What is the best car wax out there?

ubs234 · 11-08-2012, 06:54 AM

I want to know the best paste car wax out there that will make my car really shiny. I have a 2011 base pearl white 370z.

Cmike2780 · 11-08-2012, 07:07 AM

Read up on what really makes the car shine first. Any wax is just their to enhance and protect the shine/paint. If money is no object, go with Swissvax...or Adam's Americana, if you're looking for something better than the store bought stuff but more reasonably priced. Like I said though, learn some stuff about polishing the paint first. Plenty of info here.

cheshirecat · 11-08-2012, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Read up on what really makes the car shine first. Any wax is just their to enhance and protect the shine/paint. If money is no object, go with Swissvax...or Adam's Americana, if you're looking for something better than the store bought stuff but more reasonably priced. Like I said though, learn some stuff about polishing the paint first. Plenty of info here.

Yep, like Mike mentioned- wax is for protection, not shine.

I would personally suggest using a sealant first, then waxing. The sealant will give you that shine you're looking for. I personally like this:

Amazon.com: Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant: Automotive

madwi · 11-08-2012, 08:03 PM

I really like the looks of sealants on white. The others that posted above that polishing and prepping the paint for the wax/sealant is the main thing that will make your paint pop. As for protecting the paint I use collinite 476S if i'm using a wax or I use 4star ultimate paint protectant. I am starting to look into the opti-coat, cquartz and the most interesting permanent sealant 22ple! expensive but the results are awesome.

ubs234 · 11-09-2012, 12:33 AM

Can you use the sealant with your hands instead of a machine?

ubs234 · 11-09-2012, 12:33 AM

Will the sealant mess up the paint in the long run?

ColinFarrer · 11-09-2012, 01:32 AM

Yeah even I want to know the Best car wax for my Car that really makes it look very Shiny,my Car color is Black.

ubs234 · 11-09-2012, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by ColinFarrer

Yeah even I want to know the Best car wax for my Car that really makes it look very Shiny,my Car color is Black.

Yeah right! haha hopefully we find em!

SalA · 11-09-2012, 02:10 PM

Not a paste wax..But Liquid Glass is my favorite...Really rocks on Black!

Cmike2780 · 11-09-2012, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by ColinFarrer

Yeah even I want to know the Best car wax for my Car that really makes it look very Shiny,my Car color is Black.

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Originally Posted by ubs234

Yeah right! haha hopefully we find em!

Like I said, the wax only enhances the shine. Here's the thread when I tried Swissvax Onyx.

madwi · 11-09-2012, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by ubs234

Can you use the sealant with your hands instead of a machine?

Yes, Sealants are the protectant after you polish the paint. They are applied by hand and not by machine. The machine part is used during the polishing the paint phase.

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Will the sealant mess up the paint in the long run?

not at all! they last about 8 months. Very easy to apply and have more of a sterile mirror look to them vs traditional waxes.

You HAVE to prep the paint before you apply the wax/sealants. This is mandatory. The best wax in the world will look like *** on a paint that isnt prepped correctly. This is the start of the never ending cycle of perfection lol.

Cayden_Andre · 03-30-2013, 12:33 AM

I personally use and recommend Dodo Supernatural, and Supernatural Hybrid. They give a great shine, and make the car look super wet. I am an auto mobile lover and I often visit Remanufactured Automotive Engines - Car/Truck Crate Motors (Big/Small Long Blocks) it’s one of the most useful resources I have ever visited. If you too an automobile lover I suggest you to check out their link.

6MT · 03-30-2013, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by ubs234

I want to know the best paste car wax out there that will make my car really shiny. I have a 2011 base pearl white 370z.

Very, very subjective question. Parallels the "what is the best oil" question.

My choice is Meguiers nxt.

122554 · 03-30-2013, 01:21 AM

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Blizzard · 03-30-2013, 05:21 AM

Zaino

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madwi A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Michigan Posts: 31,410 Drives: Granma red Z Rep Power: 2684429	I really like the looks of sealants on white. The others that posted above that polishing and prepping the paint for the wax/sealant is the main thing that will make your paint pop. As for protecting the paint I use collinite 476S if i'm using a wax or I use 4star ultimate paint protectant. I am starting to look into the opti-coat, cquartz and the most interesting permanent sealant 22ple! expensive but the results are awesome.

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Cayden_Andre Base Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: usa Posts: 1 Drives: ford Rep Power: 12	I personally use and recommend Dodo Supernatural, and Supernatural Hybrid. They give a great shine, and make the car look super wet. I am an auto mobile lover and I often visit Remanufactured Automotive Engines - Car/Truck Crate Motors (Big/Small Long Blocks) it’s one of the most useful resources I have ever visited. If you too an automobile lover I suggest you to check out their link.