Wax recommendation
10-01-2002, 04:19 PM
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Wax recommendation
Until recently I was using Mothers Wax on my SLK. Then this saturday I was at the Eastern States Exposition (The Big E) in Springfield, MA and I saw a demo of IBIZ wax. As always I was skeptical, but decided to give it a shot, so I bought their Waterless Wash & Wax (Pre-treatment) and their World Class Car Wax.
As usual, I ran the car through a "touchless" car wash (no waxes, polishes, or sealers). I then dried it with a synthetic chamois leather and started applying the Wash and Wax. This was a spray-on wipe-off type affair and took about 45 minutes. Once done, I applied the World Class Car Wax the application of which was an absolute breeze.
After an hour and a half of good hard work, the car looked absolutely stunning with a deep deep finish and nice reflective highlighting on the curves that I really wasn't expecting.
I don't know how well the wax will hold up over a long period, but I am very happy with the initial results.
If anyone is interested, you can get this stuff at waxdirect.com
It's pretty pricey, but I'm hoping it will be worth it.
As usual, I ran the car through a "touchless" car wash (no waxes, polishes, or sealers). I then dried it with a synthetic chamois leather and started applying the Wash and Wax. This was a spray-on wipe-off type affair and took about 45 minutes. Once done, I applied the World Class Car Wax the application of which was an absolute breeze.
After an hour and a half of good hard work, the car looked absolutely stunning with a deep deep finish and nice reflective highlighting on the curves that I really wasn't expecting.
I don't know how well the wax will hold up over a long period, but I am very happy with the initial results.
If anyone is interested, you can get this stuff at waxdirect.com
It's pretty pricey, but I'm hoping it will be worth it.
10-02-2002, 03:26 PM
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AlBoston: seeing as how I'm about to pick up a new car soon, I was hoping you'd answer a quick question. 
I haven't detailed in at least a couple of years, and the last I checked I was using 3M IHG and Blitz wax. A great combo, I thought, but nowadays it seems everyone's crazy about Zaino. Is it that much better than what I've been using? Should I switch?
I haven't detailed in at least a couple of years, and the last I checked I was using 3M IHG and Blitz wax. A great combo, I thought, but nowadays it seems everyone's crazy about Zaino. Is it that much better than what I've been using? Should I switch?
10-02-2002, 04:16 PM
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hey, the reason i really like zaino is because of its EXCELLENT durability. And after about 3 coats the slickness of the paint is incredible. It is unlike any other type of system i have used. I have tried many many waxes, sealants, etc. I am settled on zaino.
10-02-2002, 04:47 PM
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Originally posted by AlBoston
hey, the reason i really like zaino is because of its EXCELLENT durability. And after about 3 coats the slickness of the paint is incredible. It is unlike any other type of system i have used. I have tried many many waxes, sealants, etc. I am settled on zaino.
hey, the reason i really like zaino is because of its EXCELLENT durability. And after about 3 coats the slickness of the paint is incredible. It is unlike any other type of system i have used. I have tried many many waxes, sealants, etc. I am settled on zaino.
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10-03-2002, 02:03 AM
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Actually, I'm asking with regards to my parents' upcoming new car that I'm purchasing for them. I hesitate to say that it's a Lexus, but it's going to be brand new, and yes, I am going to explicitly tell the dealership NOT to prep the paint.
