Car Wax
#48
Originally Posted by lund
Consumer Reports did a study on the most popular waxes. Turtle Wax with carnuba came out number 1
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#53
Originally Posted by dafireman
I used the "new" Turtle wax ICE. WILL NEVER USE IT AGAIN!!!!. It left a film that I have been washing and chasing for two weeks. I thought so highly of it I threw the $15.00 can of crap away. Did'nt even offer it to a Chevy owner!!
I can't fit my F-350 into the garage and I cannot escape the Florida sun when I need to apply the wax, so I currently use the Nu Finish for the sole reason that it can also be applied in direct sunlight.
I found a product at Wal-Mart in a green spray bottle made just for Love Bugs. The label claimed to "Emulsify" them. It works pretty well. In the course of a few days I went through the entire bottle between the truck, Suburban and the Benz.
Any suggestions for reviving the shine on my fiberglass topper? It just doesn't shine like the truck.
#54
I use whats in the garage
On a serious note, I prefer a solid state meg. or a liquid turtle wax. I wash and apply only in lines, as I can't stand swirls in a paint job.
I like to wash with turtle wax-zip wax/wash or blue corral, I really like it even if it is cheap or wrong.
Nothing but zep-alum acid to wash and mother's polish touches my wheels.
Question- how do you remove swirls in the finish?
On a serious note, I prefer a solid state meg. or a liquid turtle wax. I wash and apply only in lines, as I can't stand swirls in a paint job.
I like to wash with turtle wax-zip wax/wash or blue corral, I really like it even if it is cheap or wrong.
Nothing but zep-alum acid to wash and mother's polish touches my wheels.
Question- how do you remove swirls in the finish?
#57
Gentlemen.
This string remains as interesting as always.
My 2 cents involves the Consumer Reports' study. They like to go down to the nearest "local" auto supply and pick up nearly every bottle of what they want to test from off the shelf so that they are looking at the same stuff you are. It's a good plan if you limit yourself to Consumer-Grade products.
Meguiars' consumer-grade products came out tops in a 1996 study but not this time, primarily because Meguiars is not putting their "buck" into the consumer line products (red bottles). They are developing parallel lines like the "now-discontinued" Medallion and the Gold Class. They are also pumping a lot into their professional products.
Their latest offerings are labeled "NXT" for "Next Generation". These, as well as all of their professional materials, will blow the doors off their (and I think anyone elses) consumer line offerings.
If you want to Reeeeaaaaaly enjoy Meguiars, look into their NXT Polymer Sealant OR the number 21 in their Mirror Glaze line. It's said to be NXT "on steroids".
Nice shine on the 'Vette. Anytime you pick up not only a distinct image but also the COLOR of the reflected item, you've done well.
This string remains as interesting as always.
My 2 cents involves the Consumer Reports' study. They like to go down to the nearest "local" auto supply and pick up nearly every bottle of what they want to test from off the shelf so that they are looking at the same stuff you are. It's a good plan if you limit yourself to Consumer-Grade products.
Meguiars' consumer-grade products came out tops in a 1996 study but not this time, primarily because Meguiars is not putting their "buck" into the consumer line products (red bottles). They are developing parallel lines like the "now-discontinued" Medallion and the Gold Class. They are also pumping a lot into their professional products.
Their latest offerings are labeled "NXT" for "Next Generation". These, as well as all of their professional materials, will blow the doors off their (and I think anyone elses) consumer line offerings.
If you want to Reeeeaaaaaly enjoy Meguiars, look into their NXT Polymer Sealant OR the number 21 in their Mirror Glaze line. It's said to be NXT "on steroids".
Nice shine on the 'Vette. Anytime you pick up not only a distinct image but also the COLOR of the reflected item, you've done well.
#58
I've used NXT and I've used Zaino. While both give a great shine, Zaino's durability seems much better. As a matter of fact, here's a guy I paid to work on my current car. He used NXT, which I agreed to at the time. But, I've gone back to Zaino. BTW, Zaino has a couple of new products, Z-AIO (all-in-one) and Z-CS (clear seal). No need for Z1, ZFX, or Z2 anymore.
Excuse the mess...
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