What wax do you use?

[Rash]

Gonna wax for first time, need to know what to buy. What's everyone using? Needs to be one application - no time for multistep process. Something that lasts a few months. Anyone using Meguiar's 3-in-1 Wax?

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[Labradog]

Collinite 845 if you have your heart set on using a wax

 

[Rash]

Gotta buy it today - is that available in retail stores?

 

[ugstang17]

Meguiers anything works well for the price. Griots is also decent stuff. As for something lasting months? Maybe the new Meguiars ceramic wax. Is in a blue bottle. Spray on while car is wet after washing, then rinse off and dry with microfiber. Works and looks good on Platinum white tricoat.

 

[josephstef]

Collinite 845 if you have your heart set on using a wax

I use collinite 845 with powerlock as a sealant, it's good stuff. Between washes ill use meguiars spray wax, @Labradog what do you use? Ceramic?

 

[Labradog]

I use collinite 845 with powerlock as a sealant, it's good stuff. Between washes ill use meguiars spray wax, @Labradog what do you use? Ceramic?

I’ve thought about it, but there’s enough drawbacks that I’ve stuck to sealants and waxes. I use Blackfire Wet Diamond (will go to Powerlock when the bottle is gone) topped with 845. Beadmaker to dry after every wash and I don’t touch the car between washes.

 

[Rash]

Ended up using the spray on Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic wax. Wow - never thought a spray would work so well. Amazing results. Instructions suggest to buff off first time using it, not spray off. Took much longer than I thought it would to buff off, but worth the effort.

 

[DFB5.0]

I have been using ceramic based spray coatings for the last couple of years. They are so much easier to apply, give excellent gloss and exceptional water repelling quality.

However, last month I decided to give an old favorite another go. Collinite 845.

This stuff is very durable and really gives the paint a warm glow.

 

[DFB5.0]

Ended up using the spray on Meguiars Hybrid Ceramic wax. Wow - never thought a spray would work so well. Amazing results. Instructions suggest to buff off first time using it, not spray off. Took much longer than I thought it would to buff off, but worth the effort.

Looking good!

Something so satisfying about a freshly waxed/coated car that makes the effort worth it.

 

[Deleted member 35644]

For added longevity, apply whatever wax you like, then use a spray-wax or sealer as a drying aid after washing. I'm currently alternating between Renny Doyle Double Black Bead Maker, RainX Fast Wax (be prepared for the smell), and Torque Detail Mirror Shine.

 

[VIPR01]

Collinite 845/Jescar Powerlock- topped with Beadmaker.

 

[JohnDoe]

Are you dead set on wax? This summer is my first time trying out ceramic coatings, and so far so good. Lasts for a few months, extremely easy wipe on wipe off process.

The shine is unlike any wax you've ever seen.
https://thelastcoat.com/collections/our-products

 

[BlackandBlue]

+1 for a random orbital buffer with a polishing pad.

Then any wax listed above.

The polisher does wonders to cut the hard water and other contaminants.

If you want to check your paint surface stick you hand in a thin plastic bag (sandwich) and rub across your paint. Might feel like sand paper.

 

[josephstef]

Here's mine with power lock sealant, & 2 layers of collinite 845. (The gfs putting the last layer on)

 

[Rash]

I actually don’t think I used the Meguias stuff correctly. I had washed the car the day before, and waxed it the day after without wetting it first. So I put it on dry and buffed it off. Considering how good it looks like that, I expect it will look even better when I use it correctly!

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