gorica79

what the best wax i can use to polish my new w204?

dynomite05

Meguiar's, Zaino, Klasse, Sonus...All Good

snarlingchicken

I'll wait for Mike to chime in here. But from what others are saying. Autogylm and Swissvax products are top tier.

BlackjackM

Blackfire Wet Diamond is my LSP of choice right now- 2 coats of it after polishing with Menzerna SIP and then a coat of EZ Creme Glaze.

bigben320e

Never used Autoglym, but Swissvax is awesome, their wheel wax is tops. I have used Meguair's Gold Class, and Yellow #26 Professional series and they produce great results.

Azn_C300

Wait, before everyone starts tossing brands around....did you want to wax your car or polish your car since you asked what "wax i can use to polish". Two entirely seperate things, unless you want to get into all-in-ones (AIO).

If what you're looking for is wax, few factors before anyone can give you any informed answer. What color is your car? What's your goal (looks or durability)? Are you looking for more of a warm look, wet look, or hard candy look? How much are you looking to spend?

If what you're looking for is a polish....are you looking to hand polish or machine polish? If machine, dual action or rotary? What pads do you currently have? What's the condition of the paint? How much you looking to spend?

haykf1

I prefer Klasse All-in-One german polish/wax. I do not like Carnauba wax, it is gets bad under the sun and does not offer same protection as acrylic protection. I have been waxing my M3 for years now and paint stays like brand new, it also very durable. You can refresh your wax after car was by useing SONUS Acrylic Spitz. Also, Klasse is easy to apply, just applicator needs to be a bit wet.

Azn_C300

KAIO is a great product, but nothing wrong with carnauba if applied right. By itself I agree, durability sucks, but layer it over a sealant and really adds depth to the paint.

Eitherway, regardless of what wax or sealant you choose, to make it look good really starts at paint prep level. This is why KAIO is great for the casual detailer as Klasse made it simple. You won't get as good results as a true polish job, but for most, it's good enough. Alternatively, you can try glazes to fill paint defects such as the previously mentioned Chemical Guys EZ-Creme Glaze or Poorboys White Diamond and Black Hole.

gorica79

ok explain me the difference between wax and polish..i was assuming was the same..
i dont care how much money i will spend..car is new and i want to take care...
colour is tenorite grey..
all i will do alone..i want car to look superb

TB5...

^ NICE COLOR!!!


NICE INFO IN HERE... DEFINITELY NEED TO WAX IT UP OR CLAY BAR IT THIS SUMMER.

DON'T MEAN TO HIJACK BUT WHAT WOULD BE THE DIFF WITH WAX VS CLAY BAR ?

AND IF I USE TOUCH UP PAINT THEN WAX/CLAY BAR OVER TOP... WOULD THAT HELP THE TOUCH UP PAINT BLEND IN MORE WITH THE CARS PAINT?

Azn_C300

Polish is paint correction. You're repairing swirls and scratches either by polishing the clear coat down to the level of the scratch or softening the edges to remove the reflective spectrum of the defect. This is the step that will really really make your car pop. This can be acomplished somewhat by hand, but is a pain in the **** and not nearly as effective as machine polish, which you can do with a dual action polisher or a more advanced rotary machine. For machine polish, I'd highly recommend Menzerna products for our harder ceramic clear coat.

Wax is just that, a wax that sits on top of your car that can add protection and also add depth to the paint.

Clay bar is used to remove external contaminants from your paint that can't be removed safely by wash. You don't want to clay all the time as it can mar the paint. Basically run your hand across the paint after it's been cleaned and if it feels rough and not smooth, you might need to clay to get rid of the contaminants. Can also be used to safely remove paint overspray. If you stop at a stop night and someone is painting a wall nearby, a gust of wind can bring some of that paint over to your car.

gorica79

ok i just want to make car look very shine...paint is ok without scratces..
in this case what i need?


hoa bout this?
http://www.autogeek.net/klassupsizki.html

09SL65

http://www.adamspolishes.com/

jctevere

If you have no scratches a simple wax is all you need. I used AutoGlym as AZNC300 previously suggested in another thread and loved it. Better than previously used meguiars. And it appears that it will last me a while as it spread very well.

ldtCapitan

+1

Will38

Has anyone ever use 3m Premium Liquid Wax 06006? any feedback about 3M products?

Azn_C300

Autoglym is one of the best OTC product out there in the States. Prior to them starting selling their product in Walmart and Pepboys, all you OTC guys had was Megs, Mothers, and a scattering of lesser products. Adams is no joke too, but is more of a stepping stone (like Zainos) from OTC to better boutique lines.

Detailing really is a good measurement on just how **** you can be. For most, simple Turtle Wax looks great for them and they don't even know what swirls are. For some of us who are on the opposite side of the spectrum, we have to polish out ever minor defect that's on the car or our eyes will constantly get drawn to the defective part. Most of you I'm guessing simple OTC products like Megs SwirlX, ScratchX, and UC will suffice for paint correction.

Yeah, it seems like you don't want to spend 24 manhours on paint correction so just go with an AIO. Klasse is a great product for that which will get rid of some minor paint issues, mask, and wax all in one step. I'd still suggest topping it off with a synthetic sealant however as the KAIO protectant isn't overly durable.

gorica79

I'd still suggest topping it off with a synthetic sealant however as the KAIO protectant isn't overly durable

can you suggest what ii have to buy..?
i have no idea///

Ron Jr

Don't forget to use the two bucket method when washing the car.

Azn_C300

Klasse All-In-One and Collinite 845. That's a pretty failsafe combo and offers one of the best durability if you're not one to wax your car every few weeks.

Yes, and use good soap....don't use dishwasher soap as it'll strip your wax. Big fan of Chemical Guys Glossworkz for maintenance weekly wash (Maxi Suds II if you want to use a foam gun) with Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Clear for stripping wax for reapplying.

Peabody

I picked up the Wolfgang Estate kit which uses a fusion polymer/carnuba wax. I'm just waiting for my car to get off the boat so I can test it out. You know anyone who has tried it yet Michael?

IGB

I wholeheartedly agree... The only way to eliminate swirl marks is to avoid them...

Azn_C300

Wolfgang is a great product line with fuzion being one of the best waxed I've used. I have their sealant and paint cleaner in my detail collection. Good stuff

qaz393

zymol royale glaze

xxnonamexx

I use Pinnacle from Malco It is the best wax ever. My friends started to use it its great with little or no dust I also use their glaze as part of a 3 step process the wax lasts a year until you notice its time for a new coat but I wax it before the harsh seasons like winter and summer.