What wax do you use ?

chuckr · 10-14-2001, 06:56 AM

I would like to know what wax is the most common with Porsche owners.I also would like to know what color your car is.I have a red 911SC and use Mothers wax,I am happy with it but I am wondering is there anything better for the money.Thanks !

89911 · 10-14-2001, 07:15 AM

I sort of lump wax in the catagory of toothpaste and soap.....use it ofter and you won't have a problem. Seriously, I use a pure wax,(Mequires Hi Tech Yellow wax), that has no abrasives and is easy to use. If you keep your car clean with no residue accumulations (new car smoothness), this is all you need. Many waxes now have cleaners that are not needed for those whose car are clean. Another good one is a pure glaze that is very easy to use but does not last as long. Those arm breaking paste waxes are a thing of the past.

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jbripps · jbripps's Garage

Hi there,

Just started using Zymol. It's a terrific product, and does a much better job than Nu Finish, which is what I was using before. Good Luck.

JON
'85 targa

JDaniel · JDaniel's Garage

My car is guards red. I really like the shine that Zymol gives. It leaves the car looking like glass. The only problem is that Zymol involves a bit more elbow grease than other waxes (ie. takes a long time).
When I don't feel like spending an entire day waxing the car with Zymol I'll use P21s. The shine is almost as deep, and it buffs out very easily.
Check out http://www.carcareonline.com They've got great prices and reviews of just about every wax out there.

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Dan Tolley
1987 911 Coupe
http://www.cheaterswayside.com/911/gallery.asp?sort=0&userid=294

GB83SC · 10-14-2001, 02:53 PM

The only wax to use is mothers reflections wax!! and throw the rest out. I used it on my guards red SC you cant belive the shine.
GB83SC

rstoll · 10-14-2001, 04:22 PM

Mcguires

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Robert Stoll
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john70t · 10-15-2001, 01:35 AM

Get yourself a lightweight random orbital buffer to make the process a lot faster and easier on the shoulders.

Nufinish-no, no, no
Meguires-ok, didn't last long outside
Zymol-tried once, very glossy and brought
back the color color
Mothers-never tried

JuiceMan · 10-15-2001, 07:26 AM

Nothing other than:

Pinnacle Souveran
or
Pinnacle Paste Glaz

Superman · 10-15-2001, 09:12 AM

Zymol (German), which also goes on easiest.

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andyu911 · andyu911's Garage

Have tried many brands. To polish, 3M products. But for wax, nothing but Zymol.
Andy
'87 Carrera

mike f · 10-15-2001, 01:03 PM

Mother's. And contrary to John 70t's suggestion, I would not use a random orbital buffer. Use good old fashion elbow grease.

pwd72s · 10-15-2001, 01:12 PM

Meguire's works...and yes,I have a few concours awards as evidence. Just braggin'.

Edit subject: Actually it probably isn't as much what you use as it is how well you use it. That's what she said...

[This message has been edited by pwd72s (edited 10-15-2001).]

Mrdi · Mrdi's Garage

Monthly wipe down with acetone, that's it.

Actually McGuires # 7 followed by Blitz. Restores the shine and lasts awhile.
Mrdi

GIBSON · GIBSON's Garage

Costco has started selling Zymol cleaner/wax that really works. Best part is it smells great.

michaelw · michaelw's Garage

Zymol, Zymol, Zymol followed by pure Carnuba paste wax (as many coats as you can put on). No circular motions on dark paints, causes swirls. Use back and forth motions instead!

87 Targa