Wax for new Chevy Cruze

[FADEC]

Just picked up my new Cruze last night. It's a 2012 1LT in Gold Mist Metallic. Love it so far. Now my question... what wax. I rummaged through my garage cabinet and found. Collinite 476s, Duragloss 105 with the 601 prep wax, some older Kit carnuba along with some Turtle wax green can, and some Meguairs cleaner/wax. Don't have the time that I used to for detailing/waxing so I'm looking for a product that is long lasting more than anything. Thanks, Tom

 

[Chris B.]

Use The Duragloss or better yet NuFinish as it truly lasts a long time. Let see some pictures of the new car!

 

[67Customs]

I have done several tests with various waxes & sealants. I split my hood into sections, prepped and applied each one according to its instructions. They all got the same environmental exposure and equal care treatments (wash/dry).

Collinite 476s, Duragloss #105 and Klasse Sealant Glaze were three of the top lasting ones. Duragloss #105 has outlasted everything I have put it up against including the all might Zaino. Klasse ended up being the second longest lasting.

Since these were my results, I would obviously recommend sticking with #105. Especially since it is still around $10.

 

[Bluestream]

I have tried them all and none is better than Liquid Glass. Its expensive though.

 

[RTexasF]

It's between the two Duragloss products and the Collinite. Both will be extremely long lasting with the edge going to the Collinite, 476s is their most durable product. Two steps required for the DG products as opposed to one for Collinite.

DG applies and removes with no effort where as the 476s can be a bugger if applied too thick. Both excellent choices....flip a coin.
You could also do the super whammy by applying both DG products and follow up with Collinite 12-24 hours later. It should be protected from meteor showers with both on it!

 

[EricF]

ZyMol if you can find it or meguiar's nextgen tech wax.
the cleaner wax is for older paints

 

[FADEC]

Thanks for the great suggestions. I'm not opposed to getting a new wax (was thinking of Meguairs gold class). But would like to use up what I have lying around in my garage. Tom

 

[JHZR2]

Zaino or klasse

 

[SatinSilver]

Originally Posted By: daddi
(was thinking of Meguairs gold class).


That's what I used to use and Duragloss is 10x better. Esp in the durability dept. Shake it well and you may want to store it indoors to avoid the high heat and cold in the garage.

 

[RTexasF]

Originally Posted By: daddi
Thanks for the great suggestions. I'm not opposed to getting a new wax (was thinking of Meguairs gold class). But would like to use up what I have lying around in my garage. Tom


Tom,

That Megs will last all of four weeks. You have two of the best available for durability and a very nice look. Use one of them or both. I made a good living from detailing for many years. I had to know the differences in products (and still keep abreast of new ones) so benefit from my experience if you choose to do so.

 

[Capa]

You have IMO the most durable wax and sealant available. No reason to buy anything else. Use either one or what I do is apply Duragloss and then the next day apply the Collinite.

 

[The Critic]

Clay the car first, but from your stash I would choose the Collinite.

I recently started using DP Poli-Coat and I really like it.

 

[FADEC]

Originally Posted By: Capa
You have IMO the most durable wax and sealant available. No reason to buy anything else. Use either one or what I do is apply Duragloss and then the next day apply the Collinite.


Thanks for all the input from folks who have used both of these. Will probably do the Duragloss then Collinite if I have time. Tom

 

[RitcheyRch]

I would use Collinite 845 if it was me.

 

[Finklejag]

I detailed my girlfiends new Cruze ECO last weekend. I clayed, polished with Menzerna Final Polish II, and sealed with Duragloss 105. The dealer lot monekys already put light spider webbing on the paint.

 

[daves87rs]

Originally Posted By: Finklejag
I detailed my girlfiends new Cruze ECO last weekend. I clayed, polished with Menzerna Final Polish II, and sealed with Duragloss 105. The dealer lot monekys already put light spider webbing on the paint.

Very nice!

How well does the 105 protect UV wise?

 

[Chris B.]

Looks great! Why did you clay a new car though? It has not had a chance for anything to get on the paint that the clay would remove.

 

[RTexasF]

Originally Posted By: Chris B.
Looks great! Why did you clay a new car though? It has not had a chance for anything to get on the paint that the clay would remove.


Sorry that just isn't so. They can (and do) get contaminated anywhere from the factory all the way through to sitting on the dealer lot and everywhere in between. Almost all new cars need to be clayed.

 

[Finklejag]

Originally Posted By: Chris B.
Looks great! Why did you clay a new car though? It has not had a chance for anything to get on the paint that the clay would remove.



The first thing I do when I bring a new car home is detail it. They usually have rail dust on them and whatever other stuff floating around. My girlfriend asked the same thing." It's a new car? I did a small portion on the hood. She couldn't believe a new cars paint could be so rough already.

I been a happy Duragloss 105 customer for years now. It should be good for UV protection.

 

[Chris B.]

I assumed a new car would be free of contaminants on the paint. Anyway the car looks great!