Which wax do you use?

[Tweed]

I about to put an order in for some Victoria Concours (red) too...

figure I'll do a wash with autoglym shampoo, zaino clay, a coat of SRP, a couple of coats of HGP and finish with a couple of coats of Victoria on the saturday before the wales meet...

I am, however, famously lazy... so expect a filthy merlot on the 11th

 

[DeeCee]

Dodo Juice Purple Haze, great on a Black car. Smells ace too

 

[FastInCurves]

I personally go with a variety of spray on waxes. I know that's horrible, but its easy and I can rewax pretty fast if I need to. A good wax will last about 3 weeks with the spray on stuff if you do it right. The only key thing I have found it look really sharp is using a very high quality microfiber cloth. You don't want scratches, and making sure you get an actual automobile detailing cloth ensures that you won't.

 

[Z4 Beemer]

Blackfire Gloss Enhancing Polish as a base, topped by 3 coats of Blackfire Wet Diamond, topped by two coats of P21S Concours Carnauba monthly.

Ah yes - got Blackfire GEP myself, and yes its very good.

 

[imolazed]

Fortunate enough to be in the business so have quite a few products at my disposal!

My new arrival will be being treated to Dodo Juice Supernatural I think and topped up with Zaino CS. Victoria Concours is another fantastic wax, especially on red, however I don't think the durability is up there with Supernatural. My current car is into its 4th month with Supernatural, well worth the extra cash.

John (very excited about detailing new car :lol: )

 

[texasjohn]

Autoglym SRP followed by Meguiars Gold Class (just because my wife bought me some for Christmas) and I will try this Collinite next I think

Gold Class really brings out the metallic flake in car paint. Makes the Sepang look lovely, and I used it on my S2000 (that light blue metallic, Nurburgring Blue) where it had a similar effect.

 

[IK.]

I'm using almost the same as John! I had my car detailed recently, but normally I use Megs 3-Step Paint Cleaner followed by Autoglym SRP followed by Megs 3-Step Wax.

I don't use anything on my wheels or tyres. No point on the wheels as I wash it every week anyway, and I don't like tyre gel.

 

[beo5]

Becourse we have 2 black cars i prefer the Dodo Purple haze.Its easy to work whit and a verry nice dark car.At top i like the Red Misty from Dodo.
Regards,Jan

 

[Shipkiller]

I'm using almost the same as John! I had my car detailed recently, but normally I use Megs 3-Step Paint Cleaner followed by Autoglym SRP followed by Megs 3-Step Wax.

I don't use anything on my wheels or tyres. No point on the wheels as I wash it every week anyway, and I don't like tyre gel.

You will find that the Megs 3-step cleaner is a lot harder to use than a Clay bar.

I used to use the 3-Step a long time ago. Once I tryied a Clay bar, I never looked back. A Clay bar is literally 200% easier than the Megs 3-Step, bottle number two if I remember...

 

[scottbt]

LSP's or wax/sealants are all down to personal preference and what look you are wanting.

For light metalics you cant beat sealants, they bring out a true, cold metal look which seriously makes those colours look outstanding.
Poorboys world ex-p is polymer based and an excellent true sealant where as ex is carnuaba based so gives a slight warmer glow like that of a true carnuaba wax only more durable.
Finish kares fk1000p is an excellent wax based sealant which gives a nice look, not outstanding but never the less it certainly gives a stunning look with durability of up to a year ( dependant on wash regime, shampoo strengths used etc )

For durability i tend to use fk1000p or collinite 476s as they really are strong contenders in durability.

For warm glow I tend to go with dodo juice rainforest rub, juiced edition or rubbishboys original carnuaba waxes ( im a touch biased as im a dodo authorised detailer )

For dark colours that are wanting showcar wet looks then it has to be zymol carbon or swissvax onyx.
These are both equally as asthtetically pleasing but lack in the durability stakes ( top ups typically every 2-2.5 months )

99% of the true finish is within the preperation though so a good regime of washing, claying, polishing, glazing ( if neccessary ) then LSP.