I just picked up my TL (Anthracite/Ebony/6MT/Navi) on Thursday and it is the first new car I have ever purchased. I have never really waxed any previous cars so I have no clue as to what I should used. Can anyone recommend a specific brand to use for a novice to get me started. I like the beautiful shine that i have seen for many of the cars posted on the website.

Thanks.

 

I personally recommend Maguires NXT and have the same car as you except in automatic. Enjoy!

 

I use at least 6 Maguires products, for the past 10 years. I use the cleaner wax in the professional line called #6

I have to check their web site out. NXT is new to me.

Cypwood

 

Meguiars NXT Wax...Awesome!!! and easy to use

 

Dont fall into the Zaino Trap!

 

NXT, used it this weekend and it's very shiny and very smooth. it was very simple to use as well.

 

I know I am going to get flamed, but ....

A few years ago Consumer Reports testde waxes. And based on their results the one that was not necessarily the best, but lasted longest and gave a good shine, was Nu-Finish paste (I beleive it ranked third). Very inexpensive and easy to use. Its biggest down fall is you must let it fully dry before removing it our you get streaking. I also find it lasts many months, I usually wax 3 times a year, sometimes 4 and car is always beading water. And I wash it on average every other week. And I'm sure there have been soem improvements in wax technology over the years, but Nu-Finish has never let me down so I stick with it.

Seems to have a deep mirror finish in these photos and it was waxed a few weeks before these were taken.

http://www.pbase.com/image/27853935

 

NXT.

http://www.acurainspired.com/gallery...067_p26117.jpg

 

I recommend NXT also. I just used it this weekend for the first wax, and the ease of use and results are awesome!

 

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Mike Smeezy

 

Please join Team Anthracite this week are signing up 10 new members!

Mike Smeezy

 

how about zymol thats what ive used for six yrs its like 12$ a bottle and works great ohh yeah i went out and got the california duster

 

Just checked out the Maguires site. I see that the NXT line looks pretty new.
Looks good for new cars. Older cars may need a cleaner wax.
Good luck !

Cypwood

 

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zynol for 12 dollars sounds like the rebadged turtle wax version of zymol. i considered using zymol for my last car but did not cause the stuff was pretty expensive. the real stuff runs like 40 bucks for wax. it comes in different forms for different color cars. the carbon one would be used for dark colored cars and creme for light colored ones.

 

Guys like we are all saying, Meguiars NXT is the way to go. I just did it this weekend. WIll post pics tomorrow of my NBP waxed!

 

Going to try to post some crappy pictures after I used the Meguiar's NXT. The dungeon is really dark and I need to charge my battery, but you should be able to see the shine.

 

Hmmm, anyone know why I can't post the pic? I did [img] and [/img] before and after the URL with no spaces. Help??

 

Whatever you use start with a Clay bar
NXT is a great polish and if topped with #16 you will be amazed.

 

What he said.

 

caball your right when i first started using it was like twenty sum dollers, and not a liquid like the one im using now i never thought of that...what about getting 100% or close straight carnuba wax, is there even such a thing??

 

there are 100% caranuba waxes available. there are 100% caranuba waxes. but if it's just a wax, it will not provide any type of polishing, so any swirl marks will not be hidden. also it will not change the deepness in color of your car. so if you have a dark colored car it will not give you that wet look.

 

Nice car, KeithL!

 

If we join, do we get a toaster or something?

 

Thanks! Thinking about the deck spoiler. Otherwise just stock and 35% Formula One Metallic Tint.

 

thanks for the recommendations everyone!

 

NXT is good, BUT, it attracts dust like crazy if you live in a dusty area. Make sure you rub it all off or your car will dust up like nobody's business.

 

Something like that... You'll have your choice of one of 3 lovely David & Harry gifts and a chance to win a free trip to the Acura Plant in Ohio.

Mike Smeezy,

 

NXT, quick easy and smooooooth.

My California Duster glides over the paint surface now. (to get rid of the dust that the NXT and the Mr. Clean Carwash attracts)

 

Just bought the NXT from Meguiars - really, really nice wax. Easy on , easy off. Looks like I covered my car in baby oil. Wish I knew how to post a pic.

 

Does anyone have a link or anything for NXT. I cant seem to find it anywhere...thanks

 

meguiars.com

you can buy it anywhere - pepboys, car parts, Target

 

Trying to attach a pic - showing the result of NXT...


http://www.cardomain.com/id/tbone2004

 

Meguires: http://www.meguiars.com/whatsnew/nxt_home.cfm


Cypwood

 

wow look at that rear fender looks like wet paint. that is the shinest anthracite i ever seen.

 

Meguiars also has a real nice product for the tires - leaves 'em black and only makes them shiny if you do a couple coats. One coat makes them dark, black, rich color. It is called Endurance (I think it also comes in a high gloss version if that is what you are in to) - so be careful which version you get. I have used the regular Endurance for some time and have been very pleased. It is a gel like cream that you apply and then wipe off - so no over spray onto fenders etc.

 

i use the endurance tire gel as well. very nice finish on the wheel. i dun like the greasy look some of the gels give you. i like a cleaner satin finish which the Meguiars gives with just one coat. you can put on more coats if you like it looking wet. i personally just like it looking black. it'll last a couple of weeks but if it rains a couple of times its brown tires again. i have not tried one product that will stand up to the rain as far as tire dressing is concerned.