Wet Shine Waxes

[JamJay]

As above, what are my options for a nice & deep wet look? I have used Megs Carnauba wax but it doesn't last too long and doesn't gve the wet effect, I guess that's because it's only £10. I've searched quite a bit and there seems to be no conclusive answer.

On a side note, what's the AutoGlym High Def wax like? I ask as it's easy to get hold of on the high street.

 

[n_d_fox]

AG's HD wax is supposed to be pretty good but for the price you'll pay on the high street there are imo better options on the net.

For a nice wet look finish at a very good price you could try PoorBoys Nattys Blue, it lasts for around 2 months (circa £15)

Collinite 476s is another superb wax which gives a nice finish but will last for 4+ months (circa £20)

Theres also the option of DoDo juice waxes which give a lovely wet finish (soft) or a slightly sharper finish (hard) and range from £6 for a 30ml "panel pot" to £80 for their top end wax SN. The normal range of waxes will last around 3-4 months and SN will last 5-8 months under normal conditions. For reference you should be able to get 3-4 layers of wax on a Leon from 1 panel pot.

http://www.waxamomo.co.uk/productcart/pc/viewCategories.asp?idCategory=24

All of the above can be found here.

HTH, Nige

 

[JamJay]

Thanks for the reply. I had no idea about the panel pots so I think i'll test the Dodo against the Collinite and see which I prefer before investing in the larger pots

 

[NickLCR]

Megs #16 is supposed to be awesome for a deep shine

 

[Steely]

i swear by nattys blue its not as long lasting as other waxes, collonite etc, but its piss easy to put on and take off,

you can also load quite well with it

 

[JamJay]

Awwww cr@p so do I go for:

Collinite 476s
Megs #16
Natty's Blue
Dodo Orange Crush

For a great wet look on a yellow LCR?

 

[NickLCR]

Have a read through here and post up your question, there are loads of people that will be able to help you out

http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=13

 

[NickLCR]

Also, i'd highly reccomend getting some Dodo Red Mist. Its a sorta QD and spray sealant in one. Use it at the end of your normal weekly washes, helps maintain a deep shine, and also adds to the protection

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/dodo-juice/dodo-juice-red-mist-tropical-250ml/prod_540.html

 

[h7 cya]

I also used natty's blue and can say it is very easy to work with!

 

[Slimy]

I don't mean to question the wisdom of some of the replies, but the natty's blue seems to be advertised for dark coloured cars? I was about to post this as what seems to be a good deal;

http://www.cardetail.co.uk/shop//de...-wax-kit-for-dark-coloured-cars/prod_176.html

But even the title itself suggests it's a kit for dark coloured cars.

Wouldn't the white Natty's be better for a yellow car?

 

[Keano]

I've always applied a few layers of Natty's blue under 2 layers of the collinite.

Bullet proof wax

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

I use nattys blue on mine, not sure its any good for a yellow car tho? I thought it was for dark cars?

 

[JamJay]

Ok so Natty's is off the list due to being colour specific.

I'm tempted by Collinite as I hear the name over and over but I know nothing about Megs #16 or if the Orange Crush is only a novelty for it's smell.

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

You can get a normal nattys wax mate, think its clear? its same price

 

[JamJay]

Natty's white looks more of a general carnauba wax which is what I use at the moment, it's ok but doesn't give the wet look I am after.

 

[adam cupra 20vt]

As your paint is quite new I'd put a good coat of sealant on first to act as a shield, the wax is very good but doesn't really last that long and I find detailing sprays actually remove it.

On top of a good sealant I'd put the wax. I thought the normal Nattys wax was the same as the blue but without the colour?

I may be wrong, not claiming to be an expert but thats what I'd do

 

[JamJay]

Cheers Adam.

My routine (3mthly) before the respray was:

Wash
Clay
Paint cleaner if required
Polish
Glaze
Seal
Wax
QD

I plan to cut out the paint cleaner & polish this time round and skip to the glaze which has very mild abrasives, seal again with JetSeal and leyer 2x coats of wax. I will top off with Red Mist this time I think, seems to be better than water based QD's and add to the protection.

 

[NickLCR]

Look at Collinite 815 too Jamjay, much easier to use than 416 and would last longer

 

[JamJay]

I'm a car cleaning sl@g so I don't mind if it doesn't last 6mths as I'll always be ready to top up. I'm tempted by Megs but I don't want to be disappointed. It's a toss up betweed Dodo and Collinite.

What are the other differences between the 2 collinite waxes?

 

[NickLCR]

Sorry its 845 not 815.

The 815 is a liquid wax, really easy to apply and buff off.

Probably not the best pic but mine after 845