Swissvax - worthwhile or a con?
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Been using Swissvax for about 7 years and it does a wonderful job, my wax is so old it is still called Swissol, really lasts despite regular use. Having said that they have changed the recipe so it may not last so well.
There are a lot of detailers out there who use it, so it must be good. As with all these products, the result is only any good if it is applied properly so it depends on who is doing it and assuming they put the effort in.
There are a lot of detailers out there who use it, so it must be good. As with all these products, the result is only any good if it is applied properly so it depends on who is doing it and assuming they put the effort in.
PocoLoco said:
Great tip - thanks.
Tempted to get film protection (eg. Xpel Ultimate) on the front nose area of the chassis to prevent stone chips, but may be over the top and was hoping Swissvax would provide some protection.
The film and wax are completely different. Get the car fully-detailed before getting Xpel Ultimate put on it. Tempted to get film protection (eg. Xpel Ultimate) on the front nose area of the chassis to prevent stone chips, but may be over the top and was hoping Swissvax would provide some protection.
PocoLoco said:
Swissvax seems to be a hidden extra added to invoices before you sign the dotted line. (perhaps I'm being unfair)
Which invoices have you seen this added to? OPC purchase invoices? What Swissvax products are they charging you for?
FWIW, I have both Best of Show and Zuffenhausen, along with the SV paint cleanser and wouldn't use anything else for hand application now, simply because they're all so quick and easy to use (BoS easier than Zuffenhausen).
supersport said:
Been using Swissvax for about 7 years and it does a wonderful job, my wax is so old it is still called Swissol, really lasts despite regular use. Having said that they have changed the recipe so it may not last so well.
There are a lot of detailers out there who use it, so it must be good. As with all these products, the result is only any good if it is applied properly so it depends on who is doing it and assuming they put the effort in.
+1There are a lot of detailers out there who use it, so it must be good. As with all these products, the result is only any good if it is applied properly so it depends on who is doing it and assuming they put the effort in.
I had my 997.2 Swissvax'd before I took delivery. I sent the car back to the OPC because (among a long list of other problems) I felt it needed a machine polish (which they did for me). Since I have got the car back it looks fantastic, it's so easy to clean with the wax on it and yesterday I topped it off with the Onyx wax the pack came with. The OPC swissvax man thought it best to reapply the wax every time you wash - especially to the front end in the winter. It looks stunning, the car has a deep shine and it was so easy to apply. I will try and keep going with the swissvax, I think that you can trust that their chems won't damage your car. Whereas the baffling array of chemicals at Halfords might have variable results...
PocoLoco said:
Thanks.
The OPC in London apparently does the Swissvax job themselves... will get them to do it - hope they're good given the £500 bill!
For less than £500 you can buy a one-stage correction done by a proper detailer. Swissvax is just a brand, it doesn't make a swirled car less swirly, the brand that makes the final LSP is totally irrelavant, it's all the work that comes before, decontamination, claying, etc etc etc . It's all in the know-how and believe me it's a specialist job. You need someone that will PTG your car all over first and then find the optimum polish+pad combo so that they cut it just enough to remove the swirls without removing too much clear cloat for future work etc etc. I've never seen an OPC do better than a quick £50 valeting. Ask them if they have a PTG for starters, I doubt they know what it is. They're mugging you.The OPC in London apparently does the Swissvax job themselves... will get them to do it - hope they're good given the £500 bill!
nickfrog said:
PocoLoco said:
Thanks.
The OPC in London apparently does the Swissvax job themselves... will get them to do it - hope they're good given the £500 bill!
For less than £500 you can buy a one-stage correction done by a proper detailer. Swissvax is just a brand, it doesn't make a swirled car less swirly, the brand that makes the final LSP is totally irrelavant, it's all the work that comes before, decontamination, claying, etc etc etc . It's all in the know-how and believe me it's a specialist job. You need someone that will PTG your car all over first and then find the optimum polish+pad combo so that they cut it just enough to remove the swirls without removing too much clear cloat for future work etc etc. I've never seen an OPC do better than a quick £50 valeting. Ask them if they have a PTG for starters, I doubt they know what it is. They're mugging you.The OPC in London apparently does the Swissvax job themselves... will get them to do it - hope they're good given the £500 bill!
I suspect they will know what a paint thickness meter (or gauge) is. If you merely go and ask them if they know what a "PTG" is they will justifiably think that you are a complete knob. Being polite they will wait until you have left to verify the fact verbally.
As ever.......
Henry
Edited to add, what the f
k is an "LSP" when its at home ?
Oh hang on, I see you mention a "clear cloat". Are these terms specific to Asia possibly
As ever.......
Henry
Edited to add, what the f
k is an "LSP" when its at home ? Oh hang on, I see you mention a "clear cloat". Are these terms specific to Asia possibly
Edited by Henry-F on Thursday 16th February 20:00
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