what wax do you guys use
03-17-2008, 04:39 PM
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My Ride: 2008 550i, alpine white with beige nasca ventillated leather, cold weather package, sport package, active steering, comfort access, rear power sunshade, land departure, navigation, heads up display, ipod adapter, satellite radio, pro logic sound, and rear side airbags.
I just used up my order from chemical guys of their jetseal and 50/50 wax. We clayed all of the cars then compounded the jag, jetsealed all cars and then waxed with the 50/50. I dont really know about the longevity of these products because I used it all up in detailing our 4 cars. It is about 80.00 bucks to reorder so I thought I would ask all of you experts if this is the best products for the price or is there something just as good for half of two thirds the cost. I dont mind spending the money for excellent products but I just wanted your input. We have 2 bmw's a jag and a lexus, so they are high end cars worth good products so dont get me wrong I am not trying to cut corners I am just looking for your opinions.
03-18-2008, 02:12 PM
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My Ride: BMW E60 530i , Silver with leather Air Con iDrive 17" Breyton Rims with Dunlop Sp Sport tyres (M-Tech Bodykit and rims WANTED)
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I had victoria red wax, collinite, clearkote. but some dodo juice and swissvax best of show on the way 
For simliar price, i'd rekon collinite and victoria wax, collinite has been famous for longevity and Vic wax looks pretty good.
2 coats collinite can last a good 6 to 7 months and vic will last 2 to 3 months.
but Zaino Z2-pro will be the best LSP i have tried so far, looking and longevity
For simliar price, i'd rekon collinite and victoria wax, collinite has been famous for longevity and Vic wax looks pretty good.
2 coats collinite can last a good 6 to 7 months and vic will last 2 to 3 months.
but Zaino Z2-pro will be the best LSP i have tried so far, looking and longevity
03-19-2008, 06:06 AM
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I have Collinite and Vic's red also, this winter we used the Colli 476 on my wifes green/silver X5 and after a month and a half still looks good. When the weather gets better we use the Vic' Red on it.
On my black e60 I have pinnacle souveran (does not last too long) and recently zymol concours and love it.
On my black e60 I have pinnacle souveran (does not last too long) and recently zymol concours and love it.
03-20-2008, 03:06 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
My finishing products are:
- jetSEAL 109
- Victoria Red Wax (I lay this on by using my finger tips only. No applicator pad).
03-20-2008, 03:08 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='548356' date='Mar 20 2008, 04:06 PM
Victoria Red Wax (I lay this on by using my finger tips only. No applicator pad).
03-20-2008, 03:09 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='548358' date='Mar 20 2008, 07:08 PM
DISCLAIMER: Fingers must be as fat as Calton's or it will not apply evenly.
03-20-2008, 03:12 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
03-20-2008, 03:18 PM
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My Ride: 2008 Silverstone II E60 M5 2012 E70 AW X5 50i Sport w/ LCI Aero Kit and Rocker Panels
Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='548360' date='Mar 20 2008, 07:12 PM
I just threw up in my mouth a little bit.
03-20-2008, 03:28 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E60 530i
Color: Jet Black/Black Anthracite
STEP | Sport | Premium | NAV | Logic 7
EXTERIOR:
M-Tech Kit | M5 Mirrors, Trunk Finisher | Jet Black Kidney Surrounds | Madico Charcool Tint 54%, 35%
LIGHTING:
Euro-Headlights | Euro-LCI Tail Lights | AiB V3.0 | Solaris Invisi-bulbs | OEM LED Plate Lights
PERFORMANCE:
Porterfield R4-S Brake Pads | K&N Air Filter
WHEELS & SUSPENSION:
Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
It tasted like sea urchin gonads.