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Old 11-25-2002, 01:44 PM
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100 Grand Blitz wax is one of my favorites. Super easy to apply and buff off and give a good shine and is not that expensive.
Old 11-25-2002, 11:28 PM
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I have been using the 3M Perfect-It product on my Ocean Blue Metallic (the opposite of Polar Silver) with a random orbital with good results. Have been contemplating Z but the above post has me thinking twice as mine is a daily driver garaged at home and covered at work.
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Can't speak for Z, but I used Klasse AIO followed by 3 coats of Klasse SG for an acrylic protective layer on an artic silver cab and have used S100 wax(found at any H-D dealer)on top of that. The carnuaba wax doesn't last very long but the combined effect is stunning. Car looks as good or better than showroom. I also use a carnuaba based QD in between washes which does give substantial longeviety and makes washing almost unnecessary. I do however live in So Cal and the car has yet to see rain.
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[quote]Originally posted by Caveman:
<strong>Hi Everyone,

I have a polar silver car and currently use Autoglym polish which gives very good results but does not give a huge "depth" of shine unless under petrol station type lights. Any suggestions for a good wax to use? I've heard that Zymol is good?

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David
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Hi David - as you already use Autoglym, are you also using the A'glym Extra Gloss on top of the resin polish - I tried it on my Zenith Blue, and it really added depth to the shine, promises to protect a bit in winter, too. Also not in the megabuck range and available here in Blighty.

HTH, cheers, Maurice
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Dave,
Zaino isnt available in the UK,
though it can be ordered through zainobros.com

I tried the basic Zymol from Halfords. Needs a bit of elbow grease though.

The next polish I want to buy should be easier on the arms. So I might have to try Zaino. I hear its really elbow friendly.
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Hi Maurice,

I have used the extra gloss with very good results and it does make the car feel silky smooth and add shine. However, I have seen some pictures of cars (I'm especially thinking of last month's 911 mag (not 911 World, the other one whose name I cannot remember) and this 993 had the most amazing shine ever - very deep looking. Mine looks pretty good compared to a lot of cars but it is nowhere near that car!

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David
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