Whats the easiest wax out there to use?
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ZoominLude-your first mistake was using any Meguairs product in a burgandy bottle. Meguiars makes some great detailing products, but stick with their Mirror Glaze or Body Shop Professional lines. Much higher quality.
Body Scrub is a compound, and should only be used if you have serious paint defects-deep scratches, oxidation, etc. If it was hard to get off, then you probably used too much or did not work it into the paint until it was nearly dry and clear.
If your paint is in good shape, you should never have to do more than use a quality light glaze or polish, then a pure wax to protect it. Personally, I have found that the best easily available (meaning you can find it at any auto parts store) is polishing with Meguairs Show Car Glaze #7 and waxing with Meguairs High Tech Yellow Wax #26 (the liquid). Work the #7 into the paint until it looks almost clear, then buff off the excess. Follow with the #26. You do not have to cake on the wax. Use just enough to lay down a thin layer over the entire car. Let it dry for about 10 minutes, then buff off the excess. Follow with the Quick Detailer of your choice.
Body Scrub is a compound, and should only be used if you have serious paint defects-deep scratches, oxidation, etc. If it was hard to get off, then you probably used too much or did not work it into the paint until it was nearly dry and clear.
If your paint is in good shape, you should never have to do more than use a quality light glaze or polish, then a pure wax to protect it. Personally, I have found that the best easily available (meaning you can find it at any auto parts store) is polishing with Meguairs Show Car Glaze #7 and waxing with Meguairs High Tech Yellow Wax #26 (the liquid). Work the #7 into the paint until it looks almost clear, then buff off the excess. Follow with the #26. You do not have to cake on the wax. Use just enough to lay down a thin layer over the entire car. Let it dry for about 10 minutes, then buff off the excess. Follow with the Quick Detailer of your choice.
I've been waxing cars for a long long time. Everything from used beat up fiats to award winning covettes and mustangs. I think I've probably tried every wax ever made. Here are the three I'd use... in order of easiest to remove. I almost always wax by hand. Please note, the hardest one to remove is the one that I use on my mystic mustang.
Wet, by Eagle One. A real terrific protectant, especially for today's paints.
Silcone Glaze by Amway. yes Amway makes a whole line of car care products. Find a dealer. My father in law used this product on a car he wanted to have pin-striped. It took the painter an extra day. He had to remove the wax because the paint for the pin-striping wouldn't stick to the car.
I currently use Griots (you can find it on the web) Best of Show carrnuba. I wouldn't use it if your car is subjected to the elements everyday. Don't get me wrong, it is a great wax. Fills in minor swirls and scratches...the whole nine yards, but carnuba doesn't last.... you'll have to re apply it every 4 to 6 weeks.
One wax that is popular that I find very hard to remove is Turtle Wax. Used to think it was the greatest stuff till I tried some others.
Final note: Focus on which works and looks best, not which is easiest. Most likely you'll find one that is reasonably easy to remove but will last longer and look better than one that comes off with no effort. The best things in life require some work.
Wet, by Eagle One. A real terrific protectant, especially for today's paints.
Silcone Glaze by Amway. yes Amway makes a whole line of car care products. Find a dealer. My father in law used this product on a car he wanted to have pin-striped. It took the painter an extra day. He had to remove the wax because the paint for the pin-striping wouldn't stick to the car.
I currently use Griots (you can find it on the web) Best of Show carrnuba. I wouldn't use it if your car is subjected to the elements everyday. Don't get me wrong, it is a great wax. Fills in minor swirls and scratches...the whole nine yards, but carnuba doesn't last.... you'll have to re apply it every 4 to 6 weeks.
One wax that is popular that I find very hard to remove is Turtle Wax. Used to think it was the greatest stuff till I tried some others.
Final note: Focus on which works and looks best, not which is easiest. Most likely you'll find one that is reasonably easy to remove but will last longer and look better than one that comes off with no effort. The best things in life require some work.
imported_Intermezzo
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Scottwax [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Personally, I have found that the best easily available (meaning you can find it at any auto parts store) is polishing with Meguairs Show Car Glaze #7 and waxing with Meguairs High Tech Yellow Wax #26 (the liquid). Work the #7 into the paint until it looks almost clear, then buff off the excess. Follow with the #26. [/b]</blockquote>
Scottwax, What is the difference between #7 & #9?
Also, am I correct in thinking that the Medallion Paint Cleanser is almost the same as #9 except it doesn't contain any fillers?
Thanks in advance!
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Scottwax [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Personally, I have found that the best easily available (meaning you can find it at any auto parts store) is polishing with Meguairs Show Car Glaze #7 and waxing with Meguairs High Tech Yellow Wax #26 (the liquid). Work the #7 into the paint until it looks almost clear, then buff off the excess. Follow with the #26. [/b]</blockquote>
Scottwax, What is the difference between #7 & #9?
Also, am I correct in thinking that the Medallion Paint Cleanser is almost the same as #9 except it doesn't contain any fillers?
Thanks in advance!
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Intermezzo330I [/i]
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Scottwax, What is the difference between #7 & #9?
Also, am I correct in thinking that the Medallion Paint Cleanser is almost the same as #9 except it doesn't contain any fillers?
Thanks in advance! [/b]</blockquote>
#9 is a swirl remover with a very fine abrasive and medium oil and #7 is a final glaze, with almost no abrasives and a lot of oil.
Medallion paint cleanser is probably between #9 and #2 (fine cut cleaner).
If you can get ahold of Meguiars Body Shop Professional line (check their website for links to pro products distributers), the use Dual Action Cleaner/Polish to replace #2, Swirl Free Polish to replace #9, and Hand Polish to replace #7.
<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by Intermezzo330I [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>
Scottwax, What is the difference between #7 & #9?
Also, am I correct in thinking that the Medallion Paint Cleanser is almost the same as #9 except it doesn't contain any fillers?
Thanks in advance! [/b]</blockquote>
#9 is a swirl remover with a very fine abrasive and medium oil and #7 is a final glaze, with almost no abrasives and a lot of oil.
Medallion paint cleanser is probably between #9 and #2 (fine cut cleaner).
If you can get ahold of Meguiars Body Shop Professional line (check their website for links to pro products distributers), the use Dual Action Cleaner/Polish to replace #2, Swirl Free Polish to replace #9, and Hand Polish to replace #7.
Brad B
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Yep, hands down Pinnacle Paste Glaz is the easiest to use.:up
nerdhunters
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Pinnacle Souveran !! Very easy to use and terrific results !
Andre'
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Paste Glaze.:up
I think you have to consider how much time you are willing to spend waxing. If you like doing it often, the carnubas wear off faster and need done more often. The synthetics are said to last longer which I am banking on having just tried the Klasse. I just can't get around to waxing often enough to keep up the shine using natural waxes.
Look around and do searches like I did here. There's loads of information and it's really a personal decision you'll have to make based on what's best for your situation.
Look around and do searches like I did here. There's loads of information and it's really a personal decision you'll have to make based on what's best for your situation.
imported_Intermezzo
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Using Zaino/Klasse/BF or any other high quality polymer would yield the highest return for the time spent applying them...but for me, PPG and Souveran take no more than 20 minutes to apply and remove so I plan to do 1 or 2 cars every weekend right after washing.