Based on the testimonies I have read over the past year and my limited personal experience, here are some suggestions for the "best" carnauba waxes and synthetic sealants under $250 (retail). With one exception, all can be purchased from retailers in North America (over-the-counter or online):


Carnauba Waxes:

$10-$15: Collinite 845, Optimum Car Wax, Meguiar's M26 Yellow Tech Wax, Meguiar's Gold Class Plus

$15-$20: Natty's Blue, Natty's Red, Clearkote Carnauba Moose Wax, Collinite 476, Harly Wax, S100, Surf City Barrier Reef Wax, 3M Performance Finish

$20-$30: Collinite 915, DP Max Wax

$30-$40: Lusso Oro, P21S, Victoria Chaos, Victoria Mayhem, Trade Secret, AutoGlym High Definition

$40-$50: Pinnacle Signature, P21S 100%, Victoria Concours Red

$50-$60: Blackfire Midnight Sun, Chemical Guys 50/50, Chemical Guys Pete's '53, Wet Obsession

$60-$75: Dodo Juices, Adam's Americana

$75-$100: Pinnacle Souveran, Rubbish Boy's Original Edition

$100-$125: Dodo Juice Supernatural, Zymol Glasur

$125-$150: Raceglaze 55

$150-$200: Wolfgang Fuzion, Zymol Concours, Swissvax Saphir

$200-$300: Swissvax Concorso

$300+: You must have very deep pockets!


Synthetic Sealants:

$10-$15: Duragloss 105, Duragloss 111, Mother's FX SynWax, Jeff Werkstatt's Acrylic Jet Trigger, Zaino Z-2 Pro

$15-$20: Meguiar's NXT, Mother's Reflections, Finish Kare Hi Temp Synthetic Paste Wax (1000p), 1Z Glanz Wax, Jeff Werkstatt's Acrylic Jet, Poorboy's EX-P, Zaino Z-5 Pro, Ultima Paint Guard Plus (4 oz.)

$20-$30: Blackfire Wet Diamond, Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, Optimum Opti-Seal (8 oz.), Meguiar's M21 Synthetic Sealant, Menzerna Power Lock, Four Star Ultimate Paint Protection

$30-$40: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant, Menzerna FMJ, Chemical Guys Jet Seal, Bilt Hamber Auto Balm

$40+: Why is it we are willing to pay so much more for a carnauba wax than a synthetic sealant?


Cleaner Waxes:

$5-$10: Meguiar's ColorX, Meguiar's Cleaner Wax, Mother's Carnauba Cleaner Wax

$10-$15: DuraGloss 501, AutoGlym Super Resin Polish

$15-$20: Optimum Poli-Seal, Jeff's Werkstatt Prime

$20-$30: Meguiar's M20 Polymer Sealant, Klasse All-in-One, Zaino Z-AIO, Jeff's Werkstatt Prime (Acrylic, Carnauba, Strong), M66 Quick Detailer Polish (gallon)

$30-$40: Meguiar's D151 Paint Reconditioning Creme (gallon)


Spray Waxes:

$5-$10: Duragloss 951 Aqua Wax, Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax, Mother's Reflections Spray Wax, Mother's FX Spray Wax

$10-15: Optimum Car Wax, Prima Hydro

$15-$20: Dodo Juice Red Mist, Zaino Z-8, Blackfire Deep Gloss Spray, Four Star Ultimate Spray Wax Plus

$20-$25: Pinnacle Souveran Spray Wax


The above products can often be found on sale at various websites, sometimes at significant reductions. The comparative pricing is inaccurate in some cases, because specific products come in different sizes: for example, Ultima Paint Guard is listed in the $15-$20 bracket and Opti-Seal is listed in the $20-$30 bracket, but the former is sold in a 4 oz. bottle and the later in an 8 oz. bottle--with both a little product goes a long way. D151 is listed in the $30-$40 bracket, but it is only sold by the gallon (though Auto Detailing Solutions does sell a 32 oz. sampler for $14.95). I have not attempted to "equalize" products by pricing them by the ounce. Also remember that "more expensive" does not always mean "better." Shipping costs must also be taken into consideration.

Let me know if you see any errors or if I have missed products that should be included.

 

nice job!!

 

I use Pinnacle Souveran

 

I would like to nominate Bilt Hamber Auto Balm to the sealant category. Somewhere between $25-40 depending on where you get it from. Considering every characteristic of an LSP - durability, looks, ease of use, value, versatility - I think it's my favorite.

 

Are there any North American distributors for Auto Balm yet? I've (arbitrarily) excluded waxes that have to be ordered directly from the UK. Perhaps I should reconsider that decision.

 

Well, strictly speaking, RBOE is only available from the UK, too. Ben sells both it and Auto Balm. Additionally, Auto Balm can be had from Ken at Autowerkes Exclusive up in Canada. Both offer speedy shipping and excellent service. Ben in particular has shipping that is pretty unbelievable - usu. takes about a week to get stuff from him from the UK.

 

Thanks for the link to Autowerkes. I have now added AutoBalm, as well as Raceglaze 55 to the list.

 

Spray Wax:

Victorias Wax QD. It's a QD with Carnuba in it. Also can be bought at Autowerkes. It's simply AMAZING. I've not used a QD better than it. I have tried about 5 now. My red mist collects dust.

Also, Gloss-It QD. My second choice. It's got synthetic properties to it, as opposed t Vic's Wax carnuba properties.

Both are around $20.

Karl-- BHAB ease of use? But I agree, it definitely deserves a spot up there.

 

Honestly? Yes. I really do think it's easy to use, so long as the user applies it per the directions. Moist applicator, small amounts, buff off immediately after application. But I admit it does have a learning curve, and it seems that new users are often put off by it. I've also used it a bunch of times, so it could be that it's just second nature to me.

BTW - try a cut up old wash sponge as a BHAB applicator. You can cut it to fit the tub. Those yellow disc things are kind of "perfectly wrong." They don't fit all the way in the tub, and I find that tricky.

Of course, AJT is the all time ease of use champion in the sealant category. It's also the LSP that I always recommend to someone new to detailing.

 

I was just giving you shit . It's not HARD to use--but you're right, a learning curve. I will have to try the sponge.