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Premium Wax recomendations
« on: February 14, 2014, 04:14:15 pm »
Hi Guys,

I'm a Bit of a detailing nut and I am after a high quality wax. I will be regularly topping it up so longevity is not a massive issue but obviously looking for a few months of protection between coats.

I've been using Zymol but am wanting something more new school with a nice wet look and super beading and flake pop! - Not asking much here!

What can people recommend - Auto Finesse, Kleen freaks, Swissvax seem to be the top players at the mo?

Anyone physically compared these against one another or got any other suggestions?

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #2 on: February 14, 2014, 04:50:29 pm »
What colour is the car? Whats your budget?
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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #3 on: February 14, 2014, 05:21:49 pm »
Ask yourself what you want from a wax.

If you want a good wax that is easy to use and will outlast most things, look at collinite 476s or FK1000p bilt hamber finis wax, etc. All available under £20 for large containers.

If you want to spend much, much more than that, then be aware that a more expensive wax does not automatically mean it's a better wax.. Autofinesse are just products rebottled and sold on at a 70% markup on their actual price, I've used Temptation, Passion and Soul, were all horrible. Incredibly hard to use - Spirit was quite nice and smells lovely but again you're getting up to £80 there and it's just a lot for what is basically a brand.

Crystal Rock is great a friend of mine really rates it. I've never used it personally but it smells amazing and seems easy to apply and remove and gives good protection. But is it's protection better than Collinite for example or worth the extra to a non-professional, home user?
Probably not.

Up to you at end of day. If you got £1800 you can buy a never ending tub of Zaino wax.

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #4 on: February 14, 2014, 05:46:35 pm »
Definitive wax show edition would be my recommendation
http://www.definitivewax.com/acatalog/Show-Edition-Limited-Edition.html

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #5 on: February 14, 2014, 05:55:58 pm »
ag hd wax for me,. best bang for buck
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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #6 on: February 14, 2014, 06:13:37 pm »
I'm not sure if its a "premium" wax, but i use Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax.
Last time i used it was in conjunction with Poorboys Black hole and Chemical Guys Wet Mirror finish and it gave the car a real nice. It beaded nice too :)

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #7 on: February 14, 2014, 08:01:18 pm »
Swissvax (onyx) or (best of show) for me I put a good sealant on first

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2014, 08:20:14 pm »
Really didn't rate the onyx.

Tried it on my anni. Did side by side with ag hd, which out lasted and beaded better.  Didn't Snell as good tho.
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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #9 on: February 15, 2014, 01:35:52 am »
Swissvax shield is an excellent all rounder with great durability and very very useable. If I could justify the money, I'd get a pot.



I also really like dodo juice supernatural hybrid. Great looks and nice to apply

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #10 on: February 15, 2014, 02:16:38 am »
Swissvax shield is an excellent all rounder with great durability and very very useable. If I could justify the money, I'd get a pot.


I like the sound of this stuff too but the price made me think twice! Its the one with ptfe in isn 't it?


What colour is the car? Whats your budget?

Id say Im looking at around a £100  give or take £25. Its grey...

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #11 on: February 15, 2014, 07:29:07 am »
If you check out some places they have sample pots so reduce the cost (clean your car.com)  :happy2:

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #12 on: February 15, 2014, 11:19:12 am »
I would go for a sealant on Grey, Zaino is great stuff and good value for money  :happy2:
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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #13 on: February 15, 2014, 12:52:57 pm »
Swissvax shield is an excellent all rounder with great durability and very very useable. If I could justify the money, I'd get a pot.


I like the sound of this stuff too but the price made me think twice! Its the one with ptfe in isn 't it?



For that pricepoint, Swissvax shield is a nice wax,
Zymol Glasur gets good reviews, although I personally didn't like it.
Bouncers Vanilla Ice,
Britemax Vantage,
Auto finesse desire,
Raceglaze 55
Then theres the Definitve waxes, show edition, durus, ubique and Carrera are a few of my favourites, I've owned all of the above and more, but still prefer the Definitive waxes :happy2:

You could spend a little bit more and get a 100ml Mitchell and King wax specifically created for VW Golfs :popcornsoda:
http://www.mitchellandking.com/detailing-products/car-wax/what-car-wax-for-my-car/car-wax-for-a-volkswagen-golf

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Re: Premium Wax recomendations
« Reply #14 on: February 15, 2014, 01:18:32 pm »
is the car a show car? if not i wouldnt waste £100 on a wax, not for a daily driver esp....
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