[e420benz]

I was wondering can you use a polish like meguiars #7 polish with a cleaner wax like zymol or would that be defeating the purpose would i get a better shine. please let me know something plan on taking advantage of my 4day weekend (easter break.)[]

and whats up with this eagle one NANO spary wax they claims it new it's been very tempting. http://www.eagleone.com/pages/products/product.asp?itemid=1121&cat=5015

 

[uberwgn]

while the products are not identical, they both are intended to polish a surface in good shape. I can't recommend the "Zymol" product as it is one of the shortest-lived products I've ever experienced and offeres minimal real world protection.

I'd use your #7 but get a good quality wax/sealant that can offer some durability unless you have the time to repeat the job every 3 - 4 weeks.

 

[e420benz]

I meant meguiars #7 glaze is not a polish If I use the polish first would it come right back off when i put the zymol cleaner/wax on top of it?

 

[Buellwinkle]

I don't trust any of those spray waxes. Once one company comes out with one the others reluctantly follow but it's not the same as waxing your car with a high quality wax. Meg's #7 has no polish in it, just a pre-wax glaze to add more depth to the shine. It's always best to clay the car first, then rub in a polish, preferably with by machine but there are some good hand polishes too.

 

[daflabear]

I'm on my third Black Benz (2000 SLK, 2002 S500, and now my 2006 CLS500) and live in Florida.
I have used Liquid Glass on all three vehicles with excellent results.
It's very easy to apply (can do the entire car at once) and can be used on the glass (windshield) and the wheels as well.
It's the longest lasting shine I have found. And over the years I've tried most all of them.
It's the best $20 or so a can, I spend on my cars.

 

[endodoc]

I think NXT is the best out there. I am not sure if that what you are looking for. Half life is not the best I have used it 2 times thus far on my 06. I never leaves makes on rubber, and just comes off if you do get it on a door seal, unlike others.

 

[Yal]

Any wax that says cleaner on it has to be used as a first step. They are very mildly aggressive and will mess with anything you put them on top off. So if you are using a cleaner wax use it after washing or claying the car. Then use a regular wax, sealant or even a pure polish on top of that or just stop there.

 

[Anthony Orosco]

A sealant will not bond to the paint if applied over a wax.

Prep your paint, polish it, then either use a sealant then wax it (with a NON-cleaner wax) or just use a sealer or a wax.

Anthony

 

[endodoc]

A sealant will not bond to the paint if applied over a wax.

Prep your paint, polish it, then either use a sealant then wax it (with a NON-cleaner wax) or just use a sealer or a wax.

Anthony

Anthony,
I waxed my car prior to winter and again a few days ago. I washed it and then waxed, no clay or anything else, just NXT on car and wheels. Do you think I should of used a different process and what are your thoughts of NXT?

Thanks

 

[snakoiler]

I would start over and use the Zaino system, I have used all the products listed in this thread and nothing has been better for me than Zaino, it leaves no dust and had the depth I always wanted

 

[Jayhawk]

Probably one of the easiest, and best, systems is the Klasse twins: AIO followed by their sealant--not wax. I would follow the standard process of wash, clay, polish and wax/seal the paint. There are many products that will do an excellent job, including Zaino, Megs, etc..

 

[Anthony Orosco]

Anthony,
I waxed my car prior to winter and again a few days ago. I washed it and then waxed, no clay or anything else, just NXT on car and wheels. Do you think I should of used a different process and what are your thoughts of NXT?

Thanks

Hello,

NXT can produce some nice looks but is not high on the durability side.

For winter I would of went with something along the lines of a polymer first then a carnauba paste wax, like Trade Secret or Collinite. The key for any product to be long lasting though lies in ones prep work. This may include: Clay-Polish (multi-step)-sealer-wax.

I am working on a sealer right now that's just blowing me away at how long it lasts. Still in trial samples but it looks hopeful.

Anthony

 

[wuzoo]

Hi

glaze, polish, wax. I dont bother glazing (cant find a good product). I use autoglymn super resin polish which for me deeply cleans the paint. Then i apply zymol wax. Zymol is a really, really, good product. However the autoglymn lifts the crud out of the paint, whereas, in my experience zymol does not. Once in every six months, i also apply autoglym extra gloss protection. The autoglym has, like most polishes, petroleum products, which in my experience 'cleanses' or removes the crud from paint really well. Im not talking about overt bird turds, its the really subtle marks you can hardly see. For me Zymol is to soft. But hey thats great. Thats why i zymol most of the time, but autoglymn every now and again when i wind up with 'faint' stainings

theres many ways to bake a cake & that is mine- please dont flame!

 

[Anthony Orosco]

"glaze, polish, wax" would be defeating the purpose of glazing as the polish would remove the glaze.

Traditionally a glaze is used to add alot of gloss and the majority of them do so with fillers so they hide imperfections instead of removing them. Polishes, traditionally, are seen as products that abrade away imperfections in the paint and if properly done there is no need to use a glaze. If properly done the polishing step will leave the finish like glass and you can then proceed onto your sealing step. So a polish then would remove any glaze laid down first.

Anthony

 

[nkpnkp]

Try product like 3M and Dupont available at walmart and other auto shop. It works very well for me