What wax do you use on your Benz? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

acha3 · #1 02-03-2003, 09:53 PM

What wax do you use on your benz?

dieseldude · #2 02-03-2003, 10:10 PM

Griot's Best of Show.

Great wax, nice clarity - multiple applications are brilliant and last almost 6 months. Fairly difficult to remove (have to constantly turn to new section of towel to buff off completely, repeat with another perfectly clean cloth, repeat)

Regards,
- Ryan

placo1 · #3 02-04-2003, 12:27 AM

I use Meguiars Gold Class and love it. It doesn't last more than 3 months but its depth and clarity really brings out the quality of the MB paint.

I did a direct comparison with Zaino side by side on my hood and you could clearly see a deep dark line on the Meguiars side. I recommend you use it with Final Detail available at automotive body shop supply stores.

#4 02-12-2003, 10:58 AM

I have been using Zymol products since my car, a black (040)1994 E320 Stationwagon, was new, and have been satisfied with my results. I use their "concours" wax about twice a year, as well as their other products. I especially like their "tyre" preparation. It leaves a soft, satiny finish, and not the shiney wet finish of other products. Just my experience.

Early Bird · #5 02-12-2003, 11:43 AM

Meguiars #26 with Meguiars Final Detail between polishes...Outstanding finish

rdanz · #6 02-12-2003, 01:04 PM

Zaino=the best
This is what I thought until I tried NXT now I like NXT better

#7 02-12-2003, 02:43 PM

'95 S500 this summer. Wow, what a great job it did.

It is still looking great even after all the snow we've had this winter here in the northeast.

I can't wait to get at it again this spring.

jbaj007 · #8 02-12-2003, 05:13 PM

Zaino

Pete Geither · #9 02-12-2003, 05:48 PM

Nufinish,,, easy to work with,,, great shine,,, lasts a long time and cheap.

mark cummins · #10 02-13-2003, 04:02 PM

Zaino...Once a Week

The Warden · #11 02-14-2003, 02:50 PM

Don't laugh too hard, but what do you all think about Turtle Wax? I got some Turtle Wax liquid wax, along with some chrome polisher, on a whim

I haven't used it yet, but since I have it, is it at least okay to use without damaging anything?

This'll be my first attempt at using a liquid wax; I tried a cake-type wax once, with borderline disasterous results

so I'm a bit nervous...

anthonyb · #12 02-15-2003, 02:59 AM

I used Turtle Wax for awhile, then switched to liquid Gold Class. Turtle Wax (the emerald class stuff) wasn't bad, but I like the ease-of-use better with the Gold Class - it goes on a little bit easier, buffs off much easier, and holds a nice shine. Course, some of this might be because I went from a paste to a liquid..

A couple other tips:

-Use a clean applicator (foam or 100% cotton).

-You don't need much, just enough wax to lightly coat the surface. Only a thin layer will stay on the paint anyways, the rest is just extra buffing.

-Don't let the wax stay on too long, then it really becomes a chore, and it will leave uneven spots unless you were able to apply a VERY even coat. Do a quick buff when you can run a finger across it without streaking, then come back a few minutes later for a final polish.

-If your paint is really "tired," prepping it with paint polish first might be a good idea. It will take a couple rounds to get the gloss up, but it does help.

Good luck!

anthony

ymsin · #13 02-15-2003, 04:31 AM

Look at www.zymol.com , estate glazes.

PaulH · #14 02-15-2003, 09:36 AM

A past issue of Consumer Reports had an article on car wax. It told about some car wax that scratch the paint, some last a long time, others have the best shine, etc. No wax was perfect. I think that the article was about a year ago. You would have to go to the library and have them get out the past issues for you. It's worth the effort, though.

acha3 · #15 02-15-2003, 04:26 PM

In the consumer report test, the best one was Zymol ( the one that you can buy in auto store) liquid.