firebirdStud

I did a search, and I couldn't believe nothing came up for wax!

I work at a dealership, so I will be utilising the detail shop to buff out, polish and wax my bird. Problem is, with the budget cutbacks, they no longer carry very good wax. They polish the cars and send them down the road.

So, what wax works the best as far as longevity? I always wash my car by hand, so I want the wax to last a long time. But, I also dont want it to be a mess either. I was used to using ardex paste in a can, and that stuff rocked!

Let me know what everyone uses and how long it lasts in-between waxing.

Thanks!
Cody

Mikes 1994 z28

Get Zaino. It's the best you can buy.

moparman

Zaino! Lasts for months!

94CamaroZ28/SSClone

You guys have some picture of the finish on your wax job?

Mikes 1994 z28

Just do a google search. Tons of guys use it on their show cars.

R_ADKINS80

I've always found myself going back to good ol turtle wax.

WhiteZ95

old school Nu Finish lasts a really long time (4 or so months, w/ weekly washes) it will chalk up on matte plastic but I feel like everyone should invest in some wax mark remover.. Its all in the details.

Mikes 1994 z28

The OP is looking for the best wax not a budget wax like Nu Finish or Turtle wax

moparman

Zaino does not turn chalky if you get it on the plastic cowl. You can put it on the windows and the little plastic triangle pieces by the windows.

WhiteZ95

I dont really consider either to be "budget wax" Usually the higher end waxes that you buy for example something from Griots Garage, are higher in concentration of or pure Carnuba. Yeah the stuff looks great on show cars and what not, but you cant expect it to last more then two weeks or so. If you are waxing an everyday driver look for something synthetic.

Dont just pay for a name and a fancy bottle.

Mikes 1994 z28

The one thing I like about Zaino is it doesn't contain Carnuba so it doesn't add a yellowish tint to the color. It also has an very good long lasting shine to it.

firebirdStud

hmm, synthetic, huh? so carnuba is organic I take it? I guess I would rather pay for quality over a name anyday, so what brand is synthetic and will last a couple months? Zaino? Turtle Wax? That Nu Finish stuff?

WhiteZ95

Carnuba is in fact organic (I think it comes from a type of palm tree).

This Zaino stuff looks like it might be worth trying.

http://pages.sbcglobal.net/gheumann/zaino_test/

P.S.Always Claybar before you wax!

firebirdStud

loved the trial thing! I checked out that website. So how is zaino priced compared to maguires?

Also, Ill be buffing it before I wax, it will be as smooth as a baby's ****.

moparman

Zaino will initially be higher than Maguires. However, you will use less Zaino, so the price evens out. I've used lots of different waxes, polishes, sealants over the years, and Zaino is the best I've run across.

The big mistake first time Zaino users make is using to much. Less is best. You just barely want to see it.