Best Wax

[Krafty04]

First post here, love the forum, I'm looking forward to many post readings over the next few weeks.... but for now, I'll keep my question simple.

What is the best wax for the new baby?
Is it Zaino? or possibly McGuires? Mothers?

Thanks for the replies.
Krafty

 

[MrElussive]

Welcome to the forum. Car wax is really about personal preference. Zaino works well and has a very very intense shine/reflection. If you are looking for something less intense, Meguiar's gets the job done. Personally, I use the Eagle One WET Polish & Wax. I like it because it is both polish and wax in one formula and it works pretty well. The car shines well and provides good protection in the rain.

 

[mallards]

i just got some P21S wax from bavauto.com

ill tell ya how it works out ... it comes recommended from alot of people

Ben

ps- check out vlads guide to detailing a car ... hope you like to read, its thorough =)

click here for the detailing guide

 

[Wadula]

i personally like sexwax best....but that was for surfboards i believe...

i think i will have to buy one of those super shiny waxes and take it home. i never saw a wax over there that has shiny as an attribute. they only say protectio nagainst whatever and cleanliness.

 

[Kirby]

I've been using Meguiars Deep Crystal 3 Step and have been very happy with it. It's more work than a single cleaner/wax, but I think it's been worth the extra work.

 

[Kirby]

I see you are apparently doing the Euro Delivery (Munich pickup in your sig.) I did that in April - it is absolutely awesome. Where are you planning on traveling to?

 

[vlad]

It's completely, up to your choice. There is no overall "best" wax. What works for me may not work for you. As a top three or four suggestions, check out Zaino or Klasse for the polymer wax, and P21S, Zymol, Meguire's and Mothers for the carnauba waxes.

The polymer waxes typically last a bit longer, while the carnauba waxes tend to look better.

 

[Big Daddy]

Very well put Vlad and so very true!

 

[Krafty04]

Thanks Vlad, think I'll start with a carnuba and see how it goes...
by the way, your sig is hilarious!

Kirby,
man, I need to talk to you! Flying into Frankfurt, train ride to Munich. Pick up and head out to Garmish, Austria/Switzerland, corner of Italy (Milano), then along the coast of France into Spain, down the east coast, through Barcelona, into Madrid, then over to Lisbon, Portugal. Put the car into a container, then on a ship to here, the Azores, 1000 miles from Lisbon. Where did you travel? any suggestions? warnings? I recently traveled to Italy for a week and have driven on the Autobahn (autostrada) so I am very familiar with that. Saw a couple on a bike bite it on a turn at about 160 in traffic..... anyway, please email any helpful info.

CANT WAIT..... 38 more days...

 

[RatBastard]

I use the Zymol Carbon(For black vehicles, I think).. It works GREAT!

Not only that, it smells so good that I wanna eat it! Seriously. it smells that good.

 

[Tigas Bud]

Read this test?
http://www.nsxsc.com/nsexcitement/waxtest.html
I can't say I've tried it but winter's coming so I'll have to buy some and try it before the car goes to sleep.

 

[Mick]

I hope that test is right, I just ordered a bunch of Zaino products over the web on the advice of a friend. I get it Thursday, I'll have to let you know how the Z2 looks on my jet black 330!

 

[Kirby]

Kirby,
man, I need to talk to you!

CANT WAIT..... 38 more days...

I sent you a lengthy PM. One more comment, in Madrid, if you are interested in art/sculpture, the Museo del Prado is a must see. There is literally TONS of sculpture that was pillaged by Spain from Greece and Italy, dating back 2000+ years.

 

[Average Jae]

a wax related question, since i have a sedan, i have the black plastic door guard stripes. and after waxing, they are looking faded. i kno i should've waxed w/ care, but that's besides the point now. what's the best way to clean it off?

 

[ODDferkOUT]

Meguiars Quick Wax works pretty good on my car, but you'd just have to be wary of the plastic trim.

 

[tyler]

Great article on the test! Thanks!
I've used Zaino and have been amazed with the result. I've used Meguiars before and thought I had great results until I've tried Zaino. Man, that thing is easy to apply and shines like nobody's business and lasts a long time than a wax. I'm a Zaino convert.

 

[Big Daddy]

Here are some articles with varying opinions:

Which Wax is Best

Are polymers good for my car

Wax Facts