Which wax?
 

Hey guys... havent posted in here in a while... just finished colour sanding the truck. Decals on. Need some opinions on the best wax to use to protect the paint. Ive done a few test pieces with various waxes I have... I really like the results of the nu-finish so far... opinions? Thanks

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I have always used mequiars and been very happy with it

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I've tried them all over the years. Seems I always come back to Mequiars. Clay, cleaner wax, then #26. I would have to say Surf City is a close second.

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I have no idea, but if 3M made a product it'd be the one I'd use.

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I really like Poorboys wax. super easy to work with

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Nu Finish is a good choice. Cosumer Reports rates it highly.

Very cool rig btw!!!

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Whatawax

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Is like asking which oil :lol:
You said you just finished color sanding, my recommendation would now be to polish, you probably have 2 or 3000 grit marks to remove, 3m makes great products for this in stepping down to final finish. This needs to be done with machine though. As far as wax goes,
Nufinish, meguires tech wax, those are synthetic waxes, longer durability and great shine (usually 6 months + protection) but can lack that warm glow a pure carnuba can give like mothers, meguires. But those need to be applied about every 30 days.
You can use a synthetic to seal and carnuba on top. Try it you make like it.
It all depends on what kind of finish you want, your level of ocd and how often you want to clean and wax.

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Check out autogeek.net Great info on that site. I use Klasse on my daily drivers and like it, it is tough to work with until you get used to it and doesnt give an all out shine, pretty good though, but it lasts quite a while, up to a year depending on use and if you perform both steps.

Before you wax make sure your paint has had adequate time to cure. I think most say not to wax or seal for atleast a month.

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I agree with this. Watching my younger brother, here's what he used after clear sanding (or color sanding I guess is the used term). After all is said and done, washing with non detergent soap (dawn dish soap) and soft pad. No car washes for a long time (paint needs to cure) or else.

clear sanding
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rubbing compound (removes the fine scratches if I remember right)
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polishing
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buffing
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other
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I should clarify. Polishing done. 3m perfect-it stage 1 and 2. Looking for a wax to protect it now

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I have always liked the products sold at Griot's Garage their "Best Of Show" wax is the nicest I've tried...able to put three coats on and still maintains clairity.

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Is it fresh paint? Or did you just cut and buff an older paint job?
Fresh paint shouldn't be sealed for 30 days for off gassing and full cure. If it's fresh you can use a 3m hand glaze inbetween.
If its older I would seal and then use a carnuba on top.
Before applying anything I wipe down all paint with a 50/50 mix distilled water and alcohol to remove any polishing residue. Then inspect with a good light to see if I need to do any more correction I might have missed. Also you can back the truck or into the sun and make sure there is no holograms in the finish.
Like I said earlier. Depends on your level of ocd and the finish your happy with.

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3M Hand Glaze

But I'm a big fan of the new Meguiar's "Microfibre" system. No idea what they name means, but I've been doing black cars for 20+ years and it's great. The main claim to fame is that its still orbital but delivers rotary results.

Then again if you know how to use a rotary, you're already set. But the first time you burn through an edge, you'll wonder...

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Check out chemical guys…if all the correction is done and you want to protect I would clay just for good measure, jetseal then top with one of their waxes. They have many different waxes at different price points. I have had good luck with their products but they are a premium product. To me it's worth it.

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Curious I read reviews on amazon

"
The best polish
By John Mantos on October 31, 2012
Verified Purchase
I first used this product several years ago based on the recommendation of a local auto body painter. I've tried other products since then but I always come back to this one. This works especially good on black paint and other darker colors. I never put a wax over it because the wax takes away from the shine. It makes the black paint look like black glass. "

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You might try something that sounds stupid, but after using it for many years it is an outstanding protectant and cleaner/detailer product.

http://www.wizardsproducts.com/store...us&mode=update

I have dark colored vehicles, I drive in all kinds of weather, since I live in Kansas and this stuff holds up really well and is not hard on the paint. I use the Shinemaster sealant on the paint after cleaning the vehicle and the Mist-N-Shine detail spray works wonders on bugs, bird crap and general dust.

I order mine from the Wizards supplier, rather than buying it over the counter. I have enough friends and others that want some of the product, I get free shipping on the boxes and save some serious cash.

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After the paint had cured. The best that I have used for black is Zymol Cleaner wax. Takes small scratches out, has worked well for me. On an older paint job!!! Personally I would use 3M until the paint has cured...

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I was never a big Meguiar's fan until they released the "Microfibre Correction System" a year or two ago. I bought the hardware and the starter kit with correction fluid and wax.

I have a lot of black cars, and I've been polishing and waxing my own since about '84. I've tried them all, even the stupid expensive ones (which are rarely better than Turtle Wax). I highly recommend it. I use a 500W halogen lamp to look for swirls, so I'm pretty picky. The Microfiber system (dumb name) is still orbital, not rotary. So you likely won't burn through anywhere. Yet its the only orbital that I've seen that will actually clean up swirls and scratches (as opposed to just filling them). That's its claim to fame.

When I was done polishing and waxing, I added a second coat on part of the hood in little two-foot-square sections. I then waxed one with Turtle Wax, one with the famous Orange bottle (forget the name, NuFinish?) and one with 3M Hand Glaze.

The two waxes made the reflections sort of milky, which surprised me. The 3M Glaze looked just as good if not better and without that milkiness.

Keep in mind there are two ways to get rid of swirl marks: knock the rest of the surface down to their depth (which is what I do with the correction part of the Meguiar's system) or fill them (which is what I do with the wax and hand glaze).

Filling them looks just about as good if you have a quality polish/wax, but the effect fades pretty quick, especially if you wash it.

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I have been a consultant for Meguiars for 15 years. Great company and great products. If not Meguiars I like Adams