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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 09:52 PM
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Default Gotta wax my car before winter REALLY hits. What's the most popular stuff to use??....

I've never waxed a car considering my first one was an 87 Celica :P What do you guys all use? Thanks.
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 10:20 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 10:43 PM
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Default Yeah, Zaino is excellent, but...

... it sure takes a long time to do it right. Needs multiple coats (pre-polish, optional swirl remover, then multiple coats of polish), and you're supposed to let each coat dry for an hour or so. But it sure looks purty when you're done.

I've got a full Zaino kit that I've only used once, as I don't have a garage to work in. I usually just end up using some standard Meguiar's wax.
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Old Nov 13, 2001 | 11:00 PM
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One hour in between??? WTF that's a full day's work...
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 01:24 AM
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Default It'll dry quicker if it's warmer and not humid. :)

Basically, the colder and more humid it is, the longer the coats take. I never actually waited 1 hour, as it always seemed to dry before then. But the results sure are nifty.

And yes, it's a full day's work! A lot of the show car guys use the stuff. Makes your car look wet, even when it's dry. Very cool. The more coats you use the better.
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One Grand Blitz Wax
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 09:03 AM
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Zymol, or try P21S carnuba wax (see "thecarwaxtest.com")
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Old Nov 14, 2001 | 01:26 PM
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Thanks guys!
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