What's your fave wax/polish

indamix96 · 06-05-2003, 10:46 PM

I was wondering what is your favorite wax/polish? I am interested in whats works well on both light and dark paints.
My wife's Maxima is dark green and has a very rough surface, and my 96 S10 has a white with alot of swirls...

the buddman · 06-12-2003, 02:43 AM

www.zainobros.com nuff said, check the site, check the cars that are done by them.......i have never met a person that has gone back to using wax after using zaino polishes...

Got-20z · 06-12-2003, 02:52 AM

ZYMOL WAX... its like a sore peter...can't beat it:guitar:

samandjen1 · 06-14-2003, 03:22 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by vortecs10
ZYMOL WAX... its like a sore peter...can't beat it:guitar:

Just don't buy the one from Walmart(liquid) this is made by turtle wax and is a cheap knock off the real Zymol is a paste. And you need to buy it according to your paint color.

Go here for all info

http://www.zymol.com/phihome.htm

Futuresweets10 · 06-14-2003, 09:56 AM

if it is very rought it is likely from water spots and oxidation. These two things cant be waxed out, they must be buffed out. Like wise swirl marks must be buffed out, not waxed out. I am an automotive deatailer and we charge about 100-150 a car for a buff that would remove oxidation and water spots. Somtimes its a little more for swirl marks if they are really bad. Good luck man

indamix96 · 06-14-2003, 07:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by futuresweets10
if it is very rought it is likely from water spots and oxidation. These two things cant be waxed out, they must be buffed out. Like wise swirl marks must be buffed out, not waxed out.

That is what I was thinking. Is it worth the 40 bucks to buy one of thos polishers at Checkers? Or is this another case of,"you get what you pay for"?

Thanks,

--Andrew

sicky00 · 06-14-2003, 07:05 PM

American Shine carnauba wax. Best and easiest wax Ive ever used.

Futuresweets10 · 06-14-2003, 08:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by indamix96
That is what I was thinking. Is it worth the 40 bucks to buy one of thos polishers at Checkers? Or is this another case of,"you get what you pay for"?

Thanks,

--Andrew

a 40 dollar one will work, but you have to know what you are doing. Swirl marks are caused by buffing so its hard to remove them with buffing, but it can be done.

ncat242 · 06-14-2003, 08:33 PM

Hey for all of you that don't have alot of bucks and want a car room shine, use Kit scratch remover on the whole truck and then use the new Black Magic Wet Shine, same effect and about half the money, I have tried alot of waxes and this one really impressed me.

sicky00 · 06-14-2003, 08:35 PM

Hey Future what are yall using for buffing? I detail over here or wherever I am living. LOL I was using the 3M line but its kinda hard to get ahold of over here. I stick with american shine for all the other stuff since Im a distributer and love the products but they have no cutting agents.

isofilez · 06-14-2003, 08:35 PM

i like meguiar's products myself, im currently using their gold class wax (paste) and it does wonders for my black noma.

Futuresweets10 · 06-14-2003, 08:46 PM

We use stuff made by a company called L&C. Its a regional company that makes stuff specifically for car washes.

jugglafaygo · 06-17-2003, 03:51 AM

i just bought sum of the egale one "wet" wax and polish .... its not to bad, i have to apply a heavier coat next time.... i have a quick question for yall.. is it better to use a terry cloth or a micro fiber cloth to remover wax?? hit me back if any knows. Thanx

Futuresweets10 · 06-17-2003, 09:57 AM

microfiber for wax

96blazer · 06-18-2003, 05:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by isofilez
i like meguiar's products myself, im currently using their gold class wax (paste) and it does wonders for my black noma.

Meguiars:thumbup:

sicky00 · 06-18-2003, 05:41 AM

Hey Jugg, its not always better to use heavy coats of wax. It usually makes it harder to take off and the results are not as good as a couple light coats. Thats just from my experience though. Future whats your opinion?

blkyellow03X · 06-18-2003, 09:18 AM

Zaino all the way!!!!

03 SS · 06-19-2003, 04:44 PM

Zymol, it is all natural. ITs a sky blue color. Its the only one that is sold that I have seen so I dont think its a knock off. If you consistantly use it your vehicle will look like glass & anything will slide off like its glass. It blows anything I can find at your normal store & even alot of special products I have bought. I havent tried Zaino though?

97S10SS · 06-22-2003, 03:04 AM

I also use Meguairs gold class paste on my black paint.

indigo s10 · 06-23-2003, 11:19 AM

Meguiars or Mothers.

ryhibb · 06-24-2003, 10:49 AM

Zaino & Zymbol

go to a detailer or car dealership, find there reconditioning building, where they clean up new and used cars, ask for the wax/paint sealer they use, it starts with an M, its the best stuff in the world, by far, Malco, i believe, its what the pros use, i have used everything else, from zaino to meguirs to black magic to kit to eagle one to turtle wax to mothers, nothing is as good or as easy as this stuff, if you know anyone who runs a paint shop ask them they would have it.

Malice · 06-24-2003, 10:57 AM

is this the stuff i think found the website???
http://www.justamps.com/Malco/Malco_Flash.htm

ryhibb · 06-24-2003, 01:50 PM

thats the stuff Malco Flash with carnuba and DuPont Xonyl, look at the stuff he says, speaks for itself, best thing out there.

hardlydangerous · 06-27-2003, 01:38 AM

Zaino
by far the best....:headbang:

shazzbat_himself · 07-01-2003, 02:11 AM

Meguiars Gold Class liquid wax on the body and Mothers Billet polish on the wheels

jastruckin · 07-01-2003, 02:14 AM

I use turtle wax colored polish and meguiars gold classic

Rip · 07-01-2003, 02:46 AM

Mothers clay bar/detailing spray and wax(You can get all three of these products in one package). Use the clay bar and the detail spay, that will take off a lot of the stuff that builds up on the paint(Do one area at a time then run you hand across the clean part and then an unclean part, you will be amazed how much build up there is). Then use the Mothers wax. I just did this process on my truck and am very happy with the results.

choppingXtreme · 07-01-2003, 03:12 AM

I start off my getting all the bugs off with glass cleaner,(i don't use bug remover), and washing the whole truck with dawn..Dry it completely. Then I go over the entire truck with the Clay Bar and make sure it is entirely tar and paint-overspray free Then the truck is dried and I buff the whole truck with 3M Scratch Remover Compound. Then go over the entire truck again with Finishing compound. After the compound is buffed, then the truck is re-washed in dawn and dryed completely.Then go over the entire truck again with Meguires Cleaning wax.And the truck is buffed completely It take many hours, but the results are excellent.. There are other steps, but it for scratches, chips,ect.

s10x01 · 07-01-2003, 03:39 AM

Meguiars

lilblazerjant · 07-01-2003, 03:50 AM

i use liquid glass from Auto Zone its like 17 dollars

MeltingPlastic · 07-01-2003, 06:00 PM

Mothers 3 step is my fave... wash with mothers car wash... then use the 3 step with my buffer.. NICE!

06-05-2003, 10:46 PM	#1
indamix96 Registered User Age: 42 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 133 Location: Sacto - Roseville User is: OffLine	What's your fave wax/polish I was wondering what is your favorite wax/polish? I am interested in whats works well on both light and dark paints. My wife's Maxima is dark green and has a very rough surface, and my 96 S10 has a white with alot of swirls...
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06-12-2003, 02:43 AM	#2
the buddman Registered User Age: 24 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 458 Location: Eglin AFB, FL User is: OffLine	www.zainobros.com nuff said, check the site, check the cars that are done by them.......i have never met a person that has gone back to using wax after using zaino polishes...
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06-12-2003, 02:52 AM	#3
Got-20z has committed suicide! Age: 27 Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 11,945 Location: North East, Kentucky User is: OffLine	ZYMOL WAX... its like a sore peter...can't beat it:guitar:
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06-14-2003, 03:22 AM	#4
samandjen1 Polishing Guru Age: 36 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 5,785 Location: South Jersey User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by vortecs10 ZYMOL WAX... its like a sore peter...can't beat it:guitar: Just don't buy the one from Walmart(liquid) this is made by turtle wax and is a cheap knock off the real Zymol is a paste. And you need to buy it according to your paint color. Go here for all info http://www.zymol.com/phihome.htm
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06-14-2003, 09:56 AM	#5
Futuresweets10 former title junky mod Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,453 Location: Biloxi MS User is: OffLine	if it is very rought it is likely from water spots and oxidation. These two things cant be waxed out, they must be buffed out. Like wise swirl marks must be buffed out, not waxed out. I am an automotive deatailer and we charge about 100-150 a car for a buff that would remove oxidation and water spots. Somtimes its a little more for swirl marks if they are really bad. Good luck man
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06-14-2003, 07:01 PM	#6
indamix96 Registered User Age: 42 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 133 Location: Sacto - Roseville User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by futuresweets10 if it is very rought it is likely from water spots and oxidation. These two things cant be waxed out, they must be buffed out. Like wise swirl marks must be buffed out, not waxed out. That is what I was thinking. Is it worth the 40 bucks to buy one of thos polishers at Checkers? Or is this another case of,"you get what you pay for"? Thanks, --Andrew
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06-14-2003, 07:05 PM	#7
sicky00 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 483 Location: Las Vegas User is: OffLine	American Shine carnauba wax. Best and easiest wax Ive ever used.
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06-14-2003, 08:17 PM	#8
Futuresweets10 former title junky mod Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,453 Location: Biloxi MS User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by indamix96 That is what I was thinking. Is it worth the 40 bucks to buy one of thos polishers at Checkers? Or is this another case of,"you get what you pay for"? Thanks, --Andrew a 40 dollar one will work, but you have to know what you are doing. Swirl marks are caused by buffing so its hard to remove them with buffing, but it can be done.
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06-14-2003, 08:33 PM	#9
ncat242 Registered User Age: 58 Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 88 Location: radcliff ky User is: OffLine	Hey for all of you that don't have alot of bucks and want a car room shine, use Kit scratch remover on the whole truck and then use the new Black Magic Wet Shine, same effect and about half the money, I have tried alot of waxes and this one really impressed me.
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06-14-2003, 08:35 PM	#10
sicky00 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 483 Location: Las Vegas User is: OffLine	Hey Future what are yall using for buffing? I detail over here or wherever I am living. LOL I was using the 3M line but its kinda hard to get ahold of over here. I stick with american shine for all the other stuff since Im a distributer and love the products but they have no cutting agents.
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06-14-2003, 08:35 PM	#11
isofilez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 725 Location: San Diego User is: OffLine	i like meguiar's products myself, im currently using their gold class wax (paste) and it does wonders for my black noma.
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06-14-2003, 08:46 PM	#12
Futuresweets10 former title junky mod Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,453 Location: Biloxi MS User is: OffLine	We use stuff made by a company called L&C. Its a regional company that makes stuff specifically for car washes.
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06-17-2003, 03:51 AM	#13
jugglafaygo Low Clearance Age: 25 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 208 Location: michigan User is: OffLine	i just bought sum of the egale one "wet" wax and polish .... its not to bad, i have to apply a heavier coat next time.... i have a quick question for yall.. is it better to use a terry cloth or a micro fiber cloth to remover wax?? hit me back if any knows. Thanx
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06-17-2003, 09:57 AM	#14
Futuresweets10 former title junky mod Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,453 Location: Biloxi MS User is: OffLine	microfiber for wax
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06-18-2003, 05:24 AM	#15
96blazer """"""""""""""""""""""""" Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 28,369 Location: ? User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by isofilez i like meguiar's products myself, im currently using their gold class wax (paste) and it does wonders for my black noma. Meguiars:thumbup:
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06-18-2003, 05:41 AM	#16
sicky00 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 483 Location: Las Vegas User is: OffLine	Hey Jugg, its not always better to use heavy coats of wax. It usually makes it harder to take off and the results are not as good as a couple light coats. Thats just from my experience though. Future whats your opinion?
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06-18-2003, 09:18 AM	#17
blkyellow03X Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,149 Location: GA User is: OffLine	Zaino all the way!!!!
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06-19-2003, 04:44 PM	#18
03 SS Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,380 Location: User is: OffLine	Zymol, it is all natural. ITs a sky blue color. Its the only one that is sold that I have seen so I dont think its a knock off. If you consistantly use it your vehicle will look like glass & anything will slide off like its glass. It blows anything I can find at your normal store & even alot of special products I have bought. I havent tried Zaino though?
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06-22-2003, 03:04 AM	#19
97S10SS Black SS Age: 26 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,787 Location: Seattle Washington User is: OffLine	I also use Meguairs gold class paste on my black paint.
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06-23-2003, 11:19 AM	#20
indigo s10 Mmmm Tire smoke. Age: 31 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 1,195 Location: southern illinois User is: OffLine	Meguiars or Mothers.
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06-24-2003, 10:49 AM	#21
ryhibb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 82 Location: PA User is: OffLine	Zaino & Zymbol go to a detailer or car dealership, find there reconditioning building, where they clean up new and used cars, ask for the wax/paint sealer they use, it starts with an M, its the best stuff in the world, by far, Malco, i believe, its what the pros use, i have used everything else, from zaino to meguirs to black magic to kit to eagle one to turtle wax to mothers, nothing is as good or as easy as this stuff, if you know anyone who runs a paint shop ask them they would have it.
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06-24-2003, 10:57 AM	#22
Malice Registered User Age: 27 Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 2,371 Location: Stratford,CT User is: OffLine	Malco ??? is this the stuff i think found the website??? http://www.justamps.com/Malco/Malco_Flash.htm
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06-24-2003, 01:50 PM	#23
ryhibb Registered User Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 82 Location: PA User is: OffLine	YUP thats the stuff Malco Flash with carnuba and DuPont Xonyl, look at the stuff he says, speaks for itself, best thing out there.
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06-27-2003, 01:38 AM	#24
hardlydangerous H-D motorsports Age: 34 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 654 Location: Ontario, Canada User is: OffLine	Zaino by far the best....:headbang:
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07-01-2003, 02:11 AM	#25
shazzbat_himself Custom Creation - 812 Age: 25 Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 130 Location: Madison, IN User is: OffLine	Meguiars Gold Class liquid wax on the body and Mothers Billet polish on the wheels
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07-01-2003, 02:14 AM	#26
jastruckin Registered User Age: 29 Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 278 Location: Nor Cali User is: OffLine	I use turtle wax colored polish and meguiars gold classic
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07-01-2003, 02:46 AM	#27
Rip Registered User Age: 30 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 27 Location: Lincoln Nebraska User is: OffLine	Mothers clay bar/detailing spray and wax(You can get all three of these products in one package). Use the clay bar and the detail spay, that will take off a lot of the stuff that builds up on the paint(Do one area at a time then run you hand across the clean part and then an unclean part, you will be amazed how much build up there is). Then use the Mothers wax. I just did this process on my truck and am very happy with the results.
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07-01-2003, 03:12 AM	#28
choppingXtreme Ex Bagged Minitrucker Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 4,791 Location: Alex,Louisiana User is: OffLine	I start off my getting all the bugs off with glass cleaner,(i don't use bug remover), and washing the whole truck with dawn..Dry it completely. Then I go over the entire truck with the Clay Bar and make sure it is entirely tar and paint-overspray free Then the truck is dried and I buff the whole truck with 3M Scratch Remover Compound. Then go over the entire truck again with Finishing compound. After the compound is buffed, then the truck is re-washed in dawn and dryed completely.Then go over the entire truck again with Meguires Cleaning wax.And the truck is buffed completely It take many hours, but the results are excellent.. There are other steps, but it for scratches, chips,ect.
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07-01-2003, 03:39 AM	#29
s10x01 Saving for more mods! Age: 26 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 80 Location: berwick or as those who walk among the corn like to call it "the wick" User is: OffLine	Meguiars
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07-01-2003, 03:50 AM	#30
lilblazerjant Registered User Age: 23 Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Tn User is: OffLine	i use liquid glass from Auto Zone its like 17 dollars
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07-01-2003, 06:00 PM	#31
MeltingPlastic Broken Handed Superman Age: 24 Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 5,267 Location: Hackensack, NJ User is: OffLine	Mothers 3 step is my fave... wash with mothers car wash... then use the 3 step with my buffer.. NICE!
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