Recommend me a good wax

[Pearce]

I've recently bought this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/polishing-machines/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher/das-6-pro-dual-action-polisher-sonus-kit/prod_674.html now I have got a wax r222 but was told it doesn't last very long I've been recommended raceglaze 55 was just seeing if there was anything else out there people where willing to recommend. Love peace an willy grease

 

[yellowbelly]

misread title

 

[Justin]

I say this in most threads, but I'd go for Swissvax Onyx. Wouldn't apply it with the machine though

 

[Joe R26]

How you finding the polisher Pearce?. Easy to use?.

JD recommended this http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/poorboys-nattys-blue-paste-wax-cat13.html

I've bought some although haven't had a chance to try it yet.

 

[Pearce]

I say this in most threads, but I'd go for Swissvax Onyx. Wouldn't apply it with the machine though

Yeah yeah I wanted to buy a good wax after I'd used the da not with it

 

[Pearce]

How you finding the polisher Pearce?. Easy to use?.

JD recommended this http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/poorboys-nattys-blue-paste-wax-cat13.html

I've bought some although haven't had a chance to try it yet.

Cheers mate I havnt got it yet bought it Friday so should be with me mid week I just keep reading the polished bliss guide and the one on detailing world then I'm gunna hope for the best lol

 

[SamP]

Colonite 476 if your after something cheap.

 

[Joe R26]

Good luck! stay away from the sandpaper.

 

[JD]

Nattys for low budget, Onyx for medium, RG55 for higher medium.

 

[Jimbo_M]

As said; Nattys - budget, AG High def - low to medium budget, Zymol Titanium - Medium to high'ish lol

 

[JD]

R222... or P21s as it SHOULD BE BLOODY CALLED BEFORE THE EU STEPPED IN... ahem, will last if you prep the surface first. I.e paint cleanser, IPA, apply thin layers.

 

[Gally]

R222's is very much a summer wax JD as you know although you'll get a few more weeks out of it with decent prep.

RG55 is probably the best all round wax there is. Durability, looks, ease of use, smell, feels special but I went for Celeste instead as there was no way that any wax would be on my car for longer than 3 months except maybe winter and i'd be using a sealant anyway.

Not sure what else I could suggest. People think high priced waxes aren't worth it but try applying Colli or AG HD on a warm day and leave it for longer than 2 minutes.
You'll need a chisel to get it off. Do that with a decent wax like Glasur and you could leave it for days before wiping off no problem.

That's usually what seperates expensive waxes from cheaper waxes (of course there are excepetions, natty's, vics red and more) and of course there are expensive waxes which are a nightmare.

Just remember it's all in the prep and on that note I recommend Vics Red. 2/3 months durability and looks to surpass much more expensive waxes.

 

[Kane.]

Try applying Colli or AG HD on a warm day and leave it for longer than 2 minutes.
You'll need a chisel to get it off. Do that with a decent wax like Glasur and you could leave it for days before wiping off no problem.

I found this out with colli

 

[Gally]

Indeed, i'm sure everyone has!

 

[JD]

I haven't.

 

[Gally]

Too posh for 476's iirc.

 

[JD]

Loller

He-mail time?

 

[Gally]

I think so, it's Monday/ We'll talk about Toby.

 

[Cliotoby]

Wait, What?

 

[JD]

Lol'd!

 

[sean_rae]

dodo juice super natural. applied with a super natural finger mitt. great wax lasts for ages with great beading and a super glossy look.

 

[Gally]

Replace glossy with glassy and you're not far off but from experience it's a little fussy, sometimes requiring a re-buff after an hour or so. Quite "gassy" imo.

I'd have quite a few waxes before SN (non panel pot).

 

[Cliotoby]

SN isnt that durable really. Im sorry but it isnt. Its a good wax but Id sooner have a pot of Zymol Carbon.

I dont think Vics Red is beatable in its price range.

Vics Red
Zymol Carbon
Zymol Glasur
SW Best Of Show

My favorites really. Nearly run out of BOS. Not sure what or if to replace it as its so expensive - bought my pot when VAT was at 15%.

 

[Gally]

Yeah it's jumped up in Price Toby mate.

I really fancied a go with it aswell. I've never been into SV waxes that much.

Anything you fancy trying?

 

[Cliotoby]

Id try you if you gave me the chance. tee hee.

Was £120 when I bought it, £160 now.

BOS is very good, PISS easy to apply I kid you not. Durable, lasts about 6 months. Only thing is, and this is a characteristic of BOS, is that it wont maintain that tight beading for long where as Glasur will. Give it 2 washes and itll just sheet for the rest of its days. It does give a freshly waxed look for a long time though.

Really want to try Onyx or whatever it is that the Jew uses. But Im not sure if theres any point, may as well just stick to Vics Red as I apply a coat of wax every 4-6 weeks anyway, as I like that tight beading from freshly waxed cars, Gally.

Other than that nothing really. Happy with what ive got.

 

[Ali]

Did someone recommend Colli's as a "good wax!" lol

 

[Cliotoby]

Did someone recommend Colli's as a "good wax!" lol

Lollerskates.

 

[Gally]

Did someone recommend Colli's as a "good wax!" lol

Somebody call JD, I think he's just had a heart attack.

 

[JD]

Onyx. Oh.

 

[Pearce]

Where are you boys getting the zymol from ?

 

[Cliotoby]

Either the main site, or Monza Car Care.

 

[Pearce]

Either the main site, or Monza Car Care.

Cheers dude

 

[Pearce]

Any of you tried this http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/blackfire-midnight-sun-paste-wax-cat13.html

 

[Cliotoby]

Not personaly. I think its supposed to be good. But not that durable. The blackfire gloss enhancing polish is a brilliant glaze though, I love it.

Whats your ideal budget anyway? I mean I think Glasur is one if the best for its price, very durable and maintains good sheeting and beading for a while. But then its fairly expensive and if youre new to detailing or waxing then it migh seem a little excessive. At the price Midnight Sun is, id be looking at Vics red or Zymol Carbon, but only because I own both.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/victoria-wax/victoria-wax-6oz-concours-wax/prod_234.html

http://www.monzacarcare.com/zymol-car-wax/zymol-carbon-carnauba-wax/0/

Colly 476s isnt good, pig to apply and remove, doesnt look good and dulls metallic flake. FK1000p isnt much better but its slightly better to apply and remove, maybe doesnt look quite so bad. Like I said I use Fk on wheels and door shuts.

 

[harry602]

Try this.http://shop.autobritedirect.co.uk/d...ited-edition---by-autobrite-direct-2745-p.asp

This stuff is really good, made my silver Clio look wet! It's lasted for 2 months up until now as I've just sold the car. But really is good stuff!

 

[Pearce]

About £70 really just want something that last,s longer than what I've allready got (r222) I'm attempting to correct my car on the weekend and don't want to spend loads of time doing so then scrimping on the final protection if that makes sense

 

[Cliotoby]

Yeah. Ill let others answer that then never used R222. I would imagine Vics red and Carbon are amung the reccomendations. I thought R222 was ment to be really good?

 

[Gally]

R222 is a total summer wax mate it just won't last at all. It looks reaally good from what i've seen but just no good for the conditions my car sees.

For £70 i'd definitely get some RG55. It'll last 6 months easily and look immense. Or maybe some Z2 and top with a nice wax like Vics Concours?

 

[Ali]

Durable! You boys wax your cars weekly, you don't need a durable wax! You'd be better off with "man wax!"

 

[Gally]

Man muck?

R222's wouldn't last 5 minutes on my car. And the wax isn't for us, penis face.