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Originally Posted by JL8Jeff
Hey Paul, what are your thoughts on the toughest, longest lasting wax for a daily driver? I used the Meguiars Hi-Tech yellow wax on the truck because it's all I had sitting around and it's already fading out quickly like I figured it would. So I'm looking for something that will last longer, especially on a darker colored vehicle.
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Jeff,
I know we talked a little about this at the Duke meet last weekend.
Nothing wrong with Meguiars, but it is not a long lasting wax like newer ones on the market. I do like their synthetic wax, but don't really use it anymore.
You have two types of paint protectant - waxes, which are made from the wax extract of the carnauba plant; and sealants, which are similar to wax, but are made of synthetic polymers and definitely more long lasting. Both go on and come off easy - sealants are typically gel or a soft cake, waxes can be anything from liquid to cake and everything between.
Darker colored cars can use any wax or sealant, but there are a few specific waxes that will accent dark colors to become more vivid and glossy. I carry one wax by Chemical Guys called Pete's 53 Black Pearl that excels on dark paint, yet is awesome on lighter colors.
http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical..._p/wac_300.htm
I cant remember if I gave you a sample of CG wet mirror at the meet (green liquid) - drank enough this past week to kill 4 average irishmen... We mirror is a gloss enhancing glaze that adds depth and gloss to any colors and works great on reds, blues, and grays. A coat of Wet Mirror before any wax or sealant is a recipe for blindingly shiny paint.
John mentioned Collinite, which is an excellent, long lasting budget priced wax. Can't go wrong with that one - just that it won't add any "sparkle" like some of the newer products will.
I'm here to help - so ask me anything on your mind.