What is the longest lasting wax? And why?

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Just trying to gather up some input regarding the longest lasting wax on the market. No matter what the cost, let me hear what you suggest. Please only give suggestions of wax that you have used. This is more for a daily driver application than for a show car. Thanks.
 
  • Collinite 845
  • Collinite 915
  • Optimum Spray Wax
  • Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Sealant
 
The Collinite 845 is some really good stuff.I used to use it on my jet ski and the salt water would not affect the wax at all.The only issue I have with it is once you wax a vehicle ,especially a dark colored one you need to park it in the sun for a while bring it back in a wipe it down again with a little QD because it will get a splotchy sheen to it..
 
BobbyG said:
  • Menzerna Power Lock Polymer Sealant
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No way no how. Most users are reporting poor longevity on this guy, not to mention it's not a wax.

If you wanted something "wax like", I'd say FK1000P would probably be the longest lasting wax.

Soakin', if you only use the "best stuff ever" why don't you check out some Zymol estate waxes?
 
Mindflux said:
No way no how. Most users are reporting poor longevity on this guy, not to mention it's not a wax.
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Opinions do vary. Are you basing your "no way now how" conclusion on personal use or on opinions and statements of others?

You're correct, a sealant technically is not a wax but it does provide a finish with some great protection. Sealants are synthetic by design have come along way through the years. Any sealant can be used in place of a true wax as they are that close. While they do go on differently and most require a curing time the consensus is durability.

I've used this product several times as I've found it to be one of the better sealants available today. It provides gloss and protection for the painted surface and can be coated over with wax is desired for depth and additional protection. Another one I like is Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
 
Mindflux said:
No way no how. Most users are reporting poor longevity on this guy, not to mention it's not a wax.

If you wanted something "wax like", I'd say FK1000P would probably be the longest lasting wax.

Soakin', if you only use the "best stuff ever" why don't you check out some Zymol estate waxes?
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I just placed an order for FK1000P and should have it on monday. But I thought that it was a sealant in paste form.
 
ive tryed many waxes over the years and in my collection. if i want long durability along with and awesome glossy shine. i grab my swissvax concorso. i also use my pinnacle waxes but they must be re appled every couple weeks. which is ok if i have the time.
 
BobbyG said:
Opinions do vary. Are you basing your "no way now how" conclusion on personal use or on opinions and statements of others?

You're correct, a sealant technically is not a wax but it does provide a finish with some great protection. Sealants are synthetic by design have come along way through the years. Any sealant can be used in place of a true wax as they are that close. While they do go on differently and most require a curing time the consensus is durability.

I've used this product several times as I've found it to be one of the better sealants available today. It provides gloss and protection for the painted surface and can be coated over with wax is desired for depth and additional protection. Another one I like is Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0
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I'm a sealant jukie. I have wayyyyy wayyy wayy too many. I try them when time allows. :xyxthumbs:

And yes, I have PowerLock. I traded away 16oz of my quart though. I'll never use 32oz in the 2 years the bottle claims it's good for and longevity reviews are disappointing. I'll try and seal one of my cars this weekend with it and post my thoughts as the weeks pass.

It'll be interesting to see how it compares to Zaino (an all time favorite)!

Edit: Regarding the "No way No how", it's just an observation from other forums I visit and other people's reviews of PL. Most are reporting under a month before it's seriously degraded.
 
Mindflux said:
I'm a sealant jukie. I have wayyyyy wayyy wayy too many. I try them when time allows. :xyxthumbs:

And yes, I have PowerLock. I traded away 16oz of my quart though. I'll never use 32oz in the 2 years the bottle claims it's good for and longevity reviews are disappointing. I'll try and seal one of my cars this weekend with it and post my thoughts as the weeks pass.

It'll be interesting to see how it compares to Zaino (an all time favorite)!

Edit: Regarding the "No way No how", it's just an observation from other forums I visit and other people's reviews of PL. Most are reporting under a month before it's seriously degraded.
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This may sound odd but of all the products I've tried I've never tried any Zaino products. I have to honestly say I personally haven't heard much about them. it doesn't mean they're not a quality product I just don't have any personal experience with them.
 
BobbyG said:
This may sound odd but of all the products I've tried I've never tried any Zaino products. I have to honestly say I personally haven't heard much about them. it doesn't mean they're not a quality product I just don't have any personal experience with them.
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A lot of people are put off by the "Zealots", but to be honest the first time I heard about it I was at a car show in Denver. They had a really clean/shiny/slick Corvette on display and someone was selling Zaino right by it.

I didn't buy it that day because I thought it was a bunch of hooey, but then I joined some forums and met a lot of folks that love the system. That was 12 years ago and I've yet to find anything I like better.

That doesn't stop me from trying nearly every other sealant though. :)
 
Mindflux said:
No way no how. Most users are reporting poor longevity on this guy, not to mention it's not a wax.

If you wanted something "wax like", I'd say FK1000P would probably be the longest lasting wax.

Soakin', if you only use the "best stuff ever" why don't you check out some Zymol estate waxes?
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I have heard very good things about FK1000P. I will have to test the FK1000P, the Collinite 845 that RedNeckMafia suggested and the swissvax concorse that Tom suggested.

As far as the Zymol goes, have you worked with it?
 
Soakin' Joe's said:
I have heard very good things about FK1000P. I will have to test the FK1000P, the Collinite 845 that RedNeckMafia suggested and the swissvax concorse that Tom suggested.

As far as the Zymol goes, have you worked with it?
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you will love concorso. its pricey but im still on my first tub and its 2 years old . and half empty. its just as easy to apply and remove as souveran.. but durability is much greater. not bashing souveran i love that to and use both.. itsnice to have a few elite waxes just to keep waxing interesting ..
 
I'm already thinking about my winter wax for my S2K. Last year I went with two coats of Wet Diamond. This year I think I will lay down a coat of FK 1000p. If it looks good, I will then apply a second coat. If I don't like it, I will top it with Wet Diamond. I really love the slickness WD gives me.

With our glacier blue CR-V, I am thinking this way. Since we bought it, I have used Ultima Paint Guard Plus on it. Sometime this fall, I think I will clean the paint, lay down a coat of UPGP and then top it with 1000p. I'm going with an initial coat of UPGP because of its cross-linking polymers, which, as I understand it, actually bonds with the paint. I am hoping that the subsequent application of 1000p will give me even more durable protection. We shall see.

Do you see flaws in my logic?
 
akimel said:
I'm already thinking about my winter wax for my S2K. Last year I went with two coats of Wet Diamond. This year I think I will lay down a coat of FK 1000p. If it looks good, I will then apply a second coat. If I don't like it, I will top it with Wet Diamond. I really love the slickness WD gives me.

With our glacier blue CR-V, I am thinking this way. Since we bought it, I have used Ultima Paint Guard Plus on it. Sometime this fall, I think I will clean the paint, lay down a coat of UPGP and then top it with 1000p. I'm going with an initial coat of UPGP because of its cross-linking polymers, which, as I understand it, actually bonds with the paint. I am hoping that the subsequent application of 1000p will give me even more durable protection. We shall see.

Do you see flaws in my logic?
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I think that a great idea. I've ordered FK1000P and I'm thinking of using it with DG #601, it's the same thought process but cheaper.
 
How does BFWD compare? It is pretty durable on my wife's car... but the car has not seen much bad weather lately.
 
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