However, Bluebrekr and I did an informal test with Souveran and S100. I'll let him chime in with the results.
Old May 18, 2006 | 05:28 AM
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You should try Pinnacle. It smells good like Zymol, but has the benefit of not being a terrible wax like Zymol is.
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Old May 18, 2006 | 06:29 AM
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