Winter Paint Protection

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imported_buffer

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I am looking for a solid product to protect the paint of my black Honda Civic in the winter. What I have done from the spring is

1) MPC

2) P21S

3) S100



I would like to apply something on top of the products listed above to give the paint lasting protection throughout the winter. It will probably have to last 7 months or so. I have some Crystal Glow lying around that I tried at the beginning of the year. I read that it is long lasting but I didn't like the finish it left on the car. I don't suppose I can use it now because it has some cleaners in it that will remove the products above (correct?).

So if anyone can make a recommendation it would be appreciated.



Thanks
 
#16 has a very crisp, clear, and reflective look and it is one of the longest lasting carnaubas. I "think" it is available in Canada...
 
The detailing products guy that I always use can't get a Meguires #16 but can get #20 and a product called Presta Best of Wax.



Any feedback on these?
 
You should try contacting Collinite. They probably have a distributor in Canada. I think they have quite a few that arent on their web page. When I ordered mine, they had an unlisted ditributor that was only an hour away from me.
 
buffer, where in Canada are you located?





Megs #16 is discontinued in Canada. You might find some old stock in some stores but they can't get any more for you.



#20 is an excellent sealant. I use it on my wheels and door jams. Easy on and easy off and very durable. I have not seen it around for a while. I think it has also been discontinued in Canada.



There is a store in my area that sells Collinite. It is about $30.00 CDN :eek: I go over the border and get it in the U.S. for a lot cheaper. I purchased Collinite Insulator Wax for $10.00 U.S. at Carquest.
 
7 months for anything is a long time. but instead of doing a carnauba, why not a sealent? order up some Klasse AIO and SG. the AIO with remove anything preexisting and SG will give great protection and shine.



Vernon
 
Seven months of protection is quite an unrealistic expectation, from any product..



The Klasse Twins, with a carnauba topper EVERY 8 WEEKS, might get you there... might.
 
Where do you live in Canada?



S100/P21S is not going to give you hardly any protection in the winter. It's marginal at best in the summer if you don't apply it ever 4-6 weeks. Great look though when freshly applied. I still use it frequently.



The only thing that will last 7 months is Klasse and maybe Zaino and third in-line Meguiars No. 20 (depending on whether it's garaged and how often it's driven).



Anything else, and you'll need to apply it at least 3-months for other sealants.



Paco
 
Thanks for all the words of advise guys. I picked up a product from a company called Presta. The product is called Best Wax. The local prof. auto body shop tells me it will at about 6 months.

I don't wanna come off being one of those ppl that wants something to be a miracle but its hard to wax a car in the winter so I would like get the most out of a product I can.



Thanks for all the advice and help.... Still looking for #16...

:up
 
I just picked up some #16 at Napa/Cmax for $13.99 cdn. They had about 10 containers of it. Tried it on the hood today and it's really easy to use, on off a section at a time just like S100.
 
No.16 is still a carnuba and won't last the entire winter. You'll be lucky if it goes out to Jan.



Buffer, pick up some Klasse or Zaino, you'll be happy you did.



Also, adding a carnuba topper to Klasse could actually decrease the long term protection of Klasse due to the solvents in the wax topper.



I'd personally apply a layer of AIO and then 2-3 SG's now and then a couple more SG in late Nov and call it a day until March.



If you go Zaino, then I'd apply Z2 3 layers now, 3 layers in Nov and leave it till March.



Paco



Paco
 
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