Types of waxes for AW

MJO9040 · 05-10-2007, 08:46 AM

Hey, Does anyone know a good wax for AW cars??

Titania · 05-10-2007, 09:06 AM

Are you looking specifically for a wax or would you consider a sealant?

Can't help you with the wax, as I don't use it.

But, for a very durable, user-friendly sealant, I'd heartily recommend the Jeffs Werkstatt products. http://www.jeffswerkstatt.com/index2.php

ejazbmw · 05-10-2007, 09:59 AM

why do people think it matters what type of wax they use on a certain color car......it doesnt matter.

BigDog · 05-10-2007, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

why do people think it matters what type of wax they use on a certain color car......it doesnt matter.

wrong like you wouldn't believe...

ducati955 · 05-10-2007, 10:46 AM

zaino working great for me, i use z2 or z5, same shit, long as itsclean.. and my eyes work amazing!

MJO9040 · 05-10-2007, 10:54 AM

yeah i herd that theres a diff from black to white cars different types of wax's work better.

MJO9040 · 05-13-2007, 06:34 PM

carnuba?? wax?

ADHD · 05-13-2007, 06:44 PM

just cause your car is AW use AW! lolollolol..

ga-bmwdrvr · 05-13-2007, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by ADHD

just cause your car is AW use AW! lolollolol..

AW (Aqua Wax) would actually work very well! It's on sale at Car Quest for $4.99 too

dmboone25 · 05-13-2007, 08:23 PM

I had never used a sealant until i got my E92, but I do like the way Zaino works on my finish. Great product and it lasts a long time.

MJO9040 · 05-14-2007, 08:24 AM

kk thanks

neuzpeed · 05-21-2007, 02:22 AM

stupid question what's the different btw sealant and wax? I got the sealant done at the stealership but it seems to be working pretty well by repelling the dirt and water.

ga-bmwdrvr · 05-21-2007, 01:31 PM

In general a sealant is a synthetic product while wax is natural. Looks tend to be a bit different, so personal preference on looks may affect your decision on which to use. Sealants also tend to last longer. Dealer "sealant" is usually a gimmick.

Examples of common waxes include Mothers or Meguiars step 3 Caranauba, p21S or s100, Meguiars #16 , etc

Common sealants: Zaino, Megs NXT, Mothers Synwax, DG 105, Klasse SG, etc

eric77 · 05-21-2007, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ejazbmw

why do people think it matters what type of wax they use on a certain color car......it doesnt matter.

false. In general, darker colors look better with a nice carnauba like souveran while lighter colors and metallics look better with a synthetic such as zaino, fmj, etc. The depth of a carnauba wax is noticeable in darker colors, but with lighter colors it is very difficult to get depth and synthetics offer greater shine (generally speaking). With that said, it is not going to do any harm using the same wax on a white and black car. The differences I am talking about aren't drastic, but are noticeable.

For AW i would probably use optimum car wax since it is durable, easy to use, and looks great. p21s or zaino would also look great.

Ironduck · 05-21-2007, 07:38 PM

I use Mother's FX Synwax (synthetic wax) on my AW and I love it............easy to use, simply wipe on and let dry and then wipe off (hardly any white residue is left on car)................around $9-$10 from Walmart.......

ga-bmwdrvr · 05-21-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironduck

I use Mother's FX Synwax (synthetic wax) on my AW and I love it............easy to use, simply wipe on and let dry and then wipe off (hardly any white residue is left on car)................around $9-$10 from Walmart.......

I totally agree. It is an excellent product at a great price.

Also, the above comments on AW (aquawax) are no joke. It is a spray wax that looks incredible and rather inexpensive. I tend to use it once to twice a month as a "booster" and it takes me all of ten minutes to do the entire car. And that's if I take my time!

Just some comments of what some users over at autopia think
http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-p...hlight=aquawax
I'm telling you, if you can get your hands on this stuff at your local Car Quest give it a try. Oh, crap, I'm starting to sound like a zainonite

krapnoj · 05-23-2007, 02:23 PM

I use Jeff's Werkstatt products too.. If u do a search, u can see the products i used and wat the outcome was too.. I personally love Jeff's products, as they are very easy to use on a weekly basis..

Revlis · 05-23-2007, 02:27 PM

Been Using the Zaino AIO, Z-6, and Clear Shield on my AW and it looks fantastic. FWIW.

Swatman888 · 05-25-2007, 09:19 AM

use mothers california gold wax

picus · 05-25-2007, 08:19 PM

Werkstatt Prime and Acrylic Jett Trigger are my "go to's" on white.

sterns · 05-25-2007, 09:45 PM

Zymol for me. Been using it for years on AW.

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Titania Private First Class 3 Rep 198 Posts Drives: 2007 328 xiT Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (0)	Are you looking specifically for a wax or would you consider a sealant? Can't help you with the wax, as I don't use it. But, for a very durable, user-friendly sealant, I'd heartily recommend the Jeffs Werkstatt products. http://www.jeffswerkstatt.com/index2.php
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neuzpeed Captain 70 Rep 788 Posts Drives: MW BMW M4 2015 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sacramento, CA iTrader: (4)	stupid question what's the different btw sealant and wax? I got the sealant done at the stealership but it seems to be working pretty well by repelling the dirt and water.
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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)	In general a sealant is a synthetic product while wax is natural. Looks tend to be a bit different, so personal preference on looks may affect your decision on which to use. Sealants also tend to last longer. Dealer "sealant" is usually a gimmick. Examples of common waxes include Mothers or Meguiars step 3 Caranauba, p21S or s100, Meguiars #16 , etc Common sealants: Zaino, Megs NXT, Mothers Synwax, DG 105, Klasse SG, etc
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Ironduck Private 8 Rep 89 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: May 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	I use Mother's FX Synwax (synthetic wax) on my AW and I love it............easy to use, simply wipe on and let dry and then wipe off (hardly any white residue is left on car)................around $9-$10 from Walmart.......
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krapnoj IG: krapm3 58 Rep 933 Posts Drives: '12 Prius Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: PA & DE iTrader: (3)	I use Jeff's Werkstatt products too.. If u do a search, u can see the products i used and wat the outcome was too.. I personally love Jeff's products, as they are very easy to use on a weekly basis.. __________________ *2007 E90 AW 335i* -ZSP/6MT- Delivered: 4/2007 SOLD: 3/2012 ETS IC - Stett CAI - AE Exhaust - UUC SS - Morr VS8 - Mtech kit IG: krapm3 2010 E90 SSII M3 -ZPP/ZTT/6MT-Found: 5/2012 Turner Testpipes/Stage 2 - Corsa Exhaust - Bilstein B16 - BBS LM - BBK - AutoSolutions SSK
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Swatman888 Private First Class 9 Rep 102 Posts Drives: 328xi Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Manhasset iTrader: (1)	re use mothers california gold wax
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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)	Werkstatt Prime and Acrylic Jett Trigger are my "go to's" on white.
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