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Basket Case 03-23-2014 09:35 PM

opinions on meguiars(sp?) black wax?
 
I did a quick wash/wax job the other day and realized i really need to do a good full detail, possibly including clay bar. My car is raven, so I was thinking about getting tube of the new meguiars black wax. I just don't know if it is all hype and doesn't offer good protection or what...Anyone have a better suggestion on a good cleaning, protective wax?

fatherfork 03-23-2014 10:33 PM

I definitely recommend you clay bar. I use Meguiar's Gold Class carnauba wax every few months with regular hand washings between. I like the carnauba because it's easy to apply and looks good, the downside being it needs to be reapplied often. I'd probably clay bar twice a year as well.

Basket Case 03-23-2014 10:40 PM

I havnt clay barred yet simply due to time constraints. I know how well it works though. Is there a better sealing wax for after claying?

sato 03-24-2014 12:40 AM

But what about the black wax?

sdemo 03-24-2014 12:43 AM

Colored waxes are a bandaid at best and a gimmick at worst. After claying your car, use a quality sealant, let the sealant harden over 24 hours then top with the carnauba wax of your choice.


www.autogeek.net... look around.

Young_makaveli 03-24-2014 12:44 AM

Personally I did not try the black wax but I did try Maguire ultimate wax and it did an amazing job

Edit: I have a raven frs too

Reaper 03-24-2014 12:45 AM

I used the white wax and it was a gimmick. Stick to carnuba or get a sealer

Young_makaveli 03-24-2014 12:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Reaper (Post 1621136)
I used the white wax and it was a gimmick. Stick to carnuba or get a sealer

X2 on a sealer

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GhostShield 03-24-2014 01:20 AM

Check out www.shinesupply.com his products work really good! And are fair priced

sato 03-24-2014 09:55 AM

Good advice

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Basket Case 03-24-2014 01:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdemo (Post 1621131)
Colored waxes are a bandaid at best and a gimmick at worst. After claying your car, use a quality sealant, let the sealant harden over 24 hours then top with the carnauba wax of your choice.


www.autogeek.net... look around.

That is kinda what I was thinking...Thanks for the tip on letting sealant harder for a day. Would you then wash and wax afterwards? Obviously you can't let it sit and then just wax it without cleaning.

sdemo 03-24-2014 01:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Basket Case (Post 1622004)
That is kinda what I was thinking...Thanks for the tip on letting sealant harder for a day. Would you then wash and wax afterwards? Obviously you can't let it sit and then just wax it without cleaning.

I have a garage, which isn't very dusty, so I don't wash the car prior to waxing the next day. Depending on your situation, you could either use a california duster, drag a plush microfiber over the surface (zero pressure), or wash it.

Assuming it hasn't been driven or been left out in the elements, it shouldn't need much more than a quick dusting.

XanRules 03-24-2014 01:58 PM

for the money, it's hard to beat Chemical Guys products.

Meguiar's is good, but you can do better in the price bracket.

Basket Case 03-24-2014 02:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdemo (Post 1622060)
I have a garage, which isn't very dusty, so I don't wash the car prior to waxing the next day. Depending on your situation, you could either use a california duster, drag a plush microfiber over the surface (zero pressure), or wash it.

Assuming it hasn't been driven or been left out in the elements, it shouldn't need much more than a quick dusting.

I have a garage. The problem is that I have 2 motorcycles in it, my tools box, and a couch, lol...Need to get rid of the couch in order to fit the car in.


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