Which Wax do you use and why?

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Old 05-12-2013, 01:51 AM
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New question for you guys... Best wax at WalMart? Don't have time to get anything shipped, I need to get it this Friday and I did the TSX and Mazda3 with turtle wax, no claybar nor polish. I have a way of getting the scratches out so it's fine, anyone got any ideas? Turtlewax is a bitch and I don't want to spend so much time waxing anymore especially in the cold.

Or should I just go somewhere else? Be specific please and should I just keep the coat (yes one coat..., it was taking too long) on and wait till it fades off?
out of all the waxes i have tried from wal marts availability, i found that AUTO GLYM HD wax to be the best.

it beads the water the best and seems like it has the best deep gloss look that a wax can bring with out polishing and such.

i believe its about $20 last time i picked it up... its although bit harder to apply and remove but still do able even by hand. wait time is about 15 - 20 min after application but pretty good result imo.
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Lately, I've been using Chemical Guys stuff. I now have a favorite soap w/ their citrus wash. Good stuff.
Old 05-21-2013, 01:18 PM
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eagle 1 wax as you dry. lol quick and easy!
Old 05-21-2013, 06:56 PM
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http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-porter-cable.html Is this good for $280? I can use it for wax and it's easy to use?
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I just picked up some S100 wax and cleaner. Applied after a good clay bar, followed by some detailing spray. Both of the S100 products were removed with ease and it looks better than new. Unfortunately, I didn't get any photos and it rained the next day. Typical.
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Originally Posted by Mercedes>BMW
http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-porter-cable.html Is this good for $280? I can use it for wax and it's easy to use?
are you doing paint correction? or are you just applying product?

i tried the pinnacle advanced swirl remover. it works fine, it's just too dusty after you work it in. the pinnacle wax i hear is good. not sure about the durability.

you're also going to want 5.5" pads. it'll fit most panels on most cars. the 6.5" pads are a touch too big.

i'd say get a PC kit with pads only, then order your polishing, sealant, and wax products separately. do a google search of the specific products you are looking to use for the reviews.

everyone has their favorite products. i have my own collection of products i've tried/use after much google searching for reviews. it also depends on your budget.
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Originally Posted by Mercedes>BMW
http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-porter-cable.html Is this good for $280? I can use it for wax and it's easy to use?
http://www.autogeek.net/porter-cable-pad-kit.html
Get this or something similar + polishing compound and a sealant/wax. You only need to use polishing compound for paint correction to remove swirls/light scratches.
For light paint correction orange pads are awesome, make sure to get one finishing pad for the sealant/wax.
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Are there any special recommendations/advice on the pearl white paint cars?
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Not that I know of. Just keep the paint protected with a sealant or wax. Ideally reapply paint protection once a month.
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I did a claybar and used zymol ftw!
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