I would like to get some "real world" (is H.A.M.B. the REAL world?) feedback on waxes and polishes preferred by rodders for an article that I'm writing. This is for Kustom & Hot Rod magazine. I have plenty of "new product" info from makers and retailers, but I want to feature the products that real rodders think are best. Will appreciate any input on this topic.
Meguiars !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am not a pro but i do wax all kinds of antique cars and bikes and for wax it's meguiars hands down !!!!!!!!!! First i use the cleaner wax, then i use the gold. If you are talking polishing aluminum,brass and such, then i reach for the mothers mag and aluminum polish........ Now if you were to talk to a body shop guy, they have access to other products that everday guys usually can't get their hands on. Like imperial hand glaze and stuff like that. Hope this helps and have a great day... Vinny
All the Above are good. I use a product that's called Wash/Wax All. It's water based so you don't get scratches or swirl marks. It can be used on glass, plastice, etc. Can also be used on boats, planes, etc. Lasts forever with great shine and slippery paint, also protercts for uv rays.
I haven't had nice enough paint to wax in a couple of years. But I LOVE Zaino products. Everything they make is awesome and well worth the money. It's not your typical wipe on buff off with a towel one step wax. But when you see the perfect reflection of the sky in your hood for the first time, it will give you a boner.
I use Gliptone products - their waxes can be used on hot cars and in direct sunlight - no streaking and a deep, long lasting shine. They have a full line of products - wash products are excellent BTW. www.gliptone.com
meguires has always proven themselves to be on top. mothers is just as good as well. I guess thats why they sponsor so many car shows.
I liked using System 1 When Tom Owned it. He has started a company called CSI in LA, CA doing the same thing, Great Products. Surf City Products are good.
Tried everything and thought Zaino was the best until I came across Jaxwax. This stuff is off the hook!
Meguiars! And the quick detailer for in between! Once, we had just put a fresh coat of Meguiars on our '51, then drove 4 hours through the rain to a show...by the time we got there, the rain had stopped, and the '51 looked as good as it did before we pulled out of the driveway. We were sold!
Mothers pure carnuba wax that come in a round tin, The best wax bar none. It's around $13.00 for the tin which is about 8" in diameter and last's a very long time. Its very hard and you have to work it out of the tin. Smells good too. I use the stuff w/o the cleaner.
Zaino. Much work the first time but more than worth it. Look better and last longer that anything else I have used. No matter what you use, do the clay bar.
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