Best Waxes

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 6:50 pm

Just curious as to what wax everyone thinks is the best. If you don't have a favorite I've fallen in love with "Meguiar's Mirror Glaze"series of waxes. I start off with the "Professional Show Car Glaze" and finish up with a coat or two of the "Professional Hi-Tech Yellow Wax". It's worked awesome for me. I'd particularly be interested in someone's opinion who has used this combo or something close and then found something better. Just want to make sure that time spent washing and waxing/polishing is making her as sexy as she can be. This probably could've been posted in "off topic" but if it's any consolation, I'm using this advice for my R1150R.

ErikU · Post by **ErikU** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 8:55 pm

I'm sure there are hundreds of opinions on this...

I use Griot's Garage products. They have quite a following with the super high-end car and motorcycle people.

Since my bike is black, the little swirl marks are the biggest problem. I use hand polish, followed by "Best of Show" wax. Then I use "Speed Shine" spray on between washings. Works great for me.

Griot's Garage can be found online.

Oilhead · Post by **Oilhead** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:09 pm

I use Liquid Glass. I have been using it for over 20 years. The many many coast that I had put on my '02 R actually protected the paint on the gas tank from dripping brake fluid.

Post by **iowabeakster** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 9:10 pm

Hey Kirk, I just would humbly ask you to change your posting name. It just caused me a bit of confusion. For what it's worth, I've always used turtle wax stuff. I'm kind of a kirky turtle.

chris · Post by **chris** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:00 am

Hi, I use Mer, although I just ran out so it'll be interesting to see what everyone else uses before I replace it.

Post by **Doug** » Mon May 01, 2006 2:12 pm

Oilhead wrote:I use Liquid Glass. I have been using it for over 20 years. The many many coast that I had put on my '02 R actually protected the paint on the gas tank from dripping brake fluid.

I second the Liquid Glass. Many people dont know about it but I've also used it for 15 years and its the best I've found. I've tried others through the years, but stilll end up with LG on my vehicles. It is easy to apply and remove with almost no dust, and one application (after your initial base layer) will last 5 months (even in the NE where I live with salt, etc). It is expensive ($18/can), but thats the only negative - its just plain worth it.

Its also an excellent tar and bug remover when used wet.

The best place I've found to use LG is on painted wheels - brake dust comes off really easy if you have a coat or two of LG on there. Cant say enough good things about this product! http://www.liquidglass.com/lgpolish.htm

Post by **scottybooj** » Mon May 01, 2006 3:50 pm

funny, Liquid Glass. I remember seeing it in my dad's garage but never used it much or thought much of it. For some reason I thought of it as a low grade 'turtle wax' quality product. seems i was way wrong.

i've been using One Grand Blitz Wax. Some fancy car detail shop in northern jersey that has an online biz recommended it. It's all pure caranuba and other natural goodies. i apply it by hand and then buff off. since it's pure with no petroleum distillates, it's safe to apply with your bare hand. plus, the body heat distributes and melts the wax perfectly.

GeoffJ · Post by **GeoffJ** » Tue May 02, 2006 8:00 am

Anyone tried Meguire's Tech Wax? The stuff works great.

Kirk · Post by **Kirk** » Tue May 02, 2006 6:27 pm

I seem to have always been stuck on Meguiars products but from the sound of it I'll have to try Liquid Glass. Thanks for the info keep it coming. This is such an opinion based post that I'm going to need a whole survey of people to gather a collective answer. I'm sure before it's over I'll have to try the other products mentioned as well.

Silverr · Post by **Silverr** » Tue May 02, 2006 7:03 pm

Another option would be KLASSE. Its a German wax for a German Bike made by Germans. Its a no wax kinda wax, i.e its Acrylic. Dealers use it on new bikes in the show room in my area. Its worth a look

NZPOM · Post by **NZPOM** » Tue May 02, 2006 8:43 pm

I'm with GeoffJ.

Meguire's Tech Wax does a fantastic job.

Only problem is finding the time to clean and polish the bike between rides!

Post by **bmwdave52** » Wed May 03, 2006 1:12 am

I too use Griot's Garage products. I love their Best of Show wax. I put on four or five coats and my tank just glows.

Post by **rdsmith3** » Wed May 03, 2006 4:18 am

Blitz wax is very good

http://www.onegrand.com/ogpprodblitzwax.html

I have also used Meguiars, which is also good.

The Griot's Garage products that I have tried work well, especially their wheel cleaner, but they are very expensive.

jamming · Post by **jamming** » Fri May 05, 2006 10:49 pm

How about this

Post by **socalrob** » Sat May 06, 2006 4:09 pm

I find Mr. Zoggs way too hard to buff off. Takes all day rubbing it.

Post by **CycleRob** » Sat May 06, 2006 11:07 pm

I don't care to spend a lot of time waxing -and- I demand something durable and cheap. The best one I've found that's about $4 and will give a durable shine that will bead water for a year is called Nu-Finish. A white liquid in a bright orange bottle. It goes on easy, dries fast and is unbelievably easy to remove. It's a plastic, not a wax. Can be applied in the sun. Feels slippery and it lasts a very long time. Available in all Dept and Auto Parts stores.

Post by **Doug** » Sun May 07, 2006 4:37 pm

CycleRob wrote:I don't care to spend a lot of time waxing -and- I demand something durable and cheap. The best one I've found that's about $4 and will give a durable shine that will bead water for a year is called Nu-Finish. A white liquid in a bright orange bottle. It goes on easy, dries fast and is unbelievably easy to remove. It's a plastic, not a wax. Can be applied in the sun. Feels slippery and it lasts a very long time. Available in all Dept and Auto Parts stores.

Nu-finish is a good wax and lasts a long time (I used it for a bottle or two), but MAN THAT STUFF IS A PITA to remove! You think that is easy??!!

CycleRob, try Liquid Glass, you wont go back.

Ps - A nice car care website: http://www.bettercarcare.com/
PPs- These are great buffing pads if you have an orbital polisher like the Porter Cable 7424 (or sander that can be adapted) :
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/sondas.html

Post by **mcooperstein** » Sun May 07, 2006 5:24 pm

Ok... speaking of wax and removing...I washed my new Mini Cooper and put a coat of wax on her. I was sloppy and got some wax on the black plastic above the wheels, as well as some of the other black plastic trim. Now it looks like crapola. How do I get it off? I've tried Armor All, but isnt there some *easy* solution? You know, one of those *hidden* remedies like piss and vinegar or something?

Mark

Post by **scottybooj** » Sun May 07, 2006 11:06 pm

You need a product like "black again" or any other silicone renewer. Look for any product that is for refinishing black trim and that should do the trick.

I think meguiars or mothers makes one too.

priapismic · Post by **priapismic** » Mon May 08, 2006 10:26 am

Our beloved Patrick used to recommend 3M Marine Wax. I tried it and liked it. I don't wax very often as I've found that daily cleaning with Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish keeps the bike looking shiny and spiffy, and leaves a light gloss. And I'm one of those clean-it-after-every-ride dudes.