Daily Driver Best Protecting Wax

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Newbie question, what is your opinion of the best hand or machine wax for a daily commute car that sees all the elements? I want something that looks good but lasts longer than 1 month. 2015 F150 4 door short box, 2014 Subaru Forester.
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Also what I use for people that want that longer lasting protection. It's good stuff, that FK
 
Tntommy said:
Newbie question, what is your opinion of the best hand or machine wax for a daily commute car that sees all the elements? I want something that looks good but lasts longer than 1 month. 2015 F150 4 door short box, 2014 Subaru Forester.
Learning from this site everyday.
Thanks.
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I just began using Collinite 915, and WOW, it gives an unbelievable shine, and water beading/sheeting. Rain water blows right off.

I have found it to clean up effortlessly. I've been hosing off the car, pulling into the garage, and rinseless wasing. Hardly any dirt on my rinseless towels after the wash is complete.

Some have reported having problems removing the wax when applying, but it's likely due to being put on too thick. Always remember Mike Phillips' words:

THIN IS IN!

I cannot comment on 915's longevity, but it should last a good 7-9 months on a daily driver.

It's relatively cheap for a high-end wax.

I highly recommend it!

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I have been getting a solid year out of Meguires #21 Synthetic sealant. Easy to apply and remove. This is in Michigan with crappy winters and hot summers. Some of my long time customers only ask for that as it lasts and gets solid water beading throughout the year.
 
I’ve not had solid water beading for more than a month or two out of M21.

I agree the Collinites are a great option for the OP, and if you you want to include true sealants, the likes of PBL Diamond Sealant, Wolfgang or Powerlock would all be options that can get you up to 6 months for a dd.
 
Collinite 845 never let me down. Looked great and was very durable.

Another good option might be Sonax Polymer Net Shield.
 
Meguiar's UFF. Very durable and easy to use. Can boost with optimum car wax.

Can't imagine using a hazing type wax or sealant anymore.
 
Tntommy said:
Newbie question, what is your opinion of the best hand or machine wax for a daily commute car that sees all the elements? I want something that looks good but lasts longer than 1 month. 2015 F150 4 door short box, 2014 Subaru Forester.
Learning from this site everyday.
Thanks.
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What are the colors of these two vehicles? That info may help in narrowing down which wax/sealant.
 
Finish Kare Hi-Temp, Collinite 476 are going to give you the most durability on a paste wax. If you go thin you will have no problems getting them off. I would go for 476 I'm just a Collinite fan. Finish Kare or any of the Collinite waxes one bottle or tin and your set for life and they will never expire just keep them stored in a cool place in a Ziploc bag to prevent solvents from evaporating over time. Either of these products have been around longer then some of us have been alive, they flat out deliver on what they advertise.
 
Since were mentioning sealants might as well throw Duragloss 111 in there

Still IMO plan for quarterly applications no matter what you pick


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Meguiar's M21 has been a solid performer for me.
Duragloss 101, or 111 also.
 
Scanlon82 said:
What are the colors of these two vehicles?
That info may help in narrowing down which
wax/sealant.
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IMO:
It’s feasible where there may actually be
some Waxes that are “engineered” for cars
whose paint-systems have no Clear-Coat
topcoat paint-film to them.

Other than that...

What Finishing Waxes, (or other types of
Finishing LSPs), exist that are capable of
effectuating any change(s) to vehicles’
paint-systems “base-ic” color schemes?

TIA.


Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
IMO:
It’s feasible where there may actually be
some Waxes that are “engineered” for cars
whose paint-systems have no Clear-Coat
topcoat paint-film to them.

Other than that...

What Finishing Waxes, (or other types of
Finishing LSPs), exist that are capable of
effectuating any change(s) to vehicles’
paint-systems “base-ic” color schemes?

TIA.


Bob
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Not that it's a must-do any way, but if the OP was looking to get a deeper look on dark vehicles, I would have suggested Collinite 915, 476s or maybe WGDGPS for a sealant option. If he's working on lighter colors or metallic then I may have suggested Collinite 845, FK, PBL Sealant and maybe WGDGPS again, to name a few. However, all of these choices may very well please him regardless of the paint color... just wanted to give some food for thought.
 
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