Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 15 of 21
  1. #1

    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    227
    Post Thanks / Like
    Hi Guys,





    I am looking to buy a wax that fits my budget and these two comes to mind. Which one do have you guys tried and like? I would really like to see some pictures. Please provide as detailed information as possible if it is a love or hate thing kind of relationship. I would really like to know from the experience guys who detail. Thank you for talking the time out to read this post.















    Mahalo,

    David

  2. #2

    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Dundee, Bonnie Scotland
    Posts
    1,159
    Post Thanks / Like
    What colour nare you working with? I`ve used both Victoria waxes and a wide range of the Swissvax waxes including Onyx, Saphir, Best of Show and Mystery...



    For me: Victoria wax produces a very glossy shine, and gives paint a liquid look... one of the glossiest waxes I have used. Not the wettest though, so I tend to use over a glaze like Megs #7 and this delivers a superb combination of wettness and deep gloss. Layered (3) Concours gives a beautiful deep gloss and lasts quiote well too (> 2 months). Couple of pics of Lite Cleanse followed by Victoria:











    Swissvax: signature of the look of these for me is the wettness of the shine. They provide good depth too, but its the wettness that stands out. Onyx for me isn`t the best wax, Victoria Concours beats it, but if you`re willing to step up the Swissvax range to Saphir wax then this is superb. Two layers of it gives great durability and a beautiful wet and deep shine that really stands out for me. Decent durability too, a couple of pics of Saphir in action:











    A big jump up in price is Swissvax Best of Show, but this is one of my favourite all time waxes owing to a sheer wet look combined with excellent depth and gloss - it delivers everything I want from a carnuaba looks wise and lasts well too... best when used in two layers as this tightens up the beading and gives a deeper shine... BoS on a pair of Ferrari 355s...















    And BoS on my car:































    Hope thats useful.
    "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; .... "

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    227
    Post Thanks / Like
    Thank You Dave!





    Nice pictures! as my wife comes home I have something to show her before the order!



    The colors I am working with is Black, White and Red.

  4. #4

    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Rochester NY
    Posts
    83
    Post Thanks / Like
    What`s wrong with the finish on that Ferrari in the first pic??



    That looks like crap to me.......



    ~John

  5. #5
    Just a regular guy Todd@RUPES's Avatar
    Join Date
    Feb 2009
    Location
    Oviedo/Stuart Florida
    Posts
    15,278
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by jmorton10
    What`s wrong with the finish on that Ferrari in the first pic??



    That looks like crap to me.......



    ~John


    ????????????????????

  6. #6

    Join Date
    Jan 2007
    Location
    Newtown Square, PA
    Posts
    317
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by jmorton10
    What`s wrong with the finish on that Ferrari in the first pic??



    That looks like crap to me.......



    ~John


    You`re out of your mind dude.

  7. #7

    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Dundee, Bonnie Scotland
    Posts
    1,159
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by jmorton10
    What`s wrong with the finish on that Ferrari in the first pic??



    That looks like crap to me.......



    ~John


    Uh huh, a comedian...
    "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; .... "

  8. #8

    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    Buffalo, NY
    Posts
    2,074
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by jmorton10
    What`s wrong with the finish on that Ferrari in the first pic??



    That looks like crap to me.......



    ~John




    .....is this a joke?

  9. #9

    Join Date
    Jun 2007
    Location
    Rochester NY
    Posts
    83
    Post Thanks / Like
    I wan`t trying to be a wiss-***, in the first Ferrari pic it looks like the closer car has defects in the paint.



    Maybe it`s just how it look on my laptop computer, obviously it must look fine to everyone else so ignore what I said......



    ~John

  10. #10

    Join Date
    Jun 2006
    Location
    Dundee, Bonnie Scotland
    Posts
    1,159
    Post Thanks / Like
    Perhaps its the lighting in the garage? There is very light pitting in the finish in a couple of places, but thats pretty natural for the bonnet area of these cars....
    "A thing of beauty is a joy for ever: Its loveliness increases; it will never pass into nothingness; .... "

  11. #11
    SuperBee364's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Posts
    4,710
    Post Thanks / Like
    Dave, beautiful photography of some beautiful cars. That tree reflection shot off your car is just gorgeous.



    I always enjoy seeing such superb work from someone that takes detailing to such an art form.

  12. #12

    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Posts
    109
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by ThEGuN
    Hi Guys,



    I am looking to buy a wax that fits my budget and these two comes to mind. Which one do have you guys tried and like? I would really like to see some pictures. Please provide as detailed information as possible if it is a love or hate thing kind of relationship. I would really like to know from the experience guys who detail. Thank you for talking the time out to read this post.



    Mahalo,

    David


    Here`s a silver sample. Victoria Lite Cleanse followed with 4 coats of Victoria Wax Red Concours. Bare hand application. Wax was refrigerated after opening. First two coats were applied 24hrs apart from each other. 3rd coat a week after. 4th coat a week after the 3rd. Photo below was taken 2 weeks after the 4th coat was applied.







    Beads very, very well. Sheeting is around average I would say, if not below that.

  13. #13

    Join Date
    Aug 2007
    Posts
    227
    Post Thanks / Like
    thanks! I guess not a lot of people use this wax?

  14. #14

    Join Date
    Mar 2007
    Location
    Toronto, Canada
    Posts
    109
    Post Thanks / Like
    Quote Originally Posted by ThEGuN
    thanks! I guess not a lot of people use this wax?


    In North America, no. In Europe, it`s fairly popular. At least that`s what I`ve discerned from the boards.

  15. #15
    SpoiledMan's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2004
    Location
    Southern Cali
    Posts
    7,272
    Post Thanks / Like
    I`m looking at adding Swissvax Concourso to my offerings. Was it formerly called Best Of Show?
    Triple Honda Owner

 

 
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. Victoria Red Concours
    By riverbait in forum Car Detailing Product Discussion
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 06-14-2010, 06:55 PM
  2. What do you think of Victoria Concours Red?
    By Denis54 in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 05-22-2008, 07:50 AM
  3. Zymol Concours v/s Swissvax Concours
    By Cooter in forum Car Detailing Product Discussion
    Replies: 24
    Last Post: 03-12-2008, 12:28 AM
  4. RX8 wearing Victoria Concours Red Wax...Wow
    By Gen2 in forum Click & Brag -The Detailers Showcase
    Replies: 34
    Last Post: 08-10-2007, 09:33 AM
  5. Swissvax VS Victoria?
    By imported_DieselMDX in forum Car Detailing Product Discussion
    Replies: 20
    Last Post: 05-14-2007, 02:04 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •