GetErDun Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I have a brand new LGT (305 miles)and did not want to pay the extra $500 for paint protection at the dealer (which I think is a BS gimmick)? I am planning on giving my car a wash\wax this weekend and wanted to make the decision for long term protection. Any suggestions will help, I have seen a soap thread but nothing on waxes? Holla! Infamous Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetErDun Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 I searched on this thing and could not find anythng comprehensive, frickin noob! My bad, I am stiil open for suggestions though! Infamous Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REM87O Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Here is a thread that list some good products.... http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=52457 When you do a search do it for the detailing section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Gitster Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Zymol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AWDxBOOST Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 s100 is nice stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t0ad Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 I use Meguiars NXT .. easy on, easy off, looks good, hides swirls well. Doesn't last too horribly long though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BAHPSH Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 cant wait to try out my new shining monkey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetErDun Posted February 23, 2007 Author Share Posted February 23, 2007 If it is anything like my trunk monkey, can I borrow it? Infamous Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiggins Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Here's my opinions on what works with my color (I have garnet red pearl): Ultimate durability (4+ months) -Collinite's 476 paste or the 845 Insulator Wax liquid Great durability (2 months) that makes your metal flake really pop - Finish Kare Pink Wax. This one is my personal favorite. As far as waxes that are normally available at the Targets and WalMarts of the world.....I don't have any experience with them. If you're looking to buy a wax that is locally available at a store, search for the Collinite. The 845 Insulator wax seems to be the one I most frequently see in auto parts stores. Boat stores are another place to check. Check out http://autopia.org/forum/index.php? and you can learn more about detailing and detailing products than you ever dreamed possible. Be careful though.....it can become an addiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 If your looking for long term protection choose a sealant/sythetic wax, wolfgangs is good, klasse sealant glaze is also good(but a PITA to remove). For bling go with p21s or s100(same thing most likely). I haven't used all the stuff from detailersparadise.com, but its good and some people swear by it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 As you've probably figured by the responses wax is like engine oil, everybody has an opinion. Waxes have different looks, application and durability. You need to find out what works for you, your environment and your paint, all in your eyes! One thing is true and that is you MUST prep the paint to get the best possible result. Wash the car with a quality soap then clay it, wash again and dry, then polish. Depending on the level of correction you can polish with a machine to remove swirl marks spider web scratches or use a cleaner wax to remove little imperfections by hand. Then you can pick a wax or sealant and go for it What are you looking for in a wax? This will help you pick one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkl303 Posted February 25, 2007 Share Posted February 25, 2007 As you've probably figured by the responses wax is like engine oil, everybody has an opinion. Waxes have different looks, application and durability. You need to find out what works for you, your environment and your paint, all in your eyes! One thing is true and that is you MUST prep the paint to get the best possible result. Wash the car with Original Green Dawn or a quality soap then clay it, wash again and dry, then polish. Depending on the level of correction you can polish with a machine to remove swirl marks spider web scratches or use a cleaner wax to remove little imperfections by hand. Then you can pick a wax or sealant and go for it What are you looking for in a wax? This will help you pick one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GetErDun Posted February 26, 2007 Author Share Posted February 26, 2007 I live in LA so weather is not to much of an issue a little acid rain a little sun, I want to make sure the wax\sealer has some type of UV protection and I just want to protect the paint. I think I am gonna get the collinite as it seams most of the other threads seem to have a good opinion of, however I looked at several stores and could not find it? I will just go online and order it. Thankks for the suggestions! Infamous Tuned Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iyalla Posted February 26, 2007 Share Posted February 26, 2007 Go to http://www.autogeek.net they sell all the Collinite Liquid Wax #845 which is good. There is also a dicount code available for the site if you go to http://autopia.org and ask around Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyHermit Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Welcome, please search. There are eleventy billion threads on this. However, just use Wolfgang's +1 for Wolfgang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8dwn Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Go to http://www.autogeek.net they sell all the Collinite Liquid Wax #845 which is good. There is also a dicount code available for the site if you go to http://autopia.org and ask around Their Pinnacle Souveran is amazing on dark cars. Been using it for 10 years now. Always get compliments on my paint regardless of car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psucaptainkickass Posted March 2, 2007 Share Posted March 2, 2007 Collinite for bad weather, Wolfgang for not so bad weather Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDW25gt Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Each spring I clay the finish, Klasse sealent 2-4 coats and then s100. s100 again in the fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted March 7, 2007 Share Posted March 7, 2007 Zymol Zymol isn't a wax. It is a brand. It is like someone asking which city is the best to live in and you answer "California". Zymol isn't necessarily the best wax anyway. It just happens to be the most expensive. I've tested dozens of waxes and compared many of them to Zymol Vintage ($1500 per jar) and I'm pretty disappointed. I didn't expect a $15 jar of S100 to outperform a $1500 wax in every category. Anyway, as far as waxes go I'd have to say that S100 ranks pretty high up there for me. Pinnacle Souveran is really good too. Pinnacle Signature is sort of the poor man's Souveran and it is really nice. If you want really great looks and protection then you really should explore the world of synthetics. Those are some impressive products. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo427 Posted July 4, 2007 Share Posted July 4, 2007 Anyone use Zaino Bros', heard it was really good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OCDetails Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 It is really good. Zaino is a very durable sealant that most people really enjoy. I used to carry it until people stopped requesting it. I honestly haven't had a customer request Zaino for three years. It is popular to people who use it a lot, but those aren't typically the people who hire detailers. I've found that Meguiar's NXT gives a look that is similar to Zaino without being as expensive. NXT isn't as durable though, so Zaino is still the better product. _________________________________________ “Cleanliness becomes more important as godliness becomes more unlikely.” O C D E T A I L S . C O M OCDETAILS BLOG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo427 Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Why do you think people stopped requesting it, and how does it compare to the other products listed in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wukindada Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Been using S100 as of late. Not much of a fan of the Klasse products for the $$ For the money it's hard to beat NXT esp. if you use the car wash & quick detailer on a daily basis. Ice is not bad & I use that quite a bit in the engine bay. Also on black painted surfaces or window trim:) As far as car wash goes....very hard to beat ICE wash for the money, you can spend twice as much for a product 1/2 as good. BTW..... For a ultimate lasting finish look into a water treatment system. It truly makes a world of a difference;) Toyota 6EATS .........SUCK!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDII Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Welcome, please search. There are eleventy billion threads on this. However, just use Wolfgang's you're seriously ******* me up with that avatar... I keep reading your posts thinking they are mine:mad: Need forum help? Private Message legGTLT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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