Best Wax

[Miknow]

Whats the best wax hands down? Price doesnt really matter and where can i get some. Some tell me Zymol, some say Zaino. Post your favs here thanks

[Greg]

It's all about surface preparation. Without a properly clayed, polished surface, the ability for a wax or sealant to do its job of looking good can't occur. I will go ahead and humor you for "best wax." That is kind of like asking what is the best food? Ask 10 people and get 10 different answers. Polymer sealants such as Klasse, Platinum, Blackfire, and Zaino are going to produce a very shiny and almost "plastic" looking surface. Carnauba waxes such as Pinnacle Souveran and S100 are going to produce a deeper, more reflective surface. Polymer sealants last longer, carnaubas do not last that long 3 weeks probably. It all depends on what you want. My favorite- DACP, SFP, AIO, SG 3x, Souveran, S100. The Souveran attracts a bit more dust than S100 and also retains more dirt on the car when it rains. The S100 also pops a little bit more than Souveran, while Souveran is more deep and reflective.

[LitttleBlueBMW]

I have been using Zymol Carbon wax. Great for darker cars but Greg is right, without the prepping, the true effect is not achieved.

[Jack T.]

I just started using Poorboy's ProPolish with EX sealant. . .I am a novice at detailing, and the results are still impressive. . .

[scahtie]

I am using Zymol. Prepping is needed but is a bitch. I was using the HD cleanse on the car for 3 hours. But, the results were nice.

[Greg]

Originally posted by scahtie
I am using Zymol. Prepping is needed but is a bitch. I was using the HD cleanse on the car for 3 hours. But, the results were nice.

Umm, but why is HD Cleanse a "bitch" to prep with? It is a mild mild glaze/polish that really has no paint correction attributes. What did you do with it for 3 hours? Wetsanding is what I would consider "bitch" prep, not using HD Cleanse. What type of Zymol were you using, Carbon?

[NC98///M3]

Zaino Brothers OWNS ALL waxes, polishes, rubbing compounds...period Jin

[Greg]

Originally posted by NC98///M3
Zaino Brothers OWNS ALL waxes, polishes, rubbing compounds...period Jin

Care to elaborate or are have you just been brainwashed like all the other Zainoholics in the world?

Your post just radiates with intelligence. A synethic sealant (Zaino) owns a rubbing compound (paint leveler). Does this make sense to anyone else?

[jderry]

I also think it depends on how frequently you want to detail your car. I have tried with various levels of success Zaino, Klasse, S100, etc (basically, around $500 worth of producs... ) ...

I've settled on 3M FI-II or fine cut for the prep (of course claybar first) -- then I use The S100 gloss polisher/enhancer ... and then S100 wax. I also sometimes use 3M polishing wax. S100 is a carnauba-based wax, thus, it will not last as long. However, in my eyes, it gives a deeper shine/gloss that pops more than a synthetic such as Klasse.

I would use a synthetic if you are lazy and like to do it once every six months or once a year.

You do not need to clay the car every time (once a year is fine IMO) ... but, you DO need to make sure you apply wax every 6-8 weeks using a carnauba based product. I would also recommend using a PC orbital. It makes a difference.

Waxes are like women -- there's plenty to choose from and not one of them will be the best per se ... really depends on what you want ...

1) use microfiber towels (80/20 mix is the best IMO) ($30.00 for around 10-12 towels)

2) good claybar ($15.00)

3) good PC orbital (coastal tools $119.00)

4) good orbital starter kit ($79.00)

5) S100 = $9.95 at harley store

6) FI-II = $9.95 at pep boys

7) S100 polish enhancer = $9.95 at harley store

[Nitrous115]

From my experience I would use s100(I love it). But if you have a black car, and alot of money to waste then I would go with Souveran. Its effects are most noticeable on black cars.

[Kompressor]

I wash my car with a rag on a stick.

[LordGop]

IMO and personally I like meguiars products. In Combo with their buffer it makes it easy to put a nice cost on.

Also their three stage system did a really nice job.

[Dios]

when i have the time i wash clay wash usually DACP or meneza polish *(intensive or final depending on the condition) vanilla moose hand glaze, and klasse or s100 depending on mood sometimes both (with the porter cable buffer of course)

[scahtie]

I have an 88 5 series. It has never been waxed, and not kept in the best shape. With the HD cleanse I was able to clear away the dirt that collected inside the scratches on the clear coat, and then wax over the car. And yes, I used carbon.

[nadir]

Klasse All-In-One