wax suggestions

08blkgt500 · August 31st, 2009, 01:48 AM

im planning to get some wax and maybe a buffer after the classes tomorrow. any suggestion on what brand to use?

also i should mention that it will be my first time to wax the car myself.

Ke^in · August 31st, 2009, 06:07 AM

The MGuires NXT wax gets a TON of good reviews. It's slightly more than the others, but I've heard of it's greatness.

Ke^in · August 31st, 2009, 06:07 AM

BTW if you haven't already, I'd buy a claybar kit and go over your car with it before you wax it. IMHO of course.

weems · August 31st, 2009, 09:09 AM

Save your money on the buffer and do some research first. The stickies here are a good place to start.

00redgt · August 31st, 2009, 09:22 AM

Mothers® FX SynWax®
thats all i use.does a great job and cost half of what the meguiars does,and i prefer it over the meguiars.all of the fx stuff does great

00redgt · August 31st, 2009, 09:30 AM

or this
Mothers® Reflections® Advanced Car Wax

Ke^in · August 31st, 2009, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by 00redgt

Mothers® FX SynWax®
thats all i use.does a great job and cost half of what the meguiars does,and i prefer it over the meguiars.all of the fx stuff does great

Yeah I am using that right now too. Does a good job. I heard the Meguiars did a better job though. I don't know personally.

Ke^in · August 31st, 2009, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by weems

Save your money on the buffer and do some research first.

Where would be a good place to do said research?

00redgt · August 31st, 2009, 10:32 AM

Originally Posted by Ke^in

Yeah I am using that right now too. Does a good job. I heard the Meguiars did a better job though. I don't know personally.

i tired the mothers and the meguairs on my hood and the side with the mothers was smoother and deeper and i was buffing both of them,i also did this with the spray wax from mothers fx and the ultimate detailer from meguairs

00redgt · August 31st, 2009, 10:33 AM

either way there are both good products cant go wrong with either of them the mothers is like 10 bucks but if u look around u will find it cheaper,i got mine for 5.79 while walmart was selling it for 9.99
i love the shine

blown96stang · August 31st, 2009, 10:49 AM

meguiars tech wax FTMFW

spoulson · August 31st, 2009, 10:53 AM

I spent some time reading up at Autopia.org forums. They seem to swear by the Porter Cable 7424 DA polisher and a few lesser known higher end products. Lots of info there on product selection and techniques.

08blkgt500 · August 31st, 2009, 08:12 PM

thanks guys, i ended up using mothers. so far im okay with it. it gives a nice shine but im still worried that i didnt do it right or something.

weems · September 1st, 2009, 11:41 AM

Originally Posted by Ke^in

Where would be a good place to do said research?

The stickies here are a great place to start. Then if you have any more questions feel free to post up. I am always up to giving advice, as is a few others like NastyStang and Zinc. Of course, with detailing you will never learn everything, but I will share what I know.

Ke^in · September 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM

I must have not seen the ones that talk about the buffers. *goes back to search*

zinc02GT · September 1st, 2009, 11:13 PM

Beginner: Porter Cable 7424. Swear by it. Use it.

Autogeek.net is the site I learned ALOT from. Weems was also very helpful in the research.

It is a wonderful investment and you can make a nice chunk of change once you get the hang of it.

My input on the waxes mentioned here.

Meguire's Gold Class is a very nice wax. For OTC, it's a good one, but doesn't last terribly long.
Mother's. Most of you guys have probably used the cleaner wax that comes with the clay kit. Don't use it... It does as it says, it cleans. It's not a last step product and does not need to be left on as one. Use the Gold Class or NXT if you are using OTC.

Poorboy's Natty's Paste Wax is a good choice in my opinion.

06RedfireGT · September 2nd, 2009, 01:13 AM

Hand waxed with NXT 2.0

Ke^in · September 2nd, 2009, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by zinc02GT

Beginner: Porter Cable 7424. Swear by it. Use it.
It is a wonderful investment and you can make a nice chunk of change once you get the hang of it.

That's what I am planning on doing

zinc02GT · September 2nd, 2009, 03:48 PM

Yup. THe PC 7424 is perfect for a novice by all means. It is literally fool proof. You could sit there holding the buffer in the same spot for a solid minute, thoguh not recommended, and it won't burn through the paint.

Meguire's has a real nice series of videos on youtube where they video taped a class that goes through everything from wetsanding to rotary to DA buffers. It's very informative.

Ke^in · September 3rd, 2009, 07:28 AM

Seen them. And they are good.

August 31st, 2009, 01:48 AM	#1
08blkgt500 MM's Anti-Hardparker 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 10,249 iTrader: 0 reviews	wax suggestions im planning to get some wax and maybe a buffer after the classes tomorrow. any suggestion on what brand to use? also i should mention that it will be my first time to wax the car myself. __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

August 31st, 2009, 06:07 AM	#2
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	The MGuires NXT wax gets a TON of good reviews. It's slightly more than the others, but I've heard of it's greatness. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

August 31st, 2009, 06:07 AM	#3
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	BTW if you haven't already, I'd buy a claybar kit and go over your car with it before you wax it. IMHO of course. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

August 31st, 2009, 09:22 AM	#5
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,092 iTrader: 5 reviews	Mothers® FX SynWax® thats all i use.does a great job and cost half of what the meguiars does,and i prefer it over the meguiars.all of the fx stuff does great __________________

August 31st, 2009, 09:30 AM	#6
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,092 iTrader: 5 reviews	or this Mothers® Reflections® Advanced Car Wax __________________

August 31st, 2009, 09:09 AM	#4
weems Tech Exchange Head Honcho 2003 SVT Cobra 11.70 @ 121 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Forsyth/Statesboro, GA Posts: 9,176 iTrader: 3 reviews	Save your money on the buffer and do some research first. The stickies here are a good place to start.

August 31st, 2009, 10:33 AM	#10
00redgt MM Fanatic 2000 mustang gt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: vansant,va Posts: 4,092 iTrader: 5 reviews	either way there are both good products cant go wrong with either of them the mothers is like 10 bucks but if u look around u will find it cheaper,i got mine for 5.79 while walmart was selling it for 9.99 i love the shine __________________ Last edited by 00redgt; August 31st, 2009 at 10:39 AM.

August 31st, 2009, 10:49 AM	#11
blown96stang Regular 2001 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 368 iTrader: 0 reviews	meguiars tech wax FTMFW __________________ MM Cobra Club #35

August 31st, 2009, 10:53 AM	#12
spoulson Newbie 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Middletown, DE Posts: 48 iTrader: 0 reviews	I spent some time reading up at Autopia.org forums. They seem to swear by the Porter Cable 7424 DA polisher and a few lesser known higher end products. Lots of info there on product selection and techniques. __________________ 1990 Mustang LX 5.0, Edelbrock heads w/ rr, TF intake, AFM power pipe, AFM N-4, 30# inj, MAC headers/catback, AL driveshaft, 3.55 gears

August 31st, 2009, 08:12 PM	#13
08blkgt500 MM's Anti-Hardparker 2008 Shelby GT500 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: San Jose, CA/Denver, CO Posts: 10,249 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks guys, i ended up using mothers. so far im okay with it. it gives a nice shine but im still worried that i didnt do it right or something. __________________ MM Cobra Club #24

September 1st, 2009, 11:49 AM	#15
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	I must have not seen the ones that talk about the buffers. goes back to search __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

September 1st, 2009, 11:13 PM	#16
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	Beginner: Porter Cable 7424. Swear by it. Use it. Autogeek.net is the site I learned ALOT from. Weems was also very helpful in the research. It is a wonderful investment and you can make a nice chunk of change once you get the hang of it. My input on the waxes mentioned here. Meguire's Gold Class is a very nice wax. For OTC, it's a good one, but doesn't last terribly long. Mother's. Most of you guys have probably used the cleaner wax that comes with the clay kit. Don't use it... It does as it says, it cleans. It's not a last step product and does not need to be left on as one. Use the Gold Class or NXT if you are using OTC. Poorboy's Natty's Paste Wax is a good choice in my opinion. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times. Last edited by zinc02GT; September 1st, 2009 at 11:16 PM.

September 2nd, 2009, 01:13 AM	#17
06RedfireGT One Man Wolf Pack 2006 Mustang GT 13ish....maybe Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Regulatin On Some OGs Posts: 22,492 iTrader: 2 reviews	Hand waxed with NXT 2.0 __________________ ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

September 2nd, 2009, 03:48 PM	#19
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,847 iTrader: 1 reviews	Yup. THe PC 7424 is perfect for a novice by all means. It is literally fool proof. You could sit there holding the buffer in the same spot for a solid minute, thoguh not recommended, and it won't burn through the paint. Meguire's has a real nice series of videos on youtube where they video taped a class that goes through everything from wetsanding to rotary to DA buffers. It's very informative. __________________ Mods in garage. Built suspension and gears since posted times.

September 3rd, 2009, 07:28 AM	#20
Ke^in Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2,607 iTrader: 0 reviews	Seen them. And they are good. __________________ I like to go to Subway because the women there have to make ME a sandwich.

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