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Best car wax?
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Best car wax? I'm looking for a GOOD/BEST car wax, not polish/quick touch up.
I'm not a expert in the car wax biz, so i need some input on whats the best out there?
I wash weekly every friday after work, and drive a red SS, and looking for a car show shine and something that protects like a **** since i don't have a car port
I hear that the carnauba wax is the way to go, but theres so many different brands .. i been wanting to buy some mothers, but ima wait till i hear some good feedback from ls1tech
ANY help or input will be appreciated
I'm not a expert in the car wax biz, so i need some input on whats the best out there?
I wash weekly every friday after work, and drive a red SS, and looking for a car show shine and something that protects like a **** since i don't have a car port
I hear that the carnauba wax is the way to go, but theres so many different brands
.. i been wanting to buy some mothers, but ima wait till i hear some good feedback from ls1techANY help or input will be appreciated
What you are looking for a is a good sealant. They tend to outlast the carnauba and offer superior protection. You can top sealants off with carnauba to get the glossy/wet but it must be re-applied like every 3 or 4 washes and maybe sooner since your car will remain outside.
I would say on here most guys will list products such as Zaino, Meguiars, Mothers, and Adams.
I personally are a fan of Duragloss. It is a less expensive option but is compared to Zaino all the time and has been apart of the detailing world for a good while.
There are many threads on this topic.
Here are a few pics after using Duragloss
They have a sealant as well as a last stage product.
I would say on here most guys will list products such as Zaino, Meguiars, Mothers, and Adams.
I personally are a fan of Duragloss. It is a less expensive option but is compared to Zaino all the time and has been apart of the detailing world for a good while.
There are many threads on this topic.
Here are a few pics after using Duragloss
They have a sealant as well as a last stage product.
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Think i should invest ina buffer? or with the duragloss should i jus good ol' elbow grease?
Zano/adams....cheaper stuff meguiars gold beats the hell out of everything else... I tried them all and ill stick with meguiars ...mothers left the car the opposite of smooth ...only thing ill buy that mothers does well is wheel products
A rotary is the best tool.
A random orbital can also do the job but not as good as the rotary. The RO is a little easier to use.
I use the rotary to correct and then the RO to apply sealants and last stage products (LSP).
I strongly suggest doing some research on the detailing topic. There are so many combinations of things you can try to achieve the desired look with your cars paint. From the machines you use, to the pads you correct with and the pads you apply LSP with, to the soap used to wash the car, the micro fibers you use or even the dryer you use (ex. metro vac). I mean this is really a HUGE can of worms.
Just like this site dedicated to ls1-lsx enthusiast there are great detailing sites to join and start learning from. I suggest registering to them, you might pick up something that myself or guys here cant explain or forgot to explain.
PM me if you would like and I will share with you a site that I often refer to.
Good luck!
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If you are into removing swirl marks/fine scratches/marring elbow grease will not do the job.
A rotary is the best tool.
A random orbital can also do the job but not as good as the rotary. The RO is a little easier to use.
I use the rotary to correct and then the RO to apply sealants and last stage products (LSP).
I strongly suggest doing some research on the detailing topic. There are so many combinations of things you can try to achieve the desired look with your cars paint. From the machines you use, to the pads you correct with and the pads you apply LSP with, to the soap used to wash the car, the micro fibers you use or even the dryer you use (ex. metro vac). I mean this is really a HUGE can of worms.
Just like this site dedicated to ls1-lsx enthusiast there are great detailing sites to join and start learning from. I suggest registering to them, you might pick up something that myself or guys here cant explain or forgot to explain.
PM me if you would like and I will share with you a site that I often refer to.
Good luck!
A rotary is the best tool.
A random orbital can also do the job but not as good as the rotary. The RO is a little easier to use.
I use the rotary to correct and then the RO to apply sealants and last stage products (LSP).
I strongly suggest doing some research on the detailing topic. There are so many combinations of things you can try to achieve the desired look with your cars paint. From the machines you use, to the pads you correct with and the pads you apply LSP with, to the soap used to wash the car, the micro fibers you use or even the dryer you use (ex. metro vac). I mean this is really a HUGE can of worms.
Just like this site dedicated to ls1-lsx enthusiast there are great detailing sites to join and start learning from. I suggest registering to them, you might pick up something that myself or guys here cant explain or forgot to explain.
PM me if you would like and I will share with you a site that I often refer to.
Good luck!
I don't have any swirl marks, or any paint blemishes or scratches. I baby my car to death, and i just wanna keep it clean and showroom condition.
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Look into collonite 845! It has some definite durability, expect 5 months or so of protection and water beading. Just pop it into google. Lots of people use it for dd cars or cars without garages that they want too look great. No it isnt THE best looking compared to other more expensive caranuba waxes(still looks great though). But those dont last too long.
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If you want a finish like the camaro in those pics your gonna need a good couple stages of polishing before you wax. If you want to just wax try a cleaner wax like meguiars cleaner wax. it will give you a better than just wax finish but nothing like those pics. their is alot of time in that finish!
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With proper prep work, most waxes/sealants are going to look great. The subtle difference between them all are fairly minor once you've done the true surface correction.
Carnauba waxes generally use more oils and therefore will "deepen" the paint a bit more but last a much shorter time.
Sealants will typically give a "brighter" finish and last for a longer time.
For the money, my personal preference is S100/P21s carnauba and Zaino Z5 Pro sealant. Other noteworthy options are Pinnacle Souveran and Blackfire All Finish Paint Protection.
Prep, prep, prep.
Carnauba waxes generally use more oils and therefore will "deepen" the paint a bit more but last a much shorter time.
Sealants will typically give a "brighter" finish and last for a longer time.
For the money, my personal preference is S100/P21s carnauba and Zaino Z5 Pro sealant. Other noteworthy options are Pinnacle Souveran and Blackfire All Finish Paint Protection.
Prep, prep, prep.
