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> Car wax. what type do you use?
tod914
post Sep 9 2003, 07:43 AM
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I have a white car. The carnuba waxes that I tried seem to leave a yellowish tint on the surface. Any one have a good recommendation?

I tried Mothers & Mequires. The PS21 makes an excellent cleanser, but their wax has no longevity.
It also shows every flaw in the surface.

How are gliptone, harleys, and the 3m products?
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post Sep 9 2003, 08:05 AM
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happy with Zymol so far.
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post Sep 9 2003, 08:13 AM
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Zymol Rocks. Thier leather cleaner / conditioner is also the best there is.


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post Sep 9 2003, 08:17 AM
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Zymol is good stuff but, I always end up going back to the standard. Turtle Wax. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/boldblue.gif)

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post Sep 9 2003, 08:19 AM
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OMG, a 911 list question! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

Naw, just had to razz you a little on that.

3M waxes are pretty fine products and do have good longevity (they're not purely organic like a carnuba). I'm using Zymol right now however for the extra money (~$40 and tin versus ~$15 for 3M) I'm not seeing ANY difference on my car although the Zymol is nice to work with. A car-wax geek buddy is using some Mother's products right now on his black car (very challenging to wax well) and is real happy.

I put 3M on the other cars as well and am satisfied, however, none of my cars are challenging colors (met. green, white, & gold).

Have fun,
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BTW, I work for 3M, but not the "car wax" division.
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post Sep 9 2003, 08:25 AM
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Meguire's Caranuba cream wax (caranuba blend). I don't have time to screw around with paste wax anymore.

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post Sep 9 2003, 08:27 AM
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I used SuperGlaze on my black 951 with good results.
It comes off black rubber & plastic trim easily.
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post Sep 9 2003, 08:50 AM
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I usually spit on the dirt spots and rub it with an oily rag. Works good, longevity is questionable though. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

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post Sep 9 2003, 09:41 AM
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ChecK out this link

http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=9

Also check the rest of the site.

Note the "ONE GRAND" products. I like the wax and REALLY like the "detailer spray" for quick touchup.

Note the comment about 3M clouding German paint - I did see this on my car.

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post Sep 9 2003, 10:56 AM
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I had about 5 different waxes in my garage so we did a test on our black car. Zymol won hands down and it was by far the easiest to apply and remove....

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post Sep 9 2003, 11:03 AM
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real men still use Simoniz in the little yellow can

argh....argh....argh
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post Sep 9 2003, 11:04 AM
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just make sure you don't accidentally spray WD40 on your car.
it'll eat the paint right off the metal and the car is totaled!

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post Sep 9 2003, 11:05 AM
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I thought WD-40 was a petroleum distillate. How did it eat the paint?
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post Sep 9 2003, 11:08 AM
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I buy WD40 in the gallon jugs and pour it all over it and let it try in the sun.

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post Sep 9 2003, 11:22 AM
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ZAINO Bros. on the black cars and BLITZ on the white cars.
Works for me.
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post Sep 9 2003, 11:41 AM
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Eagle One once a year and Meguiars Clean and Shine on a regular basis. Mein 914 ist schwarzes.
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post Sep 9 2003, 11:53 AM
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the top finishers in the Zone 7 concours for the early 9 series cars all swear by Griots Garage products. I'd have to agree, they work great. Speed Shine by the gallon...

www.griotsgarage.com
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post Sep 9 2003, 09:17 PM
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Acid rain eats away....so I don't use it..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif)
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post Sep 9 2003, 09:41 PM
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I have to admit I had to buy the Malms wax starter kit for obvious reasons. Haven't tried it yet and I ain't waist'en it on my 914! Looks good on my desk though....

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post Sep 10 2003, 05:28 AM
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Acid rain eats away....so I don't use it.....

Mike, if you don't drive your 914, there would be less acid rain. Hence you could use wax and have a nice and shiney 914.
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