Car wax

RotaryXperiment · 10-04-2008, 06:57 PM

what are u guys using to wax your car? pix would help also!

MotoTek · 10-05-2008, 08:00 AM

It was on sale for $100 last week, so I picked up a can.
http://autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-...r-car-wax.html

Before that I was using this stuff I'd buy from Kragen. Even has a FD on it.

10-06-2008, 08:17 AM

humm I use maguires..

rotorhead87 · 10-07-2008, 03:31 PM

Mototek that's freakin' expensive car wax...you must have a REALLY nice expensive paint job on your car.

My5ABaby · 10-07-2008, 06:18 PM

I use Collinite 476. It doesn't give the best gloss, but it gives far better protection than anything else on the market. For a nice shine and decent protection, I'd go with NXT 2.0.

7_rocket · 11-02-2008, 07:39 PM

This question is way too vague, there are alot of options out there. Right now I'm using Jet seal.

P71 · 11-03-2008, 04:22 PM

www.autopia.org

Read for a few hours...

Personally I use a caranuba paste followed by a liquid synthetic, both made by Tropi-Care on the Grand Prix and the P71. The FB gets plain jane Meguire's.

JunpoweR · 12-11-2008, 01:42 AM

I use 3M Products and Finishing Glaze as wax.

My5ABaby · 12-11-2008, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JunpoweR

I use 3M Products and Finishing Glaze as wax.

Unless that finishing glaze really isn't a glaze, it won't last very long. Glazes tend to wear off within days, if that.

goldk28611 · 12-11-2008, 10:58 AM

IMO any good caranuba wax is best. Ranges from Meguire's bottom end of the range @ around £5 ($7) to Swizöl @ £4000 ($6000)

I've tried so many products over the years - just see what works best with your paintwork (yes this way costs a lot but IMO it worth it). Also i find using my fnger over light scratches works better as the wax get heated and melts into the grooves.

I have ended up with this for my black FD in original (PZ) black and find that its the best out of a huge range tried over the years:

http://www.zymol.com/zymolcarbonwax8oz.aspx

Miata_mx5 · 12-11-2008, 03:57 PM

For sealant wax/glaze i only use Autoglym Radiant Wax Polish

For pure carnuba types i have used P21S (which is ok),

I also tried Pinnacle Souveran (around 80 dollars for the small jar). I used that on a customer's red F40 and i was extremely impressed. I really like this wax especially for black, red, and darker color cars.

Next on my list to try is the Swissvax Coucourse. (about 200 for the jar).

In the end, what brings gloss and depth is proper paint preparation, not the actual wax. Wax is just icing on the cake. Proper polishing + wax > wax alone always.

Pinnacle Souveran:

Some other cars done with Autoglym after a good cut and polish:

RedX7 · 12-11-2008, 05:54 PM

Sooooooo pretty!

My5ABaby · 12-11-2008, 08:01 PM

Beautiful work. I'm still sticking with my Collinite 476 though. Great bang for the buck. Granted, it won't give you the best shine but a couple coats will last for months. It's also cheap. But... this is coming from a poor guy.

10-04-2008, 06:57 PM	#1
RotaryXperiment Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bradenton, Fl Posts: 136 Rep Power: 18	Car wax what are u guys using to wax your car? pix would help also!

10-05-2008, 08:00 AM	#2
MotoTek Always Under Construction Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: La Playa, CA Posts: 302 Rep Power: 18	It was on sale for $100 last week, so I picked up a can. http://autogeek.net/wolfgang-fuzion-...r-car-wax.html Before that I was using this stuff I'd buy from Kragen. Even has a FD on it. __________________ BLACKADDE™ \| ADGT RX7 \| Last edited by MotoTek; 10-05-2008 at 08:04 AM.

10-07-2008, 03:31 PM	#4
rotorhead87 Rotors > Pistons Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Port Saint Lucie, Florida Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	Mototek that's freakin' expensive car wax...you must have a REALLY nice expensive paint job on your car. __________________ *UPDATED 06/15/2009* Check out My VMIC Turbo 13B-RE FC3S build

10-07-2008, 06:18 PM	#5
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	I use Collinite 476. It doesn't give the best gloss, but it gives far better protection than anything else on the market. For a nice shine and decent protection, I'd go with NXT 2.0. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

11-02-2008, 07:39 PM	#6
7_rocket Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 117 Rep Power: 18	This question is way too vague, there are alot of options out there. Right now I'm using Jet seal. __________________ http://www.rotarydynamics.ca

10-06-2008, 08:17 AM	#3
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	humm I use maguires..

11-03-2008, 04:22 PM	#7
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	www.autopia.org Read for a few hours... Personally I use a caranuba paste followed by a liquid synthetic, both made by Tropi-Care on the Grand Prix and the P71. The FB gets plain jane Meguire's. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

12-11-2008, 01:42 AM	#8
JunpoweR Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 66 Rep Power: 0	I use 3M Products and Finishing Glaze as wax. __________________ --^v--JunpoweR--^v-- "90 GTUs Crystal White GT35 WB TA Project "90 GTUs Brilliant Black Restoration 1984 GSL-SE Daily

12-11-2008, 10:58 AM	#10
goldk28611 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 47 Rep Power: 0	IMO any good caranuba wax is best. Ranges from Meguire's bottom end of the range @ around £5 ($7) to Swizöl @ £4000 ($6000) I've tried so many products over the years - just see what works best with your paintwork (yes this way costs a lot but IMO it worth it). Also i find using my fnger over light scratches works better as the wax get heated and melts into the grooves. I have ended up with this for my black FD in original (PZ) black and find that its the best out of a huge range tried over the years: http://www.zymol.com/zymolcarbonwax8oz.aspx __________________ Last edited by goldk28611; 12-11-2008 at 11:03 AM.

12-11-2008, 03:57 PM	#11
Miata_mx5 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Irvine, Southern California Posts: 99 Rep Power: 18	For sealant wax/glaze i only use Autoglym Radiant Wax Polish For pure carnuba types i have used P21S (which is ok), I also tried Pinnacle Souveran (around 80 dollars for the small jar). I used that on a customer's red F40 and i was extremely impressed. I really like this wax especially for black, red, and darker color cars. Next on my list to try is the Swissvax Coucourse. (about 200 for the jar). In the end, what brings gloss and depth is proper paint preparation, not the actual wax. Wax is just icing on the cake. Proper polishing + wax > wax alone always. Pinnacle Souveran: Some other cars done with Autoglym after a good cut and polish: __________________ Endless USA My Livejournal Blog

12-11-2008, 05:54 PM	#12
RedX7 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: San Diego, CA (a.k.a. paradise) Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0	Sooooooo pretty! __________________ '93 RX-7 VR Touring (Weekend Rocket) '06 3 (Daily Driver) '04 6 (Wife's) '06 Yamaha FZ6 (Gas Saver)

12-11-2008, 08:01 PM	#13
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	Beautiful work. I'm still sticking with my Collinite 476 though. Great bang for the buck. Granted, it won't give you the best shine but a couple coats will last for months. It's also cheap. But... this is coming from a poor guy. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."