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What is your favorite brand of automobile wax? Leather cleaner and protector?

Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:28 am
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:28 am
For those of you who like detailing your own vehicle ...

And where do you purchase it from? Local retailer? Amazon? Or places that specialize in auto detailing products (Chemical Guys / AutoGeek)?

I prefer a liquid, as I have a Portal Cable orbital buffer I would like to use, but am open to all brand recommendations for exterior wax.

This post was edited on 4/21/18 at 12:06 pm
Posted by Obtuse1
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:33 am to
Zaino
Posted by the LSUSaint
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:33 am to
Not sure, I'll have yo ask my guy who comes and details it for me while I sip cold ones by the pool
Posted by Lsupimp
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:35 am to
I just bring it to Laquondrick on Washington across from the Islamic Center and say spit shine. I even get a styrofoam plate of grilled chicken, greens and macaroni and cheese that his boi Rogerian makes right there. And then he calls me like 6 hours later and my ride be all like shimmering and shite an smelling like prosperity and goodness. Errybody win.
Posted by upgrayedd
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Member since Mar 2013
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:39 am to
Don't use a buffer unless you really know what you're doing.

I use the Meguiars clay bar then follow it up with their spray on wax. They have a pretty decent leather balm too.
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
39859 posts
Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:41 am to
I am fairly good at waxing and buffing. It's how I ended up with seven children.

And I am pretty handy with the orbital buffer as well. The wax that I used to use is old and not made any more, I think. Can't remember the name off hand but think it is or was a German type of wax.
Posted by upgrayedd
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:42 am to


Zog is German, right?
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:45 am to
I’ve never washed a vehicle
Posted by TigerFred
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:46 am to
Voodoo Ride is my favorite.
Posted by ShadyPilot
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:53 am to
Zaino
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Posted by tide06
Member since Oct 2011
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:55 am to
Wax:
-Meguiars #20 sealant followed by Meguiars #26 carnuba wax

There are lots of great waxes out there so dont sweat it that much.

Leather:
Chemical Brothers leather conditioner works well but the smell is by far the best on the market. Only product I use.

Posted by PrimeTime Money
Houston, Texas, USA
Member since Nov 2012
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 11:56 am to
I like Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax and their Yellow Wax #26 from their professional line.

I also like Collinite 845 Insulator Wax. It's a wax that lasts a long time.

I buy most of my stuff from AutoGeek. They always have sales and free shipping going on.

Also, is your Porter Cable an orbital or a dual action?
This post was edited on 4/21/18 at 12:01 pm
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
39859 posts
Posted on 4/21/18 at 12:02 pm to
Orbital only, I believe. Bought it about 7 or 8 years ago.
Posted by Obtuse1
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Member since Sep 2016
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 12:04 pm to
quote:

is your Porter Cable an orbital or a dual action


Hopefully it is a 7424 DA
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
39859 posts
Posted on 4/21/18 at 12:06 pm to
I'll check when I get back home. I know it is or was the popular one that was recommended by AutoGeek at the time.
Posted by PrimeTime Money
Houston, Texas, USA
Member since Nov 2012
27824 posts
Posted on 4/21/18 at 12:14 pm to
quote:

I'll check when I get back home. I know it is or was the popular one that was recommended by AutoGeek at the time.
It's probably a dual action. I have the same one if that's the case.

Dual action polishers are recommended for beginners because it works well, but it's very difficult to damage your paint with one. And it's not just for beginners... they are great tools for anyone. So that's probably what was recommended.

Orbitals do the work a good bit quicker, but if you aren't experienced with them you can mess up your paint.
This post was edited on 4/21/18 at 12:15 pm
Posted by Big Block Stingray
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Member since Feb 2009
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 12:22 pm to
Pinnacle stage wax (cleaner, and Souveran) and carnauba LINK

Cyclo Buffer LINK
This post was edited on 4/21/18 at 12:26 pm
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 12:57 pm to
Are you polishing as well as waxing? If you're doing paint correction then the dual action will help a lot. If you're just waxing then I'm not sure why you'd spend the money on a dual action.
Posted by 7thWardTo314
Member since May 2017
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 1:27 pm to
Smartwax. Stuff is amazing. Same company as chemical guys.

Smart wax yellow is the best wax I've ever used.
Posted by Aspercel
Member since Jan 2009
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Posted on 4/21/18 at 1:33 pm to
Best leather cleaner is effax leder combi and my favorite conditioner is Passier lederbalsam. That needs to be applied in very light coats to soak in.
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