Wax For Silver?

[Aaron Flanagan]

I have a metallic silver car. I've previously used both Mcguiar's Gold Class paste and liquid by hand. I've been pretty happy with both (but prefer the application of liquid). I'm looking to try something new. Currently contemplating between Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech 2.0 and Pinnacle Liquid Souveran Wax. Obviously a relatively steep price difference and not sure Pinnacle would be worth the difference. Or any other suggestions that won't break my bank.

FYI - the car is a 14 year old daily driver that's parked outside 24/7.

[lane5515]

I'd use a sealant like Menzerna Powerlock or Blackfire Wet Diamond instead of a wax. You will get much better and longer protection compared to a wax.

[briarpatch]

One thing about silver cars...tough to get much color pop out of them. Gonna be trying Meguiars Ultimate Wax (really a sealant) on it this week and see how that turns out

[01GreyStangGT]

I really like Blackfire Wet Diamond on my silver Mustang. Wolfgang Fuzion looks really good on it as well. I go back and forth.
BLACKFIRE seems to magnify the metallic and the Wolfgang makes it look wetter.

[Aaron Flanagan]

I understand the limitations of silver. Additionally, I'm also aware of my own limitations due to the car's age and how it's exposed all day long. I try to clay it once a year and have tried to do some paint correction with a DA polisher (with minimal results due to how hard the paint is). But with both Meguiar products I've used, there's a nice pop to the metallic. At least for a few days. Again, I'm happy with both but will need to pick up more in a few weeks and wondering if the additional $$ for products like Pinnacle, Wolfgang, Blackfire would be money well spent.

But based on 01GreyStangGT's recommendation, I am currently leaning towards Blackfire.

[FUNX650]

Several of my favorite
LSPs for Silver(s):

-SON1C Wax Carnaubavore
-Finish Kare 1000P Hi-Temp Wax
-The Klasse "Twins"
-Meguiar's M21 2.0


Bob

[Eldorado2k]

What kind of car is it? And as far as it only popping for a few days, you probably just need to keep it as clean as possible in order to maintain that pop. I don't think it's so much dependent on the coat of wax, but more so on whether or not there's a layer of dust on the vehicle after a handfull of days of driving and being parked outside.

Have you looked into rinseless or waterless wash & wax options? It might just be what you need.

[usmcpab]

I used Bfwd on my silver wrx wagon and it my opinion it made it very glossy. It's coated now with gloss coat now. Gloss coat made a bit glossier but not by much. I suggest giving Blackfire wet diamond a try.

[rookiez]

I like using WGDGPS as my go-to sealant instead of wax on silver :) That gloss!

This is from one of the cars that I worked on before.

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[KBsToy]

I have had goof results with FK1000 on our white and silver cars plus great longevity.....

[brettS4]

Fuzion is great on metallic silver. Might not be in your budget unless you hit one of the sales that pop up on it occasionally here.

I'd suggest Pinnacle Signature Series (SSII) over the liquid Souveran. I've never used it but people say it was designed specifically for light metallic paint.

But I'd urge you to try Collinite 845 before anything else. It's really cheap and gives excellent protection for cars parked outside 24/7. To make it really shine, go over it with Pinnacle Crystal Mist once in a while.

[evo77]

I've used Megs UWL for the past few years on my silver metallic and while I mainly use it for its ease of application and removal I too have wondered what else out there might give it more pop.

What about the popular Collinite 845 for more gloss?

[The Guz]

If you are looking for something over the counter, Ultimate Wax and NXT are good choices.

Blackfire Wet Diamond sure does look good on polished silver paint. Here's a silver vette I worked on.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/99143-2009-corvette-rupes-15-mark-ii-rupes-mini-rupes-uhs-blackfire-wet-diamond.html

Here is my car that was polished with Meguiar's M205 and sealed with M21. M21 and NXT are essentially the same thing.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2427/IMG_4997a.jpg

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2427/IMG_4998a.jpg

[Aaron Flanagan]

My car is a VW Jetta.

I'm open to either over the counter or online. I just have an arbitrary ceiling on how much to spend.

Regarding BFWD, does it need to be layered or does a wax need to be used in conjunction?

And no love for Meguiar's NXT 2.0?

Thanks for all the input, everyone.

[LEDetailing]

If you are looking for something over the counter, Ultimate Wax and NXT are good choices.

Blackfire Wet Diamond sure does look good on polished silver paint. Here's a silver vette I worked on.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/show-n-shine/99143-2009-corvette-rupes-15-mark-ii-rupes-mini-rupes-uhs-blackfire-wet-diamond.html

Here is my car that was polished with Meguiar's M205 and sealed with M21. M21 and NXT are essentially the same thing.

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2427/IMG_4997a.jpg

http://archive.meguiarsonline.com/forums/photopost/data/2427/IMG_4998a.jpg

Wow, that Grand Prix looks incredible. That late sun and the smooth glossy body lines look awesome. I had a 97 2dr GT and miss it. One of the best looking Grand Prixs I've seen, if not the best (yours).