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Old 06-25-2018, 05:43 PM   #1
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Can anyone recommend a good wax for a BRZ?
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Old 06-25-2018, 05:55 PM   #2
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I use the meguiars carnauba wax in tandem with ammo NYC skin sealant.
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Old 06-25-2018, 05:55 PM   #3
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Better question is how much you want to spend?
How's stuff under $20?
Stuff under $40?
Stuff under $80?
How about stuff over $100?
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Old 06-25-2018, 06:57 PM   #4
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I like meguairs ultimate paste wax. Excellent water shedding, and very easy to apply. I also apply a quick coat of meguairs ultimate quick detailer while drying after a wash. A tin for a car our size should be enough for 4-5 total applications.
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Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 is nice stuff. About $1 an once. Anything more than that is wasting cash. Wax is sacrificial so there's no need to be crazy spending since you're going to be doing it a lot.
I do several coats of Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze, also about $1 an once, about every 6 months and then top it off regularly with the Collinite. Both of those have all positive reviews no matter where you look.
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Old 06-25-2018, 08:55 PM   #6
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Can anyone recommend a good wax for a BRZ?
Sure, just wash you car real good with dish soap (to remove old wax), clay bar the car and then wax it with any name brand wax.





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Old 06-25-2018, 09:18 PM   #7
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Do a sealant first. Then a day or two later a nice carnauba was for shine. quick detailed after that when needed.
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My go to is Klasse all in one followed by klasse high gloss. I don't usually top coat it with wax.
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Chemical guys Extreme top coat works well. Then follow-up waxings with butter wet wax, detailer v07 for quick shine.
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Old 06-26-2018, 08:40 AM   #10
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I've always used Meguiar's Carnauba and I've never been disappointed, unless I did it when it's cloudy and 40 degrees
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I highly recommend Meguiars Ultimate Fast Finish if you just want a quick sealant to provide some protection and beading. You can always top with something else it if you like.

Personally I like Soft99 Fuso Coat if you want a traditional paste wax but it only lasts ~3 months for me.
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I think the first two questions should be:


1) climate,condition, exposure to whatever elements


2) how often do you plan to reapply the "wax" job


Then select the material to use.
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Collinite wax. Its affordable and do wonders, also last more than your tipical retail wax
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