what's better for silver mazda paint? i have a few waxes

Astral · 06-08-06, 09:53

Hey folks,

I'm going to be helping a friend detail his Sunlight Silver Mazda, photo here.

These are the waxes that I have:

Poorboy's EX-P (new formulation)
Meguiar's #21
Mother's Reflections Advanced Car Wax (don't have Top Coat though)

I was going to top with Zaino Z8 regardless, but if that's a bad idea on top of any of those, let me know.

What do you think will look best?

I am leaning towards Meg's #21, as I will be able to work in the shade (in a garage), so that's no problem, and it should last longer. However, maybe EX-P looks better on that silver? I have never used EX-P before, I just got it. The Reflections does look good, but won't last all that long. But does Reflections really look better than #21? *shrugs*

drck1000 · 06-08-06, 10:37

I've used EXP+ (+ for new formulation) on lighter metallics and it does help bring out the metallic flake. The combination that I used was AIO/EXP/FX100 with FX100 going on after each subsequent wash. Good durability so far and it's been over 3 months. But this car is used only about 2-3 times a week and is parked in a covered car port, so it's not really a daily driver.

Haven't used the other two products, so can't help you there. But I'd say that you (an your friend) should be happy with EXP.

FreeBIZZ · 06-08-06, 01:17

I just put EX (incl. carnauba) on this GTI. Apply thin by hand with a MF applicator. Let stand on car 30-45 min., then wipe with MF. You can also apply with a PC with your softest pad. It'e very reflective. This is after 1 coat. I applied a 2nd coat, and then put Natty's blue on top. Looks very nice.

PIC:

This pic is after the 2nd coat of EX and a topper of Natty's blue-scroll to the right on pic:

Another after the Natty's:

Astral · 06-08-06, 09:13

FreeBizz, very nice. However, I only have the pure non-carnauba EX-P. Hmm, I am leaning towards EX-P now.

So.. meg's #21 or EX-P? What will it be?

FreeBIZZ · 06-09-06, 03:51

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Originally Posted by Astral

FreeBizz, very nice. However, I only have the pure non-carnauba EX-P. Hmm, I am leaning towards EX-P now.

So.. meg's #21 or EX-P? What will it be?

EX-P would be perfect as they say the P "pure" version is best for light colors and metallics, and the EX w/carnauba is best for darks.

Astral · 06-13-06, 07:11

Ended up doing Zaino Z2-Pro x 3 on top of Poorboy's SSR1 w/ Classic Motoring green pad all over. I wasn't there to see the shine out in the sun, but my friend won in Mazda class, so I hope my waxin 'helped a little.

another qx4 · 06-13-06, 09:30

more pics of the protege5?

Astral · 06-13-06, 08:06

more photos here, but watch out there's two different silver protege5s in there