Everyone is entitled to their opinions and it's nice to see everyone expressing theirs. I thought I'd add my opinions to this new thread, maybe it will help others understand where I'm coming from in the future.
How I Choose A Wax:
Reflections can be very important on some vehicles since their curves are sometimes subtle so anything to accentuate them is a plus. Too much reflection OTOH will hide the true color of the car and IMHO take away from it. This last statement is probably why certain waxes look good on certain cars and not on others. I love the way Zaino looks on my wifes silver CRV, the silver paint doesn't have tonal differences in the metallic flakes so you don't lose depth with Zaino. On my car I prefer the look of GC or Nxt since they darken my paint and add depth. I noted that S100 did not change the depth appearance of my paint but it did add gloss, not what I was after. I also won't choose a wax for it's protective abilities. I'm a car enthusiast and I like my car looking perfect all the time. I believe that not one wax will look as good as it did the day you applied it if it's seen the elements. If it doesn't look perfect I'll wax again thus the protective layer never really diminishes. I'm sure many on Autopia fall into this category although I wonder how many still choose based on protection.
The Waxes I Prefer:
Seems the consensus is that GC isn't much of a "looker" and doesn't provide that elusive "Pop" everyone is looking for. I'm of the opposite opinion and I'll stick to my guns. I've done dozens of side by side comparisons and honestly have yet to find one product that will darken the paint and provide the optical clarity that GC does. Note this is on on my own personal car which may have alot to do with my results. I admit GC doesn't provide the bright reflections you get from say S100 or #26, it has a look all it's own. I remember comparing GC to Zaino and just staring in disbelief at how disappointing the Zaino side looked in comparison to the GC. I also didn't care for the way #7 looked on my car, I noted a big reduction in reflective qualities when I applied the #7. On that note my current favorite is Nxt, it adds the depth I like with a liquid like appearance I've yet to find with any other product. Stay tuned because I intend to try Souveran soon and I'm sure it will make for a tough decision.
I hope you'll add your reasons for choosing the products you do so we can all better understand what you're after.
How I Choose A Wax:
Reflections can be very important on some vehicles since their curves are sometimes subtle so anything to accentuate them is a plus. Too much reflection OTOH will hide the true color of the car and IMHO take away from it. This last statement is probably why certain waxes look good on certain cars and not on others. I love the way Zaino looks on my wifes silver CRV, the silver paint doesn't have tonal differences in the metallic flakes so you don't lose depth with Zaino. On my car I prefer the look of GC or Nxt since they darken my paint and add depth. I noted that S100 did not change the depth appearance of my paint but it did add gloss, not what I was after. I also won't choose a wax for it's protective abilities. I'm a car enthusiast and I like my car looking perfect all the time. I believe that not one wax will look as good as it did the day you applied it if it's seen the elements. If it doesn't look perfect I'll wax again thus the protective layer never really diminishes. I'm sure many on Autopia fall into this category although I wonder how many still choose based on protection.
The Waxes I Prefer:
Seems the consensus is that GC isn't much of a "looker" and doesn't provide that elusive "Pop" everyone is looking for. I'm of the opposite opinion and I'll stick to my guns. I've done dozens of side by side comparisons and honestly have yet to find one product that will darken the paint and provide the optical clarity that GC does. Note this is on on my own personal car which may have alot to do with my results. I admit GC doesn't provide the bright reflections you get from say S100 or #26, it has a look all it's own. I remember comparing GC to Zaino and just staring in disbelief at how disappointing the Zaino side looked in comparison to the GC. I also didn't care for the way #7 looked on my car, I noted a big reduction in reflective qualities when I applied the #7. On that note my current favorite is Nxt, it adds the depth I like with a liquid like appearance I've yet to find with any other product. Stay tuned because I intend to try Souveran soon and I'm sure it will make for a tough decision.
I hope you'll add your reasons for choosing the products you do so we can all better understand what you're after.
