screameleons

Someone on here posted a thread about cr's reviews on some waxes. The winner was Black Magic's product so I picked some up. Back in October I washed and waxed my car. It was a nice day yesterday so I decided to wash my car and was very surprised at how well the wax held up. The paint still had a "wet" look to it. I don't have much time to do a full detail and I was very happy with the results.

perfectlap

most waxes from the big companies do a nearly identical job to each other. Believe me I have tried everything once, over the counter and boutique. Its very very difficult to tell the difference if you don't spend allot of time detailing. In other words I never bought a wax or polish that was at least $8 from an autostore that didn't do a great job.
The big differences aside from shine(which there is little difference in),
are:
ease of use,
value,
durability,
compatibility with other brands and
the ability to to ward off dust.

In these areas there are big differences.

As a general rule though Consumer Reports are not really detailing experts. Other than covering the basics on durability and price their opinions on things like levels of shine are very subjective. I do consider their other opinions on the automotive industry (like their recent thrashing of Mercedes) to be very valuable.

Ubermensch

Thanks for the feedback.

LVDell

Holy Crap! That is one beautiful white aero

charlesml3

It's not about the wax, it's about the surface prep. If you have a ton of micro-scratches, swirl marks, and deposits on the paint then the best wax in the world won't make that look good.

On the other hand, Turtle Wax will look good on a surface that's been properly clayed, cleaned and glazed.

-Charles

sal4

what is the best way to correct micro scatches? would claying help?

blk on blk

Claying will not remove micro marring or scratches. Claying will remove imbedded polution, tar, grime, etc giving you a clean smooth surface to work with. At that point you can use an orbital polisher like a Porter and cable with an orange cutting pad and a compound for very deep tough scracthes, or a mere polish for most minor marring. If I have serious scrathes I use an orange pad and compound very carefully to level the paint. I think use a white and or blue pad with PS21 or 3M Hand Glaze polish to get out minor marrings. I then seal the paint with a sealer and wax. Basicalll your steps are clean, polish, protect. Klasse All in One is a great product to eliminate a couple of steps. Here are a couple of results from my hard work ;-)

CosmosC4S

blk on blk, you're a Showoff!!!


Haha...just kidding, you did a great job, BEAUTIFULLLL!!!

Eric - Plug Guy

That is one of the most stunning Black Porsches I've ever seen.

As for the wax debate, I put it to bed nearly 3 years ago when I took delivery of my '04 C4S Cab. Told 'em to leave it in paper. Spent weekends cleaning it up. Let it go 45 days or so, then completely detailed it using Rejex on the final stage. Been using it ever since. Never a doubt. The stuff does what it says it will do.

If the paint is tired and needs help, that's another story. Bring it back to life (OCBen has some tips too), then hit it with your favorite wax or sealant.

cdodkin

I'll take on that challenge!



Wash, clay, polish and wax/seal

Chris.

yvesatlanta

Swirl removal = Zaino # 5

Tim Wasmer

I have to say that I have a ton of product on the shelf. Different maufacturers paint reacts differently. So you have to play with the right combo of pad and compound to get it right.

No matter how I prep and fix my paint I always follow with Rejex. The dang stuff works and works well. Once my car is done I just use my leaf blower to dry her off. Much less damaging to the paint.

Here was my first 996, a black C2. This paint took a LOT of work to bring back.

Yet the M5 took a totally different tact in polishing.

jugger911

Wash, clay, polish, wax; last weekend. These pics were taken bout 2 months ago. Your black will always look clean, if you stay on top of it. Black is the best color on the road IMO, but it is ALOT OF WORK to keep her this way. I use 3M "dealer wax" but want to try this Rejex I have been hearing about....."Oh Eric.."

lowside67

You guys are such suckers for punishment

blk on blk

I think we all tie for best black cars. I can honestly say that this will be the last black car I ever own. Never ever again will I put myself through the trouble. Part of the problem is I am OCD about it, and it is a daily driver. Not a good combination when you live in a place as dirty and with crazy weather like Houston, Tx. Silver all the way next time for me. I just do not have the will any longer.