Is Wax dead?

[TroyScherer]

I think since I don`t have a nice "weekend only /show car" waxes are falling off for me. I enjoy the time spent and actual application & look, but I am not a fan of the durability and having to re-apply to a DD so often to keep the look and beading.


The WOWA sealants (BFCS, WGDGLS) are so fast and easy that its hard not to use them in place of a wax. Especially considering the beading, sheeting, overall look, and durability.

I love my coatings like OC, CQ, CQUK mostly due to the look and durability, but I am not a really a fan of all of the work needed on the front end. I just got to use Pinn BL ASC which was very easy to use and I would even compare it to the application of WOWA sealants. Although the prep is the same as other coatings it seemed to go quicker & easier on the back end.

The advent of ReLoad, Hydro2 have really changed how I care for vehicles. H2 makes it so quick to protect something that it is worth the price IMO. I still really want to try Exo2 as the reviews for it are great.

[Dr Oldz]

Well I don`t do this for a living. But you can certainly separate yourself from the competition by offering premium products that others don`t have the knowledge and expertise to apply.

Repeat business is a foundation of any successful business. That said you can earn you $ x bucks for a wax job 4 times a year or $ x to the 4th bucks a coating 1x every 12-16 months.

I think it has to do more with your customer and what his goals and expectations are.

While I do agree with your math. IMO it is easier to offer additional services such as an engine detail or an interior job ect once the vehicle is already in your posession.

I`m not against coatings at all as I feel there is a definite place for them. Just waxing is the way I prefer and choose.

One thing for sure is this market has expanded to offer so many products as you can really tailor an option that is best for you and/or a customer to suit the requires needs no matter what option you decide.

[The Driver]

Speaking of waxes, anyone interested in Megs M16?

[JSFM35X]

I am not a pro and what I write if what I think, but in reality is based on my opinion and I though I would just out that out there. I would not want any to think I built any kind of empire on this information

Additional services are certainly the way to add GP to the job and it is effective as long as the customer is not feeling pecked to death.

It should be pretty evident from my posts that I as a long time durability & easy maintenance guy. Like to do it right, the first time and then forget about it for a long time. I, however am not willing to sacrifice top notch looks.

While I do agree with your math. IMO it is easier to offer additional services such as an engine detail or an interior job ect once the vehicle is already in your posession.

I`m not against coatings at all as I feel there is a definite place for them. Just waxing is the way I prefer and choose.

One thing for sure is this market has expanded to offer so many products as you can really tailor an option that is best for you and/or a customer to suit the requires needs no matter what option you decide.

[Pats300zx]

Speaking of waxes, anyone interested in Megs M16?

I also have a jar in the back of my cabinet

[Todd@RUPES]

I also have a jar in the back of my cabinet

I have like 8, seriously...

[Dr Oldz]

I have like 8, seriously...

And a bazillion BFMS at your disposal.....call it a hunch but you have a better chance or running out of BFMS first.

[The Driver]

Reason I ask, I was thinking of ordering some. I want to see if anyone else is interested. I`m running low I have two tins each half full :/

[Ronkh]

I run a wax funeral home.

Please send your waxes to me. They will be handled in the upmost respect.

Wish I thought of this first