hey.. this weekend i waxed my (black) integra with turtle wax.. is that cheap wax? because there are streaks, like you can see where i tried to buff/wipe/whatever it off (the circular motions).. this is obviously because i didnt do a good job taking it off. is it because i didnt let the wax dry? how long does it usually take for it to dry? i only waited like a couple minutes. are you supposed to apply wax to teh whole car then go over it awhile after and take it off? or do little sections of it of applying and taking off right after (thats what i did)?

 

if i am in a hurry, the best stuff i found is Liquid Glass. you can use it on everything(paint, windows, chrome, wheels). it dries fast, and leaves a mirror finish. great stuff.

 

Sealants are often in reference to Acrylic Polymers

They are much more durible than organic waxes like Carnauba, have a higher melting point, and have the ability to be layered. Each layer provides more protection/duribility, and more shine.

Waxes are often in reference to organic waxes. They have a low melting point, can not be layered, and have a short lifespan.

P21s is pretty good, but Souveran is unreal. It is so good, that it is worth it for $70 a can.

Liquid glass is good, but its pretty expensive and I haven't found it to last as long as other polymers I have used.

 

styleteg... thanks for the info.. ic ic... then i'll try some of the acrylic polymer sealants next time, see how well that werks out for me. any body have any other miracle detailing products???

 

How much is one of those and where can I get it? Do you have one? If so, how easy is it to use?

 

The Porter Cable's are about $100-110 and are available at any Home Depot, Lowes, Walmart, and even Amazon.

Yeah I have the PC 7424, they're not hard to use, just make sure you dont press to hard. I believe that with a random orbital buffer, you dont have to worry about messing up due to the random motion.

If you need more help, check out the Autopia Forums. The guys there are a wealth of knowledge regarding detailing

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You can get a smokin deal on the PC 7424 at www.premiumautocare.com. The only reason I suggest them is because they have a couple kits to pick from and they include a couple pads in one of them. Even if you pick the 7424 up for 100 bucks you still have to go get pads and the velcro backing plate. I hear that www.coastaltool.com sells them with the backing plate now days. Either place will give you probably the best deal on the internet.

Autopia is the place if you want to know more about this. I've never met a bunch of more friendly and knowledgable people. Definatly check them out. There is a great e-book you can download to get more info on stuff like this. There is a great chapter about the PC and swirls. Highly recommend it.

 

Turtle wax is the worst out there, from what I've tried, heard, and seen, Zymol, Mothers or Meguiars is pretty good.

 

Zymol is major hype. Pass on that and go for some Meguiar's.

 

wow, hey thanx for all of the replies everyone.....and thanx for all of the advice!!!! :thumbup: i guess zymol isn't as great as i thought it was!