Waxing the Yaris?

[churp]

I normally rinse and dry my car again after waxing...read a few places this sets the wax (if you can understand/believe it). I live in the middle of Amish land....lots of farm land and dust. Without a rinse after waxing, many waxes act as dust magnets....I tried TW Ice Paste last night, without a final rinse, and today the winds came up and my little Black Betty looks like it was stored in a dirt floor shed for months, even the outer edges of the windows are dirt wherever the microfiber cloth touched. I'll use the TW Ice Paste once more with a rinse to see how it reacts....but I really got to say it's the worst dust magnet I've used in over 40 years!

[joe keeney]

I use Muguirs gold Shines like a spanked baby bottom.

[Doug007]

I agree with the Meguire's Gold, which I apply every 3-4 months. Works well and my car always cleans up well. Great product!

[jamal1984]

i tried out Black Magic Liquid Wax today, and FUck it, i'm not gonna use that thing again. Take forever to clean the wax, and them wax still on my car. Beware of Black Magic Liquid Wax.

3M and Ice, plus Meguire is the best i used so far.

[jamal1984]

here is the new Product from Meguire
NEW Ultimate Quik Detailer... (Formally known as 129D)
http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/thread/75.aspx

[jamal1984]

i will switch to Meguire CLEANER WAX which i saw at the store today, i will give it a try tomorrow to see how it's turn out.

[whoguy]

Hi,

I use Meguires NXT paste.... takes effort to put on and the shine is pretty good.
Problem is, it is dusty when wiped off. Do not polish in the sun or you will get streaks.

Seems to last a while especially if used with a wash and wax car wash. I used Formula 1 wash and wax and it give great results.

Thanks

[grampi]

Originally Posted by DARK505

I highly suggest Zanio! It works wonders! Ill see if i can get pics of my buddies Mazdaspeed that he used it on... after he had layered it several times it looked like a mirror NO JOKE!
I will be telling the dealer NOT to wax, wash or touch the exterior of my yaris (whenever it happens) and i will be applying Zanio the first day i get it.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

Its a bit pricey but SO worth it.
When i get pics you will understand.

I've tried many of the waxes and polishes on the market, and none of them can even come close to comparing with Zaino. The shine it produces is the best I've ever seen, and no other wax/polish lasts even close to as long. I've had Zaino still beading water on my vehicles after a year, and they're always parked outside. I won't use anything except Zaino. For best results, wash vehicle with Dawn dish soap, use clay bar, then apply Zaino. The results are nothing short of astounding!

[Nimble]

Originally Posted by grampi

I've tried many of the waxes and polishes on the market, and none of them can even come close to comparing with Zaino. The shine it produces is the best I've ever seen, and no other wax/polish lasts even close to as long. I've had Zaino still beading water on my vehicles after a year, and they're always parked outside. I won't use anything except Zaino. For best results, wash vehicle with Dawn dish soap, use clay bar, then apply Zaino. The results are nothing short of astounding!

That's a mighty fine opinion, and while Zaino makes good products, as a pro detailer, I can assure you there's better. For less money.

[Nimble]

In fact, here's the proof.

[grampi]

Originally Posted by Nimble

That's a mighty fine opinion, and while Zaino makes good products, as a pro detailer, I can assure you there's better. For less money.

It definitely looks good, but I've seen Zaino shines that good. What is it and how long does it last?

[jamal1984]

black cars will look good on Merguiar, Ice, Mother... if you put a little bit time into it, me i do wax my car once a month, or polish it and wax it once a month-I know it's a waste but that is my habit and it's make me and my car happy. :)

[jamal1984]

Originally Posted by Nimble

In fact, here's the proof.

That is a bad ass job there Nimble, bad i mean in a good way.

[Nimble]

Lol thanks Jamal!

No worries grampi, I used to use Zaino, so I know its merits. The old Z2 was *plasticy* looking in my eyes, especially on black and red cars. The new Z5 pro is a nice compromise of looks and the durability of a sealant. The pics of the Yaris is with duragloss 105 tpp, a sealant ($9.99 for 16oz, less than 1/2 the price of Z5 pro). All the rest are with my fav wax, Clearkote Carnauba moose wax. http://store.danase.com/clcamowax.html

[Nimble]

Oh and the DG 105 tpp will easily last as long as Zaino sealants, i.e. 5+ months. The wax is a decent durability for a wax, about 3 months. I can't wait 6 weeks to add/change what's on my Yaris, so 6 months+ is a waste for me unless it's winter.

[grampi]

Great! I will give the DG a try as I like to try new (even if they're only new to me) products all the time for comparison sake. Where do you buy this stuff? Thanks.

[marcus]

questing about ice anyone.. should i used ice then wax or wax then ice it..and what is the best paint sealer out there..im scared to use one due to it might damage the clear coat...??

[Nimble]

Originally Posted by grampi

Great! I will give the DG a try as I like to try new (even if they're only new to me) products all the time for comparison sake. Where do you buy this stuff? Thanks.

The cool thing about DG products is that they are available locally via Carquest and other places. You may have heard the craze over "Aqua Wax," well if so, they also make that product. It's a spray sealant/gloss enhancer that works amazingly well. Check duragloss.com for local places that have it. I think Napa does too. Online, Autogeek has it for good prices.