Need Some Advice With Wax Selection

William D.

William D.

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Hi all,

Now that I am nearly done compounding/polishing the car, it will soon be time for wax.

For years I've used Meguiars waxes, and been perfectly happy with them. (Gold Class, then switched to NXT 2.0 ~2010) Usually I apply Liquid Glass, then that on top of it.

My new car is called "Ivory Parchment Pearlescent Tri-Coat. I call it Ivory or Almond to make it less of a mouthful.

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I'm really not set on a particular brand of wax, but would like to keep it under $65 if possible. Dodo Juices' Light Fantastic has me a bit curious. I've also considered Bilt-Hambers' Auto Balm, as well as Pinnacle Liquid Souveran.


Question is, how much better of a wax is say, Pinnacle Souveran or Dodo Juice than my Gold Class or Griots "Best of Show"? Does using a wax designed for lighter vehicles on a lighter vehicle make more of an impact than using a "regular" wax?

I guess I don't want to pay $65 for a wax that will work just as well, and look identical to a $15 tub of it.

What would you folks recommend for a light, pearlescent painted car? The paint just as it is looks amazingly clear and reflective, I fear if I wax it it'll become a moving road hazard.
 
Your wax selection is based on if your car is a garage queen or a daily driver . Most of the expensive waxes don't give you a very long protection. I actually use some of the better Mothers line when I use a wax that I want to last a couple of months Mothers reflection line. When I was showing my Corvette I would use what I call boutique line of wax's
 
It's a little of both, really. It's only driven on nice days when the grounds and roads are dry, but it is usually driven 2-3 days a week.

I care for it like a garage queen, but it does get used.
 
So basically, you're in the market for a wax under $65 that offers good looks and some good durability? You're in luck, as I am sure many others have a couple to suggest!:xyxthumbs: Anyway here is a few I would say fit the bill

DP Max Wax
845
Petes 53
CG 50/50
Pinnacle Sig Series II
 
I second the Collinite but I would use 915 on that color.
 
I love the fact that if you put all those vehicles end to end you'd reach around the world once! I love those big cars and trucks. Great job of keeping them up and running, not to mention looking good.

P.S. The only one your missing is a 1984 Chrysler Cordoba!
 
I would normally just jump in to tell you to use SV Glacier on that color. But for the money I would have to agree with Chris on Pinnacle Sig. Series II. Great wax for the money. Will make the flakes pop. SUPER easy to use. Just the smell alone you will find any excuse to apply another coat. Does not last long tho. Collinite 915 if you want bombproof protection. Lacks in the looks IMO
 
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CM8 6MT said:
When Collinite lacks in looks, Menzerna Power Lock excels, both in looks & durability.
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No way does PL outlast 915. I agree with looks. I was gonna ask OP if he was deadset on a wax. Powerlock would be a great option. Werkstatt AJT as well.
 
HeavyD said:
No way does PL outlast 915. I agree with looks. I was gonna ask OP if he was deadset on a wax. Powerlock would be a great option. Werkstatt AJT as well.
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Werkstat is amazing value. Considering you can get the entire line; the sealant, wax, and spray for under the $65 mark. Its really hard to beat. Awesome products.

A lot of good replies on here too!

Light fantastic is a pretty good wax too!
 
I tried my sample of pinnacle liquid souveran and it was super easy to spread a thin coat, easy to wipe off and wow did it make my pearl white paint pop. Great wax for the money. Not sure about durability- I topped it over Poorboys world polish with sealant.
 
I would use a sealant topped with a wax. If your not sure about Dodo Juice why not get the panel pot for $14 and try it out?
 
Just remember that most carnuba waxes are dust magnets, so I would try to top it with a spray sealant that doesn't interfere with the wax's looks, but enhances the anti-dust aspect...otherwise 15 minutes after parking the car, you will see every single bit of dust..and once you have a bunch of dust, you only need a heavy dew or any kind of moisture to produce water spots all over the car.

Sometimes a really nicely waxed car that has been sitting for a few hours, coupled with moisture...actually looks WORSE than a car that is never waxed. Its a strange irony.

I only use car waxes now before going to a car show...otherwise, I'm a sealant guy because its so much easier to maintain, and usually lasts me several months. Some sealants like WGang's and Blackfire actually look like a carnuba wax.

Waxing looks great, but requires way more maintenance to keep it looking good. Just one man's opinion.
 
i have used pinnacle liquid souverain on my silver mercedes for years. if you follow the rule any wax wiped off is wasted wax all waxes become less expensive. i just did a 10 year old crown vic for a friend. goldish color with liq sov and it looked great. fuzion is a great wax but i tend to over apply and it goes faster than other harder pastes. another good wax for light cars is Autoglym hd from england. it was sold at wal mart at a ridiculous price and snapped up by detailers here. i have 3 and if you like i could send you one. just pay the shipping. pm me if you are interested.
 
William D. said:
For years I've used Meguiars waxes, and been perfectly happy with them.

Please try to help me to fully understand why you now wish to 'switch-up'.
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William D. said:
Usually I apply Liquid Glass, then that on top of it.

If I understand correctly from your recent Liquid Glass-thread:
You are awaiting AGO to re-stock this product line...So I'll suggest that:
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In the meantime...
I personally would apply a film-layer of M21 2.0;
and, then, upon completion of this sealant's cure-time:
A follow-up application with a film-layer of an excellent hybrid-wax: M26.

Just curious:
When your personal inventory of Liquid Glass, once again has been replenished...
Are you going to continue with Meguiar's for your "layering-sessions"?
If so: Why? Thanks
If not: (Again)...Why? Thanks.


:)

Bob
 
Another vote for 915. I certainly haven't heard anyone complain before about 915's looks. To me, it's all about the prep work. If the paint is looking good, then whatever quality wax you choose will look good. There is a thread out there where a detailer and his buddies prepped 7-9 (can't remember the number) of identical new cars, and then topped with different waxes. What they found, it was almost impossible to see ANY differences among the different waxes.

I like Meguiars products, but usually Gold Class will trail off in looks within 2-3 weeks unless you use a booster of some kind. Colly 915 will hold its' looks for a long, long time.
 
As has been stated prep work is very important to bring out the shine then wax or seal....

All suggestions on here are good ones, its hard to fine something you like just listen to AG....
 
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