The best "swirl masking" wax?

[K_Csaxo]

well theres the possibilty of me purchasing a black car if everything looks good in the engine department so on this occasion, the colour will have to take a back seat over a good bargain. unfortunately black shows everything and it would be appreciated if people could recommend a good "swirl masking" wax since i do not have access to a DA or rotary. anything including products from the local motor factors would be good as it will be an everyday car so concours looks will not be a priority thanks.

[dmw2692004]

Wax does not hide swirls, it merely protects the paint/adds gloss depth.

You could apply Meguires #7 glaze by hand, followed by a wax to try and hide some of the defects in the paint. I would try and invest in a DA or find a good local detailer though.

Meguiar’s #7 Show Car Glaze delivers unbelievable results when applied by hand or with an orbital buffer.

[JohnZ3MC]

You're in England, so you'll want to check out Bilt Hamber's Auto Balm. It's specially formulated to do exactly what you want, fill, shine, and last a long time. It's bit unconventional in it's application but if you're skilled in following directions, it works like a champ. I'm currently using it on my winter driver and it really does what it says it does.
Available from the Bilt Hamber's website or from Rubbish Boys.
-John C.

[K_Csaxo]

thanks for the input people, sorry but its an old habit to type "wax" as in the product that clean / protects etc, the big names in manufacturing did a good job confusing me completely forgot about the glazing before waxing so will put that on the list. also i shall look into bilt hamber, thanks again.

[percynjpn]

Originally Posted by dmw2692004

Wax does not hide swirls, it merely protects the paint/adds gloss depth.

You could apply Meguires #7 glaze by hand, followed by a wax to try and hide some of the defects in the paint. I would try and invest in a DA or find a good local detailer though.

Meguiar’s #7 Show Car Glaze delivers unbelievable results when applied by hand or with an orbital buffer.

That's not correct; one of the advantages of using (many) waxes as opposed to (most) sealants) - is that they fill very minor scratches. Some glazes will help in the hiding process, but "heavy" waxes, like the Collonite line, Natty's, Blitz Wax, Meg's #26, etc will give you some good filling results. If you don't want to remove sratches/swirls, there are many waxes that will help you improve the look of your paint in that regard - up to an extent.

Todd

[ebpcivicsi]

put two layersof NXT 2.0 on it and enjoy--it will look like you spent hours prepping it. Apply frequently and you will be fine....

[Accumulator]

ebpcivicsi- Shame we don't know what Kendrick Lexus used on my GMC huh? Whatever that stuff was it *really* did a good job of concealing the flaws.

[Lumadar]

Originally Posted by ebpcivicsi

put two layersof NXT 2.0 on it and enjoy--it will look like you spent hours prepping it. Apply frequently and you will be fine....

Good call. One more reason I use this product..many clients don't wash their vehicles properly, so it helps to hide the haze and wash induced swirls in between my full corrections.

[ebpcivicsi]

Originally Posted by Accumulator

ebpcivicsi- Shame we don't know what Kendrick Lexus used on my GMC huh? Whatever that stuff was it *really* did a good job of concealing the flaws.

As long as you don't get any "splatter" on anything!

I would love to know what they used though--it was amazing at hiding--tough to strip too!

[K_Csaxo]

thanks again folks for the recommendations, will definitely try NXT as its available anywhere i go these days

[kev1]

megs #7 is a pure glaze with no fillers so it won't mask any swirls. autpglym SRP is very good at this however

[Satinsilver]

Poorboys Black Hole:

Poorboys Black Hole Show Glaze can be applied any time to hide minor imperfections and to enhance gloss on black, red, and all dark vehicles.

followed up with some Duragloss 111(no cleaners) for protection.