The "best" wax?

[Expertcarpetcare]

I know this isn't meguiars, but when you come across a wax that is $1300 a can, you have to wonder... Who would buy this for their car, and why?
What makes this so much better than regular wax?

Is it because it is from Brazil?
Is Brazillain Carnauba better? Why?

http://www.rscarcare.com/Swissvax-Crystal-Rock.html

[Tuck91]

Re: The "best" wax?

So people can say their wax cost $1300.

[akimel]

Re: The "best" wax?

I recently purchased Zymol Royale for a measly $8,416. It makes my car look better than ever other car in the known and unknown universe. I don't need to polish my car. I don't even need to wash my car. All I need to do is to apply a coat of Royale and my car is better than yours ... indeed, not only is it better than yours but it's better than everybody's car. And because my car is better than everybody's car (or should it be plural, "cars"?), and because my car is an extension of my self; therefore, I am better than each of you.

Please don't feel too bad. It's just the way the universe has worked things out.

I feel so good now. And you feel so bad. Give up. It doesn't matter how often you wax your cars, friends--my car will always look better than yours and therefore I will will always be better than you. I am Royale!

[Lasthope05]

Re: The "best" wax?

High priced waxes have a prestige and a exotic factor to them just like cars do.

Its the same for people who own a Ferrari or any exotic car for that matter. Why would one pay a half a million for a car when a $30,000 car will suffice? That is the similar type of question you're asking.

[JaguarXj6L]

Re: The "best" wax?

Al- You've spent under 85 hundred dollars to wax a Honda? Yeah, I've seen the magical element of using waxes that cost more than most peoples cars, and I'll say that you're mad. At that price you could pay to have your car repainted several times, and get by with a cheaper Carnauba wax. *Edit - Violation of rules 1. No personal attacks toward members or non-members will be tolerated. and 3. You are welcome to disagree but you must be polite.
Last- people pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for the exclusivity of owning a more exotic car. Yes, a $30,000 will suffice, but if you've got the money, then go for it. Buy the Aston, and wax it with $8,500 wax.

ExpertPetCare- Yes, the really expensive wax is better because it has more Carnauba in it, while something like Meguiars does have some Carnauba, and may claim that it is %100 (I'm not saying it does. I don't have it in front of me), that only means that the Caranuba in it is pure. This should help clear some things up: autogeek.net/qude101.html *No hyperlinks before reaching 30 posts

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: The "best" wax?

To me it is a psychological thing. If you own a exotic car. Costing north of $100,000, the perception is you need to apply a expensive wax.

To me it does not matter how expensive the wax is. It all lies in the prep work. That is were you get the "mirror" look.

[SVT Lightning]

Re: The "best" wax?

I recently purchased Zymol Royale for a measly $8,416. It makes my car look better than ever other car in the known and unknown universe. I don't need to polish my car. I don't even need to wash my car. All I need to do is to apply a coat of Royale and my car is better than yours ... indeed, not only is it better than yours but it's better than everybody's car. And because my car is better than everybody's car (or should it be plural, "cars"?), and because my car is an extension of my self; therefore, I am better than each of you.

Please don't feel too bad. It's just the way the universe has worked things out.

I feel so good now. And you feel so bad. Give up. It doesn't matter how often you wax your cars, friends--my car will always look better than yours and therefore I will will always be better than you. I am Royale!

LOL!!! Love your sarcasm.... $8,416.....you can buy a car! Seriously, an $8,416 wax applied to a car that hasn't been properly prepped will look like just your regular el-cheapo wax. 95% of a show car finish is in the prep work!

[Tuck91]

Re: The "best" wax?

LOL!!! Love your sarcasm.... $8,416.....you can buy a car! Seriously, an $8,416 wax applied to a car that hasn't been properly prepped will look like just your regular el-cheapo wax. 95% of a show car finish is in the prep work!

Exactly.


Try applying that $8,000 wax to something like this and then tell me how great it is...

[Expertcarpetcare]

Re: The "best" wax?

I suppose, so nobody can tell me why Brazilian Carnuba Wax is better than say.. #21 Meguiar's Synthetic. But I could tell you why a Ferrari is better than a Toyota Camry.

[Expertcarpetcare]

Re: The "best" wax?

To get a better understanding of this sacred Carnauba Wax. I googled it.



Carnauba wax is a botanical product used in a large number of industries. Sometimes called the “Queen of Wax,” carnauba wax has a much harder melting point than other waxes, and is also extremely hard. This makes it ideal for creating extremely strong coatings for floors, automobiles, and other things which see hard wear. In addition, carnauba wax appears in candies, polishes, varnishes, cosmetic products, and in many other places. Although carnauba wax has largely been replaced by synthetics, it is still produced and used in many parts of the world.

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A Brazilian tree formally named Copernicia prunifera and otherwise known as the fan or carnauba palm is the source for carnauba wax. The palm has broad fan like leaves attached to toothed stalks. In hot, dry weather, the plant secretes wax to protect the leaves from damage. People who want to collect the wax dry the leaves and then beat them to dislodge the yellowish to brown waxy coating, which usually flakes off. The wax is refined and bleached before it is used. Carnauba palms can live in extreme environments because of their protective wax coating, making them an excellent choice of crop for farmers working with poor soil and weather conditions.

A temperature of 172 degrees Fahrenheit (78 degrees Celsius) is required to melt carnauba wax. It is also not readily soluble. Water cannot break down a layer of carnauba wax, and only certain solvents can, usually in combination with heat. This means that carnauba wax is highly durable. Used plain, it can make something waterproof and wear resistant. Combined with things such as tints and dyes, carnauba wax can be used to create an enduring colored polish. Eventually, hard wear will strip carnauba wax from most surfaces, but a fresh layer can be reapplied. In older homes with hardwood floors and fixtures, carnauba wax was probably used as a conditioner at some point.

The substance is often used instead of or in combination with other waxes because of how strong it is. Many surfers, for example, use waxes for their boards which integrate carnauba. It is also used to coat paper plates, dental floss, and as a vegetarian alternative to gelatin. In the pharmaceutical industry, carnauba wax frequently appears as a tablet coating, and it appears in a number of packaged foods. Unlike many other waxes, a carnauba wax finish will not flake off with time, it will merely become dull. This makes it ideal for locations in which a flaking finish would look unsightly.

[akimel]

Re: The "best" wax?

Al- You've spent under 85 hundred dollars to wax a Honda?

Of course I haven't. Don't be silly. It's called ... humor.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: The "best" wax?

Al- You've spent under 85 hundred dollars to wax a Honda? Yeah, I've seen the magical element of using waxes that cost more than most peoples cars, and I'll say that you're mad. At that price you could pay to have your car repainted several times, and get by with a cheaper Carnauba wax. *Edit - Violation of rules 1. No personal attacks toward members or non-members will be tolerated. and 3. You are welcome to disagree but you must be polite.
Last- people pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for the exclusivity of owning a more exotic car. Yes, a $30,000 will suffice, but if you've got the money, then go for it. Buy the Aston, and wax it with $8,500 wax.

ExpertPetCare- Yes, the really expensive wax is better because it has more Carnauba in it, while something like Meguiars does have some Carnauba, and may claim that it is %100 (I'm not saying it does. I don't have it in front of me), that only means that the Caranuba in it is pure. This should help clear some things up: autogeek.net/qude101.html *No hyperlinks before reaching 30 posts

Jaguar,

For starters, please take a minute to read over the foum rules, FOUND HERE.

We have these rules because we like to keep our forums friendly and safe for people of all ages. We do not tolerate personal attacks or jabs.

Taking that into consideration, please adjust your tone in your posts.

By the way, Akimel was kidding.

[Lasthope05]

Re: The "best" wax?

I suppose, so nobody can tell me why Brazilian Carnuba Wax is better than say.. #21 Meguiar's Synthetic. But I could tell you why a Ferrari is better than a Toyota Camry.

Its not better or worst. I wouldnt be quick to say a Ferrari is better than a Toyota. The correct word would be "more refined." Functionally they work the same but the Ferrari is more refined in using more exotic materials than your standard car.

Waxes are no different. They use more exotic oils and ingredients than your average OTC wax.

Also the carnauba content does does not dictate the final cost of the product but the types of ingredients used, amount of R&D to make and test the wax, cost of materials from suppliers and dealer mark ups.

[Expertcarpetcare]

Re: The "best" wax?

Just to find out for myself, I was about to order some



It intrigued me and this wax is specifically designed for dark blue vehicles.
Its $95.00 for a 200ml can.

I was willing to "bite the bullet" and invest in a can of some "high quality"
wax to use on my own vehicles ( both Dark blue) and see if it made
a difference, or at least lasted longer. It was going to be a "treat" for me
to use on my personal vehicle, not for customers.

But when I was about to submit the order, they added on $15.00 for using a credit card,
plus $88.00 to ship it (there was some other stuff I was going to order with it totalling about 20lbs) and Im only about 75 miles from them. I was outraged and
cancelled the order. Now I wont get to see if it was better or not. Shame.
But at least I still have my money

[Lasthope05]

Re: The "best" wax?

Where are you ordering from? Have a look at EShine.CA They carry purple haze which is almost the same wax but the soft version. They have a really good price at $46