Anyone still using carnauba products?

HAMBO

HAMBO

New member
Joined
Jan 19, 2017
Messages
126
Reaction score
0
Anyone still using carnauba products?


I have a bunch of carnauba products still on my shelf, and I was wondering whether anyone still uses these routinely as their primary protection (or maybe on top of a non-ceramic sealant)? Seems like all the hype is on ceramics and graphene (which I get given the durability), which I understand don't play well with carnauba. I find some of the carnauba products easier and sometimes more fun to use as a hobbyist (no high spots or staining, super easy to apply and buff off) and leave a nice distinctive 'glow'.

Curious whether anyone uses carnauba product routinely anymore?

Thanks!

HAMBO
 
Anyone still using carnuba products?

I absolutely love carnauba wax and actually prefer it over new technology on the market such as a ceramic coating.

When I finish prepping a car prior to a ceramic coating installation, I always wish I can just slap on some carnauba wax and call it a day.

Carnauba wax is always a joy to apply. I have no plans of discontinuing the use of it at all.
 
Re: Anyone still using carnuba products?

Yes sir...may buy Fuzion to try out. I’ve been using Pinnacle Souveran for about a year...ok top of Wolfgang DGPS!!


Sent from my iPhone using AGOnline
 
Re: Anyone still using carnuba products?

I finally purchased a bottle of Collinite 845 and was pleased with the use of use. On and off just about as fast as using a spray detailer.
 
Re: Anyone still using carnuba products?

Not in about 4 years.

Sent from my SM-N950U using Autogeekonline mobile app
 
Re: Anyone still using carnuba products?

Fuzion on the driver, Souveran on the garage queens
 
Re: Anyone still using carnuba products?

After experiencing the durability of a coating it would be hard to go back to a carnuaba wax or sealants in general. Not having to carefully plan out your LSP application schedule to ensure your vehicles will be protected until it gets warm enough to detail again is not something I'll miss.

HOWEVER...If I had a fair weather/garage queen/weekend toy type of vehicle, I'd be all about a good carnauba beauty wax. I still remember applying 100 Grand Blitz Wax to my car in my early detailing days. It was very high in the carnauba content and left a glow which made you wonder if the car's paint was radioactive...even on silver! Too bad it only lasted about 8 weeks and constantly needed to be re-applied.
 
In fact, I tried several products when we restored the original paint on this 1937 Packard and a traditional carnauba wax was the only product that didn't dull the paint down while leaving a high gloss finish.

The_Number_7_Rub_Down_Technique_050.JPG


The_Number_7_Rub_Down_Technique_079.JPG



LIVE Detailing Class - Restoring original paint with Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze


:)
 
Thanks for the feedback!

Does a typical carnuba product offer any real UV protection? Out here cars don't get wet very often, but it sits outside in the sun all day.
 
HAMBO said:
Does a typical carnuba product offer
any real UV protection?
Click to expand...

Carnauba Car Wax vs. Paint Sealants, carnauba wax reviews, paint sealant reviews
_______________________________________

From the above Autogeek article:

“As you’ve already read, carnauba protects
the leaves of a palm tree from the intense heat
and humidity experienced in Brazil. The carnauba
car wax repels water and, consequently, most
contaminants. When applied to any surface,
carnauba retains these characteristics.

Therefore, an application of a carnauba-
based car wax to your vehicle will protect
it from UV rays, heat, moisture, oxidation,
and environmental contamination. And it looks
like a million bucks”!
________________________________________



Bob
 
Re: Anyone still using carnuba products?

Desertnate said:
After experiencing the durability of a coating it would be hard to go back to a carnuaba wax or sealants in general. Not having to carefully plan out your LSP application schedule to ensure your vehicles will be protected until it gets warm enough to detail again is not something I'll miss.

HOWEVER...If I had a fair weather/garage queen/weekend toy type of vehicle, I'd be all about a good carnauba beauty wax. I still remember applying 100 Grand Blitz Wax to my car in my early detailing days. It was very high in the carnauba content and left a glow which made you wonder if the car's paint was radioactive...even on silver! Too bad it only lasted about 8 weeks and constantly needed to be re-applied.
Click to expand...

I loved Blitz Wax...
 
Blitz wax was my very first premium wax. I have fond memories of it
 
ONE HUNDRED PERCENT!! Love the "durability" of 'nuba! Or lack of for some. I re apply lsp so often my products rarely see their life span.
 
Whats Carnauba wax? Is it the next graphene?

I kid. Haven’t touched a wax since the 2000’s. Thinking i may go that route on chevelle...


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
 
I have found myself circling back to carnauba products after a trip down the spray sealant path.



Both my Ranger and Mustang are coated in Collinite at the moment.







There is something about wax that makes paint glow. And while spray sealants are quick and convenient to use, traditional wax really rewards the extra effort.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top