The "best" wax?

[Expertcarpetcare]

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Ahh ok thanks, was hoping to get some referals! I'll see how they are about shipping

[Expertcarpetcare]

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Just popped back for an update. Wow it pays to look around. Eshine had it for half the price, no surcharges for using a CC, and free shipping on orders over $150. Much better.
Thanks for the referral, this Dodo Juice is the soft wax rather than the hard, not sure of the difference, maybe it just doesnt last as long? But I'll try it out for fun.

P.S. Dont worry Meguiars, Im still loyal to your waxes too!

[Fly Bye]

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I have the Pinnacle Souveran paste wax that I have had for about 3 1/2 years. While it makes my red S2k look good, I think both Gold Class, & Mirror Glaze #26 look just as good, if not better. The Souveran paste wax does not last as long as GC & #26.

The Souveran now cost's 95 bones $$$

[Fly Bye]

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What makes this so much better than regular wax?

It's better cause it has Paul Dalton's name on it.

Who would buy this for their car, and why?

Think of this stuff like a rare, exotic wine. Being from wine country, I can find a $55-$60 bottle of Cab that is just as good as a $225-$300 bottle of Cab. You're paying for a name when you spend $190 plus on a bottle of wine.

[Mary S]

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I recently purchased Zymol Royale for a measly $8,416.

You should feel really bad, you got ripped off. I just saw Zymol Royale on sale on Amazon.com for only $8415.

[gto_don]

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My guess is this....IF you have a car that is that expensive to feel it warrants $8k wax, you are most likely not the one who is going to apply and work the detail anyway. You are gonna call one of us to do the work and if I would get the call, I would charge $10,000 for the complete detail (and probably use Meguiars product and shelve the $8k stuff) and we would all be happy and singing "Don't Worry, Be Happy"..............

[Michael Stoops]

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There's a market for everything. Why else would there be a Bugatti Veyron? Seriously, nobody needs a car that costs $1.5 million + that only seats two people and needs a test track to demonstrate one of it's main "features" (ie, that crazy top speed). Nobody needs a wax that's priced in the four figure range. But if you have the means, and you desire the product, go for it.

But keep it all in context. Define "better". Is a Ferrari truly better than a Toyota? Which models are you comparing? If you're idea of "better" is a car that can seat 4 adults in comfort and get you really good gas mileage, then a Camry Hybrid destroys anything coming out of the Scuderia. Is a multi thousand dollar wax better than a $7 cleaner wax? Not if you have some minor below surface defects that you need to address.

It's all about perspective. There really is no "right" or "wrong" here. We all like what we like and we all have our own priorities.

[imacarnut]

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Something that is "best" is going to be in the eye of the beholder along with experience with the product. Someone may like Swissvax or Zymol products and think Meguiar's is junk and vice versa. It comes down to personal preference like anything else..

[akimel]

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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.

Well, apparently Luthien read this thread, and as we were driving this she said to me, "What do you mean implying to the MOL brethren that I am not worth an $8400 wax? I'm just as good looking as a Ferrari and I handle as well as a Porsche!"

Well, what could I say in reply? I knew I was in trouble. All I could do is nod and say, "Darlin', I adore you. If I were rich, of course I'd buy a super-expensive wax just for you. I apologize for hurting your feelings."

Boy, cars sure can be sensitive. Sheesh.

[JaguarXj6L]

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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.

Mark, I do humbly apologize for my tone. I did not realize that it had come across as being a personal attack, just as I did not realize the sarcasm behind spending $8,500 on car wax along with the rest of that post. It really is quite difficult to write a tone when one is typing.

With regards to my hyper link faux pas. I have no excuse except for having made a simple mistake. I was simply trying to provide an answer to a question.

So, back to the "best wax". It does all depend on the prep work and the quality of the car's paint. Really expensive wax looks great on perfect paint, while something like Meguiars cleaning wax can make some older paint look like new. I wouldn't spend more than $30 on wax for my car because the paint is 13+ years old. I'd rather save my money to get the car repainted if I really wanted to use such an expensive wax.

Ferrari vs. Toyota Camary
Ferrari is faster, prettier (IMHO), but the Camary is cheaper, more fuel efficient, easier to drive and maintain. Again, it seems that what it is coming down to is living to your means.

[Garage Troll]

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

Now Al, no need to be humble. We all know you use Zymol's $50k wax.

LOL. That was a great post. I was wondering if someone would fall for it.

As for expensive waxes, are they better? Maybe, but it's not worth THAT much. It's like everything else that is exorbantly price, it's a bragging point.

[Markus Kleis]

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Mark, I do humbly apologize for my tone. I did not realize that it had come across as being a personal attack, just as I did not realize the sarcasm behind spending $8,500 on car wax along with the rest of that post. It really is quite difficult to write a tone when one is typing.

With regards to my hyper link faux pas. I have no excuse except for having made a simple mistake. I was simply trying to provide an answer to a question.

So, back to the "best wax". It does all depend on the prep work and the quality of the car's paint. Really expensive wax looks great on perfect paint, while something like Meguiars cleaning wax can make some older paint look like new. I wouldn't spend more than $30 on wax for my car because the paint is 13+ years old. I'd rather save my money to get the car repainted if I really wanted to use such an expensive wax.

Ferrari vs. Toyota Camary
Ferrari is faster, prettier (IMHO), but the Camary is cheaper, more fuel efficient, easier to drive and maintain. Again, it seems that what it is coming down to is living to your means.

No worries! Welcome to MOL... once you learn the odds and ends, you will love it

[Expertcarpetcare]

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[akimel]

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Now Al, no need to be humble. We all know you use Zymol's $50k wax.

Who ratted me out? I did have to sell my children into slavery but it was worth it. My car sure looks good.

Actually, I did once dress Luthien in Zymol Vintage. I think (I emphasize, I think) I saw a subtle difference, though that difference may well have been caused by the jeweling done by Dan Wendell. In any case, my "Honda" looked great in Vintage ... but she also looks great in every wax I have used.

My favorite waxes for Luthien (excluding Vintage) are: Souveran, Fuzion, and Harly Wax. At the moment she is dressed in Blackfire Wet Diamond topped by Midnight Sun. Gorgeous! As you can see, I'm a wax addict. But I think the economy has brought me to the edge of selling off some of these pots of wax sitting on my shelf. No man needs all these waxes for just two cars. I got a bit carried away ...

[Expertcarpetcare]

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So what is the difference between a soft wax and a hard wax? I assume you are supposed to put the hardshell wax on first, then you could optionally top it with the soft. But is the soft wax good enough on its own? Or does it wear off fast.