what wax to use?

what kind of wax is the best to use on a black 93 trans am?

Depends on what you're looking for. Do you want something that's only sold online, or something you can pick up at the local auto store? If you want something from the auto stores, I'd personally recommend Meguiar's NXT or Gold Class... I've had nothing but excellent results with Meguiar's. If you want something bought online, everyone hails Zaino as being something great. Personally, I've used both, and since I have the Zaino now, I'm just going to finish using it rather than waste all the money that I paid for it. But truthfully, the only difference I've noticed between a multiple step Meguiar's process and the Zaino package is price. Durability and shine are about the same.

wax.... its gotta be Mother's California Gold Ultimate Wax System
its a three stage operation, takes a lot of time to do, but in my opinion it is the best wax on the market. I think you can get it at almost any automotive store or online. i recommend it

But truthfully, the only difference I've noticed between a multiple step Meguiar's process and the Zaino package is price. Durability and shine are about the same.

Durability is nowhere near the same, IMO.

personally i used zymol, it is the best i used byfar, and my paint was fading it it just brought it back to a deep color, almost like it was still wet

For over the counter products, you can't beat the new Mother's Reflections line.

For over the counter products, you can't beat the new Mother's Reflections line.

This is what I've heard, too.

Well, after 35 years and dozens of products tried, I use Zaino. It is the only product that gives me everything I want from a product.

Nothing will last longer than Zaino. Over the counter product I would get Mother's.

From experience I'd say that a layered p21s/s100 would be very hard to beat, given the right prep methods!! It is the go to wax for my daily driver!

personally i used zymol, it is the best i used byfar, and my paint was fading it it just brought it back to a deep color, almost like it was still wet

thats the ONLY thing i use on my car, i almost wanna go and kill the guy that buffed my car cause he used a cloth buffing bad and it scarred the sht outta my paint... but the zymol covered it up great... just waiting til i get around to finding the right person to buff it back to a perfect surface for me :) until then Zymol is the stuff, but im thinkin about tryin Zaino when i get some extra $$ after the trans/engine swap...
ex.
http://webpages.charter.net/racingtiger04/Car%20Pics/0542380-R1-E028.jpg

in case u want an example of it after waxxing lol

Age old discussion on many boards. My contention with anything "wax" is that when the temps hit a nice toasty 98, 99, 100 degrees, it hazes. IMHO.

The big thing with black is that when it is done right, it looks damn nice. Take lots of photos quick, it won't last long. :lol: Black paint is for those that are sickly addicted to the religion of forever washing and polishing.

On that last note, I have settled on Zaino because while it costs a bit more, when the car is prepped correctly and then that stuff is applied, it gets a shine that people comment on, and it lasts a bit longer with just a little maintenance to keep that shine. But to each, their own.

It also has to be noted that only a very little bit of Zaino needs to be applied during a application. A bottle should last well beyond a season. So argumentively pricing ends up being the same as some of the waxes and polishes.

But bottom line, no matter what you use, it's all in the prep that makes the finishing product, um, shine. :lol:

Check my sig to my website to see a few photos of what the car could look like...

Ive been looking at Zaino and Zymol, has anyone compared the Zymol Carbon wax and its preperation steps to the Zaino starter packages?

Ive been looking at Zaino and Zymol, has anyone compared the Zymol Carbon wax and its preperation steps to the Zaino starter packages?

Not necessarily comparable...one is a carnauba wax, the other is a sealant.

Proper prep work (ie. claying, polishing, etc.) should be done with either product.

Not necessarily comparable...one is a carnauba wax, the other is a sealant.

Proper prep work (ie. claying, polishing, etc.) should be done with either product.

Alright, sorry Im not very knowledged on waxes/sealants/polishes. Ive been looking at both now thinking you are heading for the same goal (shine and protection) with both of them... Is this false?

I'd have to agree, that there are differences between carnauba and a synthetic finish. The prep work is definitely the key in order to make any finish at its best. You won't go wrong with either a synthetic or carnauba.

It will be better for you to try out both lsp's yourself in order to tell the difference between a carnauba and a synthetic, as well as which lsp you end up liking the best.

If protection and durability is something you desire then use Zaino.

I've always used Turtle Wax paste on my cars, with decent results.

The last time I waxed it was a month ago. We had our first downpour last Sunday and the water didn't even bead off of the car, it just made sheets (like a car that had never been waxed):confused:

Do you think Turtle Wax changed the formula?

I don't expect the world from a $3 tub of wax, but it never did that to me before.

Would I have to totally claybar my car if I were to change brands of wax?

Would I have to totally claybar my car if I were to change brands of wax?
Only if it needs it, but if it hasn't ever been clayed then I'd do it. Changing brands of wax doesn't make a difference about the need for claying.