Wax for new Chevy Cruze

[SatinSilver]

I sent a bottle of #105 to my brother for his birtday. He was amazed at the results. He used to use one of Meguiars waxes of the shelf from Walmart. He's a believer now.

The funny thing is he's a big fan of Wallyworld for whatever reasons. Anyway, Duragloss included a little brochure that stated "too good for Walmart" or something to that effect. So he was pretty skeptical at first.

 

[jcwit]

Anyway, Duragloss included a little brochure that stated "too good for Walmart"



To good for WalMart, what a laugh, more than likely they can't get accepted by the WalMart Company, probably unable to meet production requirements. A company voluntarily turning alway business.

BTW, I'm not saying they have a good product tho.

 

[bigmike]

A salesguy I know told me that new cars come off the truck with what he calls "rail dust." He says sometimes it is so bad they have to wet sand them. I would think claying then waxing a new car would be a great idea. Maybe a good cleaner wax for the first time?

 

[demarpaint]

Another vote for wash, clay, Collinite.

 

[SatinSilver]

Originally Posted By: bigmike
A salesguy I know told me that new cars come off the truck with what he calls "rail dust." He says sometimes it is so bad they have to wet sand them. I would think claying then waxing a new car would be a great idea. Maybe a good cleaner wax for the first time?


Or just spray it with some Iron Cut wait a few mins and rinse with water:

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Aquartz-Iron-Cut_p_327.html

 

[MrHorspwer]

Quote:
Anyway, Duragloss included a little brochure that stated "too good for Walmart"


That is funny. WalMart did try their hand with a premium detailing product once upon a time. They carried a couple Autoglym products, including Autoglym HD at $45 a can. As I understand it, they were the only retail chain in the US to carry any Autoglym products.

Of course, it didn't last long and they were quickly on the clearence shelf. I kick myself for not buying a can or two when it was discounted to $20.

 

[jcwit]

Ya, but DuraGloss is nowhere near that price range.

 

[david_ES2]

good clay unless the surface is already smooth and any known name brand wax every couple of months will keep it looking like new.

 

[bigmike]

Originally Posted By: satinsilver
Originally Posted By: bigmike
A salesguy I know told me that new cars come off the truck with what he calls "rail dust." He says sometimes it is so bad they have to wet sand them. I would think claying then waxing a new car would be a great idea. Maybe a good cleaner wax for the first time?


Or just spray it with some Iron Cut wait a few mins and rinse with water:

http://www.detailersdomain.com/Aquartz-Iron-Cut_p_327.html


I'd never heard of this product before. I just read a few reviews on it and it sounds interesting.

 

[SatinSilver]

Originally Posted By: bigmike

I'd never heard of this product before. I just read a few reviews on it and it sounds interesting.


Yeah, it's on the new side. It used to go by the name Iron X and someone on here tried it and liked it. It was on one of the detailing threads recently. I've heard of other decontamination products but they were two part systems. I think you had to buy a gallon of each to get started also.

Went back and found the link:

https://bobistheoilguy.com/forums/threads/iron-x-and-autogeek-net.159285/

 

[Caliberguy]

nice car! congrats and safe driving!!! i use KIT liquid wax or Prestone wax and am satisfied

 

[sciphi]

I'm going to use Duragloss 105 and top it with Collinite 476 the next day. After a good wash and clay. Might as well start off on the correct foot.

 

[GMBoy]

Originally Posted By: daddi
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



One thing is for certain - please throw away that old Green can of turtle wax. Definetely not clear coat safe (if it is the old version) not to mention just an overall awful product.

 

[sciphi]

Originally Posted By: sciphi
I'm going to use Duragloss 105 and top it with Collinite 476 the next day. After a good wash and clay. Might as well start off on the correct foot.


Washed, clayed (wasn't that dirty, surprisingly), and applied a coat of Duragloss 105. Waiting for it to haze over, then it'll be removed. Collinite tomorrow.

 

[sciphi]

Here's a teaser of my Black Granite Metallic Cruze after buffing out the Duragloss:

The Collinite 476s will come tomorrow.

 

[sciphi]

This is the Duragloss topped with Collinite 476s. It went on easily, and even removed easily! I was shocked by the last one, as Collinite 476 is not known for easy removal.

As you can see, it's even shinier with the Collinite:

Trunk with microfiber used for dusting:

 

[Capa]

Beautiful. Your combo is similar to mine. I top Duragloss 501 with Collinite 845. I have always heard that 476 lasts longer. One day I will find out.