MichaelP Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I've read through the forum but wanted to get a few more opinions.. I recently waxed my car with the Turtle Wax ICE product.. It does go on easy and you can do the black plastic pieces and pretty much the whole car and wipe off easliy and no white residue BUT, to me, it does not seem to leave that slippery really waxed finish on the car nor does it last. Anyone else using a product that they recommend? Thanks for your suggestions. And oh, is ZYMOL really worth 175.00 for a jar of the concourse wax ?!?!??! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraKaz Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I've read through the forum but wanted to get a few more opinions.. I recently waxed my car with the Turtle Wax ICE product.. It does go on easy and you can do the black plastic pieces and pretty much the whole car and wipe off easliy and no white residue BUT, to me, it does not seem to leave that slippery really waxed finish on the car nor does it last. Anyone else using a product that they recommend? Thanks for your suggestions. And oh, is ZYMOL really worth 175.00 for a jar of the concourse wax ?!?!??! Mike I just use the regular Zymol , works gtreat IMHO , as a detailer , i found Lucas Oil Slick mist works best for me . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theseeker Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I've read through the forum but wanted to get a few more opinions.. I recently waxed my car with the Turtle Wax ICE product.. It does go on easy and you can do the black plastic pieces and pretty much the whole car and wipe off easliy and no white residue BUT, to me, it does not seem to leave that slippery really waxed finish on the car nor does it last. Anyone else using a product that they recommend? Thanks for your suggestions. And oh, is ZYMOL really worth 175.00 for a jar of the concourse wax ?!?!??! Mike Zymol concours is the best all around that I have found. It is not inexpensive, but I have never used a wax that can beat it. They give it the name for a reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I have tried many and always end up going back to Zaino process, it works and looks really good on white and it lasts. I am sticking with it going forward, wasted 100's of $$$ on other crap, none of which I prefer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve-o-500 Posted August 8, 2010 Report Share Posted August 8, 2010 I am using Adam's now and I like it so far. I bought it last year and used it on my last Mustang. I just did my Shelby today and I think it looks great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
William Rodgers Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Just wanted to add the prep prior is most important. You have to wash thoroughly and clay bar. Mine is a garage queen so clay bar has only been done to the whole car once, now I just do spots when needed, it makes a tremendous difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burning Blue Star IV Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I've read through the forum but wanted to get a few more opinions.. I recently waxed my car with the Turtle Wax ICE product.. It does go on easy and you can do the black plastic pieces and pretty much the whole car and wipe off easily and no white residue BUT, to me, it does not seem to leave that slippery really waxed finish on the car nor does it last. Anyone else using a product that they recommend? Thanks for your suggestions. And oh, is ZYMOL really worth 175.00 for a jar of the concourse wax ?!?!??! Without putting down any other brand....I use Meguiars NXT 2.0 Liquid. It is by far my most favorite wax ever in 20 years of waxing cars. I think it excels in all the important areas - ease of use, shine, protection, slickness, etc. I maintain the finish with Meguiars Ultimate detailer and Meguiars Ultimate quik wax. As mentioned above..it's always important to prep the surface with at least a clay bar treatment. and I would never buy any of those crazy priced waxes at over $100 a container. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattR Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I have used a lot of different waxes. I tried Zaino for the first time on my Shelby, it is very slick and has great shine. Does not leave white on the trim and comes off easy. Also try the www.chemicalguys.com for a good deal on many things, as a matter of fact they relable several brands you buy. Adams is one of them and their products can be purchased much cheaper from the source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GOTVENOMGT500 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I've had good luck with Meguiar's since 1995 when purchased my first Mustang. The Tech Wax 2.0 goes all really easy and wipes of easy with a micro fiber towel, it leaves that nice slick surface that you missed with ICE and lasts quite a long time. I use the Quick Detailer and also the my new favorite Ultimate Detailer when it's dusty or if it gets a bit rained on. Easy to find also at Target and even Wal-Mart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8snkbite Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 talk to Steve at www.showcardetail.com awesome products..stand up guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWG223 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Another vote for NXT 2.0 I think that the "high-end" waxes do offer a bit more, but the law of diminishing returns hits hard, and the 2.0 just goes on and comes off so dang easily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rag Top Day Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Another vote for Meguiar's Tech Wax 2.0 Just a note that no matter which wax you use surface prep makes all the differance! Like the guys at the Meguiar's detail class's say "Find something you like and use it!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
INDYSHELBY Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I use Zaino and had great results for years easy to to apply and wipe off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisSD Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Zaino Z5 + Z6 in between. I have never found a better system. If a light color I'd use Z2 and Z6. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twobjshelbys Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 If you've been using Turtle Wax Ice liquid I agree - it doesn't last long. Try the paste. It lasts a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelP Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I've read through the forum but wanted to get a few more opinions.. I recently waxed my car with the Turtle Wax ICE liquid product.. It does go on easy and you can do the black plastic pieces and pretty much the whole car and wipe off easliy and no white residue BUT, to me, it does not seem to leave that slippery really waxed finish on the car nor does it last. Anyone else using a product that they recommend? Thanks for your suggestions. And oh, is ZYMOL really worth 175.00 for a jar of the concourse wax ?!?!??! Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awakeinAZ Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Tried em all...this is the best and used by several Shelby owners. http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/cmps_index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjbarnet Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Tried em all...this is the best and used by several Shelby owners. http://www.adamsforums.com/forums/cmps_index.php Another vote for Adam's polish system. I have also used Zaino's polish and like it as well. What sold me on Adams was their approach to swirl marks. Their under carriage spray is also one of my favorites! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PistolWhip Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I have a little bit of an addiction with buying and trying new detailing products. I have about $2000 worth of stuff in my cabinet right now and really haven't found much of a desire to keep using the super expensive stuff like DoDo Juice, Wolfgang Fuzion, Zymol Concourse, etc.... Some of the best stuff in my arsenal is made by Poorboys, Chemicals Guys, Adams Polishes and Optimum. For correction products, like polishes, compounds, finishing polishes and AIO's, I use most of Optimum's line. I also use Optimum Car Wax (spray wax) as my in-between details protection extender. For sealants I have found a great value in Chemical Guys M-Seal and Acrylic Blitz as an in-between protector. Both have amazing finish clarity and protection. Klasse also makes some OUTSTANDING sealants, but they are a little tufter to work with than the CG stuff and their AIO doesn't seem to last as long as advertised on daily drivers. There are people that will say that the top shelf wax's and sealants ($100+) are worth every penny, but I can guarantee you that those people have taken the time and effort to properly prepare the finish that they are applying it to in order to get the results they claim. In my opinion, the finishing product is only as good as the prep and the prep is not product dependent, but technique dependent. In order to really get the benefit and value out of those super expensive toppers, you need to have the time to complete all of the needed correction. To the point of using lighting angles and techniques to spot every single flaw. Then applying prep products that will assist the topping products adhesion and finally, the right application quantity spread over the proper intervals. We're not talking the everyday detailer here, we're talking serious time and effort and probably a few days worth of work. I personally don't have that kind of time, so I do one serious detail a year (my serious detail is far beyond what most would consider), then consistent maintenance as much as possible. Since I don't drive my Shelby in bad weather and she'll only see about 2 or 3k miles a year, this is more than enough to keep her looking better than new with a wet mirror like finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cdvision Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Without putting down any other brand....I use Meguiars NXT 2.0 Liquid. It is by far my most favorite wax ever in 20 years of waxing cars. I think it excels in all the important areas - ease of use, shine, protection, slickness, etc. I maintain the finish with Meguiars Ultimate detailer and Meguiars Ultimate quik wax. As mentioned above..it's always important to prep the surface with at least a clay bar treatment. and I would never buy any of those crazy priced waxes at over $100 a container. Add me to the Meguiars NXT 2.0 camp. The stuff works great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilmor Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I've had good luck with Meguiar's since 1995 when purchased my first Mustang. The Tech Wax 2.0 goes all really easy and wipes of easy with a micro fiber towel, it leaves that nice slick surface that you missed with ICE and lasts quite a long time. I use the Quick Detailer and also the my new favorite Ultimate Detailer when it's dusty or if it gets a bit rained on. Easy to find also at Target and even Wal-Mart. I agree w/ Mequiar's as the choice; not overpriced and holds up well w/ a nice shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsarkis Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 The ICE Paste / Polish is much better. You can then follow up with one of the quick detailer sprays for the wet look and inbetween waxes / polishes to keep the shine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torched10 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 i also am a hhuge maguiars fan.If yo go that route, use the Maguiars #7 mirror glaze product before waxing and after clay bar.The glaze gives lits od depth to the paint by cutting the UV reflections off the paint.And i use the ultimate detailer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezareth Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Without putting down any other brand....I use Meguiars NXT 2.0 Liquid. It is by far my most favorite wax ever in 20 years of waxing cars. I think it excels in all the important areas - ease of use, shine, protection, slickness, etc. I maintain the finish with Meguiars Ultimate detailer and Meguiars Ultimate quik wax. As mentioned above..it's always important to prep the surface with at least a clay bar treatment. and I would never buy any of those crazy priced waxes at over $100 a container. Agree with everything he's said. I used NXT 2.0 as well and love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelP Posted August 9, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I appreciate all the suggestions.. So, I should remove all the old wax BEFORE new wax goes on? Also, do you CLAY BAR the stripes?!? Thanks, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09KR0058 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I really love the Zaino system. No complaints at all and I get lots of compliments. Having said that, from what I hear, showcar is really good also. Had I not tried Zaino first, I'd be dealing with Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
07-2937 Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I use all the adams products work great smell good and easy 2 use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rag Top Day Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 I appreciate all the suggestions.. So, I should remove all the old wax BEFORE new wax goes on? Also, do you CLAY BAR the stripes?!? Thanks, M. Check your surface to see if you need to clay it and I would not clay the vinyl stripes. They are very soft can be marked up if not really carefull. Here is a link to the basics on car care. Although it is from Meguir's it applies to which ever product you use. Basic Car Care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ezkill Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 Like many on here I have an addiction to car care products. The wax I generally use is good but it doesn't quite have the wet look that I like so I'm about to try some NXT 2.0 paste I purchased a while ago. Yes I'm all about the surface prep and that's not the problem it's just the nature of this wax. It's great because it doesn't leave residue and doesn't stain any of the black trim. Here is my question in regards to the NXT2.0, does it stain the black trim pieces and does it leave a lot of residue? I just want to know if I have to mask off all the trim pieces before waxing. I've been spoiled by not having to do it with the chemical guys wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
09vistablue Posted August 9, 2010 Report Share Posted August 9, 2010 + 1 on the zaino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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