Liquid or Paste Wax?

[steve000]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

Paste always seems to last longer, and it's easier to get on the pad than the liquid when you're applying it by hand

[ffboy]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

I think the liquid is a little bit easier to work with -- awfully easy to dispense onto the dual action polisher. I like paste for several reasons though :

1) I seem to be able to get more cars out of a tin of paste vs. a bottle of liquid
2) Pastes seem to spread out thinner than liquids for me (I know this is counterintuitive), so I usually can get thinner coats on with paste vs. liquid.

I agree, with paste it seems to be easier to control. Liquids can be too easy to over apply, resulting in the dreaded streaking and smearing. With paste, one tends to be forced to apply waxes more methodically thus minimizing any unevenness. But regarding meguiar's waxes, i prefer the liquids to their pastes. Example, I find the paste NXT2.0 harder to apply/remove than the liquid version. Shine and durability, the same. In paste waxes, I'm more inclined to the old style (ex. Collinite). Again not the easiest to remove or apply, but it does have this satisfying feel when being worked into the paint.

But its hard to argue with the fact that you can get more applications with pastes than liquids.

[ethereal45]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

I think the liquid is a little bit easier to work with -- awfully easy to dispense onto the dual action polisher. I like paste for several reasons though :

1) I seem to be able to get more cars out of a tin of paste vs. a bottle of liquid
2) Pastes seem to spread out thinner than liquids for me (I know this is counterintuitive), so I usually can get thinner coats on with paste vs. liquid.

[GhOsT1321]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

I prefer liquid; dirt or any other contaminate wont easily get into your wax.

[polaris]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

I find paste easier to spread than liquid and the paste tends to last longer. If i'm in a hurry i go for the liquid though.

[ffboy]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

liquid nxt 2 for ease of use i've used thepaste before and the paste isn't as effortless as a synthetic product should be

[Ultraman]

I think polishes, compounds and cleaner waxes are better in liquid form. Maintenance, boutique waxes in paste form.

[ctdave]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

I'm the new guy here,but not new ro waxing.I use both but like the paste better.If I'm in a hurry after a wash I use the liquid but if the afternoon is mine I use the paste,and I too find the paste lasts longer.

[SummersShanty]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

paste for hand application.... liquid for w/ PC

[STRIFE]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

having used both liquid & paste, I have to say paste is way easier than liquid.
I used Megs GC liquid, love the results...but recently used Megs GC paste..gotta say it was a lot easier, great results....
I also have to say, I really like UQW...spray waxes are great especially if you detail your cars frequently

[1996_Subaru_Impreza]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

I like paste better be cause I believe it lasts longer then liquid. Both have pro's and cons

[Joe in PA]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

Both!

[dave_from_here]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

I usaly put a sealer (liquid) and top it off with a paste wax.

[speed3blackmica]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

i dont know what it is about paste wax, but i just dont like it..i have used the can of cleaner paste wax and when removing it, it always leaves this dusty residue that i have to come back and clean away...it drove me nuts...so its liquid for me for every type of wax..its much easier to control and get a nice thin coat on

[05ram25004x4]

Re: Liquid or Paste Wax?

I personally like paste wax. Just put some M26 on my truck and i love it.