Has anyone tried CG Lava wax?

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Hi all,

Has anyone tried Chemical Guys Lava wax or know someone who used it and can share some information about it?

I am thinking about trying it, although am debating because of the price tag..

Thank you!
 
Most people who have tried it don't really like it; all past lava posts on this board have been about trading it for something else haha.

I actually REALLY wanted it before, and was on the fence for like, a whole month after it came out, and literally almost pressed the add to cart button when it was 25% off (on a canadian website), but I didn't since it's pretty expensive for a wax that I know probably wouldn't make me happy.

I did see this post before though, there was a test panel done between like, 5 different waxes, and lava actually brightened the panel. DEFINITELY not something I'm looking for on a white car (I'd rather have it darker to give more depth), but if you like that kind of look, then by all means go for it
 
I've heard it is very difficult to work with and if you don't follow CG's instructions to the T...it doesn't work well.
 
this dude's forum name is awesome LMAO!!!

I've heard it was a PITA to work with because of how soft it is.
 
Thanks everyone,
I was really trying to get positive feedbacks on this one and they were quite scarce. If the price was lower I would give it a try, but ~70$ is a little too much.

Thanks again.. any other quality wax you would recommend in this price range?
 
ive only heard great things about it and I will have some, one day.
 
It is overrated. My brother bought it and was severely disappointed.
 
Well you can always go for the dodo's in that price range, or pinnacle signature series 2.

Personally I'd go for the dodo; the purple haze + blue velvet combo is awesome, especially on white, gives phenomenol depth that no other wax has given (possibly because the colour of the wax, if you layer enough, will eventually lightly tint the shade of your car; google dodo colour charging and you'll see their test).
 
Look at all the posts of people reporting what they've heard instead of what they've experienced. :laughing:
 
i have it and like it but so far i have not figured out the best way to apply it.chemical guys has it listed in there glaze department for some reason.have tried it over there glazes and black light but i did put it over a coat of black fire sealant on a light colored beige Toyota and i was impressed.but over a glaze or black light it was hard to tell.
 
Apply super thin with a DA and let it sit 20-40 min b4 removal. I like it and it is still going strong. Got it when it was first released so right now, it's durability is at least 3 months for me. Unique look to it, unique consistency and it sheets water really nice. Thus far, I like it.
 
Pretty much no matter what the reviews I'll be trying it. Just haven't had the chance yet. Thanks for posting this question!
 
Again, products like this depend on two things for best results...foundation underneath and "less is more".

You don't apply this by hand because it's unforgiving if applying too much and no matter how thin you think you are putting it on by hand, a DA polisher is a must. Best applied on top of other CG products especially Blacklight.
 
**UPDATE** I used Lava for the first time a couple weeks ago. Durability is decent, gives a pretty warm look to my dark red car, and thin is a must. Its not hard to remove if you put it on thick, it just doesn't look as good IMO.
 
I dont like it to be honest, there are better waxes out there in that price range that offer better looks and better ease of removal
 
OhTwoGT said:
I dont like it to be honest, there are better waxes out there in that price range that offer better looks and better ease of removal
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I agree about being better wax'es. There are waxes that produce better or the same looks, easier to work with and cheaper so if someone's in the market to buy 1 wax, LAVA is NOT it. BUT I do enjoy using a bunch of different wax'es and have a variety to choose from. So for me it works out!
 
I have lava. I used it on my black car both times I applied thin layer. When I went to buff off it left behind white haze all over car. I had to go around w v7 and wipe it off. The second time I used it there was less white haze. Looks great but hate that i have to go back over and buff off the white haze.
 
I have it and I think most people still use too much very very little goes a long way. And I think there is a misunderstanding with some people that it is a wax its pretty much a glaze. I used it twice now and the shine and depth it add was amazing, I absolutely love it. And using it twice barely looks like I have used any at all. I mainly slap it on when I want that crazy shine before a show without going all out. Goes on and off effortlessly.
 
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