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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:22 PM
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why type of wax do you use? i've been using paste, but I need to get a new container and and am wondering what the general consensus is for wax, and why you use that kind.

also, what brand/line of wax is it?

Edit: can a mod put another option for the poll: both
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Meguiars NXT
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Mothers Carnauba Wax (liquid).Just gives a nice shine and is a cleaner wax.Always been happy with Mothers Products.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 07:56 PM
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Swissvax only for my baby!!

i do like Colli 845 for my dd, that's a ''liquid'' i suppose
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 08:03 PM
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My answer would be "depends"

If I'm going for a quick easy wax, like on my wifes daily driver.... I reach for our Buttery Wax. On my truck when time really isn't an object I bust out the Americana Paste Wax.

If I had to choose only one wax to live with it would be paste... its just an enjoyable experience to use a high quality paste wax.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 08:04 PM
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Zaino all the way. I use the griots garage for everyday window cleaning but zaino window cleaner every fourth wash.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 08:19 PM
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also, if it makes a difference, whats best for a black car?, lol
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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On black I like pb natty paste wax(blue) and Pinnacle Souverän.
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^x2. Love some Clearcote RMG and Natty's Blue paste on black. Smells like bubblegum too. Nothing but Zaino on the truck that sits outside 24/7, it's the only thing I've ever found that won't waterspot after a summer rainstorm. Not being a Zaino crazy, but it does perform well. Meg's NXT works well too for something you can get anywhere.
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Zaino for a mirror finish
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Old Feb 7, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Chalk up another for Zaino. I used to be in awe sometimes at the depth of the finish. I would always be checking out the reflections of the streetlights/ect.
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zymol.. good luck finding it anymore though.. AFAIK wal-mart, auto-zone, and advance stopped carrying the stuff ... You can order it online still, and their paste waxes are amazing! Zymol carbon for the sickest black ever
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definitely meguair's nxt.
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Originally Posted by MillerTime85
Mothers Carnauba Wax (liquid).Just gives a nice shine and is a cleaner wax.Always been happy with Mothers Products.
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Agree completely and it does NOT break the bank. I'm attaching a pic (just click it to enlarge) of my 993 from an Atlanta car show last year. The original paint is now 16 years old and all I use is a $10 bottle of Mother's 100% carnauba wax. Others at this show had hundreds of dollars in products. Guess who received a ribbon? I used this pic instead of the T/A just to show the incredible job it does on metallic paint. My T/A is just as nice.

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