what kind of wax to use on silver car
#1
what kind of wax to use on silver car
just wondering what kind of product is good to use on a satin silver accord....
I know with a lighter coloured car you wont see much of a difference but I have never wax my car except with those liquid spray type wax..instant detailer products.........I want something that will give it a nice shine, keep the paint smooth and easy to apply by hand.
I know with a lighter coloured car you wont see much of a difference but I have never wax my car except with those liquid spray type wax..instant detailer products.........I want something that will give it a nice shine, keep the paint smooth and easy to apply by hand.
#4
I use the Meguiar's NXT paste on my silver Tib. Really brings out all the different colours in the metallic and it goes on and rubs off easy leaving a smooth finish. If you really want it to look good, go at the paint with a claybar first....leaves it nice and smooth.
#6
Originally Posted by bai99acc
I am aiming towards meguires gold class(liquid wax) or "ice" liquid wax....is these bad choices
#9
I would sway from the crowd and say "NO" to Turtle Wax ICE.
It has been tested for it's durability, and for the price, it has miserable durability.(less than 2 weeks)
If you're looking for an easy-on-easy-off, head over to your local Carquest, and see if you can find a product called: Duragloss Aquawax. Seriously the best product for less than half the price of ICE.
Aquawaxed
Picasa Web Albums - Gabe - Acura RL
With the right products, awesome results can be achieved!
If you stick with products found at Canadian Tire, give the NXT paste wax a shot. (Overpriced, but supposedly yeilds good results)
Just remember, as with any paste wax, thinner applications are always better. A method of doing this would be to spritz your applicator pad with water every once in a while to help you use less product!
Good luck!
Zaino looks awesome on silvers, as does Jeff Werkstatt Acrylic Jett. (Not from my personal experience, but from other professionals)
It has been tested for it's durability, and for the price, it has miserable durability.(less than 2 weeks)
If you're looking for an easy-on-easy-off, head over to your local Carquest, and see if you can find a product called: Duragloss Aquawax. Seriously the best product for less than half the price of ICE.
Aquawaxed
Picasa Web Albums - Gabe - Acura RL
With the right products, awesome results can be achieved!
If you stick with products found at Canadian Tire, give the NXT paste wax a shot. (Overpriced, but supposedly yeilds good results)
Just remember, as with any paste wax, thinner applications are always better. A method of doing this would be to spritz your applicator pad with water every once in a while to help you use less product!
Good luck!
Zaino looks awesome on silvers, as does Jeff Werkstatt Acrylic Jett. (Not from my personal experience, but from other professionals)
Last edited by BMWWW; 11-19-2006 at 10:56 PM. Reason: Automerged Doublepost
#11
Originally Posted by bai99acc
well I tried the NXT paste wax and the results were pretty good and it is still holding up pretty good
Like I always say, if a product works for you, stick with it. Different paints will react differently to different products.
Good luck!
#12
How about a sealant like Zaino? They last much longer, 6-12 mths typically. Unfortunately they aren't as easy to apply as a wax, but I find the trade-off of having to prep and apply only 1-2 times per year much more tolerable than the monthly wax.
Good luck!
Good luck!
#13
Originally Posted by Quiesco
How about a sealant like Zaino? They last much longer, 6-12 mths typically. Unfortunately they aren't as easy to apply as a wax, but I find the trade-off of having to prep and apply only 1-2 times per year much more tolerable than the monthly wax.
Good luck!
Good luck!
With that said, Zaino looks great on silver cars, as will the others, but in all honesty, there's not going to be a HUGE difference on a silver car-- silver's just one of those colors that won't ever 'pop' like a black. I do recommend sealants on silver, because in general, sealants will amplify the metallics, whereas a wax may mute the pop in flakes. It's all a matter of preference, and whether or not you're willing to make an effort for that extra bit!
Good luck!
PS, the 6-12 month range is a bit off towards the higher range. While it is arguably one of the most durable topper available, saying it will last 12 months with no boosters (Z8 is the Zaino sealant booster I believe, which you apply after a wash) is stretching the limits of the sealant.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Sophia
Honda Accord
2
08-06-2008 01:41 PM
Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)