Which wax do you use ?

[old man 2]

It's constant rain outside so I have time on my hands, so I'm going to go down a rabbit hole here and ask what wax do you use to keep your car looking good.

As a background, I like to keep my property in good order and looking nice. I'm not fastidious about it but in the past I've taken pleasure in giving the car a good wash and polish. However I'm getting older and all of that stuff doesn't get easier, plus I have a back problem that gets a bit debillitating during the bending down etc.

My last car was black which I knew from experience was an unwise choice in the keeping it clean stakes and I wanted to find a polish and/or wax that didn't cost a mortgage, was easy to apply and rub off, didn't show watermarks and would last a long time e.g. a year.

I asked this same question on a forum when I bought my last car and got all sorts of spurious suggestions, especially ones from those who were really into detailing and threw up products I'd never heard of.

I did my own research as well and ended up using a Turtlewax Graphene spray product that could be applied to a wet or dry car (wet was the easiest method). Research had said it wasn't designed to give the ultimate showroom shine, but it offered good protection (apparently Graphene is the hardest material on the planet) and claimed it was easy to apply and would last a year. 

Well it wasn't a bad product, but it wasn't quite as easy as claimed to apply, didn't give the best shine, but it did last about 9 months before I deemed that another coating was needed. After a couple of years I decided it wasn't quite what I wanted, so I used good old Autoglym Resin polish that I had in the garage - not the best choice on a black car as it dries white, but it's easy to apply and the finish is good. Not long before selling that car, I bought and used some Turtlewax Colour Magic in black which did a decent job of making the car look good. Unfortunately these last two products don't last as long as I'd like,.

I knew when it came time to change cars I certainly didn't want another black car and I had my mind set on white as we've owned a couple of white cars and I found them pretty good in the not showing dirt too badly stakes and were relatively easy to keep clean.

That wasn't to be, as the NX in Sonic Titanium I have was already in stock, is a nice colour and should be much easier to keep clean than black.

So, I have this shiney new car and I once again thought I'd look for a wax this time that I could apply soon after taking possession whilst the car had new polish already applied and was looking good.

So what do you guys use ? I'm not looking for products that only car detailing nuts know about and take 3 weeks to apply in various layers. I want something reasonably priced, easy to apply and buff and will last a long time before reapplying is needed.

[RONNIE W HODGEKINSON]

6 minutes ago, old man 2 said:

It's constant rain outside so I have time on my hands, so I'm going to go down a rabbit hole here and ask what wax do you use to keep your car looking good.

As a background, I like to keep my property in good order and looking nice. I'm not fastidious about it but in the past I've taken pleasure in giving the car a good wash and polish. However I'm getting older and all of that stuff doesn't get easier, plus I have a back problem that gets a bit debillitating during the bending down etc.

My last car was black which I knew from experience was an unwise choice in the keeping it clean stakes and I wanted to find a polish and/or wax that didn't cost a mortgage, was easy to apply and rub off, didn't show watermarks and would last a long time e.g. a year.

I asked this same question on a forum when I bought my last car and got all sorts of spurious suggestions, especially ones from those who were really into detailing and threw up products I'd never heard of.

I did my own research as well and ended up using a Turtlewax Graphene spray product that could be applied to a wet or dry car (wet was the easiest method). Research had said it wasn't designed to give the ultimate showroom shine, but it offered good protection (apparently Graphene is the hardest material on the planet) and claimed it was easy to apply and would last a year. 

Well it wasn't a bad product, but it wasn't quite as easy as claimed to apply, didn't give the best shine, but it did last about 9 months before I deemed that another coating was needed. After a coiuple of years I decided it wasn't quite what I wanted, so I used good old Autoglym Resin polish that I had in the garage - not the best choice on a black car as it dries white, but it's easy to apply and the finish is good. Not long before selling that car, I bought and used some Turtlewax Colour Magic in black which did a decent job of making the car look good. Unfortunately these last two products don't last as long as I'd like,.

I knew when it came time to change cars I certainly didn't want another black car and I had my mind set on white as we've owned a couple of white cars and I found them pretty good in the not showing dirt too badly stakes and were relatively easy to keep clean.

That wasn't to be, as the NX in Sonic Titanium I have was already in stock, is a nice colour and should be much easier to keep clean than black.

So, I have this shiney new car and I once again thought I'd look for a wax this time that I could apply soon after taking possession whilst the car had new polish already applied and was looking good.

So what do you guys use ? I'm not looking for products that only car detailing nuts know about and take 3 weeks to apply in various layers. I want something reasonably priced, easy to apply and buff and will last a long time before reapplying is needed.

Try Meguiars's Paul ( Halfords ) Spray Ultimate Polish 473ml product code G19216EU £19 I Found this one PATICULARLY Good and it Lasts....!!! OR The Gold Class High Gloss Detailer 473ML  Product Code G7616EU £15  Hope that Helps Cheers.!!

[rich1068]

I used to spend hours faffing with one product or another but like you, as I've got older, I just want something that does a good job that I can stand back and admire. Gone are the days of clay bars, polishes, sealants etc. I only ever get products like that out now when I've got a specific issue in a particular area. But the best thing I've come across in the last 12 months or so that is readily available in your local Halfords isn't a polish or a wax but a shampoo. Autoglym Ceramic Wash & Protect. I'm sure there are other ceramic washes out there but this does a great job. You won't believe the beading and finish. With a decent wash mitt and drying towel as far as I'm concerned it's all you need.

[old man 2]

15 minutes ago, RONNIE W HODGEKINSON said:

Try Meguiars's Paul ( Halfords ) Spray Ultimate Polish 473ml product code G19216EU £19 I Found this one PATICULARLY Good and it Lasts....!!! OR The Gold Class High Gloss Detailer 473ML  Product Code G7616EU £15  Hope that Helps Cheers.!!

 Thanks Ron, but I am looking specifically for a wax this time.

[Ken R]

Bilt-Hamber Double Speed Wax is always highly rated. 

[old man 2]

I like the sound of this Richard. I do currently use Autoglym shampoo and conditioner as was recommended by a friend.

Previously to that I had used another well known make of shampoo, but watermarks were a pain, especially on a black car.

I am determined whilst the car is still new and pristine to get a long lasting wax on it, but after that I'll buy myself some of your recommendation.

[old man 2]

6 minutes ago, Ken R said:

Bilt-Hamber Double Speed Wax is always highly rated. 

 Yes it is. It was under consideration in the past before I finally chose the Graphene product.

[Boomer54]

49 minutes ago, old man 2 said:

It's constant rain outside so I have time on my hands, so I'm going to go down a rabbit hole here and ask what wax do you use to keep your car looking good.

As a background, I like to keep my property in good order and looking nice. I'm not fastidious about it but in the past I've taken pleasure in giving the car a good wash and polish. However I'm getting older and all of that stuff doesn't get easier, plus I have a back problem that gets a bit debillitating during the bending down etc.

My last car was black which I knew from experience was an unwise choice in the keeping it clean stakes and I wanted to find a polish and/or wax that didn't cost a mortgage, was easy to apply and rub off, didn't show watermarks and would last a long time e.g. a year.

I asked this same question on a forum when I bought my last car and got all sorts of spurious suggestions, especially ones from those who were really into detailing and threw up products I'd never heard of.

I did my own research as well and ended up using a Turtlewax Graphene spray product that could be applied to a wet or dry car (wet was the easiest method). Research had said it wasn't designed to give the ultimate showroom shine, but it offered good protection (apparently Graphene is the hardest material on the planet) and claimed it was easy to apply and would last a year. 

Well it wasn't a bad product, but it wasn't quite as easy as claimed to apply, didn't give the best shine, but it did last about 9 months before I deemed that another coating was needed. After a couple of years I decided it wasn't quite what I wanted, so I used good old Autoglym Resin polish that I had in the garage - not the best choice on a black car as it dries white, but it's easy to apply and the finish is good. Not long before selling that car, I bought and used some Turtlewax Colour Magic in black which did a decent job of making the car look good. Unfortunately these last two products don't last as long as I'd like,.

I knew when it came time to change cars I certainly didn't want another black car and I had my mind set on white as we've owned a couple of white cars and I found them pretty good in the not showing dirt too badly stakes and were relatively easy to keep clean.

That wasn't to be, as the NX in Sonic Titanium I have was already in stock, is a nice colour and should be much easier to keep clean than black.

So, I have this shiney new car and I once again thought I'd look for a wax this time that I could apply soon after taking possession whilst the car had new polish already applied and was looking good.

So what do you guys use ? I'm not looking for products that only car detailing nuts know about and take 3 weeks to apply in various layers. I want something reasonably priced, easy to apply and buff and will last a long time before reapplying is needed.

I have tried the Turtlewax graphene and I think you summed it up nicely.