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Old 01-16-2014, 10:55 PM
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On my 94 grand cherokee, what type of wax is best for the paint? I was told only use the spray wax, but i like the green paste(Turtle Wax) with the pad better. Any ideas?
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Go get yourself some good Meguiars wax! I use the spray wax every once in a while as a touch up in between actual waxes. can't beat meguiars.
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I use the Turtle wax polish and then follow with Nu-finish, last about a year or longer if I do not take it to, or through, a car-wash. Something about car-washes that strip all the hard work right off.
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So the paste doesn't hurt the clear coat?
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I only use meguiars in the tan bottles. I'll spend about 8hrs fully detailing it 2x a year then wash it and use a thin coat of wax every few weeks
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What color?

For protection I would use Klasse AIO + Klasse Sealant. Or Collinite 845, or Jetseal 109.
http://www.autogeek.net/collinite-in...r-wax-845.html

For gloss, Poorboys Natty's Red is still one of my favorite budget waxes after about 10 years, especially on dark colors. Any other color and I would use Chemical Guys Lava in a heartbeat.

Source: 10+ years of pro detailing.

Turtle wax???? Really?
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Originally Posted by highmileage
I use the Turtle wax polish and then follow with Nu-finish, last about a year or longer if I do not take it to, or through, a car-wash. Something about car-washes that strip all the hard work right off.
Does Nu Finish improve the shine as advertised?
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Use the same brand wax as wash you use. I found that out the hard way.

FWIW, Maguiars makes decent and nicely priced products.
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I bought this off of amazon a few weeks ago. VERY impressed with it so far.


Amazon.com: Meguiar's Complete Car Care Kit: Automotive Amazon.com: Meguiar's Complete Car Care Kit: Automotive


I will buy more Meguiers product in the future.

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Meguiars makes good stuff for the average car person...has anyone used the clay kit? That stuff works awesome.
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Originally Posted by roninofako
Meguiars makes good stuff for the average car person...has anyone used the clay kit? That stuff works awesome.
x2 on there clay bars.
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people wax jeeps?
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Originally Posted by billytoad631
people wax jeeps?


Mines a daily river and has a new coat of paint. Of course I wax it.
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Originally Posted by BeardedBassGuy
Mines a daily river and has a new coat of paint. Of course I wax it.


I wax my daily and keep her all nice and clean... but my jeep on the other hand, she just gets regular soap and water
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Originally Posted by XJmike0122
x2 on there clay bars.
X3. Best thing you can do and it's so easy bummerjeeper could do it.


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