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#41 of 4362 by vman Jul 31, 2000 (3:51 pm)
I always USED to use the turtle wax spray, but they must have changed the formula over the years--doesn't seem as good anymore. I bought the new tutle wax paste which is carnauba mixed with some other new ingredient with a funny name. I'm pretty pleased with it. I did it about a month ago, and with all the rain since then, and a few washings, it still holds up pretty nice. You'll probably have to experiment a little until you find something you like.
#42 of 4362 waxing..Need toVent a little - bigal31 by iowabigguy Jul 31, 2000 (7:16 pm)
I tried Meguiar's Gold Class clear coat liquid car wax. Went on fast and came off easy. I waxed a month ago and it is still beading rain like when it was applied. Took about 1/2 hour start to finish. My Quad is light driftwood so you don't see the spots I missed. <grin> Rick
#43 of 4362 Waxing by mailman54 Jul 31, 2000 (10:49 pm)
I tried Meguiar's Gold Class clear coat liquid car wax last night on my truck. Got a big bottle on sale for $7.00 at the local Target store. Don't know about the Meguiar's three step process, but the Gold Class clear coat by itself worked great. Used a buffer to apply it and buff it out. Took less than 30 minutes for the whole thing. Shined like glass. Don't know how it will hold up yet. Mailman
#44 of 4362 On wax... by themacguy Aug 01, 2000 (4:11 am)
I justed used the spray wax (Meguiar's) for the first few weeks till my paint was cured. then I switched to Liquid Glass - I have several concours level Porsches + a couple of bikes that I show (a bit). I'm sure the Zaino product is fine, I've just had spectacular luck with the L/G for decades as well as Mobil 1. I'm sure technology has come a long way with other products, and I'm sure I'll try 'all' for best future results. And of course I'll post the results over time. My main concern are Texas bugs and gravel chips that are quite common out here in the boonies. The L/G 'builds' coat by coat (w/o yellowing over time) into a barrier that keeps chipping and staining from being too noticeable. It was developed for the leading edge of airplane wings, and it works quite well on boat hulls as well.
#45 of 4362 Waxing by raptor01 Aug 01, 2000 (12:24 pm)
Between wax jobs I use Meguires's Final Inspection #34. Great stuff, just spray and wipe; no haze. My Quad is Patriot Blue so water spots are easily seen. I think you'll be happy with the results....
#46 of 4362 waxing by tpmiller Aug 01, 2000 (1:31 pm)
course the dealer had to wax it after I said don't. After reading many posts in zaino topic, tried it on wife's '89 cavalier and was impressed.Doing same thing with Dakota, will post pix after completed.
#47 of 4362 Zaino by kwanderi Aug 01, 2000 (7:05 pm)
After having used this product for a couple of years now, I could not think of using anything else. I applied 3 coats last March when I took delivery and have not had to wash it since. A light brushing with a Calif duster and then a cleaning with Z6 and it still shines like new. Even bugs just disappear with Z6 and a towel. Of course this in the AZ sun, so I've never been rained on yet
#48 of 4362 thank you all for the replies by guanner Aug 02, 2000 (6:12 am)
meguiar's is for me. will prob. wax in the afternoon tomorrow to calm down after my paramedic entrance exam.. wish me luck and thanx again for the posts..
#49 of 4362 im back, with a new rear by henne Aug 02, 2000 (7:17 pm)
well, just moved from mississippi to virginia. boy was that fun , NOT!! anyway the trip was great and it took over 1000 miles and 18 hours pulling 5000lb boat and 600lbs of me and gear. i averaged 9mpg and the rearend gears had to be replaced when i got here fyi the rear end has to be changed to synthetic if your doing alot of towing, even if you have the tow package, my dealer in mississippi said the tow package includes the synthetic rear lube, NOT!!! but my new dodge dealer covered it with a smile. i now have 16000miles on my quad, 4.7, auto, new lsd, tow package and all the goodies. sorry been gone so long its hard to have all your stuff packed for almost a month. hope all is well with everyone and welcome to all the new people. p.s. i know double posting is frowned on but since the rear end thing happened just wanted to notify everyone, so i am posting in quad and maintenance. robert
#50 of 4362 WAX by bobsyvee Aug 02, 2000 (10:34 pm)
The wax I use is Zymol. This is a true wax, with no solvents. One coat is enough for a brilliant, deep shine. It comes in different variations, blended for color, type of paint, and even country of origin. While it is more expensive, each application lasts about 3 months. The detailer at Emmon's Coachworks gave a lesson in waxing, and I was surprised by how little product needed to be applied. Zymol's products use a higher amount of carnauba, about 30 to 40 percent of the container is wax, as opposed to the mass marketed types which might have 7 percent. It won't leave that whitish residue on your plastic parts either.

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