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I have a new Maxima with Glacier Pearl paint (like a white pearl color). I'm just not sure which wax to use. I hear good things about most waxes on this site. Just wondering which one might be best for my color car.
 
Want a pay a bit more and get a great wax, try Pinnacle Paste Glaz (my choice)



Want to spend a little less and a very good wax, try Blitz
 
I think just about any product discussed here will work great on your car. Most of what gets talked about here are semantics at best. No matter how evangelical some people get about their choice in car care products, most of the discussion is opinion and only applicable to that particular person's car.



In other words, use whatever you like. A big part of the fun is trying different products to see what turns you on. So whip out the gold card and go on a spree!!!!!!
 
Your location might suggest you want something with a bit of durability. Are you aware of the benefits of carnubas vs. sealants? How often do you wish to wax your car? Is the car stored indoors or out?
 
You really can't go wrong with using Klasse Sealant Glaze followed by a carnauba. You could also go the Zaino route. And of course there's always the Blackfire route. All these products are quality synthetics. They will give you a good 6 months of protection. Do some more reading in the archives or use the Search function on top of the screen. Laters
 
There ARE differences in products, but more by CLASS of product than brand. Polymers (Klasse, Zaino, Blackfire, Meguiars) provide the best longevity. Polymers need to bond with your paint - therefor if paint cleaning prep work is required first, you have to wash your car to remove any fillers or oils introduced in that step before applying the polymer. They produce a shine that some people like and others don't. Some people describe it as "bright", "hard", or "plastic".



Carnaubas (Pinnacle, Blitz, Meguiars, Zymol, others) vary a lot - from cheap to very, very expensive. They provide a different kind of gloss than the Polymers. Many describe it as "wet" or "deep". I have seen both polymer and carnauba finishes on my own car, and although I would be hard pressed to explain it or even articulate any further what the differences are, I have to admit - I agree with these assertions.



There are also "blends" that try to combine the best of both worlds - and usually end up a bit of a compromise (which may be wat you want.) One such product that I know well is Meguiar's Gold Class wax - it is a polymer blend that won't last quite as well as a polymer-only, but also has some of the properties of a carnauba wax in its look.



There are other classes - mostly silicone-based weird stuff - I don't think many people here like or use them.



Finally, there are tradeoffs in the time and energy required to apply each and buff it out. Some are hard in both steps, some are hard in one and easy in the other, some are easy at both. Some leave a lot of white residue around - especially visible on black trim. Others don't.



SO - you need to decide what your priorities are. search this board on any of the above themes and you'll find plenty of discussion. The good news is that your color choice is great at NOT showing many flaws, and, to be honest, the differences between waxes won't be nearly as apparent.
 
Zaino is great on lighter colors cars and "candy" type colors. Most Vettes (except blk) look absolutely stunning, but the Vette colors help contribute a lot. Yellows, Reds, Maroons and such look great on Vettes.
 
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I live in the Northeast and I park my car outside. I don't drive it in the snow. I haven't waxed it yet and wouldn't mind waxing it often.
 
Once again, you can go either the Klasse/carnauba route, the Zaino route, or the Blackfire route. Try using the search function. You should get many more replies to possible questions this way. Either system is going to give you great results.
 

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