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What kind of wax do you use?

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#1 ·
What kind of wax do you use and would recommend others to use.
Also. Hand wax vs polishing machine. What do you prefer??

Please include before and after pics :thumbsup:
 
#5 ·
x2!


Hand wax :
 
#9 ·
I clay bar once a year, and use Zymol. You do have to remove the old wax for the new to look good. Have used the various Meguiares, including mirror, and I like Zymol better.
 
#10 ·
Adam's Polishes or the Chemical Guys...everything you need including how-to information. Best stuff I have ever used, hands down.
 
#11 ·
At the moment on mine, none since its matte.

However, before I got the vinyl applied I used loads of different products and the best was Zymol Vintage not exactly budget friendly though.

Zaino sealants are also right up there amount my favourites and they are the only thing that came close to Vintage.

Here goes...

Zymol Vintage (clay, HD Cleanse, 2x coats of Vintage, Field Glaze just applied):



Zaino Sealants (Clay, Z5-PRO x3, Z-CS x2, Z-8 just reapplied - this is 6 months after initial application):



Both are absolutely awesome and a joy to use. I would recommend applying wax by hand, the polisher doesn't speed it up much. I'd actually say its easier by hand to be honest.

However, bear in mind one very important thing. The wax/sealant will make no difference if you don't spend time on paint prep - ie. polishing the paintwork to remove visible marks, most commonly swirls. If these aren't removed you'll not get the best finish possible.
 
#13 ·
that wasnt the question though.....we all coulda went into detail on what we use before...but he asked what wax we used.....just my observation....noit being a smart-ass
 
#14 ·
^^^ fully understood... i just wanted to make sure he understands that there is no "miracle wax" that will make any paint finish shine like crazy...

i do also want to try m21 and p21s this year as well... first i have to try optimum opti seal... its suppose to be great as a wax/sealant
 
#16 ·
Good info guys :thumbsup:
Looks like Meguiar's Gold's the winner :D

As for prepping the paint before waxing. I use polishing agents but never tried clay bar. Would the final result be the same or should clay bar be combined with polishing agent??
 
#17 ·
you would clay bar after you wash your truck. I would def claybar! it helps remove surface contaminants that you can't wash off!

get a sandwhich bag. place your hand inside the bag and lights glide over your paint after you wash your truck. if you feel bumps and rough stuff on the paint. you need to clay bar! if you ifeel perfectly smooth paint you are ok! claying should only take you 45 mins for the entire truck! def worth doing it!

if you can try out #26 from meguiars. usually available at pepboys and autozone. much better than gold class IMO
 
#19 ·
you would clay bar after you wash your truck. I would def claybar! it helps remove surface contaminants that you can't wash off!

get a sandwhich bag. place your hand inside the bag and lights glide over your paint after you wash your truck. if you feel bumps and rough stuff on the paint. you need to clay bar! if you ifeel perfectly smooth paint you are ok! claying should only take you 45 mins for the entire truck! def worth doing it!

if you can try out #26 from meguiars. usually available at pepboys and autozone. much better than gold class IMO

Thanks Irf! You the man :D
 
#21 ·
I'll try to provide some relatively brief insight here. A polish is used to help clean and correct the surface so it's free from swirls, oxidation, etc. Polishes with micro-abrasives (sounds scary but totally safe) are really the key to removing swirls, etc. Polishes (not waxes or sealants) are the key to a deep shine because they make the clear coat look optically clear and really reflective. A good polish with micro-abrasives needs to be worked in with more power for optimal results so a buffer is a HUGE help. I suggest doing a full detail with polishes at least once a year to get the paint looking near perfect again. The DI Packages Porter Cable 7424 XP, Meguiar's Polish and Hydro Pads kit is a perfect combo if you want to restore your paint and bring back that deep and glossy look.

Sealants and waxes are used to protect your paint and enhance the way it already looks. Sealants are artificial waxes that last far longer and are my recommendation for a daily driver. We estimate most sealants will last about 3 - 6 months and most waxes will last 2 - 5 weeks. If desired you can layer a wax over a sealant for more protection and shine. My favorite sealant is the Blackfire Wet Diamond with Polycharger because it lasts a really long time and looks amazing on all colors. If you want a more affordable option try the Poorboy's World EX-P Sealant. For waxes the Poorboy's World Natty's Blue Paste Wax is an outstanding option!

If you have any questions about these products or anything related to detailing please check out our detailing guide or ask me. Hope this helped!

Greg @ DI
 
#23 ·
I'll try to provide some relatively brief insight here. A polish is used to help clean and correct the surface so it's free from swirls, oxidation, etc. Polishes with micro-abrasives (sounds scary but totally safe) are really the key to removing swirls, etc. Polishes (not waxes or sealants) are the key to a deep shine because they make the clear coat look optically clear and really reflective. A good polish with micro-abrasives needs to be worked in with more power for optimal results so a buffer is a HUGE help. I suggest doing a full detail with polishes at least once a year to get the paint looking near perfect again. The DI Packages Porter Cable 7424 XP, Meguiar's Polish and Hydro Pads kit is a perfect combo if you want to restore your paint and bring back that deep and glossy look.

Sealants and waxes are used to protect your paint and enhance the way it already looks. Sealants are artificial waxes that last far longer and are my recommendation for a daily driver. We estimate most sealants will last about 3 - 6 months and most waxes will last 2 - 5 weeks. If desired you can layer a wax over a sealant for more protection and shine. My favorite sealant is the Blackfire Wet Diamond with Polycharger because it lasts a really long time and looks amazing on all colors. If you want a more affordable option try the Poorboy's World EX-P Sealant. For waxes the Poorboy's World Natty's Blue Paste Wax is an outstanding option!

If you have any questions about these products or anything related to detailing please check out our detailing guide or ask me. Hope this helped!

Greg @ DI

Awesome info there Greg! :thumbsup:
Thanks a bunch :D
 
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