What waxes do you guys use?

[Daniel Wendell]

I am a detailer so I know a good bit about the chemisty of waxes.

I am wondering what sort of waxes you guys use on your BMW's.

[Jean H.318TI]

3m

[spidertri]

I haven't clayed or waxed my car yet... Definitely looking to do it once it gets nice out though. What wax would you recommend? I usually use the claymagic claybar kit.

[Daniel Wendell]

Originally Posted by Jean H.318TI

3m

3m polish or a 3m wax. I was not aware they had a wax. Do you like it?

Originally Posted by spidertri

I haven't clayed or waxed my car yet... Definitely looking to do it once it gets nice out though. What wax would you recommend? I usually use the claymagic claybar kit.

If you are going to clay the car, make sure it is a mild abrasive clay bar unless you are going to be polishing the car to remove the marring. I am not sure how soft or hard the clear coats on 318's are but if they are soft it could prove to be a problem, using a claybar.

After you have removed the bonded contaminants (and protection; ie wax or sealant) you definitely want to put some protection back on. I use a product called Dodo Juice. I should also say that I am a reseller of the products, but my being a reseller just backs up what I think of the products. They had not come over to the states (made in England) before I started selling them and everyone who has tried them has always come back for more. If you would like to know my website URL, please PM because I do not want to be accused of spamming.

Now that I have told you what I use I will tell you what else is good. If you are going for a carnauba based wax (better looking but less durability) then you can go with Blackfire, raceglaze, zymol, swissvax, P21S, and many more. If you want a sealant (better durability while sacrificing looks) then there are a few out there also; jeff werkstatt, zaino and a few more.

I personally use carnaubas because they last about 3 months and thats about the longest I want to wait before I want to start tinkering with the car anyways. Plus, the look carnaubas afford is awesome!

[Jean H.318TI]

Originally Posted by Daniel Wendell

3m polish or a 3m wax. I was not aware they had a wax. Do you like it?

yeah is pretty nice i have everything 3m i love that brand lol

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3...rmance_Finish/

[Mallard]

I have the 3M fine cut compound and finnishing polish

But i use the BMW nanowax stuff , and its killer ! !

[lkwd318ti]

I used Meguiar's NXT and Gold Class waxes on my car (just because they were readily available whenever I wanted to get some).
But recently, I've been using 1Z Einzett Glanz Wax on my car. Also Zymol Vintage (haha )

I've been meaning to try out a few more waxes but haven't gotten around to getting them (Collinite 845, Dodo juice, Natty Blue etc etc...)

-Randy

[Daniel Wendell]

Originally Posted by lkwd318ti

I used Meguiar's NXT and Gold Class waxes on my car (just because they were readily available whenever I wanted to get some).
But recently, I've been using 1Z Einzett Glanz Wax on my car. Also Zymol Vintage (haha )

I've been meaning to try out a few more waxes but haven't gotten around to getting them (Collinite 845, Dodo juice, Natty Blue etc etc...)

-Randy

Wow, you really stepped up to the plate with Vintage . I have a sample from a buddy. It is my favorite wax at the moment but Supernatural stacks up really well compared to it at a fraction of the price.

If you want some some Dodo PM me and ile give ya my URL, if you havent seen me say it somewhere else. Let me know how you like it after you get it though! I am hugely into what people think of the waxes. Dodo is starting to step away from carnauba waxes at the moment though and going after other items (QD's, shampoos, tools)... but im looking forward to the sealant (whenever it comes out).

I tried nattys a while back and its pretty good but doesnt last long AT ALL.

[Philly]

Zymol. Its not cheap but its amaaaazing.

I had my car sitting outside from September til March, unmoved, in a dirt parking lot... my moldings turned faded grey, my wheels were filthy dirty, but everytime it rained - my car would basically clean itself. I washed it today for the first time and it didn't even really need it. I soaped up and rinsed off, and it looks like I just waxed it again.

[Mr.Squeelerz]

I used to be a fan of Zaino...now I want to try wolfgang products.

[Daniel Wendell]

Originally Posted by Philly

Zymol. Its not cheap but its amaaaazing.

I had my car sitting outside from September til March, unmoved, in a dirt parking lot... my moldings turned faded grey, my wheels were filthy dirty, but everytime it rained - my car would basically clean itself. I washed it today for the first time and it didn't even really need it. I soaped up and rinsed off, and it looks like I just waxed it again.

I assume your talking about Zymol Vintage, right?

Originally Posted by Mr.Squeelerz

I used to be a fan of Zaino...now I want to try wolfgang products.

I like zaino on silver cars but other then that it is not my favorite sealant. I have heard some good stuff about the wolfgang fuzion. I was actually at the auto geek detailfest in florida when they released it.

,Dan

[performanceisland]

do any of the above mentioned waxes leave the white residue afterwards around badges and between panels? or are they pretty much clear and that cant be seen.

[marko]

Mother's Carnuba for some time now - like it (no residue of any kind).

However, I just got Meguiar's Gold Class (I think) & I'll try it this weekend...

[Will'sBimmer]

Eagle One Nanowax

[Daniel Wendell]

Originally Posted by performanceisland

do any of the above mentioned waxes leave the white residue afterwards around badges and between panels? or are they pretty much clear and that cant be seen.

As a detailer I am pretty meticulous with my methods. For example, I only hand apply my waxes via applicator pad. With applicator pads I am able to apply very precisely to the places that I want it to go.

Also, with higher end carnauba waxes the thinner the coat the better therefor you barely want to be able to see the wax on the panel as it is left to haze. Along with the fact that the waxes are expensive and you dont want to waste them makes you apply very thinly and precisely.

Originally Posted by marko

Mother's Carnuba for some time now - like it (no residue of any kind).

However, I just got Meguiar's Gold Class (I think) & I'll try it this weekend...

Weirdly enough I have some mother carnauba. I was in florida and forgot to bring one of my waxes and I didnt want to buy anything expensive when I had it up at my house in VA.... but I had to put a coat of wax on my grandma's audi. I guess the wax is a good wax for its price range.

Originally Posted by Will'sBimmer

Eagle One Nanowax

hmmm seems like theres a lot of OTC wax users on here! I do not mean that in a bad way! I used to be one until I realized what I was missing.



Here... let me do this. For the 1st 3 people who respond after me with the color of their car and PM their address I will send them a 30ml samples of Dodo juice. Make sure you dont forget to put the color of their car in their post because our waxes are color charged for certain colors.

example. Daniel J Wendell- alpine white
1.__________
2.__________
3.__________

,Dan