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05-22-2005, 09:27 AM
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wax time
I remember last year spending all day waxing my beast with the old standby turtle wax. this year I want to be smarter and get one of those easy waxes, but I want it to work well and last. I tried some nu 2000 before that was supposed to last 12 months, only lasted 2. any suggestions?
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05-22-2005, 09:59 AM
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What's wrong with Turtle wax ??? I use Turtle wax liquid on all 5 of my cars & trucks, and it goes on easily, and comes off easily also. Maybe you were using the paste. There are others, such as meguires, zaino, and probably a few more, but I don't think they do anything more than Turtle wax.
On your NU2000, that's not wax--it's a polish--more than likely with a kerosene base. Most of these "miracle" polishes you see on TV are kerosene based and don't last long.
On your NU2000, that's not wax--it's a polish--more than likely with a kerosene base. Most of these "miracle" polishes you see on TV are kerosene based and don't last long.
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Originally Posted by MARZ06
I used Zaino on on previous cars, works awesome but it's expensive, tedious application process and doesn't last long non-garaged cars. I use Meguires on the truck; easy on/off and will last 2 months easy.
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Well since my truck is new, I tried to stay away from the polishing waxes (like I have used in the past like liquid glass or liquid crystal) for my first couple of waxings (I didn't want any swirlmarks) I just bought meguires Gold class wax and it goes on and comes off easy. It didn't glass up much but my truck is 2 months old and still shined whenever covered in mud and grime
I purchased a clay bar and only the hood paint needed it (Everything else was smooth). I used Meguires Carnuba wax on my new chrome 20 inch wheels (@ $500.00 each I wanted some additional protection). I did take my about 4 hours start to finish.Oh and keep the wax away from the black non painted area. Good luck
I purchased a clay bar and only the hood paint needed it (Everything else was smooth). I used Meguires Carnuba wax on my new chrome 20 inch wheels (@ $500.00 each I wanted some additional protection). I did take my about 4 hours start to finish.Oh and keep the wax away from the black non painted area. Good luck
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05-23-2005, 09:22 AM
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Used Meguire's Cleaner/Wax last year, probably around August. Never washed it all winter long (Rancho's rusted from the salt), finally got the grime off of it.
I can STILL feel the wax on the paint! Water beads up on it too!
I used a cheapo orbital waxer to apply the wax, used terry-cloth towel to remove it, and buffed it slightly by hand.
Amazing...
In the past, I used Turtle wax the same way, and it was gone in a month or two. I've heard Mother's is good too, people put it in the same class as Meguire's.
I can STILL feel the wax on the paint! Water beads up on it too!
I used a cheapo orbital waxer to apply the wax, used terry-cloth towel to remove it, and buffed it slightly by hand.
Amazing...
In the past, I used Turtle wax the same way, and it was gone in a month or two. I've heard Mother's is good too, people put it in the same class as Meguire's.
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