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From: Evans, West Virginia
Originally Posted by Pickupman2004
Liquid Glass (Polish)
While I recently bought a new 2004, my old black 2000 with 120000+ miles could still turn heads going down the road. I probably averaged washing it, drying, and applying liquid glass about every 4 to 5 weeks. Over the years I have tried different waxes and polishes, but I have always come back to the Liquid Glass. Goes on easy and comes off easy....even if you are in some direct sunlight.
While I recently bought a new 2004, my old black 2000 with 120000+ miles could still turn heads going down the road. I probably averaged washing it, drying, and applying liquid glass about every 4 to 5 weeks. Over the years I have tried different waxes and polishes, but I have always come back to the Liquid Glass. Goes on easy and comes off easy....even if you are in some direct sunlight.
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I've been using "New Finish2000" for years and it is really easy to get on & off. I was at a gas station last year & the guy started to lean on the side of my Bronc while we were talking and slid off sideways. He said "what the hell you got here"?
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Originally Posted by Salmonhead
I've been using "New Finish2000" for years and it is really easy to get on & off. I was at a gas station last year & the guy started to lean on the side of my Bronc while we were talking and slid off sideways. He said "what the hell you got here"?
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I've used all products mentioned over the years. Zymol is the best "wax" on the market-it has the highest carnuba content. Last year when I bought my Super Duty I decided to try Zaino Bros-nothing compares to the shine except maybe Zymol (if you use it every 2 weeks). The Zaino products shine forever. In addition, if you need advise, you call and talk to Sal Zaino himself and he has always had the right answer for me. I use the optional hardener with the Zaino so that I can wipe it off as fast as I put it on.
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From: Taxachusetts
If you really want to hear some people that are as **** am I am about their vehicles, you need to check out http://www.autopia.org/
It is a forum about detailing...... and do they have preferences on waxes etc!!!!!!
Really good info there about the entire cleaning process.
But what I really want to know is how everyone reaches the roof on the CC?
I'm not short but that is a long reach. Step ladders? What do you use?
It is a forum about detailing...... and do they have preferences on waxes etc!!!!!!
Really good info there about the entire cleaning process.
But what I really want to know is how everyone reaches the roof on the CC?
I'm not short but that is a long reach. Step ladders? What do you use?
Last edited by maypo; May 4, 2004 at 07:51 PM.
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From: Harker Heights, TX
I have a ladder that gets me half way. I also step on part of the grill in front of the windshield. Since I do not have a camper shell I can reach to 3/4 to the front. I am not sure what I am going to do when I get the camper shell.
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From: Antioch,CA
Carnuba is not as good as Synthentic Polymers. The best stuff on store shelfs is Meguiar's NXT Tech wax. I used both Zymol and Zaino, they are a 3rd and 2nd best.
Meguiars NXT goes on easy and comes off easy. Shine is unreal. Finish will be so slippery, like a babys bottom. And it last.
Meguiars NXT goes on easy and comes off easy. Shine is unreal. Finish will be so slippery, like a babys bottom. And it last.
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Well, I'll jump in here. As far as over waxing, if you use a cleaner wax, or a prewax cleaner, (slightly abrasive) you can eventually wear through the paint, especially on high spots. If you stay off the edges you'll be ok. It would take a long time to wear through.
On my 86 F150, I use mothers carneauba cleaner wax, the hard paste, not the liquid. Paste is harder to put on, but seems to last longer and be more duarable on a daily driver. The original black paint is a little tired, but it keeps it looking good.
Just this weekend I waxed my 67 stang. I used the mothers 3 step. It didn't even look bad before I washed it, never mind waxed it, but by the time I was done it had a showcar shine! I used pure liquid carneauba wax for the final coat, after the sealer/glaze and prewax cleaner. I was supprized to see I removed a little oxidation with the cleaner.
How should I prevent oxidation from forming? wax more frequently? I usually wax the car and truck once a month, but I had let the car go sence the fall, but it has been in the garage.
On my 86 F150, I use mothers carneauba cleaner wax, the hard paste, not the liquid. Paste is harder to put on, but seems to last longer and be more duarable on a daily driver. The original black paint is a little tired, but it keeps it looking good.
Just this weekend I waxed my 67 stang. I used the mothers 3 step. It didn't even look bad before I washed it, never mind waxed it, but by the time I was done it had a showcar shine! I used pure liquid carneauba wax for the final coat, after the sealer/glaze and prewax cleaner. I was supprized to see I removed a little oxidation with the cleaner.
How should I prevent oxidation from forming? wax more frequently? I usually wax the car and truck once a month, but I had let the car go sence the fall, but it has been in the garage.
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From: Harker Heights, TX
Well, I just did the $100 5-star shine. 
I will let you guys know how it fares. Up till now I have been using NU Finish (after 2 months the water was still beading up when I started to wash the truck with 5-star). At times like this I wish I drove my wife's Honda. Her shine takes 30 min, my truck took 4 hours. The 5-star is suppose to last at least 150 auto washings vs the Nu finish's 50. I guess we will see.
I will let you guys know how it fares. Up till now I have been using NU Finish (after 2 months the water was still beading up when I started to wash the truck with 5-star). At times like this I wish I drove my wife's Honda. Her shine takes 30 min, my truck took 4 hours. The 5-star is suppose to last at least 150 auto washings vs the Nu finish's 50. I guess we will see.
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From: Antioch,CA
Isn't 5 star shine just PTFE? Which is Teflon, which is a solid? How would this feed your paint? I don't see Teflon giveing you a deep shine. I wonder how they got a solid to stay on the paint. Is this stuff have any other abrasives in it?
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From: Harker Heights, TX
They say the shine takes 48 hours to fully develop. It looked as good as Nu Finish right after buffing. I will check the truck out tomorrow to see how good it is. As for getting a solid to stick it probably has to do with the 2 step wash. First with a neutral PH solution then a polarity wash you let dry on the paint. Then a quick rinse and dry. It left a dull film on the truck that was partially wiped when I dried the truck.
I assume you mean feel not feed right? It felt slick just like the Nu Finish.
I have some left over I wonder if I should put a 2nd coat on the truck. They say the bottle should be enough for a large SUV.
I assume you mean feel not feed right? It felt slick just like the Nu Finish.
I have some left over I wonder if I should put a 2nd coat on the truck. They say the bottle should be enough for a large SUV.