best (and easiest) wax for clear coat
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best (and easiest) wax for clear coat
hey! many thanks to those who helped me in my last post about tar/bug removal on my front bumper. i just ordered No. 7 Tar & Bug Remover from Autobarn.com.
after removing the bug gunk from my 2003 ES Protegé (shimmering sand), what wax do people recommend that is easy to apply and leaves a great shine on clear coat? does one have to spend big bucks on wax to have fantastic results (with minimum effort / fuss)? i've also heard that some waxes can be abrasive and leave swirls. is there a wax out there that avoids this and protects the paint job?
i look forward to reading your helpful suggestions re: products out there on the market.
after removing the bug gunk from my 2003 ES Protegé (shimmering sand), what wax do people recommend that is easy to apply and leaves a great shine on clear coat? does one have to spend big bucks on wax to have fantastic results (with minimum effort / fuss)? i've also heard that some waxes can be abrasive and leave swirls. is there a wax out there that avoids this and protects the paint job?
i look forward to reading your helpful suggestions re: products out there on the market.
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Re: best (and easiest) wax for clear coat
Originally posted by khamel_98
what wax do people recommend that is easy to apply and leaves a great shine on clear coat? does one have to spend big bucks on wax to have fantastic results (with minimum effort / fuss)? i've also heard that some waxes can be abrasive and leave swirls. is there a wax out there that avoids this and protects the paint job?
i look forward to reading your helpful suggestions re: products out there on the market.
what wax do people recommend that is easy to apply and leaves a great shine on clear coat? does one have to spend big bucks on wax to have fantastic results (with minimum effort / fuss)? i've also heard that some waxes can be abrasive and leave swirls. is there a wax out there that avoids this and protects the paint job?
i look forward to reading your helpful suggestions re: products out there on the market.
I can start with your statement about some products being abrasive . . . YES - many waxes on the store shelf contain chemical or abrasives to clean the paint as they apply wax (I personally have a problem with that) - if its using something to clean as you apply, how can it properly apply itself? Anyways, as an example mentioned above Nufinish . - anything that says cleans and protects is using something to "clean" the surface - either abrasives or chemicals . . cant do it any other way . .many many products do that . . . the trick is to find out which ones and decide if you want to do that . .Nufinish was tested by gurureports and found to be a very strong cleaner (and chemical smell) it even removes the permanent marker on the lines for testing . .
Anyways - if you want not-expensive, easy to apply - great results . . . man you dont ask much.
That is the ultimate product - and I havent fpund anything that you simply buy and apply - to have that.
Any good finish starts with surface prep. The surface must be clean - claying will help, swirl free is also very good - and the prodycts must be applied properly. Nothing does that on its own . . .
There are waxes, there are polymers (my favorite) - and there are combo products - and each does their job differently.
To find the right product for you - take the folloing into consideration:
Condition of car
Time you are willing to spend on day one
Your car care habits (once a week waxer - once a month) etc
Where you park (indoors - outside)
Driving area (country roads mostly, city etc)
Car care materials
Car Color
Your level of concern over the **** part of car care
Budget
Customer service (for the product)
See, its a big question with no one right answer.....
#6
Poilsh
You are somewhat correct - NuFinish has cleaners....& it is a polymer not a 'wax' - however I find I only need to polish the car with Nufinish ever 4 to 6 months. At that time due to acid rain, polution, birds, tree sap...I need a product like NF. After 20+ cars & 35+ years experience of trying near every product on the market, $ for $ NuFinish is one of the best, if not the best on the market.
#9
The nufinish is easy to apply and remove, however I did'nt like the results. I have a black 2008 3, and used the maguires deep crystal polish followed by the tech wax, and found that to make it look the best/shinest, The liquid is the best.
#13
Prima wax is the best you can buy for a black or dark colored car...Comes off easy and no dust...Yes its expensive compared to (The Buy Anywhere Wax) but its worth it..Also you really nead a orbital buffer to get the best results..
http://primacarcare.com/Prima_Products.html
The only bad thing about this stuff is the Epic wax...Which really needs to be left on for 24hrs to fully cure...But it didnt bother me since I always detail my car on a saturday evening.....
http://primacarcare.com/Prima_Products.html
The only bad thing about this stuff is the Epic wax...Which really needs to be left on for 24hrs to fully cure...But it didnt bother me since I always detail my car on a saturday evening.....
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