What wax does everyone use?

[SeanPlunk]

What wax, sealer, etc is everyone using? I've been using TechWax 2.0 but I want to see what else everyone is using. Also, what do you guys use to get swirls out of darker colors?

[BRIAN]

I use Zaino on my Lexus, great product

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

This taken from another forum about zaino waxes and polishes,

Ok guys and gals, there has been some confusion for some about a few of the Zaino polish products, so I took the time to make a phone call to Sal today, and tried to get the skinny on his 3 primary sealant polishes and their engineered uses. Here goes...

Z3 CAN be used on either single stage paint or clearcoat paint, no problem whatsoever. Some of the Corvette guys have been using Z3 on their cars for a while now FWIW. This I knew...

Z5 was engineereed for BOTH types.This I didn't know.

If you have Z2 and want to use it on single stage, it won't hurt it, BUT, it also won't work as well as it would on clearcoat, because Z3 has ingredients in it (emuslifiers etc.) that will not benefit clearcoat, but DO benefit the needs of any single stage paint, regardless if it's newer S/S urethane enamel, or an old car with acrylic lacquer or acrylic enamel. So...

Z2= Use on clearcoat cars for best results.

Z3=Use on single stage for best results, but also CAN be used on clearcoated cars with no problems. Sal said your eye won't tell a difference.

Z5 Can be used on either. For those that are UNSURE which paint they have , Z5 is a safe bet to use for either type paint. This did surprise me, but after all, he owns the company and knows what his chemists have done.

I hope this helps.

Here's some tests people have done

http://www.ffcobra.com/magazine/waxtest.html

http://caddyedge.com/car-care-review-turtle-wax-ice-vs-zaino/

I like Meguiars also....

[SeanPlunk]

I use Zaino on my Lexus, great product

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

This taken from another forum about zaino waxes and polishes,



Here's a test done

http://www.ffcobra.com/magazine/waxtest.html

So you're using Z2?

[BRIAN]

si senior

[SeanPlunk]

si senior

Hmmm, I think I may need to pick some up.

[enkeivette]

What wax, sealer, etc is everyone using? I've been using TechWax 2.0 but I want to see what else everyone is using. Also, what do you guys use to get swirls out of darker colors?

You can use a polishing compound with water to get swirls out, but all you're doing it eating through the clear coat. You need to not dry your car with towels in the first place, use only microfiber towels.

Tech wax is probably the best for an immediate result, looks good, comes off easy for a paste wax. But Meguiars Gold is the best IMO. Goes on thick and blotchy, takes a few days to thin out and look good, but it lasts the longest.

I'm still detailing cars on the side btw.

There is some kind of sealer that john uses, way better than anything, but it's like $60 for a little tiny can. Ridiculous.

[SeanPlunk]

You can use a polishing compound with water to get swirls out, but all you're doing it eating through the clear coat. You need to not dry your car with towels in the first place, use only microfiber towels.

Tech wax is probably the best for an immediate result, looks good, comes off easy for a paste wax. But Meguiars Gold is the best IMO. Goes on thick and blotchy, takes a few days to thin out and look good, but it lasts the longest.

I'm still detailing cars on the side btw.

There is some kind of sealer that john uses, way better than anything, but it's like $60 for a little tiny can. Ridiculous.

The swirl question actually wasn't for me - they don't show much on a white car. It was really for a Member here with a dark blue car.

As far as microfiber towels go, I totally agree. That's all Adam and I use.

[94cobra69ss396]

I also use Meguiar's Gold. For removing swirl marks I've used Meguiar's ScratchX 2.

[SeanPlunk]

I also use Meguiar's Gold. For removing swirl marks I've used Meguiar's ScratchX 2.

Does the Cobra get a lot of swirl marks?

[94cobra69ss396]

Does the Cobra get a lot of swirl marks?

It had them before but not now.

[SeanPlunk]

It had them before but not now.

Hmmm, I may have to look into this. Maybe use the ScratchX and then Zaino V2 :thumbs_up:

[SeanPlunk]

You can use a polishing compound with water to get swirls out, but all you're doing it eating through the clear coat. You need to not dry your car with towels in the first place, use only microfiber towels.

Tech wax is probably the best for an immediate result, looks good, comes off easy for a paste wax. But Meguiars Gold is the best IMO. Goes on thick and blotchy, takes a few days to thin out and look good, but it lasts the longest.

I'm still detailing cars on the side btw.

There is some kind of sealer that john uses, way better than anything, but it's like $60 for a little tiny can. Ridiculous.

Do you have a polishing machine/buffer?

I'm interested in picking one up at some point - do you have any recommendations?

[enkeivette]

Yes, I would stay away from using a buffer to polish a car. If you don't know what you're doing you may take the clear coat... off.

If you want to use it to save time waxing, get a small very low speed battery powered buffer with a large foam attachment.

[big2bird]

Do you have a polishing machine/buffer?

I'm interested in picking one up at some point - do you have any recommendations?

I have a pro grade Milwaukee Buffer with a wool and 50/50 bonnet I've had for 100 years. You can borrow it, but I kill you when you f*** it up. About $200 worth.

[enkeivette]

I have a cheaper buffer, if you break it I won't kill you. I would only kick you in the balls. :nutkick: