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Old May 8, 2003 | 06:23 AM
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Best non abrasive wax(es) for a new car? Where are they available?

I am getting a new E-Class in a few weeks and would like to wax it then. Which waxes would be suitable? Also, in which stores am I most likely to find them?(I live in the Thousand Oaks/ work in Chatsworth area)
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Old May 8, 2003 | 12:05 PM
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First, what color is your car going to be? There are definately different waxes/sealants for different colors.

Second, how would you rank the following values: price, durability, and appearance. Are you one to wax often, or the type that wants something to last 4 months before you have to do it again?
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Old May 9, 2003 | 04:26 AM
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Waxes

My color will be capri blue. I would like it top shine as much as possible, but don't have the time to wax every week, so long durability would be a plus point. Also, what long lasting vinyl protectant for the interior could you recommend?
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Old May 9, 2003 | 10:52 AM
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If you value a nice shine and durability, I would more than likely recommend a good sealant. Zaino (www.zainobros.com) would work well as well as Blackfire (www.properautocare.com). Blackfire on the capri blue would look really nice IMO...a little more depth than Zaino. Both are nice though. I'm very partial to carnuba waxes on darker colors, so give S100/P21s a try...the durability is a coin toss depending on your location. It may last a decent month or less or somewhat more.

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Old May 13, 2003 | 07:16 AM
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My location is Southern California. I have a garage.
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