Favorite Wax/Polish?

[Riley P]

Good day everyone!

I don't have much experience with waxes and polishes. In the past I used Nu Finish on my truck. My experience with this product was that it would make the paint look nice but the beading effect would only last maybe three washes.

I tried Rejex and Armour All Butter Smooth Wax on my Chevelle. The Rejex definitely left a better shine.

I hope to redo the finish on the Corvette with Rejex after claying the paint this summer. However, the car has never been waxed, polished or anything and despite being able to feel contaminates in the paint, it still beads like new paint so I am hesitant to start a process with waxing as then it will be something I have to maintain to keep it beading. I have Zaino also sitting at home but will try Rejex first.

My question is, what do you have experience with and what products do you like/dislike?

 

[Steamer]

Did both my Corvette and Jeep Liberty two years ago. Covered them both with two coats of Rejex and they still bead water like crazy. If you do two coats wait at least a day between so that it can set up properly. Make sure you do the glass too and you;ll never have a bug stick to the windshield again!!
Rob

 

[2009CGMZR1]

P21S 100% carnuba

Now, it is not a long term wax, but glows real nice.

 

[tyho]

No idea. Bought several different ones and not happy with any (Armour All, and Glass & Shine). Once I use them up I want to try Adam's water activated polish. The video shows it to work very well... but the proof is in the pudding (actually the car polish). Feed back appreciated.

 

[williame3590]

I use Mother's and McGuires products. Clay bar's, different grades of polish and then the Carnuba paste wax. After all that a quick detailer over the wax seems to seal and harden the wax over time. Finish is extremely good!
I also always buy a very good shampoo with carnuba wax in it and that also really helps maintain the finish.

Bill

 

[vt65]

Carnuba for me also, easy to use and I apply it spring and fall. When I wash the car I use a good wax-wash, has worked well for me for years

 

[Riley P]

Great feedback so far! Seems Armour All doesn't work that well (not too shocked). Looking forward to the Adam's reviews!

On a side note, I used to use Carnuba wax but I stopped when Mothers came out with 5 different Carnuba waxes. Too much reading to figure out which one to use! Nothing wrong with the wax. I just wanted something simple, but with 5 different types, I didn't know if I had to start at stage 1 and go through to stage 5 meaning I would have to buy 5 bottles of wax or if I could just get stage 4 and stage 5. It wasn't that well explained.

 

[Elf]

I've been using Ice paste ,it's synthetic and applies fairly easy and lasts .I put two coats on in the fall and two in the spring and thats it .

 

[tyho]

Has anyone tried Liquid Glass? I hear it provides a very nice shine and also protection with each coat. Coats can be applied over each other to increase protection.

 

[Elf]

Has anyone tried Liquid Glass? I hear it provides a very nice shine and also protection with each coat. Coats can be applied over each other to increase protection.

Yes ,I used it for years and I was satisfied but I think there are many other synthetics that now out perform .

 

[williame3590]

Wax on wax off for me this weekend. 2 cars 2 coats each. Shop smells like double bubble!

Bill

 

[CCO]

Rejex when I'm feeling ambitious and Meguiar's quick detailer when I'm not.

 

[Keith Tedford]

Rejex when I'm feeling ambitious and Meguiar's quick detailer when I'm not.

I use a quick detailer, Meguiars or whatever is handy, as well and I am happy with the results.

 

[williame3590]

One down one more to go.

Bill

 

[Riley P]

Take pictures!

 

[williame3590]

Will do Riley.

Bill

 

[williame3590]

Here's a few photos....crappy camera though!

Bill

 

[williame3590]

Few more......

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Nice work Bill. Cars look really nice.

Much effort much reward.

 

[Riley P]

That is shiny! And look at those wheels! Thanks for snapping the pics!