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About LinkBacksI detail cars at a Lexus dealership part time and over the time I've seen a lot of different waxes.
I think Black Magic Wet Shine is one of the best waxes I've seen:
It goes on and comes off pretty easy and doesn't leave an oily look or leave behind some of that wax dust. It gives a good liquid crystal shine that lasts a long time. It even looks better after the second wash (in my experience)
We ususally use a Meguiars wax at Lexus. We've tried Meguiars NXT Generation Tech wax which goes on nice but leaves an oily look which looks horrible on dark color cars and you need alcohol to remove it. Typically we use Meguiars Cleaner wax. Its an ok wax that gives a good shine but it doesn't last and it gives off a wax "dust" when taking it off.
Ryan - 97 Tahoe 3" BL | 285/75/16's | ////Alpine HU
Previously owned 94 S10 Blazer
I wish i could just put a coat of wax on mine to make it look good again
99 2dr blazer, 6in superlift, 2in body lift, 33x15.5 BFG M/T KM2s.
I use mothers cleaning wax. It has always done a great job on my truck.
His name is Thaddeus
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My current favorite is Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax 2.0 which I use on my Rainier (dark green) and on my old Bravada and Bonneville which were both black. Nothing but a nice deep shine. No oily look like you experienced Ryan... I either have an exceptionally good bottle or you had a bad one...
For a bit more work, I love the durability of the Meguiar's Gold Class paste wax. It is a bit more difficult to put on and to take off, but it lasts quite a bit longer for me than the Tech Wax.
Last edited by swartlkk; 01-17-2010 at 01:01 PM.
hmm ya i wasnt the only one putting the NXT wax on pretty much everyone at work tried it. my boss said it was supposed to be good but we kept getting an oily look on every car we used it on (brand new cars and used same results)Originally Posted by swartlkk
Ryan - 97 Tahoe 3" BL | 285/75/16's | ////Alpine HU
Previously owned 94 S10 Blazer
I use the Meguiar's NXT aswell. Love how well it shines the black sunfire. I was using Turtle Wax Ice for a while, but didnt like how oily it left the car.
Always been one of my fav's I try to use it on the cars I clean every 4th time, but I take forever with it!I use mothers cleaning wax. It has always done a great job on my truck.
I will have to try out the black magic
ya when i first did the black magic i didnt read the directions and it was a pain taking it off. then i read the directions and you have to let it sit a little bit before taking it off for the best results.
and ya i'm the same lol i take forever washing my tahoe going over every detail lol
Ryan - 97 Tahoe 3" BL | 285/75/16's | ////Alpine HU
Previously owned 94 S10 Blazer
I love this stuff. All I use.
His name is Thaddeus
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Yup Yup
Some guy we know ONLY uses that and he orders a lot of it mostly for his 69 corvette
Yup Yup
What do ya'll use to get bugs off?
I spray it with water. lol
His name is Thaddeus
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Funny lol I mean the ones that won't come off with just water I get tired of scrubbing
To be honest, I have never had ones that would not come off.
His name is Thaddeus
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wait...I'm lost...
69 Chevy C-10 Panel Delivery 307ci, 3 OTT, 02 Silvy Seats, HID Solutions HID Conversion
07.5 Ram C&C SLT 6.7L, G56 6 Speed, 4.10, HID Solutions High/low and Fogs, Bully Dog PMT, DPF & EGR fell off, Southbend Clutch,445hp/907ft lbs torque
04 Ford P71 Crown Vic, HID Solutions HID Conversion kit, Pioneer Indash, V1 hardwired
02 Harley Davidson Softail Custom, Billet and Chrome everything, S&S Super, 6 speed
95 BMW 740iL E38, M-Parallel wheels, Nav retro, 10" JL W6, JL 500/1
I use Turtle Wax, but want to try something new. I now have ideas.
Dad taught me a trick for that. Take a used dryer sheet and a water hose. Mist over the area with the hose and get the bug leftovers good and wet for about 30 seconds to a minute. As you continue to mist, wet the dryer sheet and then scrub with the sheet until the guts are gone. One sheet lasts a while and I can get the hood typically with one, sometime I have to use a second one, especially if I need to do the side mirrors. Dry off to avoid water spots. Doesn't scratch at all but its just abrasive enough to remove anything stuck onto the clear coat without digging in. I have a black vehicle, I would know if this method did scratch haha.
2002 Blazer 2DR 2WD- General Grabber HTS | Hunter Brush Guard | JVC CD Player | Billet Grille | 15x7 Z28 Rims | CAI | Hypertech III
i usually try using a degreaser of some sort and try to scrub it off. if that doesnt work then take some clay to it and that should do the trick
Ryan - 97 Tahoe 3" BL | 285/75/16's | ////Alpine HU
Previously owned 94 S10 Blazer
I use this bug/tar remover. Can't remember the brand but it was kinda cheap. I spray the infected area immediately after I spray the car down before hitting it with soap. Then I just forget about it and go about washing it. By time I get to the front the bugs have turned to goo and just wipe off.
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