White Wax

[GhOsT1321]

if the car has a clear coat on it whats the point of having a wax for a color when you don't work on the colored paint you work on the clear coat??

I believe it has little specifically to do with the colors but more the appearance of the colors. For example, any car that shows scratches any other imperfections easily would likely benefit more from black wax, where as a color that tends to hide imperfections would benefit more from white wax. Another factor to consider would be that darker colored cars absorb much more UV rays than lighter color cars, so they need polishing oils more often to address the oils being dissolved by UV radiation (like the cholesterol in our skin) or simply dried out.
In short, white wax is for vehicle paint that primarily need defect removal, with a lesser emphasis on polishing oils, while still having a high quality long lasting wax.
Where as, black wax is for vehicle paint that primarily needs polishing oils with a lesser emphasis on defect removal, while still having a high quality long lasing wax.
I see these as higher end AIOs with an emphasis either on defect removal, or paint conditioning with polishing oil.
We also need to remember that most of Meguiar's products and marketing is designated towards the average Joe, not a highly knowledgeable enthusiast. It's simplified to make the choice of "What product do I need" easier for the average person.

[Murr1525]

Most forum members here would probably enjoy the Black Wax most on their white car, since their car will already be clean.

But a little extra cleaning ability for a daily driver could be handy in any color, eps by hand.... so I have a feeling I will try the White one.

But the average Joe doesnt know that...

[Michael Stoops]

if the car has a clear coat on it whats the point of having a wax for a color when you dont work on the colored paint you work on the clear coat??

As the other guys have pointed out, these aren't "colored waxes" per se, but rather formulated for what "light to white" and "dark to black" colors need most. Hence the more aggressive cleaners for lighter colors in order to brighten up the color, and the higher polish load for darker colors to enhance the richness of color.

That does not mean you can't use them flipped around, so to speak. If youk've got a darker colored paint that is showing some fine swirls, etc then using the White Wax with a DA and a yellow polishing pad could be the better choice at that moment for that paint.

But GhOsT1321 totally nailed it with this comment: It's simplified to make the choice of "What product do I need" easier for the average person.

[79elcamino]

gotcha

[Jomax]

How does it compare to D151?

[Alfisti]

How does it compare to D151?

Michael answered it before...

There is a certain similarity in that both are technically cleaner waxes, but the user experience is very different with White Wax and D151 - the White Wax is a much smoother, butter like application, wipes off easier and offers a bit more protection.

[juliom2]

This is quite a resume for both in theory....

Quote:
"the more aggressive cleaners for lighter colors in order to brighten up the color,
and the higher polish load for darker colors to enhance the richness of color."

M.Stoops

[Jomax]

Ah sorry, some reason didn't see that post. Thanks

[BTLew81]

Mike...would you say this is "pad dependent?" Meaning, if one doesnt want to utilize the SMAT abras. as much, could you use a finishing pad to just use it as a strong cleaner?

[Murr1525]

A milder pad, less working time, less pressure would all decrease the effective abrasiveness.