Swirl marks? New to detailing and need help!

[Bill Davidson]

Re: Swirl marks? New to detailing and need help!

If you get bored with the Gold Class wax (trust me, you'll want to try all different types of products), I'd recommend Meguiar's M26 Hi Tech Yellow. I swear it makes black so deep that it could swallow the sun. If you're more into a reflective look over a deep look, I'd recommend NXT 2.0. Just remember, keep the wax thin.

And welcome to the addiction. Now that you've been satisfied with your results....you've been bitten by the detail bug.

Golden, this post is likely going to cost me money. I have a black GMC truck and I've been using NXT 2.0. I personally don't like the reflective look. I like the deep look.

What's a guy to do. I have nearly new NXT 2.0 liquid and Paste. Maybe I'll just have to change it up once in while, so I don't get bored.

[Kyle R]

Re: Swirl marks? New to detailing and need help!

When I run out, i'm going to look around for new wax. Ill definitely take a look at the wax you mentioned.

[nick98338]

Re: Swirl marks? New to detailing and need help!

There is quite a difference in the final look of different waxes. Then, one kind of wax will look different on different kinds of paint. And different still on different colors. Ya just have to try several until you find what you like best. One guy is fond of saying.. "Find what you like, and stick with it". I agree, but you may end up trying a couple dozen different products until you find the one you like. I got lucky and found "my" wax pretty quickly. And, I found a wash that I like. I'm still looking for... clay, towels, "cut" polish, "shine" polish, quick detail spray, ad infinitum

[Kyle R]

Re: Swirl marks? New to detailing and need help!

There is quite a difference in the final look of different waxes. Then, one kind of wax will look different on different kinds of paint. And different still on different colors. Ya just have to try several until you find what you like best. One guy is fond of saying.. "Find what you like, and stick with it". I agree, but you may end up trying a couple dozen different products until you find the one you like. I got lucky and found "my" wax pretty quickly. And, I found a wash that I like. I'm still looking for... clay, towels, "cut" polish, "shine" polish, quick detail spray, ad infinitum

Personally, I love the way that the Z looks after I used the Gold class wax. Unless I hear someone raving about a new wax when it comes time for a new container, i'm going to stay with the gold class.

[Golden]

Re: Swirl marks? New to detailing and need help!

Golden, this post is likely going to cost me money. I have a black GMC truck and I've been using NXT 2.0. I personally don't like the reflective look. I like the deep look.

What's a guy to do. I have nearly new NXT 2.0 liquid and Paste. Maybe I'll just have to change it up once in while, so I don't get bored.

I know this isn't the best picture, as the truck is in the shade, but the paint looks very deep. Obviously it will still reflect, but I think M26 just provides a ton of depth to paint. My Dad keeps telling me his truck looks "Piano black" .
This was after Ultimate Compound and M26:

[Bill Davidson]

Re: Swirl marks? New to detailing and need help!

I prefer that look, over the "wrapped in Saran Wrap" look.
It looks good.

[Bill Davidson]

Re: Swirl marks? New to detailing and need help!

Sorry no pics, but I topped NXT 2.0 with M26 on my girlfriend red Crossfire. I absolutely love the look. I wasn't too fond of NXT 2.0 on it's own.

It's still reflective, it's just not so shiny and plastic looking. It gives the car a classy, rich, wet, freshly painted look.