I want to know what people like best when it comes to polish and wax. Ideally, say what you like if you had to buy it locally, aka not via online, but rather if the only place you can buy it at is walmart, target, autozone etc. Also mention your favorite that you order online.
My favorite 2 are NuFinish, in terms of durability, and MEGS Gold Class in terms of shine and look.
Favorite Polish/Wax
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Originally Posted By: HollowEyes
I just put a coat of NuFinish on the Outback today. Not the most shiny or deepest gloss, but it holds up well for a car that has no garage to hid in.
I haven't bought an over the counter wax or sealant in a while. My favorite sealant is Duragloss and it is available locally at NAPA as well as on-line. My favorite wax is Collinite, which is available on-line.
My main criteria for best is longest lasting since I detail my vehicles every 6 months. I buy most things, and not just detailing stuff, on-line. It is typically 20-35% cheaper plus no taxes and almost always free shipping. Nearly all of my electronic purchases in the last 3 years have been on-line, including my 52 in. Samsung LCD.
I've only ever used Nu Finish in the US.
I use the paste not liquid and the paste has been shown to be better.
This might be hard to believe but I still think it's working 4 years after putting one coat on. Now, I did put too much on and left it on too long, in the direct sun, which took forever to get off, and the car has been mostly garaged, even during the day, and hasn't really seen salt or ice.
Durability is great. Even if you don't like the look of it, consider putting it on your wheels.
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Originally Posted By: HollowEyes
I just put a coat of NuFinish on the Outback today. Not the most shiny or deepest gloss, but it holds up well for a car that has no garage to hid in.
Originally Posted By: rjacket
I've only ever used Nu Finish in the US.
I use the paste not liquid and the paste has been shown to be better.
This might be hard to believe but I still think it's working 4 years after putting one coat on. Now, I did put too much on and left it on too long, in the direct sun, which took forever to get off, and the car has been mostly garaged, even during the day, and hasn't really seen salt or ice.
Durability is great. Even if you don't like the look of it, consider putting it on your wheels.
Duragloss #101 $10 at autoparts store/Federated. Usually they don't stock it but can have it in the store by the end of the day if I call/stop in during the early morning.
Very similiar to NuFinish since it's a sealant and a polish. The DG doesn't stain trim or powder up during removal. Gives a great shine and is durable.
Liquid Glass. Sold at AutoZone, though I bought a gallon of it online a while ago. It actually holds up to the rain we have here in the Pacific NW.
Another Collinite 845.
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Another vote for Collinite 845.
DP Poli-Coat followed by a few coats of DP Max Wax.
I've used Meguire's 'Gold Class' wax for a few years now, and I've always liked the results. The finish seems to last awhile too, since the paint beads for quite a few months after I apply it. My car is never garaged, so a durable wax is important to me.
For my red truck and silver truck I am using Eagle One gel wax. The shine and depth is amazing and it holds up well. The red truck sits out all the time and after six months water still beaded when I washed and waxed it recently. I know it is not an expensive wax but it works fine for me as it is easy to apply and remove. For my fiberglass 5th wheel I use Meguires cleaner/wax and get the same results as the trucks-shine and depth.
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