WAX....WHAT IS THE BEST WAS TO USE? - Toyota Yaris Forums

JetfireK · 09-07-2010, 04:04 PM

I once saw a blue yaris 3door...that when the person used his wax method it was unbelieveable.....depth shine, brilliance...anyone know?

yarrr · 09-07-2010, 06:59 PM

Patience is all you need. Brands don't really matter.

Bluevitz-rs · 09-07-2010, 07:47 PM

Powertools make a big difference. Mostly a random-orbital polisher.

jambo101 · 09-08-2010, 04:13 AM

Correct application of the proper products in the proper sequence is 90% of a good result, an orbital buffer can help but do know what you are doing or you can really bugger it up
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

http://www.meguiars.com/

Lots of sites like these two that will walk you through the proper procedure

If you want to get into buffers this is the general way to go

http://www.autogeek.net/poca746varap.html

birdman · 09-13-2010, 01:51 AM

There is a new formula in the "Ice" line of products called Ice Wax. It is clear like the previous stuff and comes in a similar spray bottle. Make sure it has "wax" written on the bottle. You can spray it on your black plastics too. The shine is extreme on your paint and super easy and fast to apply. On exterior paint it really shines and on plastics it will out last other protectants too.

swidd · 09-14-2010, 09:52 AM

I use the Ice Wax, it is insanely easy to apply and doesn't streak/leave white. I don't know if the shine is up to standard, and it also doesn't last more than a few weeks with some rain showers.

UTVitz · 09-14-2010, 11:29 AM

I've used Malms Carnuba and ultra fine polish for 20 years. It's a two step process-use the ultra fine polish first and get that smooth deep shine, then apply the carnuba for a warm protected glow. Yes, this stuff is for fanatics, but the look is worth it.

schleppy · 09-14-2010, 02:31 PM

I've used Zymol, Zaino, most Turtle waxes, Meguiars, NXT, etc etc.

As most people said, application and surface prep is really what makes the difference. I've found the old standard Turtle Wax in the green tub to last the longest. It's a HUGE pain to apply manually though.

jambo101 · 09-14-2010, 02:56 PM

I've also used em all on various cars over the years but its hard work and you have to do it often, now i just do the whole process once a year in October to give the paint some protection for the winter, the rest of the year its whatever the carwash is spraying

Red Horse · 09-15-2010, 02:46 AM

I use Meguiars for the boat and its better that any maguiars product.

09-07-2010, 04:04 PM	#1
JetfireK View User's Garage Drives: 2008 3 Dr Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 113	WAX....WHAT IS THE BEST WAS TO USE? I once saw a blue yaris 3door...that when the person used his wax method it was unbelieveable.....depth shine, brilliance...anyone know?

09-15-2010, 02:46 AM	#10
Red Horse View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Yaris sedan A/T Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Costa mesa, California Posts: 353	I use Meguiars for the boat and its better that any maguiars product. __________________

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yarrr Banned Drives: 07 sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new mexico Posts: 292	Patience is all you need. Brands don't really matter.

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09-08-2010, 04:13 AM	#4
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Correct application of the proper products in the proper sequence is 90% of a good result, an orbital buffer can help but do know what you are doing or you can really bugger it up http://www.autopia-carcare.com/ http://www.meguiars.com/ Lots of sites like these two that will walk you through the proper procedure If you want to get into buffers this is the general way to go http://www.autogeek.net/poca746varap.html

09-13-2010, 01:51 AM	#5
birdman Drives: '08 Blazing Blue Yaris LB Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: USA Posts: 496	There is a new formula in the "Ice" line of products called Ice Wax. It is clear like the previous stuff and comes in a similar spray bottle. Make sure it has "wax" written on the bottle. You can spray it on your black plastics too. The shine is extreme on your paint and super easy and fast to apply. On exterior paint it really shines and on plastics it will out last other protectants too.

09-14-2010, 09:52 AM	#6
swidd Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Central Alabama, GOD BLESS AMERICA Posts: 755	I use the Ice Wax, it is insanely easy to apply and doesn't streak/leave white. I don't know if the shine is up to standard, and it also doesn't last more than a few weeks with some rain showers.

09-14-2010, 11:29 AM	#7
UTVitz Drives: Black Vitz Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 238	I've used Malms Carnuba and ultra fine polish for 20 years. It's a two step process-use the ultra fine polish first and get that smooth deep shine, then apply the carnuba for a warm protected glow. Yes, this stuff is for fanatics, but the look is worth it.

09-14-2010, 02:31 PM	#8
schleppy I love momentum. View User's Garage Drives: 2009 Yaris LB, Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 587	I've used Zymol, Zaino, most Turtle waxes, Meguiars, NXT, etc etc. As most people said, application and surface prep is really what makes the difference. I've found the old standard Turtle Wax in the green tub to last the longest. It's a HUGE pain to apply manually though.

09-14-2010, 02:56 PM	#9
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	I've also used em all on various cars over the years but its hard work and you have to do it often, now i just do the whole process once a year in October to give the paint some protection for the winter, the rest of the year its whatever the carwash is spraying