Best wax for protection?

Agni · 08-03-2006, 08:40 PM

I do not wish to use a clear bra. But rather use a really nice wax thats good for protecting but also shines. :rocks:

e90fanatic · 08-03-2006, 08:42 PM

use Meguiar's NXT..definitely worth all the money...

CALIF65GM · 08-03-2006, 09:20 PM

see my siggy

nhhiep · 08-12-2006, 04:19 PM

NXT is easy to use, but it doesn't last long. about 4 weeks or less if you wash your car weekly. I used that before for about 4 months, until recentlly I switched to Zaino Z2-pro, which should last at least a few months. I still have half a bottle of NXT left, since I can't use it with Z2.

picus · 08-12-2006, 05:19 PM

http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111383

ga-bmwdrvr · 08-12-2006, 05:49 PM

Collinite 845 IW gets my vote

mds82 · 08-13-2006, 10:53 AM

Another option is to use Zaino. Its not a wax, but a polish. It lasts Very long and the protection is amazing. Do a search on Zaino or to to www.zainostore.com

picus · 08-13-2006, 01:44 PM

Zaino actually isn't a polish, but a sealant. The word polish is used incorrectly as a marketing term on Z2/Z5; Zaino's only real polish is ZPC. Regardless, it is very durable and will last up to 6 months in most environments. There are a number of other sealants with similar durabilty too, any of those will suit the OP.

andrew 330i · 08-13-2006, 04:20 PM

here goes another long thread... it all personal preference.

mds82 · 08-13-2006, 04:53 PM

picus - thanks... i didnt know

CnoteMD · 08-13-2006, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by CALIF65GM

see my siggy

Another vote for Klasse All-In-One and Sealant Glaze. I have used this combination in some of the worst conditions and always maintained a great shine. When my car was parked outdoors, I would generally get about 6-9 months between waxes. Now that I have parking (but still drive my car year round), the water is still beading on my car after 11 months!

picus · 08-13-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by andrew 330i

here goes another long thread... it all personal preference.

Looks is personal opinion; durabilty can actually be measured.

scubajag · 08-13-2006, 06:47 PM

I use ICE, a product of turtle wax, which is a clear liquid, no haze, can be applied in sun or shade, and gives a great protective shine. Probably have to do it every 2 months.

Krockit · 08-13-2006, 07:21 PM

Funny how Rejex never gets mentioned here. I use it for my wheels, mirror housings and front bumper/grilles/panels. Best I've found for bugs, road grime, brake dust, etc. WAY easier to use than Zaino and with two coats, just as effective. Rest of the car? NXT.

andrew 330i · 08-13-2006, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by picus

Looks is personal opinion; durability can actually be measured.

ok... then i must say... my favorite is expense but worth it... zymol "concours"... is what i use & prefer. longevity is great imo.

prior owner of a highline detailing business for 10+ years.

impulsebrklyn · 08-13-2006, 09:29 PM

Best wax for protection? This is simple

Zaino
or
Klasse All-In-One and Sealant Glaze

This is not a personal preference thing. These are the two best for long term protection.

Chris

andrew 330i · 08-13-2006, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by impulsebrklyn

This is not a personal preference thing. These are the two best for long term protection.

someone needs to talk with consumer reports then... they say "nu finish" has great longevity too... i think it sux...but that's my opinion... some others may love it.

if it wasn't a personal preference to some degree... there would only be a couple of waxes on the market.

picus · 08-13-2006, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andrew 330i

ok... then i must say... my favorite is expense but worth it... zymol "concours"... is what i use & prefer. longevity is great imo.

prior owner of a highline detailing business for 10+ years.

Zymol concours waxes are very good - they look nice and have exceptional durabilty. That said, not everyone is willing to spend $300+ on a wax. I think in general when people ask for recommendations here they are talking about sub $100 products.

andrew 330i · 08-13-2006, 09:52 PM

picus... very nice website and pics... props.

08-03-2006, 08:40 PM	#1
Agni First Lieutenant 116 Rep 372 Posts Drives: F36 435i M Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335xi [0.00] 2006 325i [0.00]	Best wax for protection? I do not wish to use a clear bra. But rather use a really nice wax thats good for protecting but also shines. :rocks:
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e90fanatic Absolute0 168 Rep 5,078 Posts Drives: Has a Roundel Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: TO/HK/NJ iTrader: (6)	use Meguiar's NXT..definitely worth all the money... __________________ To procede or not to procede......
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08-12-2006, 04:19 PM	#4
nhhiep Captain 88 Rep 863 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	NXT is easy to use, but it doesn't last long. about 4 weeks or less if you wash your car weekly. I used that before for about 4 months, until recentlly I switched to Zaino Z2-pro, which should last at least a few months. I still have half a bottle of NXT left, since I can't use it with Z2.
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	http://g35driver.com/forums/showthread.php?t=111383
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	Collinite 845 IW gets my vote
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	Another option is to use Zaino. Its not a wax, but a polish. It lasts Very long and the protection is amazing. Do a search on Zaino or to to www.zainostore.com
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Zaino actually isn't a polish, but a sealant. The word polish is used incorrectly as a marketing term on Z2/Z5; Zaino's only real polish is ZPC. Regardless, it is very durable and will last up to 6 months in most environments. There are a number of other sealants with similar durabilty too, any of those will suit the OP.
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andrew 330i it can never be too clean... 165 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 M Sport Wagon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: columbus, ohio iTrader: (1)	here goes another long thread... it all personal preference. __________________ '14 328xi wagon / m sport / white / red leather kw v1 coilover kit / 19" staggered 351 M double spoke wheels / upper strut bar / sport line grille & exhaust tips / 50% tint / painted reflectors / debadged / complete clear bra
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mds82 Major General 364 Rep 5,842 Posts Drives: 2006 325xi Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: South Central Connecticut iTrader: (40) Garage List 2006 325xi Snow Pics [0.00] 2006 BMW 325xi [0.00]	picus - thanks... i didnt know
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scubajag Scuba-JAG 24 Rep 528 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2006&07 B.R. E-92 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: St. Petersburg, Fl iTrader: (0)	I use ICE, a product of turtle wax, which is a clear liquid, no haze, can be applied in sun or shade, and gives a great protective shine. Probably have to do it every 2 months.
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08-13-2006, 07:21 PM	#14
Krockit Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 210 Posts Drives: 06 330i, 03 Boxster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wisconsin iTrader: (0)	Funny how Rejex never gets mentioned here. I use it for my wheels, mirror housings and front bumper/grilles/panels. Best I've found for bugs, road grime, brake dust, etc. WAY easier to use than Zaino and with two coats, just as effective. Rest of the car? NXT. __________________ Ordered- 4/6, Pro#- 4/8, Vin#- 4/15, Build date- 4/17, Completion date- 4/25, At port- 5/2, Loaded @ Bremerhaven- 5/4, on the water- 5/5, docked NYC- 5/18, Docked SC and released to carrier- 5/23, arrived Milwaukee -5/25! YEAH BROTHER! Drove it home- 5/31 330i SG/Beige 6MT, ZSP, ZPP, Comfort Access, Htd seats, Sirius, 35% tint.
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impulsebrklyn First Lieutenant 18 Rep 387 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	Best wax for protection? This is simple Zaino or Klasse All-In-One and Sealant Glaze This is not a personal preference thing. These are the two best for long term protection. Chris __________________ 2006 BMW 330i - Jet Black - Terra - Burl Walnut - Premuim Package - Sports Package - Fold Down Seats - Heated Front Seats - Strut Brace - Sunglass Tray - Carbon Fiber Front Lips - Alarm - Blacklines - ACS Roof Wing - Breyton Trunk Spoiler - 19" Breyton Spirits wrapped in Michelin PS2
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andrew 330i it can never be too clean... 165 Rep 1,100 Posts Drives: 2014 F31 M Sport Wagon Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: columbus, ohio iTrader: (1)	picus... very nice website and pics... props. __________________ '14 328xi wagon / m sport / white / red leather kw v1 coilover kit / 19" staggered 351 M double spoke wheels / upper strut bar / sport line grille & exhaust tips / 50% tint / painted reflectors / debadged / complete clear bra
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