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Favorite wax/detailing solution



I use Kit Wax... not sure on the cost, I usually buy it with other stuff and if I need it I need it. It goes on like a paste, makes a good film, wipes off easy and makes a noticeable difference.

Also, if I have some marks I use a Mequires Fine Cut Cleaner along with there cleaner wax when I need more. I also use there claybar too when I feel its needed....
 
dude i got this new stuff callled ice by turtle wax. Its incredible! Comes with a lil sponge applicator and can be applied in direct sunlight. Makes my car look brand new
take a look at that shiny paint!!
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BoostJunki3 said:
looks hot but how long does it last?
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Lasts me about 2 weeks in rainy weather about 4 weeks in nice weather but it don't take long to do it you put it on with the applicator and wipe it off maybe a extera 10-15min after a wash. It don't haze do you don't have to wory about cracks and exc and cloudy wax in them and you can even wax the plastic and it don't fade it more than it is also like said above you can apply in sunlight when it's hot out and for me thats when i like to clean the car.

total time for me to wash:10-15min, wax:10-15, tireshine:10min clean the inside 10min and rims 4-5min is about an hour which isn't bad and i don't mind doing it

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The first application seems a little intimidating when you read the writeup, but after that they're very easy to use. They seem expensive, but since you use very little per application they're a pretty good value. These are probably the longest lasting products I've used or heard of.

I'd recommend starting with:
Z-2 or Z-5 (Z-5 is for darker colors or swirled paint, Z-2 brings out more shine in lighter colors or defect-free paint.)
Z-8 (Best Zaino product. That's not my opinion, it's a fact.:th_thumbsup-wink:)
ZFX (Curing accelerator. Necessary for the first coat unless you use Z-AIO. Helps follow-on coats last longer.)

IIRC these pictures are 1 coat of Z-AIO and 1 coat of Z-5 topped with Z-8 over freshly polished paint:
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If you want a great shine and wax that lasts forever, pay the money and get the good stuff.

Zaino is a great line of products, as are many others. I'm currently using claybar, Mezerna polishes with Sovergn wax and Klasse sealant. Did the car once in the spring and it still looks amazing after a wash. Very similar process to the Zaino with similar results.

The products used depend partially on the color of the car.
 
cerick08GP said:
Holy mother of Mary… ^^^^:th_sign-omg:^^^^^

I’m having a B-M now, I just saw this ICE stuff at the store yesterday. I use plain old Turtle wax atm, this spring it is going to be ICE ICE baby.:th_thumb-up:
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You do realize it will only look like that until you wash it for the first time?
 
Warhellride said:
I've never used it, but I'm curious what you mean by "fake shine." Do you mean that it lacks the warmth of a real carnauba?
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At at certain point a cars shine looks fake. Ice does make it shinny. But its only on the surface. There is zero depth to it. After I used Tech 2.0 Paste on my silver, the color was so deep you get dizzy looking into it close up.
 
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