Best wax for Black SS??

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 08-17-2008, 01:42 PM

Originally Posted by sstg

I own my own detail shop.So i'm not just blabbing at the mouth.Not that it makes me the end all that ends all.No wax will look its best if the surface is not prepared properly.And I will put nxt 2.0 as a lsp against ANY product on the market including the higher end waxes.Sovereign and natty's are still lower end waxes by the way.Autogeek also sells megs along with sov and wolfgang which goes for $1500 a can.Not trying to get anything started just wanted to insert my two cents.There's so much more than just the wax you use. To get a true show car finish.I'd be willing to explain further if necessary.

give us your 1-2-3 in car detailing........new input always welcome

**sstg** · 08-17-2008, 03:44 PM

Well first off I think we can all agree that there are some people that have what I call attention to detail.And some that well.... don't.That makes the biggest difference over any type wax.Second is the application methods,Dual action buffer,high speed buffer, wet sanding (we all know GM is the king of orange peel)and even hand waxing.Little things like wheel wells being cleaned and dressed,head and tail lights being polished and waxed to avoid the t/a bird in the rear from fadeing away.I'm not trying to act like Mr.know it all.I just want people to know there is more than just spending alot of money on a high dollar wax.NO wax will look as good as it can if proper prep is not done right in the first place.

**basballny2** · 08-17-2008, 04:03 PM

agreed, but if 2 surfaces are prepared the same, i dont think your going to convince me that meguiars 2.0 compares to pinnicale soverign

**sstg** · 08-17-2008, 04:26 PM

I'd be willing to try,I encourage you to do some searches they've been compared in the past.I happen to own a can of pinn II. Which is better for metallics (I own an 02 pewter WS6)than sovereign which is better for blacks and reds.Also "sov" is a carnauba wax and "megs 2.0" is a synthetic wax I would use #26 in comparison.I'm NOT disputing that pinnacle wax is not great stuff.But I will argue that $14.00 is alot better than $85.00 and if I masked off a section of my hood and did one with megs and one with pinn your eyes would not be able to tell me which one is which.I'm also not promoting megs Its just good products for the price and great customer service.

**Mr. Luos** · 08-17-2008, 05:57 PM

1. Wash with Victoria's super wash
2. Menzerna with PC (LC orange pad)
3. Prima Finish with PC (LC white pad)
4. Prima Amigo with PC (LC black finishing pad)
5. Victoria's Concours Red

Obviously a lot of prep left out, but those are the main steps for my T/A.
I use the same steps on the daily drivers, but use RejeX sealant instead of Victoria's.

**Z06-Goose** · 08-17-2008, 07:04 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

1. Wash with Victoria's super wash
2. Menzerna with PC (LC orange pad)
3. Prima Finish with PC (LC white pad)
4. Prima Amigo with PC (LC black finishing pad)
5. Victoria's Concours Red

Obviously a lot of prep left out, but those are the main steps for my T/A.
I use the same steps on the daily drivers, but use RejeX sealant instead of Victoria's.

Did you dress the fender wells?

**Mr. Luos** · 08-17-2008, 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by Z06-Goose

Did you dress the fender wells?

Fuck no.

**Z06-Goose** · 08-17-2008, 07:15 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

Fuck no.

**N20LT4** · 08-17-2008, 07:18 PM

Zymol for the win! I use it on my black CLK500. Extreme high-gloss, all done in one stage.

**Speedy_Gonzales** · 08-17-2008, 07:31 PM

Originally Posted by N20LT4

Zymol for the win! I use it on my black CLK500. Extreme high-gloss, all done in one stage.

Zymol is some great stuff

**sstg** · 08-18-2008, 12:34 PM

Originally Posted by Z06-Goose

Did you dress the fender wells?

Your a comedian?

**Y2KPewterSS** · 08-18-2008, 06:32 PM

Originally Posted by Z06-Goose

Did you dress the fender wells?

Originally Posted by sstg

Your a comedian?

Sometimes he is

**Z06-Goose** · 08-18-2008, 08:37 PM

Originally Posted by Y2KPewterSS

Sometimes he is

**LS2Tuner** · 08-19-2008, 02:39 PM

Mequiar's Number 7 (Show Car Glaze) followed by Number 26 wax.

This is what we use on all the show cars and most of the painters I know swear by the stuff.

That #7 is by far the best glaze I have ever used.

That's my 2 cents and it won't break the bank and have your car looking wet to no end.

**sstg** · 08-19-2008, 02:55 PM

Originally Posted by LS2Tuner

Mequiar's Number 7 (Show Car Glaze) followed by Number 26 wax.

This is what we use on all the show cars and most of the painters I know swear by the stuff.

That #7 is by far the best glaze I have ever used.

That's my 2 cents and it won't break the bank and have your car looking wet to no end.

**Mr. Luos** · 08-19-2008, 06:10 PM

I have not been able to top Prima Amigo for glaze.

Affordable as well.

**LS2Tuner** · 08-19-2008, 06:28 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Luos

I have not been able to top Prima Amigo for glaze.

Affordable as well.

Where is it even sold?

Never heard or seen that.

**grouch0jr** · 08-19-2008, 06:40 PM

i used the mcguires three step. obviously not as good lookin as mr luos, but not bad for buying it over the counter.

**Mr. Luos** · 08-19-2008, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by LS2Tuner

Where is it even sold?

Never heard or seen that.

Local guy here in Denver makes it.

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