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Old 03-18-2013, 05:09 PM
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Default Wax suggestions?

Just picked up my 2013 911S Cab. White w/beige interior and looking for suggestions for both a great car wax and a quick detail spray for after hand washing. Appreciate any suggestions offered. Thx!
Old 03-18-2013, 05:14 PM
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Big fan of Pinnacle Souveran Wax. But if you don't mind a good bargain, there's not much finer than Poorboys World Nattys Paste wax. Their quick detailers are excellent as well.
Old 03-18-2013, 10:57 PM
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Chemical Guys XXX or Collinite 476s.
Old 03-19-2013, 11:00 PM
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Old 03-19-2013, 11:06 PM
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"Griots" has been good for me
The whole car care topic is like asking what's the best oil to use (did I really mention that….)
For wax I really like
Premium Carnauba Paste Wax

But there is certainly all the prep work before the wax goes on….and of course products for each of the preparation steps…best of luck!
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Rejex Wax. Adam's quick detailer. Zaino Z10 for leather. 303 for plastic, vinyl and rubber.
Old 03-20-2013, 02:44 PM
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Second Nikon, use Griot's but whatever you use please use Griot's Paint Cleaning Clay on the car first! Going over the car with clay, the improvement is so massive it far exceeds anything you'll be able to see from any choice of wax- and this is true regardless of the cars age or how recently it was polished, etc. I've used Griot's many years now and while I know it to be excellent, I also know its possible to get similar results with other products, provided you follow the essential steps of Clay, Polish, and Wax. A little technique and skill goes a long ways....
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I no longer use clay...I use Nanoskin Auto Scrub. Much faster, and I believe more effective.
Old 03-24-2013, 11:23 PM
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dedicated sealant: Blackfire wet diamond - looks amazing, very easy to work with, long lasting. This is probably my most used LSP at this point

Mini Cooper S topped with BFWD




BFWD also used on this 2013 Genesis




liquid wax - Collinite 845 - unmatched durability, seems to darken black paint, also easy to use

Deep reflection in black with Collinite 845




paste wax - blackfire midnight sun or wolfgang fuzion or p21s - all basically wipe on / wipe off. P21s you let haze a little but otherwise what I mentioned was all wipe on / wipe off

Audi A4 - 2 step correction topped with Wolfgang Fuzion




all in one / cleaner wax - poorboys polish with sealant - very easy to use, great results (really has some cleaning power) and it offers a decent amount of protection for an AIO. I've used this in the sun, cold, even in a sun shower and everytime it goes on and comes off easy









Everything applied with a DA except for the paste waxes and I do those by hand (an 'old fashioned')



if only choosing 1 wax - collinite 845. replace the wide mouth cap with a flip top and you're set for years for less than $20.
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Lusso Oro or P21S. Those are my go to for many years and great for price point.



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