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02-10-2017, 09:26 PM | #1 |
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Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
Currently using Meguires....anything better out there ?
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02-10-2017, 11:07 PM | #2 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
I like optimum products
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02-10-2017, 11:18 PM | #3 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
I love Meguiars myself....there are lot more expensive waxes but SO much harder to apply for the most part...
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02-11-2017, 12:57 AM | #4 |
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Good wax also depends on the color of your car. I've been using Meguiars polish for a long time. For a sealer I like Klasse. My buddy had a black Mustang and swore by the stuff. I like it. It goes on and off pretty easy.
Another brand I found is called Show Stopper. It was in one of my car show goodie bags. It says it's good on dark colors like red and black. I tried it on my Mystichrome and it made the paint pop. It works good on the wife's black Mustang too.
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02-11-2017, 05:39 AM | #5 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
Perfect.....thanx guys !
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02-11-2017, 08:32 AM | #6 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
I like the meguiars nxt liquid wax. Goes on and off super easy, creates a nice gloss, fills in light swirls and beads water like crazy.
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02-11-2017, 08:39 AM | #7 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
I've not used it on my Mach (needs a paint job); but used this on the wife's new Explorer; great stuff. Not cheap, but goes on easy, buffs off to a deep shine with just microfiber towel. Supposedly seals for up to 6 months.
I've washed twice since applying, water sheets off and shines as good as the day it went on (about 3 months ago). http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html |
02-13-2017, 12:16 PM | #8 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
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02-13-2017, 01:07 PM | #9 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
If you use detail spray often (like I do), buy some Adam's Polishes. It's the best out there IMO. Their waterless wash is great for the wheels. When I can drive mine, I use detail spray and waterless wash after each drive. No scratches as long as she has been waxed within a few months and not anymore dirty than dust/pollen and light brake dust.
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02-13-2017, 11:32 PM | #10 | |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
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02-14-2017, 12:24 PM | #11 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
I need to try more of Chemical Guys stuff. I've heard so many good things about them. Been wanting to try their JetSeal. I didn't care a whole lot for Adam's sealant. I like about all their other products though.
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02-14-2017, 12:33 PM | #12 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
i have the Jet Seal, i havent even bothered to use it. i dont mind sending it to you.. its the smaller bottle i think like 4oz. This is lee right ? haha
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02-14-2017, 12:39 PM | #13 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
The Chemical Guys jet seal is amazing. That is my favorite product of theirs. I like their scratch remover for water spots and surface scratches as well. But the jet seal with a clay bar and finish wax is
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02-15-2017, 03:18 AM | #14 | |
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02-22-2017, 03:59 PM | #15 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
I always loved Zainos once I started using it about 10 years ago and now its on all my rides. Friends have tried it on their cars and are believers now as well.
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02-22-2017, 05:23 PM | #16 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
This is what I used back in the day and loved it, you could get lost in the metal flake of the DSG. Now that my bucket is back up and going I was looking into waxes and sealants and such and ended up ordering more Zaino. I know it works, I know how to use it etc... Im actually gonna tape the car off tonight so I can polish on Sunday (Ill use a california duster to clear the dust off first).
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03-28-2017, 12:13 AM | #18 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
Been using Mcguires products for as long as i can remember. even back to my 1988 Escort GT...
Can't say I am disappointed with the results...
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03-28-2017, 07:42 AM | #19 | |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
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03-28-2017, 09:40 AM | #20 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
Zaino works well but I found it very difficult to use because it immediately dries clear (almost evaporative) and I was never sure if it was applied well enough or if I missed a spot. I got the whole set for a gift one year but I've stopped using it for those reasons.
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03-28-2017, 10:43 AM | #21 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
Bummer, I've never had that issue. It dries to a film in about 15 mins and wipes off. Works great for me.
I do use the Meguires wax after the polish. I felt my car shined all the time because of the Zaino product being applied. My car would be dirty and still shine. I wonder if your vehicle was too hot and that is why is evaporated?? My biggest mistake when first using Zaino was using too much of it. After a few times I figured it out. There are so many items on the market though, so whenever you find one that works for you I say stick with it till something better comes along.
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03-28-2017, 12:49 PM | #22 | |
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The hand job wasn't good enough... lol
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03-28-2017, 02:56 PM | #24 |
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Too....many....jokes....
But seriously, if you don't have a buffer invest in one. I love my Porter Cable. Here's a before and after on the wife's car. I still had a couple more steps after this.
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03-28-2017, 03:57 PM | #25 |
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Re: Best wax / 2003 Mach 1
I picked up a kit from autopia or somewhere like that, had a PC with the polishes, pads etc... its amazing what they can do. I just did a quick half assed job on my Mach and its amazing how it looks even before putting any polish or wax on it
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