What wax you use ?

Dave_3 · 12-17-2008, 04:03 PM

I popped around to the SWIZÖL factory and picked up a nice tub. Appears that it is named Swissvax in the UK.

Top stuff. Last tub I had lasted 2 Jags that were waxed regularly. So not that pricey really. For the price of a couple of tanks of fuel over 5 years.

Don't have a pic of the 335D handy ...

D.

pjs · 12-17-2008, 04:32 PM

Whilst I'd like to get mine shining like those in the pics, always short on time so cant beat the Autoglym Aquawax as an alternative to running a shammy leather over it...

marriedblonde · 12-17-2008, 05:21 PM

Seeing as everyone else is showing off their cars I though I would post some pics of my Audi that I have before my last couple of cars (well it was almost 2 years ago and I've had a z4 coupe in between this and my e92)

This is my car after I de swirled it and gave it a couple of coats of Zymol's destiny wax

The bonnet:

A shiny door...

E92 LeMans · 12-17-2008, 06:30 PM

I am even more confused than before I never knew about sealants be that good, I was always told they was no good ie diamond bright all that type of stuff I thought BMW seal and protect was quite good but not going to pay out £300 +

I dont mind spending the time Zymol in summer and it is ment to be applied in 65f + So no chance of that here now and it just take to long the waxing bit is ok it is the HD Cleanse which takes the time I was tempted with this only £20

beemerbird · 12-17-2008, 06:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pjs

Whilst I'd like to get mine shining like those in the pics, always short on time so cant beat the Autoglym Aquawax as an alternative to running a shammy leather over it...

The Autoglym Aquawax is good but for a bit more money try this:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/.../prod_471.html

My detailer recommended it and it is very good leaving a deep shine.

Think cleanyourcar are based in Huddersfield.

I ordered a load of stuff from them and it arrived quickly and very well packaged.

marriedblonde · 12-18-2008, 03:58 AM

The bonus of the AG aqua wax is you apply it to a wet a car! That Zaino stuff needs to be applied to a dry one..

J.

willhollin · 12-18-2008, 05:01 AM

Anyone tried "Dodo Need For Speed" or "Dodo Lime Prime Lite" ??

beemerbird · 12-18-2008, 07:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by marriedblonde

The bonus of the AG aqua wax is you apply it to a wet a car! That Zaino stuff needs to be applied to a dry one..

J.

True, but if you rinse the car off properly ie. by removing the hose pipe gun and allowing the water to 'run' over the car then alot of the standing water is removed from the paintwork. It doesn't take that long with some proper large drying towels to dry the car off.

I've used both products and find the Zaino stuff gives better results - suppose I haven't got a large area to cover. Yes, for the truly lazy sods, the Autoglym will do lol.

tinka · 12-18-2008, 07:15 AM

ive only used duragloss aqua wax,which can be used wet or dry and is so easy to use,and the results are realy good.

zltm089 · 02-14-2009, 07:33 PM

i'm lookin to wash and wax my car soon...will be buying some cleaning products...need some advice on which wax to buy please... i'm lookin for something very easy to use and apply and that will give a nice shiny look...don't know if I should go for the cheap Meguiars product, or mid price like the Dodo Juice or the expensive one like the Swissvax...

What do you guys reckon? and which one is the easiest and most simple to apply? Only started reading about "detailing"...didn't know that so much stuff existed!!!...claybars, microfibre cloths, polish, clay, wax.....I always though washing a car....well...was just using a bucket of soapy water and a hose....:-)

anyway, advice much appreciated!

Ti Rich · 02-15-2009, 04:21 AM

I really like Collinite 845 - Insulator Wax on my black car. Easy on and off with no white residue.

In between "proper" waxes i use AG Aqua Wax too as a quick and dirty solution.

mikem · 02-15-2009, 04:36 AM

I`m using Zymol Ital and altough expensive I`ve had the tub for 4 yrs and its still got a third left in it. Nothing else I`ve tried lasts anywhere near as long or gives the same Glass like finish.

acerboo · 02-15-2009, 05:16 AM

bmw wax £6-95 no complaints at all been using it for years

LRS · 02-15-2009, 06:00 AM

Zaino – Z2, Z-CS, Z8, for the paintwork.
http://www.zainostore.com/

G|techniq - c5 cSystem, rim guard Crystal Lacquer, for the wheels
http://www.gtechniq.com/

neilmc · 02-15-2009, 06:46 AM

I use Zymol vintage or atlantique. Got a 4 oz sample kit a few years back, all sold out now sadly as they were excellent value. Have to say zymol is easy and very durable, but bmw orangepeel spoils it and the paint marks so easily. My old audi's had far better quality and far harder paint. That said autoglym super resin for everyday will always do fine and it's fillers do help, but they defects are always just masked. Always keep some in the boot for some reason!!!

G82Dude · 02-15-2009, 06:56 AM

Collinite 476s - easy on - easy off! Great finish and water beading properties...

willhollin · 02-15-2009, 06:57 AM

Swissvax Divine.

zltm089 · 02-15-2009, 07:26 AM

hmmm...going to choose between collinite and swissvax now...swissvax is quite expensive though...if i get the best of show one....£135!!! or maybe just their standard one onyx for £45...collinite only under £25...hmm will have to decide this week...

E92Fan · 02-15-2009, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by zltm089

hmmm...going to choose between collinite and swissvax now...swissvax is quite expensive though...if i get the best of show one....£135!!! or maybe just their standard one onyx for £45...collinite only under £25...hmm will have to decide this week...

The Swissvax Best of Show is a fantastic wax - yes it's expensive, but the durability and finish is pretty amazing. It also smells rather nice, and is supremely easy to use

willhollin · 02-15-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by E92Fan

The Swissvax Best of Show is a fantastic wax - yes it's expensive, but the durability and finish is pretty amazing. It also smells rather nice, and is supremely easy to use

Have you tried Mystery Tony?

E92Fan · 02-15-2009, 08:45 AM

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Originally Posted by willhollin

Have you tried Mystery Tony?

No I haven't... I've heard good things about it, but spending £330 on a pot of wax when I still have 80% of the Best of Show left is a bit galling!!!! I think I'll wait till I finish this pot (a year or two) before trying something else!

Exotica · 02-15-2009, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beemerbird

The Autoglym Aquawax is good but for a bit more money try this:

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/.../prod_471.html

My detailer recommended it and it is very good leaving a deep shine.

Think cleanyourcar are based in Huddersfield.

I ordered a load of stuff from them and it arrived quickly and very well packaged.

Thats Tim and very good service as you say.

I have zymol concours and pooyboys etc but again certain waxes suit certain colours. I know Werkstat looks fantastic on white.

12-17-2008, 04:03 PM	#23
Dave_3 Brigadier General 658 Rep 3,447 Posts Drives: G22 M440D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: CH / SCO iTrader: (0) Garage List 1973 Escort RS2000 MK1 [10.00]	I popped around to the SWIZÖL factory and picked up a nice tub. Appears that it is named Swissvax in the UK. Top stuff. Last tub I had lasted 2 Jags that were waxed regularly. So not that pricey really. For the price of a couple of tanks of fuel over 5 years. Don't have a pic of the 335D handy ... D. Attached Images __________________ Escort Mk1 RS2000 (2.1 2x44IDFS, BVH, Kent FR32, 5spd, 180 BHP) : M440D ¦ Previously : F32 435D : F32 430D M Sport sDrive, 335D E92 2006
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pjs Colonel 284 Rep 2,774 Posts Drives: i8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: NORTH iTrader: (1)	Whilst I'd like to get mine shining like those in the pics, always short on time so cant beat the Autoglym Aquawax as an alternative to running a shammy leather over it...
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marriedblonde Lieutenant 11 Rep 434 Posts Drives: e92 330 sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunny south coast iTrader: (0)	Seeing as everyone else is showing off their cars I though I would post some pics of my Audi that I have before my last couple of cars (well it was almost 2 years ago and I've had a z4 coupe in between this and my e92) This is my car after I de swirled it and gave it a couple of coats of Zymol's destiny wax The bonnet: A shiny door...
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E92 LeMans Second Lieutenant 9 Rep 296 Posts Drives: E92 330d M Sport Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: London iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 M235i [0.00] 2007 330d M Sport [0.00]	I am even more confused than before I never knew about sealants be that good, I was always told they was no good ie diamond bright all that type of stuff I thought BMW seal and protect was quite good but not going to pay out £300 + I dont mind spending the time Zymol in summer and it is ment to be applied in 65f + So no chance of that here now and it just take to long the waxing bit is ok it is the HD Cleanse which takes the time I was tempted with this only £20 Attached Images
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marriedblonde Lieutenant 11 Rep 434 Posts Drives: e92 330 sport Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sunny south coast iTrader: (0)	The bonus of the AG aqua wax is you apply it to a wet a car! That Zaino stuff needs to be applied to a dry one.. J.
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willhollin Major General 270 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Anyone tried "Dodo Need For Speed" or "Dodo Lime Prime Lite" ?? __________________
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tinka Second Lieutenant 6 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E90 2.0d M SPORT Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	ive only used duragloss aqua wax,which can be used wet or dry and is so easy to use,and the results are realy good.
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zltm089 Banned 259 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	i'm lookin to wash and wax my car soon...will be buying some cleaning products...need some advice on which wax to buy please... i'm lookin for something very easy to use and apply and that will give a nice shiny look...don't know if I should go for the cheap Meguiars product, or mid price like the Dodo Juice or the expensive one like the Swissvax... What do you guys reckon? and which one is the easiest and most simple to apply? Only started reading about "detailing"...didn't know that so much stuff existed!!!...claybars, microfibre cloths, polish, clay, wax.....I always though washing a car....well...was just using a bucket of soapy water and a hose....:-) anyway, advice much appreciated!
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02-15-2009, 04:21 AM	#33
Ti Rich Major 303 Rep 1,315 Posts Drives: Porsche Macan S D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Dudley, West Midlands, UK iTrader: (0)	I really like Collinite 845 - Insulator Wax on my black car. Easy on and off with no white residue. In between "proper" waxes i use AG Aqua Wax too as a quick and dirty solution.
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02-15-2009, 04:36 AM	#34
mikem Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Somewhere iTrader: (0)	I`m using Zymol Ital and altough expensive I`ve had the tub for 4 yrs and its still got a third left in it. Nothing else I`ve tried lasts anywhere near as long or gives the same Glass like finish.
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02-15-2009, 05:16 AM	#35
acerboo Brigadier General 186 Rep 3,923 Posts Drives: e92 335d lci Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: kent iTrader: (2)	bmw wax £6-95 no complaints at all been using it for years
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LRS Dead Head 46 Rep 275 Posts Drives: E92 335d Coupe Join Date: May 2007 Location: (Then > Bay Area, Calif) (Now > Southeast, UK) iTrader: (0)	Zaino – Z2, Z-CS, Z8, for the paintwork. http://www.zainostore.com/ G\|techniq - c5 cSystem, rim guard Crystal Lacquer, for the wheels http://www.gtechniq.com/ __________________ E92 335d SE Auto \| Space Grey \| Black Leather \| 19” 230 Star Spoke \| Comfort Access \| Lumbar \| Heated Seats \| Black High Gloss Trim \| Pro Nav \| Assist \| Bluetooth Telematics \| Voice Control \| High Gloss Shadow Line
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neilmc Lieutenant 23 Rep 437 Posts Drives: BMW 320D M SPORT Join Date: May 2008 Location: uk iTrader: (1)	I use Zymol vintage or atlantique. Got a 4 oz sample kit a few years back, all sold out now sadly as they were excellent value. Have to say zymol is easy and very durable, but bmw orangepeel spoils it and the paint marks so easily. My old audi's had far better quality and far harder paint. That said autoglym super resin for everyday will always do fine and it's fillers do help, but they defects are always just masked. Always keep some in the boot for some reason!!!
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G82Dude - 294 Rep 2,612 Posts Drives: M4CMxD Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Earth iTrader: (0)	Collinite 476s - easy on - easy off! Great finish and water beading properties...
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willhollin Major General 270 Rep 9,914 Posts Drives: VW T5 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Worcestershire iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 BMW E92 330d SE [10.00] 2010 Transporter T5 ... [0.00]	Swissvax Divine. __________________
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zltm089 Banned 259 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	hmmm...going to choose between collinite and swissvax now...swissvax is quite expensive though...if i get the best of show one....£135!!! or maybe just their standard one onyx for £45...collinite only under £25...hmm will have to decide this week...
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