Wallet & machine friendly OTC wax suggestion for a black car

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Hello,

Some of you may have seen my recent video review of ONR. While my car is currently swirl-free (atleast to the best of my knowledge), it has not been waxed since I bought the car in December last year.

My next job is to wax the entire car using a PC 7424XP.

I am looking for some suggestion on an OTC wax that I can use with PC. Preferably something I can buy from AZ or Walmart or Amazon Prime since shipping is quite expensive otherwise, and I do not have $95 worth of stuff to order for free shipping..

I am generally busy, and realistically, I will only wax about once or twice a year. This is for a Black Nissan Altima. Any suggestions?
 
Not sure if any local Walmart still carries AutoGlym HD but is a great wax I completely love it! I tried it by hand though not a PC but I don't see why it wouldn't work either. Just make sure to hit it slow perhaps on 3.
 
ExoticAutoDetai said:
Not sure if any local Walmart still carries AutoGlym HD but is a great wax I completely love it! I tried it by hand though not a PC but I don't see why it wouldn't work either. Just make sure to hit it slow perhaps on 3.
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Haha I was just about to suggest AG HD! But unfortunately walmart doesn't sell it anymore. Back in 2010 or 2009 or something when they were clearing it out, they were only going for $15!!! Their regular price was even cheaper than normal too at $40.

Otherwise, you can find them retailing for $50. It lasts a long time for a carnauba, and looks nice. Definitely not one of the cheaper waxes out there, but since I am not in the US, I can't say if something like collinite or FK is available OTC (in canada, only autoglym, megs, and mothers are OTC)
 
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Haha I was just about to suggest AG HD! But unfortunately walmart doesn't sell it anymore. Back in 2010 or 2009 or something when they were clearing it out, they were only going for $15!!! Their regular price was even cheaper than normal too at $40.

Otherwise, you can find them retailing for $50. It lasts a long time for a carnauba, and looks nice. Definitely not one of the cheaper waxes out there, but since I am not in the US, I can't say if something like collinite or FK is available OTC (in canada, only autoglym, megs, and mothers are OTC)
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:dblthumb2::dblthumb2:Yup I was all over my local walmarts I got 6 tubs! Im the MANIm the MAN
 
Autoglym is not sold at walmart anymore. If theres a carquest around you, go there and look for duragloss wax.....or meguairs nxt wax.
 
Thanks.. I do have a carquest nearby. Meguiars Tech Wax 2.0 is carried by my local Walmart as well, but in paste form (they don't carry lotion form).

I was wondering how is this one for using with PC: Amazon.com: Mothers 05750 California Gold Pure Brazilian Carnauba Wax Liquid - 16 oz (Ultimate Wax System, Step 3): Automotive (Mothers California Brazillian Carnauba Liquid)? It has great reviews on Amazon and most people seem to like it on black - but I was not sure if it is OK for machine use or hand application only..
 
Mothers Reflections Liquid Car Wax

Blue or Red foam pad
Speed setting 3
 
Since your plan is only to do this once or twice a year that narrows the field considerably. Collinite 845 is what you need regardless of where you have to get it. Duragloss #105 is another that will hang in there. In your case durability is far more important than looks.
 
Collinte 845 if available.

I love Megs #26 liquid for a cheap OTC wax.
 
walletless said:
Hello,

Some of you may have seen my recent video review of ONR. While my car is currently swirl-free (atleast to the best of my knowledge), it has not been waxed since I bought the car in December last year.

My next job is to wax the entire car using a PC 7424XP.

I am looking for some suggestion on an OTC wax that I can use with PC. Preferably something I can buy from AZ or Walmart or Amazon Prime since shipping is quite expensive otherwise, and I do not have $95 worth of stuff to order for free shipping..

I am generally busy, and realistically, I will only wax about once or twice a year. This is for a Black Nissan Altima. Any suggestions?
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I love this kit:

Amazon.com: Poorboy's World Dark Paint Perfection Kit: Automotive

It's Kit #6 on Poorboy's World website. A bottle of Collinite is only $15-20? I say bite the bullet and grab it. You can get 3 treatments out of that kit.

Professional Polish's abilities are pad dependent as well.
 
Thanks.. Looks like Colinite 845 is the most popular choice here. I will get that. Thanks everyone for the replies!

How do people apply it with PC. A couple drops of 845 on red pad to do half a sedan hood? Or more liquid is needed?
 
If you're only waxing once or twice a year, I'd get one of the Collinite or Duragloss. I do feel though, that even with those products, expecting them to still be protecting well after a year would be stretching it.
 
Yeah, you're definitely going to be hard pressed to find something that lasts 1 year. 6 months is doable with a long-lasting wax/sealant like collinite 845 or fk 1000p, but it'd require multiple coatings. The great thing about these 2 (especially finish kare simply because it comes with 14oz for only $16; UNBELIEVABLY cheap, and damn good quality) is that they're so large and cost efficient, and really easy to apply that really doing multiple coats isn't going to take too much of your time or money.
 
1: I would suggest a claying first off.
2: You will need to remove the old wax and embedded dirt. If you are indeed swirl free there are two ways of doing this... one is using a specific paintwork cleaner or secondly by using a cleaner wax.

You will not see the true durability of any wax if you do not clay and clean the surface properly.
 
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