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: Waxes & Polishes


BRADZ06
05-08-2007, 09:21 PM
What our the best waxes & polishes, clay bars etc out there, what our you using that is good. :)

joey4875
05-08-2007, 09:42 PM
Adams is the best I used so for easy to use and comes off very easy
adamspoilshs.com

minisub
05-08-2007, 09:47 PM
Zaino works for me...

http://dieselplace.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=38976&stc=1&d=1178675199

05LLY2500HD
05-08-2007, 09:59 PM
I use Meguiar's NXT, if I change I'll go to Zaino.

dozerboy
05-08-2007, 10:36 PM
Poorboys IMO

HeavyHD
05-08-2007, 10:43 PM
Definantly Zaino Bros. hands down! I have used Zaino for a few years now on several trucks I have owned and it leaves a finish so perfect words cannot even start to describe it. If you do it right and start with their claybar and go on down the line with their products you will definantly not be dissapointed! My parents have used this for years on their vette and have won numerous car shows. Zaino is top notch and you cannot go wrong with it!

txguppy
05-08-2007, 10:49 PM
Our ewe going to wash are trucks?:)

ARM
05-08-2007, 11:36 PM
Nxt works well. Also have klasse, but no time to use it so far.. Have several at work sold on klasse.. Did the hood on our boom truck..

Arm:saluteusa:

freyguy
05-09-2007, 10:08 AM
Poorboy's fan here too. Can't beat his prices or his great service. Plus all of his products smell so good you want to eat them.

Here's a reflection shot of my truck off my wife's 07 tahoe. Don't mind the crappy GM orange peel. ;)

http://mysite.verizon.net/vze7z5f3/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/07tahoereflection.jpg

I always do clay, SSR2.5, SSR1, EX or EX-P, then Natty's Wax. Takes a while but it's worth it and it's so slick that soap will hardly stick to it. Then I just use some Spray and Wipe to clean it if it's not really dirty instead of washing.

ZL-1
05-09-2007, 10:16 AM
I use Mothers and Maguires products, but I will move up to Zaino soon...

underPSI
05-09-2007, 10:28 AM
I've always been a Meguiars man but I think I'm gonna give Zaino a shot after seeing this thread:

http://www.dieselplace.com/forum/showthread.php?t=151235

Jack Bauer
05-09-2007, 10:35 AM
I love zaino but this past time I didn't have any soo I used Meguiars NXT I thought it worked very well. I will still go back to Zaino though. Here are a few pics after I washed clay barred and waxed.

http://www.hostdub.com/albums/JoeGTI337/Dmax_Pic_001.jpg
http://www.hostdub.com/albums/JoeGTI337/Dmax_Pic_002.jpg
http://www.hostdub.com/albums/JoeGTI337/Dmax_Pic_003.jpg

Red04Rock
05-09-2007, 11:38 AM
For more than fifteen years I've been using Griot's products exclusively with great results. I started using them on my '86 Vette when it was about 5 years old and it looked like new from then on. When I got my '96 Yukon, it was on it from day-one and it still looked fantastic in '04 when I sold it to buy my D/A. Like the other products discussed here, I use their paint clay (very easy to work with), their machine polishes when required, and their Best of Show wax (all are applied with my random orbital buffer). These products are used extensively on the concours circuit, but for me the important thing is how the wax holds up over time since my truck is outside 24/7 in all kinds of environments. I also use their Speed Shine (lubricant for the paint clay) by itself to clean up bug spots and dive bomb attacks from birds. If you order one of their catalogs (called handbooks) you might become a convert. Happy polishing!:D

"I do not say I've found THE WAY, but instead that I've found A WAY."

http://www.griotsgarage.com

DJistheman
05-09-2007, 11:47 AM
poor boys blue natty ;) or and of the meguirs and mothers stuff is good too

beermccoy
05-09-2007, 01:21 PM
I have used Meguiar's NXT and liked the product until I bought the new Zaino AIO (All in one) and CS (Clear Seal), I just have to say WOW.. Easy application and the look is great..

aka108
05-09-2007, 04:02 PM
Been using Nu Finish for years. Gives a good long lasting finish. Easy on and easy off. The MB is 13 years old (65K miles, just now getting broken in), dark green metallic, and the original paint still looks new. Can't complain.

pmikey
05-09-2007, 05:59 PM
I use nothing but Zaino. The car in the picture is my wife's Majestic Amethyst HHR (Metallic Purple). But it's so shiny it looks black. It goes on very easy and comes off even easier and you can do it in the sun. I ordered the whole kit back in 10-05 for $120. It includes tire conditioner, leather cleaner and sealer, two different bottles of wax, clay bar, and car wash. I've done my truck 4 times with 2 coats each time and the HHR 4 times with 2 coats and I still have enough left for 4 more wax jobs.

minisub
05-09-2007, 09:16 PM
pmikey - Nice photo! :cool:

Keep in mind that the ZFX activator has a 2 year shelf life, so you're going to want to do those 4 other jobs before October....;)

I am going to do mine again this Spring and do the wife's Acura as well. The Acura should be a treat compared to the CC...:lol:

TheBac
05-09-2007, 09:55 PM
I ordered some products from Adams today. Thought I'd give them a try after seeing what many of the trucks at Smokin' looked like.

I will post my opinions after I get my truck and the wife's Blazer done.