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Scott Myers
03-16-2010, 10:42 PM
I am sure this has been covered but wanted to get some fresh views. I am doing more express details and wash/waxes and am used to doing a two step or at least a clay before applying a wax or sealant. When doing the express or wash/wax I am looking for an easy to use with decent protection. I have used many different products including NXT, Automagic, mothers, additional mequiars. I do not want a QD or spray wax, but all other ideas are welcome. Thanks for your time!
AutopiaAdmin
03-17-2010, 12:14 AM
Hi Scott,
One of my personal favorites is XMT 360 by Pinnacle. It`s a cleaner but also a light swirl remover and a sealant.
Another good choice is Poorboys Polish w Sealant and Mothers has a cleaner wax that is very easy to use to.
Big Leegr
03-17-2010, 07:49 AM
Easiest to use by hand would likely be Mother`s FX SynWax, I think.
Are you doing this by hand or machine? If by hand, you may want to look at one that fills instead of removes marring. Clearkote`s Vanilla Moose is pretty nice in this regard.
If you are using a machine, then, as Dwayne mentioned, something that can fix as well as protect would be better. PB`s PwS does this. Doesn`t have to be used only in the shade.
JaredPointer
03-17-2010, 07:51 AM
Meguiar`s ColorX is a good product.
black bart
03-17-2010, 08:57 AM
Meguiar`s ColorX is a good product.Yep also #66 it is fast and easy but not very durable
Beemerboy
03-17-2010, 09:03 AM
Hand or machine?
Are you topping this with a wax or sealant?
sullysdetailing
03-17-2010, 09:08 AM
I love XMT 360 and Megs Cleaner wax off the self
HighEndDetail
03-17-2010, 09:53 AM
Hi Scott,
One of my personal favorites is XMT 360 by Pinnacle. It`s a cleaner but also a light swirl remover and a sealant.
Another good choice is Poorboys Polish w Sealant and Mothers has a cleaner wax that is very easy to use to.
Don`t forget DG 501
AutopiaAdmin
03-17-2010, 10:21 AM
Don`t forget DG 501
And 105 too ;)
Scott P
03-17-2010, 11:16 AM
All In Ones have really become great over the course of the past few years. I am really fond of Poorboy`s Polish with Sealant or Polish with Carnauba - Blue. Optimum`s Poli-Seal is also great, but I think it lends itself better to machine application. All are available in large sizes which are great for professional use.
Scott Myers
03-21-2010, 01:45 PM
Thanks for all the responses! I will be using a Porter Cable DA. I will try the pws, or the pinnacle. I have never been fond of Mothers but haven`t tried their synwax. What is DG501? I`m a slow learner with the abbreviations.
JaredPointer
03-21-2010, 05:16 PM
DG = The Duragloss lineup.
Mister B
03-21-2010, 05:42 PM
I really like Meguiar`s #66. I`ve also used XMT 360 a few times and like that also. In fact I just did a quick claying and followed that up with XMT 360 wax on my truck this past week.
Old Tiger
03-21-2010, 07:50 PM
Another vote for DG105. If you have a Car Quest Auto Parts, they sell DG OTC. Very inexpensive and durable.
RyansAutoDetail
03-21-2010, 10:43 PM
i liked the mothers liquid carnauba cleaner wax ... used it the first time i waxed my dads BMW and was very good in my novice eyes ...
havent tried any other type of "cleaner wax" since i am now into more thorough proper waxing with non cleaner products that have more durability ...