The existing wax poll doesn't include a lot of big names in the industry, so I thought I'd throw this one up. I realize Zaino, Klasse, etc. aren't technically "waxes" but they perform the same purpose. I figure the list above covers the most popular choices for enthusiasts. Oh, and you can pick more than one. So bring on the votes!

 

Crystal Guard. Looks good, feels smooth, and REALLY easy to put on. THe only drawback is that it is a little exp.

 

3M been using it for years especially when I ran a detailing place

 

What?!? No Zaino users here? What on earth did you do Prinz, ban them all?

Seriously though, Z is also an excellent product from everything I understand.

 

Would I do that?

 

Also what about Ardex? No one uses that?

--don

 

I use Gliptone stuff when detailing, we used to use 3m but gliptone is better priced and just as good,

Ive used some ardex stuff before but right now I have to get it from a supply truck which is a PITA plus the Gliptone factory is about 5 minutes from me, and with wholesale prices their stuff is the best.

 

I think many people underestimate Meguiar's because it's so widely available and affordable. "It can't be good if you can buy it from Advance AutoParts; You get what you pay for" only apply to a certain limit (I find Meguair's Professional series as that line). Meguiar's Professional series of products is a show worthy product line without a doubt. Even their consumer Gold Class line is effective enough to leave most consumer with a wide grin on their faces. Now neither will give you a concours quality shine, but our paint does not react well to most concours-type polished and waxes. I can safely say I've used over 40 waxes and polishes alone on my 1996 Nissan Maxima, from the cheapest TurtleWax to Pinnacle Souveran. I stick to Meguair's Professional series, due to it's good availability, excellent reactivity with my vehicle's paint, and show class shine.
-Cyrus

 

Oh yeah. Zaino all the way. I've used everything you can think of. and sometimes I have it all in my trunk... as on org member put it. My trunk is a detailers wet dream lol. But Zaino has proven to me to be the best so far.

 

I'll guess I can give Zaino a try. Where can you get those?

 

www.zainobros.com

 

I voted Klasse, but I also started using S100 too. Never tried Zaino though.....

I will, however, tell you that whoever voted for Zymol needs to be shot. That stuff is garbage.

 

heh. I used to buy Zymol b4.

 

..........b4 you discovered that it is overpriced garbage, right?

 

Hah! Now these are just the kind of passionate opinions I've been waiting for!

I've never used Zymol, but I do try to stay away from any wax sold at K-Mart...

 

I will also attest to what Vyrus says about Meguairs Professional Series. That stuff is ABSOLUTELY the best bang for the buck. Yellow Wax and Show Car Polish are both excellent choices. Basically any Meguairs in the tan/taupe colored bottles are good.

 

Oh yea.........

 

It's a professional line that is used by many hi end car dealers and detail shops, or at least when my family distributed it.

 

Glare Auto Polish. Take a look at www.autopolish.net

 

Platinum/Fourstar....

 

Vyrus is absolutely right in his assessment of Meguiars Professional Line of products. The ultimate shine is not about the final wax or sealant, but about the process of getting to that point. Megs has a Professional Line product for just about every situation you can encounter while prepping your paint. And, used correctly, they will give excellent, consistent results everytime (atleast for me and many, many others).

Meguiars products are on more Pebble Beach winners than any other manufacturer's product. That alone says a lot.

A lot of people put too much emphasis on what final product is used. But the key to detailing is the paint prep work(defect removal, polishing). With proper prep, even the cheapest dollar store wax will look good. Without proper prep, the most exotic, expensive last step product will look like doo-doo.

Dave

 

Did I actually post the word "doo-doo"? Sorry about that. You can insert your own descriptive word.

Dave

 

Which wax will last the longest?

 

I haven't tried as many waxes as many of you guys, but from my experience Ibiz is a great wax. Goes on and comes off easy. I use it on my mom's 92 Grand Marquis about once a year and JESUS it makes that old car shine like none other. It brought the original paint on my aunts 66 Benz back to life. I have before and after pics if people want to see them. It's very interesting.

 

Acrylics like klasse last the longest I know of (6 mths.)

 

Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection

 

Whats up with Mothers 3 stage kit???

 

I just picked up a bottle of Mequire's NXT Tech Wax and I was really impressed with the results.

 

Meguiar's has never failed me.

 

I tried NXT too, it's good stuff.



I'd also vote Einzett products! They go on and off smooooooooooooth. Great shine too!

 

housecor, As you know I'm a big fan of Zaino - I use Z-2 and Z-6 on my '03 Majestic Blue Max. But I use products by Malm's to prep my paint. They make a couple of ultrafine polishes that make the finish like glass. I use the ultrafine that contains no wax before I start my Zaino sequence. I use both the ultrafine and the superfine (which has some wax for lubricating and protection purposes) on my other cars. Only the Max gets the effort of the repeated coats of Zaino.

 

you guys need to discover the beauty of the klasse+P21S(S100) combo..

imo, nothing looks better, lasts longer, or is easier to apply on our paint

 

That's what I am using right now too, the wash, wax, and detail spray. The car looks great and people are very complimentary, but I really wonder how it will play out when the weather turns snowy and the car wash is the best alternate.

Many have said it doesn't last but a month and that won't fair well in PA.

 

have to agree with that..

 

i use meguiars gold class, really good, but car always come out looking the same

 

Right now I'm a big Einszett fan, but the jury is still out on how long it lasts.

Meg's professional is great, too. My favorite wax of all time is still Meg's #16 in the blue tin. Don't make the mistake of letting the salespeople move you down to the consumer products. I was talked out of buying a professional (tan bottle) 3-stage system and into the Deep Crystal stuff by the sales guy at my local auto body supply shop. Biggest mistake ever - totally wasted a whole weekend using it, when deep down I knew that I wanted the pro stuff.

 

Well, I just got my Max, so haven't done anything since the dealer in Dallas clayed and completely polished and waxed it about a month ago. However, I maintained the black clear coat paint on my 98 Chevy Tahoe with TFP, found at http://www.tfppolymer.com/. This stuff did an amazing job on my Tahoe and the paint still looked brand new after every application (one of the reasons it was so hard to let go of the Beast). I will probably give it a shot on the Max to see how it does and then make a choice from there.

 

How does this work? I have been using S100 by itself for a while. I haven't heard of combining it with anything yet though.

 

I use Meguiar's standard "Deep Crystal System Carnauba Wax" (step 3 in their 3 step system) and it only lasts ~1 month at best. I just bought some #26 Yellow Wax, but I haven't had a chance to put it on yet. I think I read on Autopia that it should last ~2 months. So Klasse lasts ~6 months?

 

Apply klass aio glaze/sealant. Then coat with a layer of s100/p21s.