View Full Version : Which wax to use?


Rakshas
04-23-2006, 12:36 AM
I just finished washing and fully claybar'ing my car today but by the time I had finished I couldn't see what I was doingany more:D. So tomorrow I'm going to apply the wax/polish. The car doesn't have any portection on it whatsoever right now, when I washed it the water didn't bead at all. I'm trying to figure out what to put on it though, I have a few different choices:

Klasse AIO
Zymol Cleaner wax
Mothers Cleaner wax
Meguiars Gold Class Polish
Auto Glym Super Resin polish
I've also got a few obsucre ones and a few generics like turtle wax, but they really aren't worth mentioning.

Normally I'd go straight to Klasse or Auto Glym, but I've never clayed the car before so I'm not sure if I shoul use a cleaner wax first or not. I'm going to be applying and buffing by hand, should look into getting a PC as there are quite a few swirls in the paint.

JohnZ3MC
04-23-2006, 01:36 AM
You've already washed and clayed so from your list, I'd apply the Klasse AIO to clean again and seal.
It's a chemical cleaner so it's not going to remove swirls but it will remove any clay/lube residue and other stains the clay didn't get and seal the paint.
I'd then top with a non-cleaning wax. Usually non-cleaning waxes can be layered so you can add more than 1 coat of wax. Give the wax 24 hrs to set up before you add another layer. I didn't see any non-cleaning waxes in your list but Harley dealers sell S100, a rebranded PS21 for 1/2 the price. Collinite makes a few great carnauba waxes also.
As for swirls, they're pretty hard to remove without a PC or a rotary so I'd leave them for another day unless you have arms like a bear and the patience of Job.
The Klasse AIO and Collinite #845 Insulator Wax would give the best combination of shine, protection and durability for the money.
-John C.

Landerholm
04-23-2006, 04:48 AM
My vote for Klasse SG with S100 on top.

Unless its a weekend car you really want the protection of a Polymer sealant for everyday abuse. S100 will just make it look shinier - BUT - it will also make it more vaulnrable to hard water spots. Choose wisely.

tomatot
04-25-2006, 10:22 PM
Zaino !!!!!!