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Posted on 3/8/14 at 1:27 pm
Posted by Relham10
Ridge
Member since Jan 2013
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Posted on 3/8/14 at 1:27 pm
Whats a good, easy to apply/remove car wax? Tell me a little about your choice (price, where to get it from, how do u apply it)
Posted by Raz4back
Member since Mar 2011
3950 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 1:44 pm to
I use Meguiars ultimate liquid wax. It's a little expensive ($20 or so) but it's wipes on and wipes off easily, is clear so it won't leave white residue, and will last longer than regular wax. You can get it pretty much anywhere that sells car care products.
This post was edited on 3/8/14 at 1:45 pm
Posted by Clames
Member since Oct 2010
16541 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 1:59 pm to
I use Nu Finish on the daily driver. Cheap, applies easy, wipes right off with little effort or buffing, and seems to hold up well against the road salt/grime up here.
Posted by hogdaddy
Krotz Springs
Member since Feb 2010
5153 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 2:16 pm to
I'd second the Nu finish. Good stuff and it easy to apply.
Posted by bluemoons
the marsh
Member since Oct 2012
5504 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 2:29 pm to
Carnauba? P21S. Sealant? Collinite 845.

Amazon or [link=(www.autopia-carcare.com)]Autopia[/link].
Posted by diat150
Louisiana
Member since Jun 2005
43488 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 2:44 pm to
meguiars #26
Posted by Hammertime
Will trade dowsing rod for titties
Member since Jan 2012
43030 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 2:58 pm to
Meguir's NXT is a good balance between cost and function. Goes on easily, beads very well, and lasts long


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Posted by Raz4back
Member since Mar 2011
3950 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 3:08 pm to
quote:

Meguir's NXT


I used to use it on my white Tacoma and still use it on my wife's silver 4Runner. I had a hard time keeping it from streaking on my gray
Posted by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10110 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 4:02 pm to
LINK

I usually use Meguairs but I will be using the stuff in the above link next time. Probably not the cheapest place to buy it but first place Google showed.
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11878 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 4:15 pm to
If you're limited to Autozone, Meguiar's Gold Class will probably be your best bet. It's a decent wax with decent longevity.

If you're ordering online, check out Chemical Guy's waxes and sealants. I find Jet Seal and M-Seal are some of the best when it comes to longevity. If you want more depth in your paint and have a dark paint job, get a Carnuba wax from Chemical Guys.

Chemical Guy's waxes/sealants





Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61590 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 4:18 pm to
Who the hell washes their vehicle?
Posted by bluemoons
the marsh
Member since Oct 2012
5504 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 5:02 pm to
quote:

Ice Cream Sammich


Collinite is one of the best sealants money can buy. It's tough to get off, but once it's on it's on and it lasts. You really don't even need a carnauba on top of Collinite.

I've used all of the waxes posted in this thread except Chemical Guy's (heard good things). None of them come close to Collinite 845 as far as protection and longevity go.
Posted by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10110 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 5:51 pm to


Just talked to a friend. He has his own business and will: wash, clay bar, wax with Collonite, and polish for $120.

Looks like he gets the truck in a few weeks. I'll wash and polish between but that's it.
Posted by jordan21210
Member since Apr 2009
13379 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 8:12 pm to
Depends on your goal. Is this a truck that you clean maybe once every 2-4 months? Or once a month? Once a week? Collinite 845 is the longest lasting...won't give as much gloss as a sealant or some other waxes, but it'll protect for months.
Posted by CHEDBALLZ
South Central LA
Member since Dec 2009
21910 posts
Posted on 3/8/14 at 11:35 pm to
One or twice a year I clay bar my vehicles. Come back with a carnuba wax and use the showtime polish in between. All Mothers products from Wal Mart
This post was edited on 3/8/14 at 11:46 pm
Posted by bapple
Capital City
Member since Oct 2010
11878 posts
Posted on 3/9/14 at 12:35 am to
quote:

Just talked to a friend. He has his own business and will: wash, clay bar, wax with Collonite, and polish for $120.


If you're talking about Alex, he also has all those Chemical Guys waxes and sealants I posted about up there.

Wish you had come out to the car meet this morning!
Posted by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10110 posts
Posted on 3/9/14 at 8:37 am to
I talked to him and he uses Chemical Guys and not Collonite. I thought he was the one that told me about Collonite but I guess not.

I was planning on going all week and even had my truck ready to outshine the Lamborghinis but had to attend a funeral. I could have came for an hour but the last time I went to a funeral drunk I pissed too many people off.

Told Alex that I am switching to a coilover front end with some new upper and lower control arms then air bagging the rear next weekend. He's going to get my truck the week after so I'll be around the shop then.
Posted by 2indapink
Member since Mar 2012
541 posts
Posted on 3/9/14 at 8:46 am to
Contact info for Alex?
Posted by Ice Cream Sammich
Baton Rouge
Member since Apr 2010
10110 posts
Posted on 3/9/14 at 8:51 am to
Reply once link is seen.

LINK
Posted by Contender54
the Enn Oh
Member since Jan 2009
997 posts
Posted on 3/9/14 at 9:00 am to
I'm a Collinite 845 fan myself. It's very durable.
But like most of the better waxes/sealants, it requires a few more steps before you apply it.

If this guy is looking to simply wash and wax (without correcting and polishing the paint) he probably needs a cleaner wax.
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