Recommend Over the Counter Wax System...
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Recommend Over the Counter Wax System...
Hi everyone, I've been reading a fair bit on here lately. I recently bought a 2002 s2k that was well taken care of by the previous owner. I want to give it a good cleaning and protection prior to putting it on the road in April. I was wondering if someone could give me a recommendation for the over the counter products I can get in my hometown. I know there is much better stuff out there, but I don't want to order on-line, so my options are limited to what I can get in basic auto supply stores in my town.
Basically all I have available to me is Meguiars system , or Mothers system of cleaners, glaze, wax products. There is Zymol and Turtle wax stuff here too. I know I'm not going to get perfect results but I've resorted to using one of these products so I can at least get started on it. I'm not the type of person who can spend a lot of time on the paint work, I spend more time on the mechanical aspects of the vehicle. Can someone recommend any of these products for use on my car ?. I checked out the thread on best products, but most of those aren't available to me. Thanks for any replies on this.
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JFusion, take a look at this article: Your Daily Driver.
The approach suggested is threefold: (1) use a claybar to remove bonded contaminants; (2) use a cleaner wax (e.g., ColorX) to effect a deeper cleaning of the paint; and (3) apply a coat of your preferred wax/sealant for protection. This is a workable and affordable system and will get your car looking good and will keep it looking good.
Basically, therefore, you need these products:
1) Meguiars claybar kit. Mother's claybar kit will work just as good, too.
2) Meguiar's ColorX--excellent product. Easy to apply and remove.
3) Wax or sealant: take your choice. I'd probably first go with NXT. Apply it thin and give it plenty of time to set-up before you buff it off.
I haven't tried it yet, but I have read good reviews about Meguiar's newly formulated Gold Class Carnauba Plus. I really like Mother's Reflections sealant--it leaves a great look and is extremely easy to use--but I rarely see it at local auto stores. (You can order Reflections, though, through Amazon.com.) Meguiar's M26 is also an excellent wax for the money and looks great on dark colors. Duragloss 105 is another excellent, and durable, OTC sealant, but like Reflections, it's harder to find. Some folks like Mother's SynWax. I haven't tried it.
No matter what wax/sealant you choose, apply it thin. Follow the directions on the bottle.
You also need to get good quality microfiber towels. I prefer foam applicators to apply waxes and sealants, but they are not always easy to find at local auto stores--microfiber applicator pads will work fine.
Hope this helps. Have fun!
Al
The approach suggested is threefold: (1) use a claybar to remove bonded contaminants; (2) use a cleaner wax (e.g., ColorX) to effect a deeper cleaning of the paint; and (3) apply a coat of your preferred wax/sealant for protection. This is a workable and affordable system and will get your car looking good and will keep it looking good.
Basically, therefore, you need these products:
1) Meguiars claybar kit. Mother's claybar kit will work just as good, too.
2) Meguiar's ColorX--excellent product. Easy to apply and remove.
3) Wax or sealant: take your choice. I'd probably first go with NXT. Apply it thin and give it plenty of time to set-up before you buff it off.
I haven't tried it yet, but I have read good reviews about Meguiar's newly formulated Gold Class Carnauba Plus. I really like Mother's Reflections sealant--it leaves a great look and is extremely easy to use--but I rarely see it at local auto stores. (You can order Reflections, though, through Amazon.com.) Meguiar's M26 is also an excellent wax for the money and looks great on dark colors. Duragloss 105 is another excellent, and durable, OTC sealant, but like Reflections, it's harder to find. Some folks like Mother's SynWax. I haven't tried it.
No matter what wax/sealant you choose, apply it thin. Follow the directions on the bottle.
You also need to get good quality microfiber towels. I prefer foam applicators to apply waxes and sealants, but they are not always easy to find at local auto stores--microfiber applicator pads will work fine.
Hope this helps. Have fun!
Al
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If you live in the Toronto area, there is a barber shop inside Erin Mills Town Center (the mall) called "Barber's Chair" that carries some Zaino products. I have never personally used Zaino wax, but it was mentioned a few times in the product reviews thread and there's nothing but good things said about it. In addition to this, on other detailing boards it is highly recommended and many users of it say it provides a unique shine that is unachievable by other waxes. I have however used Zaino leather conditioner and cleaner and it is by far the best I have ever used and would highly recommend it if you decide to detail your interior.
If you do decide to go with Zaino, I would suggest giving the shop a call to make sure they have it in stock, their contact info can be found in the link below:
http://www.erinmills.ca/EN/Directory/Store...Chair_B203.aspx
If you do decide to go with Zaino, I would suggest giving the shop a call to make sure they have it in stock, their contact info can be found in the link below:
http://www.erinmills.ca/EN/Directory/Store...Chair_B203.aspx
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Originally Posted by akimel,Mar 6 2010, 07:37 AM
JFusion, take a look at this article: Your Daily Driver.
The approach suggested is threefold: (1) use a claybar to remove bonded contaminants; (2) use a cleaner wax (e.g., ColorX) to effect a deeper cleaning of the paint; and (3) apply a coat of your preferred wax/sealant for protection. This is a workable and affordable system and will get your car looking good and will keep it looking good.
Basically, therefore, you need these products:
1) Meguiars claybar kit. Mother's claybar kit will work just as good, too.
2) Meguiar's ColorX--excellent product. Easy to apply and remove.
3) Wax or sealant: take your choice. I'd probably first go with NXT. Apply it thin and give it plenty of time to set-up before you buff it off.
I haven't tried it yet, but I have read good reviews about Meguiar's newly formulated Gold Class Carnauba Plus. I really like Mother's Reflections sealant--it leaves a great look and is extremely easy to use--but I rarely see it at local auto stores. (You can order Reflections, though, through Amazon.com.) Meguiar's M26 is also an excellent wax for the money and looks great on dark colors. Duragloss 105 is another excellent, and durable, OTC sealant, but like Reflections, it's harder to find. Some folks like Mother's SynWax. I haven't tried it.
No matter what wax/sealant you choose, apply it thin. Follow the directions on the bottle.
You also need to get good quality microfiber towels. I prefer foam applicators to apply waxes and sealants, but they are not always easy to find at local auto stores--microfiber applicator pads will work fine.
Hope this helps. Have fun!
Al
The approach suggested is threefold: (1) use a claybar to remove bonded contaminants; (2) use a cleaner wax (e.g., ColorX) to effect a deeper cleaning of the paint; and (3) apply a coat of your preferred wax/sealant for protection. This is a workable and affordable system and will get your car looking good and will keep it looking good.
Basically, therefore, you need these products:
1) Meguiars claybar kit. Mother's claybar kit will work just as good, too.
2) Meguiar's ColorX--excellent product. Easy to apply and remove.
3) Wax or sealant: take your choice. I'd probably first go with NXT. Apply it thin and give it plenty of time to set-up before you buff it off.
I haven't tried it yet, but I have read good reviews about Meguiar's newly formulated Gold Class Carnauba Plus. I really like Mother's Reflections sealant--it leaves a great look and is extremely easy to use--but I rarely see it at local auto stores. (You can order Reflections, though, through Amazon.com.) Meguiar's M26 is also an excellent wax for the money and looks great on dark colors. Duragloss 105 is another excellent, and durable, OTC sealant, but like Reflections, it's harder to find. Some folks like Mother's SynWax. I haven't tried it.
No matter what wax/sealant you choose, apply it thin. Follow the directions on the bottle.
You also need to get good quality microfiber towels. I prefer foam applicators to apply waxes and sealants, but they are not always easy to find at local auto stores--microfiber applicator pads will work fine.
Hope this helps. Have fun!
Al
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Originally Posted by shamusodoofus,Mar 6 2010, 10:01 AM
If you live in the Toronto area, there is a barber shop inside Erin Mills Town Center (the mall) called "Barber's Chair" that carries some Zaino products. I have never personally used Zaino wax, but it was mentioned a few times in the product reviews thread and there's nothing but good things said about it. In addition to this, on other detailing boards it is highly recommended and many users of it say it provides a unique shine that is unachievable by other waxes. I have however used Zaino leather conditioner and cleaner and it is by far the best I have ever used and would highly recommend it if you decide to detail your interior.
If you do decide to go with Zaino, I would suggest giving the shop a call to make sure they have it in stock, their contact info can be found in the link below:
http://www.erinmills.ca/EN/Directory/Store...Chair_B203.aspx
If you do decide to go with Zaino, I would suggest giving the shop a call to make sure they have it in stock, their contact info can be found in the link below:
http://www.erinmills.ca/EN/Directory/Store...Chair_B203.aspx
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most auto supply shops around here carry the 3M line of products.
I just picked up the Meguairs system as it was easily available. I got the clay bar package, cleaner polish, and finishing it of with NXT. I think that should be sufficient for the time being so I can get it on the road in the next while. thanks for all of the replies on this.
I just picked up the Meguairs system as it was easily available. I got the clay bar package, cleaner polish, and finishing it of with NXT. I think that should be sufficient for the time being so I can get it on the road in the next while. thanks for all of the replies on this.
