The Great Wax Experiment

Please post, I would be very intersted to see them

 

I don't think it will shows in photos...I think Consumer Reports uses a reflo-o-meter or somesuch.

The only way I see to compare is a 50/50 side by side. Both with fresh wax. Why not lay a little down on your hood? Perfect type serface.

I did this once. All my buddiesw were buying into this "The Wax Shop" product..and somehow I did not think it really looked that good. So on my deep dark read motocycle we did an exact side by side. It was easy to see then.

Wax Shop bad. Meguiars good.

 

I just experimented on my wife's Lexus.
I used a professional soap with Carnuba wax a friend gave me.
Then I used a coat of Klasse Polish which is like an acrylic polymer.
Then I followed up with a coat of P21S Carnuba.
Now I don't know if having carnuba wax in the soap defeats the purpose of a good soap with no wax. Then placing a polymer over what carnuba that may be on the car from the waxing.
Bottom line: It looks good, but two and half hours worth of work, forget it.
It does not look that much better than just washing with the wax in the soap.
Any recommendations on how to cut the time down. I like driving my car, not cleaning it.
Gary

 

You will definately notice a difference in the depth of color the Concours will produce. It can be a pita to apply, but once you get used to it, it is not so bad. Here are some shots from bad digital camera of a client's 360 I detailed with the Concours...

http://www.automotivespecialist.net/as-02ferrari3601.html
http://www.automotivespecialist.net/as-02ferrari3603.html

Hope this helps and please keep us updated.

 

Gary -

Best pre wax soap is Dawn. You need to remove everything before wax.

If you used the Klasse AIO (all in one) first, you'lre OK. I like Klasse and P21 topper.

If you car has a polymer wax on it, Dawn won't remove it. You have to use a 50/50 mix of water and rubbing alcohol...just a quick wipe down, then wash again with Dawn.

I've tried everything Zymol (the $1400 jar), Zaino, NXT, Blackfire, Griots, Autoglym, Collinite, etc I literally have over 40 different brands in the garage.

It's not the wax - it's how you prepare the surface that makes the difference. Also depends on what you want...show car looks or durability.

With several trophy's under my belt I always end up using my original routine of Meguiars professional line: You'll need a R/O buffer

1 Meg#2 Fine-Cut Cleaner
2 Meg#82 Swirl Free Polish
3 Meg#3 Machine Glaze
4. P21S wax
5. Let sit overnight - spray & wipe down with distilled water only.
6. P21S wax again

Do it once a year and your call will really be concours.

To touch up every so ofter or right before a show I'll use Pinnacle paint cleaner and a quick coat of 3M Imperial Hand Glaze. Stunning!

 

Looks great...

Now that you did the hard part all you have to do is stay on top of the wax. As you know by know, the final coat of carnauba goes on quickly. Unfortunately, carnauba will only hold up for about 6 car washings, so if you get into a regular routine you will only have to go through all this work about once a year.

I usually like to do a quick coat of canauba once a month...it takes less than and hour and the results are worth it. BTW it does not hurt to "layer" multiple coats.

The little jar of concours will last a long time...I also keep mine in the fridge. When it does run out, try some P21-S for about $25...same size jar and the results are amazing.

Now go and drive the daylights out of it!!!!!!