Car wash and wax recommendation

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08/08/2015 at 09:07 • Filed to: None

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What does everybody use to wash and wax their cars? I’m out of both. I’ve heard good things about chemical guys, but they’re expensive as hell. Are they worth it? What else has worked well?


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Kinja'd!!! LongbowMkII > Cash Rewards
08/08/2015 at 09:16

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I’m interested as well.


Kinja'd!!! Master Cylinder > Cash Rewards
08/08/2015 at 09:17

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I’ve had good luck with Meguiar’s products. Their NXT Tech Wax is good stuff for the price, plus it’s usually available at your FLAPS so you don’t have to wait for shipping.

I’m not a detailing guru, though. I have also heard good things about Chemical Guys but haven’t given their products a try yet.


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08/08/2015 at 09:27

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The AMMO stuff is amazing.


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08/08/2015 at 09:29

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08/08/2015 at 09:29

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Lately it’s been rain.

Seriously, during the day its 95° and at dusk it’s raining.


Kinja'd!!! The Compromiser > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
08/08/2015 at 09:35

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Think you should boycott Meguiars. Their wax paste is hydrophobic. I’m not ok with that. I’m against anything that is against anything. Water is people too.

-SJW


Kinja'd!!! TrickJos > Cash Rewards
08/08/2015 at 09:37

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Meguiars Gold Class Car Wash. I use their Ultimate product line for wax, detailer, and anything else. I’ve used the NXT wax before but in my opinion the Ultimate wax yields a better result. Goes on buffs out easier too.


Kinja'd!!! Birddog > Cash Rewards
08/08/2015 at 09:50

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Over 24 years and some 60 different vehicles Turtle Wax wash and “Hard Shell” wax hasn’t let me down.

Once in a while I’ll use 3M Glaze (same as Meguires) but that’s only after a Buff job.


Kinja'd!!! MM54 > Cash Rewards
08/08/2015 at 10:06

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Meguairs. The wash comes in a purple bottle with a cheesy picture on it, and I like to use cleaner wax because my cars are not in the best condition. If you have already-really-nice paint then their regular paste wax should do it.


Kinja'd!!! TractorPillow > Cash Rewards
08/08/2015 at 10:10

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I use chemical guys pink soap, then meguiars clay, then chemic guys jet seal, then meguiars wax or chemical guys carnauba wax.

I am obsessed with cleaning cars and trying new products, the wife has lectured me many times

Used to use griots. Hate it now.

The real question is what car are you driving and how nice is the paint?


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08/08/2015 at 10:16

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Paging Mr Svend.


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08/08/2015 at 10:21

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I started out using Turtle Wax & Turtle Wax Ice regularly. A few years ago, having used up what I had, I decided to try Meguiar’s Gold Class, which was on sale. It was easier to use and gave a richer luster. It was so much better, I don’t think the sale price of another brand could pull me away now.

I’ve begun using Meguiar’s for my other detailing needs, and they always work fantastic. Their “Gold Class” and “Ultimate” product lines are really great.


Kinja'd!!! Cash Rewards > Arch Duke Maxyenko, Shit Talk Extraordinaire
08/08/2015 at 11:21

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How long does that wax last?


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08/08/2015 at 11:22

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At least a year


Kinja'd!!! Cash Rewards > TractorPillow
08/08/2015 at 11:22

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Gti, about 50 miles a day, and no garage. Paints great so far after 5 years, but I want to keep it that way. Is the chemical guys worth the extra cost?


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08/08/2015 at 11:23

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How often do you have to wax?


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08/08/2015 at 11:23

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How long does the wax last/how often do you wax?


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08/08/2015 at 11:31

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No garage then definitely get jet seal. It lasts for a long time so it's worth it.


Kinja'd!!! TrickJos > Cash Rewards
08/08/2015 at 11:36

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I wax my Camaro twice a year but it spends most of its time in the garage. Waxed the VW about two months ago and the wax is holding up well. It spends all of its time outside. I’ll probably wax it in another month or two.


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08/08/2015 at 13:53

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The honeydew snow foam is great. A gallon is pretty cheap. I’ve not found a paste wax I really like for a decent price. The meguiers gold is what I have now, it’s okay.