whats the best reasonably priced wax?
whats the best reasonably priced wax?
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Ashtonjay

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16 posts

115 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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got an e92 in metallic blue and was wondering what you guys thought is the best wax?
ive heard either poor boys or angel something or other but ones £30 a pop and ones £110

surely there's some realistically priced ones out there

cheers

kev.RS

215 posts

238 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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Swissvax Onyx is a really good was that is about £70 for a big 200ml but if more of a daily then something like dodo juice hybrid ( also check out other dodo juice waxes) that has both natural waxes and sealants that is also very good.
Whatever wax you choose it is all in the preparation ie de-tar, clay bar and a pre-wax cleanser (dodo juice lime prime is good) as a cheap wax will look better than an expensive one if the surface isn't prepared properly and have spoken to lots of people over the years about how much money they have spent on expensive waxes that weren't very good but had never heard of a clay bar.

SebringMan

1,774 posts

217 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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Probably not in the same league as some other stuff but I've not gone wrong with Collinite 476SS. It's very durable and gives a lovely shine. It can be tricky to put on but TBH I've never struggled despite other comments. At £30 it's great value wax too.

Collinite 915 is easier to apply than 476SS.

Depthhoar

691 posts

159 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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Without going off into the deep end this works really well and lasts: Poorboys 'Natty's Paste Wax'. £13 + change

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Poor-Boys-Nattys-Paste-W...

pvogue

902 posts

145 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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What ^ said, Poorboys Natty's Paste Wax or Soft 99 Fusso Coat if you want beading porn

ferrisbueller

30,327 posts

258 months

Friday 18th August 2017
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SebringMan said:
Probably not in the same league as some other stuff but I've not gone wrong with Collinite 476SS. It's very durable and gives a lovely shine. It can be tricky to put on but TBH I've never struggled despite other comments. At £30 it's great value wax too.

Collinite 915 is easier to apply than 476SS.
I've been using 915 for ages. Lasts a long time and seems to form a decent protective layer. I redo the car when the beading begins to diminish.

Ashtonjay

Original Poster:

16 posts

115 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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cheers

im gonna start off with a tub of poorboys and work my way up

cheers fellas for all the advice

bitchstewie

68,382 posts

241 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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Listen to kev.RS

An expensive wax won't make paintwork in poor condition look as good as Poundland wax on paintwork that's been prepared and is in good shape.

thegreatdogwood

299 posts

228 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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Whatever you choose use Gyeon q2m bathe + as your weekly shampoo and the beading will last all year.

Amazing product and if you apply neat every month or so on a wash mitt when the car is clean and wet you will get beading as good as any wax out there

Monty Python

4,813 posts

228 months

Saturday 19th August 2017
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Just started using Bilt Hamber Double Speed Wax - works brilliantly:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bilt-Hamber-Double-Speed-...

xjay1337

15,966 posts

149 months

Sunday 20th August 2017
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Soft 99+ is the best for the money.
Just apply it thinly.
Also i found qyeon bathe+ poor. Went back to megs nxt / gtech shampoo.

s m

24,494 posts

234 months

Sunday 20th August 2017
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Monty Python said:
Just started using Bilt Hamber Double Speed Wax - works brilliantly:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bilt-Hamber-Double-Speed-...
I find this one quite good too

Tried it after reading good reviews

Dannbodge

2,392 posts

152 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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Soft99 Fusso has been my choice for the last few years.

Goes on and come soff easily. Beads and sheets nicely and last a pretty long time too.

mon the fish

1,576 posts

179 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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Also consider a glaze such as Primo Amigo between the polishing and waxing stages

celebration608

17 posts

111 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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Wax can be a risky topic with everyone having an opinion. Not many people will say what they spent money on is bad. Personally I use a wax 99% of the world wont of heard of but to people in the know they wouldn't use anything else, and trust me I’ve tried a lot of expensive waxes and learned I wasted my money from zymol to bouncers through lots of the list I go back to the same small and have tested so many waxes from them now from 100% synthetic waxes to high carnauba content to all sorts of wonderful combos. What I’ve learned is see if your happy use whatever you like. Don’t read too much into it unless you plan to be comparative with your car i.e. shows concourse etc. I currently do this with my old car and it’s a can drain away a lot of hours of your life but I love it. otherwise wash clay polish wax etc. is always going to get someone’s back up because you didn't take their advice so the best option is use what you like as you like or in some cases can afford perfect paint has cost me thousands and thousands in resprays just get products you like and enjoy using and enjoy the results don’t over think it

ymwoods

2,194 posts

208 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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As said above, a lot is about personal choice.

For me, I use a brand called Jaywax. He is an everyday guy and still makes most of his wax in his home in wales.

Just brought out a new Ceramic wax which I have just been trying and so far so good! beads much better and lasts longer than other waxes I have tried before. All still reasonable prices too!

LordGrover

34,189 posts

243 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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Wax is so yesterday... I thought ceramic coating(s) is the current favourite.

parksie

303 posts

237 months

Monday 21st August 2017
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I've tried Jays wax & have nothing good to say!!

tried Zymol,Mothers,Fusse soft but best of all is my tin of Collinite 915 that I've had for about 8 yrs

corozin

2,680 posts

302 months

Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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Meguiar's Gold.Class.
Decent Carnauba wax for around £20.

celebration608

17 posts

111 months

Tuesday 22nd August 2017
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in defense Jays wax is a fledgling company so you cannot expect professional grade test or mix when they are entry level but personally i have tried his was i liked the content. id say one worth a watching.

zymol mother etc etc etc are all respectable brands iv used them all like them all as well cont say i wouldn't use them if i wasnt in the fortunate position im in.

ceramic coatings are a black art people like Gordon Muir yes i would sing his praises to the hill and recommend him to anyone but as for some of theses 300 quid polish and coatings beware, wet sanding back your car to fix a coating run isn't in everyone's comfort zone, for a weekend warrior wax is fantastic to look after the car invest in a 30-100 quid set up and im sure anyone will be happy with there result .