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Title: Whats your wax?
Post by: Truckie on March 02, 2010, 09:41:46 pm: As thread title really....What wax do you guys use and why? lol.
Ill start, on my edition 30 now is 2 coats of autosmart smart wax on top of poorboys glaze.
Previously: Jetseal 109, autoglym hd, angelwax, dodo juice diamond white.

ps, wax doesnt usually last long for me as my car is washed almost every day due to the road to work being manky! :sad1:
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Post by: chip20 on March 02, 2010, 09:58:39 pm: Love HD.Lasts ages and easy to put on and take off
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Post by: prepree on March 02, 2010, 10:17:26 pm: Currently using zaino polish and lusso oro Wax, almost coming to the end of the Oro and think im going to give either SW or Dodo a try next. The Oro is very durable in my opinion, just fancy a change!!
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Post by: KRL on March 02, 2010, 10:19:54 pm: AG HD for me. Been really impressed with its staying power.
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Post by: stealthwolf on March 02, 2010, 10:20:43 pm: Collinite 476s for durability and Lusso Oro for depth.
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Post by: Andy on March 02, 2010, 10:21:28 pm: i use petes53 paste wax as it was getting good reviews on detailing world
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Post by: prepree on March 02, 2010, 10:26:12 pm: Has any CW owners used swissvax Glacier? Would be interested in peoples findings/results
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Post by: Greeners on March 02, 2010, 10:31:47 pm: Dodo Juice Supernatural! :happy2:

Ease of use, fantastic finish and lasts! End of! :laugh: :wink:
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Post by: DubED30 on March 02, 2010, 10:34:37 pm: DoDo Juice!
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Post by: hammyhammer on March 03, 2010, 08:52:25 am: I had Dodo applied by Autoperfection last yr. Have a pot of Lusso waiting to be used just need the weather to get better so I can get out there and use it
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Post by: NEWEY on March 03, 2010, 08:59:17 am: lusso oro for me
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Post by: Tuffy on March 03, 2010, 09:13:19 am: Chemical guys jet seal followed by chemical guys xxx wax
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Post by: joesgti on March 03, 2010, 09:32:03 am: Luso ORO for me to, soooo easy to use and smells awesome!! :drool:
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Post by: B3n on March 03, 2010, 10:03:08 am: Supernatural and Hard Candy for depending on what mood im in. Supernatural because its so easy to use and it gives awsome results and Hard Candy because it just smells awsome.

Going to be getting the Werkstatt acrylic kit when my Candy white rocco arrives though.
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Post by: JPC on March 03, 2010, 10:18:07 am: zymol royale and vintage :star:

and swissvax best of show and Crystal rock are AWESOME waxes!
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Post by: dan.payne on March 03, 2010, 11:48:59 am: Im using dodo Juice and Rubbish Boy's Juiced Edition at the moment :happy2:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk%2Fcontent%2Fimages%2Fjuiced_edition_180_201.jpg&hash=a8d5d41817f71306dfcd9c0f0a1a81ca53551ddb)
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Post by: Mandy on March 03, 2010, 11:56:53 am: Usually use AG Super Resin polish followed by AG Extra Gloss Protection (amazing stuff)...

Since run out of Extra Gloss so now use AG Hd wax which is also excellent!!!
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Post by: liver on March 03, 2010, 03:15:31 pm: ^^^^

same
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Post by: Eccie on March 03, 2010, 07:30:47 pm: Quote from: B3n on March 03, 2010, 10:03:08 am

Going to be getting the Werkstatt acrylic kit when my Candy white rocco arrives though.

+1 for the werkstatt, have been using it for 12 months

I use it on the CW GTi + akoya silver A4

Very easy to use and top up after a good wash - gave it 2 coats today :P
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Post by: vRS Carl on March 03, 2010, 08:24:22 pm: I use this :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww275%2FTaufe%2FDSCF0144-709277.jpg&hash=7e82fd2c575964af09b724e96c8f69abe8f4aa37)

Or have i got the wrong end of the stick here :confused: :booty: :signLOL:

Carl :happy2:
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Post by: candy turbo on March 03, 2010, 08:31:49 pm: lusso oro is good , all dodo juice products good too on candy white i found meguires txt wax 2 very good too :happy2:
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Post by: keith on March 07, 2010, 11:23:58 am: I spilt between 3 - Dodo juice R/F Rub, AG HD wax & Chemical Guys Petes53. But for quickness then Angelwax.
really need to try AS wax
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Post by: chip20 on March 07, 2010, 11:29:02 am: :signLOL:
Quote from: Mater on March 03, 2010, 08:24:22 pm
I use this :wink:

(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Fww275%2FTaufe%2FDSCF0144-709277.jpg&hash=7e82fd2c575964af09b724e96c8f69abe8f4aa37)

Or have i got the wrong end of the stick here :confused: :booty: :signLOL:

Carl :happy2:
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Post by: chip20 on March 07, 2010, 11:33:20 am: AG have got a paint cleanser out now to use before you put the HD on.Going to give it a go when i get round to it!
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Post by: keith on March 07, 2010, 12:15:16 pm: I used it yesterday to get rid of what ever the dealer had put on my new mini, very easy to use, if you need any chip then give me a shout as I can do you a forum discount on it.
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Post by: Toast on March 07, 2010, 12:59:02 pm: Dodo juice Orange crush and Zymol Concours :notworthy: :drool:
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Post by: gobbleplease on March 07, 2010, 01:16:36 pm: Yip thats what i use too carl, for the bikini line, although it usually takes more than that :grin:

Colinite marque de elegance, easy on, easy off, lasts ages, offers great protection and looks good. Probably not the best looking for blacks but im all about the protection.
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Post by: BenR on March 07, 2010, 03:09:56 pm: Zymol Titanium really really impressed with it! Gives a really good shine and lasts a while too
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Post by: Moschops on March 08, 2010, 05:46:59 am: Quote from: Greenouse on March 02, 2010, 10:31:47 pm
Dodo Juice Supernatural! :happy2:

Ease of use, fantastic finish and lasts! End of! :laugh: :wink:

x2 :happy2:
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Post by: clive_gti on March 08, 2010, 10:07:58 am: Hutoglym HD for me, really easy to apply and still beading after almost 6 months :party:

First "hard" wax I have used and am really impressed, beats Meguiars NXT hands down although I guess its not fair to compare them considering the price difference.
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Post by: Saint Steve on March 08, 2010, 10:19:59 am: Just ordered from Keith on here some AG HD wax for Â£20.

Cant wait to try it.
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Post by: Tarmac_Terrorist on March 08, 2010, 01:24:35 pm: I've been using Dodo Juice Supernatural. Looks great and lasts quite well. I've got a pot of Swissvax Best of Show to try next.

Depends what you're looking for. My car is garaged and little used but if it stood out and was a daily driver then I would probably stick with Colinite 845 or 476 as it's so durable.
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Post by: Beddie on March 09, 2010, 08:46:08 am: I switch between Swissvax Zuffenhausen and Pinnacle Souveran, really like the results they give and they are easy to work with, which suits because i'm lazy lol :happy2:
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Post by: theo on March 09, 2010, 06:59:22 pm: I've been using Swissvax Oynx and Glacier waxes for a while. Happy with the results on my cars.
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Post by: stealthwolf on March 09, 2010, 10:06:20 pm: ^^^What colour's you car?
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Post by: craigy123 on March 10, 2010, 10:24:13 am: Victoria concours wax is an amazing was for the price, as it CG petes 53 and megs #16.
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Post by: keith on March 10, 2010, 06:23:11 pm: Yeh megs#16 for the price :happy2: for some reason they ommitted it from their product list for 2009.
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Post by: theo on March 10, 2010, 06:45:33 pm: @Stealthwolf, I have been used the oynx on my Red Clio Trophy and even my Silver RRS. Glacier has been used on the parents white audi. Gives fantastic results.

Will wait and see what suits my new purchase best.
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Post by: craigy123 on March 11, 2010, 11:38:45 am: Quote from: keith on March 10, 2010, 06:23:11 pm
Yeh megs#16 for the price :happy2: for some reason they ommitted it from their product list for 2009.

at 12 quid for a truck load of the stuff its a bargain and gives results to compete against some high end waxes, durability is up there aswell
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Post by: mohare on March 11, 2010, 12:11:43 pm: I use Swissvax Best of Show
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Post by: craigy123 on March 11, 2010, 01:20:12 pm: Quote from: mohare on March 11, 2010, 12:11:43 pm
I use Swissvax Best of Show

only used this wax once, but the results were amazing :notworthy:
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Post by: mohare on March 11, 2010, 03:16:51 pm: only used this wax once, but the results were amazing :notworthy:

I previously used Zymol Concours but find BOS much easier to apply and remove.
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Post by: JPC on March 11, 2010, 03:56:02 pm: Best of Show is one of the nicest looking waxes and its just SO easy to use!!
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Post by: Wayne D on March 12, 2010, 09:18:46 pm: I'm quite happy with the AutoGlym HD wax i've been using, its easy to put on and take off.
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Post by: Beddie on March 13, 2010, 12:44:32 pm: Quote from: JPC on March 11, 2010, 03:56:02 pm
Best of Show is one of the nicest looking waxes and its just SO easy to use!!

Jay, I've been thinking about treating myself to some BOS ready for the summer, should it give a noticeable improvement in looks/durability over my current fave zuffenhausen? :happy2:
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Post by: WhiteGTI on March 13, 2010, 12:48:56 pm: Swissvax Zuffenhausen :happy2:
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Post by: winrya on March 13, 2010, 01:30:55 pm: I'm using supernatural at the moment. Sits right in the middle at the moment. Lovely finish and pretty durable. For winter use I used finishkare 1000 and for the ultimate finish (I've tried a lot of waxes) pinnacle sovereign is a joy to use. Soft as butter, smells amazing and for ultimate shine I've not found better!

For all of you out there that want a nice finish without the effort of claying, machine polishing, glazes and waxes, meguires nxt tech wax 2 is a fantastic all in one product. Better finish that autoglym srp and has none of the nasty dusting!
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Post by: craigy123 on March 13, 2010, 01:55:22 pm: But really at the end of the day, what's the point in applying a polish or wax over the top of bonded contaminants?
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Post by: winrya on March 13, 2010, 02:27:15 pm: All in one products generally have cleaners, fillers, glazes and a sealent in them so they do alot of work to improve a paint finish. Granted, claying and machine polishing is the only way to get a genuinely swirl free finish but I've seen some awful finishes tranformed by just using megs tech wax! Plus, ingnorance is bliss, once upon a time, a sponge, chamois and some cheap turtle wax was good enough for my eyes. Car ownership was so much easier and cheaper back then;)
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Post by: craigy123 on March 13, 2010, 03:39:02 pm: It was definately cheaper!! Haha, by a long shot!!
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Post by: Truckie on March 15, 2010, 08:58:09 pm: On a slight tangent....Has anyone found any issues with multiple layers of dodo juice diamond white? (3-4 layers) On my candy white edition 30 it seems to leave wierd dots and attract a lot of dirt and dust, i mean a lot! The dots are hard to describe, very similar to what happens when you slap loads of tyre shine on at a show then drive home and have it spattered all up the sides! The crucial difference being...i have no tyre shine on my car! :scared: These marks are also in places like the rear quarter, behing the rear window, not usuallya place affected by tyre sling. :sad1: The dust is worst on the roof and bonnet.
Any help much appreciated :popcornsoda:
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Post by: JPC on March 15, 2010, 09:07:41 pm: Never used White diamond but I'm pretty confident in saying there is little to no point in layering waxes to that degree. Layering like you mention looses it's effectiveness after the second coat. If you have two good coats, you will struggle to beat that.
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Post by: Truckie on March 15, 2010, 09:22:11 pm: Thanks mate, coulda pm'd me and save the embaressment :signLOL:
Its mainly down to boredom that i ended up putting so many on, i couldnt find anything else to do to it :sad1:
I waxed the wheels, i waxed the door shuts, i waxed the under side of the front and rear bumper, i waxed the underside of the bonnet, i waxed...you get the picture? Im now just gonna wait till next month and buy a new wax and probably begin all over again! Also,most of the wax will now be off my car thanks to vw washing at its service today!
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Post by: Toast on March 15, 2010, 09:56:14 pm: I'll give you a sorry looking red ed 30 to clean and play with truckie :signLOL:
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Post by: Beddie on March 15, 2010, 10:47:34 pm: Quote from: Toast on March 15, 2010, 09:56:14 pm
I'll give you a sorry looking red ed 30 to clean and play with truckie :signLOL:

I'll add mine to the queue then :grin:

Looks like its been washed with a bag of gravel at the moment.. :sad1:
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Post by: stealthwolf on March 16, 2010, 07:50:48 am: Truckie, I swear I've heard of that issue. Can't remember which wax but am sure I read about it. Probably on DW.
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Post by: craigy123 on March 16, 2010, 01:51:10 pm: If you apply too many layers you may get a yellowing on the paintwork.
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Post by: DanGB on March 25, 2010, 06:54:33 pm: Ive just got some Valet Pro house wax, as I prefer applying liquid waxes :)
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Post by: p3asa on April 06, 2010, 12:16:44 am: Poorboys Back Hole Glaze
then Poorboys Nattys Paste Wax Blue.
For the wheels I use Poorboys Wheel Sealant although I've been told its the exact same stuff as the Nattys wax blue but a different colouring agent!!

Think I'll try Collinite 476 next.
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Post by: alex_chung on April 06, 2010, 04:40:23 pm: FK1000 for the alloys
Megs 16, Collinite 476 or Victoria's Concours for the bodywork.
Alex
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Post by: Chris on April 06, 2010, 04:42:17 pm: i just use megiuars carnuba wax
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Post by: Murray86 on April 08, 2010, 12:45:49 pm: Lusso. I haven't used anything else but everyone i have spoken to with 'the knowledge' have spoke highly of it.