Best Clear Wax???

WaveyDavey · 18-10-2006, 00:07

As the title says really........

As both our cars are black pearl it is getting to be a real pain in the backend using white/coloured wax. I spend the following week or two finding more and more little sections of white residue etc........

Just wondered if there were any good clear waxes on the market that people use???

Cheers

Dave.

Wardy · 18-10-2006, 00:48

Not really sure Dave. I always used Meg's Gold Class when I had my black Furby. Don't remember there being any residue issue with it?

If you haven't already, I'd have a look on Detailing World, see if there's any pointers you can pick up there. Feel free to post back with I'm findings, I'm sure fellow owners of the darker shades would be pleased to hear

Steve

20VLIL · 18-10-2006, 01:33

I'm not sure about clear waxes..but I've used Megs Gold Class too...mainly because it leaves very little if any residue

chowy · 18-10-2006, 10:57

I think all waxes leave some residue although some are dustier than others.

I would recommend Chemical Guy's XXX wax (£12) and also Collinite 476s (£16) for extra durability.

Secret is always to apply waxes as thin as possible as this makes it easier to buff off residue.

cheezemonkhai · 18-10-2006, 18:40

The TW clearvue stuff is pretty good, but it's only on par with other 'cheap' waxes such as turtlewax.

Doesn't mark anything though.

Jon TDI · 18-10-2006, 20:01

I use the Collinite stuff & it's soooo easy to use. Buffs straight off without leaving a residue or powder.

ChrisRs · 18-10-2006, 20:04

Swissol Onyx (£39) is the best but for value Chemical Guy's XXX wax takes some beating

WaveyDavey · 18-10-2006, 20:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChrisRs

Swissol Onyx (£39) is the best but for value Chemical Guy's XXX wax takes some beating

Thanks for the replies guys....... Just been lookin' on the Chemical Guy's website and think i might go for the XXX paste......£12!!!!! Can't go wrong at that price.

Cheers

Dave.

LesPaul · 18-10-2006, 20:31

I gave mine a coat of Colinite 845 at the weekend, very pleased with the results.

Darren

20VLIL · 18-10-2006, 20:45

Very nice that Les.....

My old vRS after a Meguiars coating....

Schwarz · 19-10-2006, 22:58

My current wax is Poorboys Natty Blue. Very impressed with it and smells like bubble gum

Irf · 20-10-2006, 10:34

I use P21S, very easy to apply and wipe off. Leaves very little residue on plastics.

FinerDetails · 21-10-2006, 11:16

try wiping down with QD at the end to remove any residue

18-10-2006, 00:07	#1
WaveyDavey Hiya Vic!!! Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire Posts: 2,021 Thanks: 98 Thanked 67 Times in 65 Posts	Best Clear Wax??? As the title says really........ As both our cars are black pearl it is getting to be a real pain in the backend using white/coloured wax. I spend the following week or two finding more and more little sections of white residue etc........ Just wondered if there were any good clear waxes on the market that people use??? Cheers Dave. __________________ '06 Fabia vRS... Black Magic Pearl, Xenons, Cruise, ESP, Dragon Tuning Box, Cupra PD160 Air Intake, Green Cotton Air Filter, MAF Cage Mod, SMIC Wheelarch Venting, Seat Sport Strutbrace, JabbaSport Rear ARB, Seat PD130 Engine Sound-Proofing, Cupra-R Front Splitter, Colour Coded Grille Surround, MkII vRS Grille Badge, Bosch Aeros, VW Rear Aero, Honda S2000 Aerial, SilverVision Indicators, Connects2 & 8gb Ipod Nano 3G, LED Interior Lighting, Front Drinks Holder, 'Elegance' Cubby Drawer, Side & Dashboard vRS Badges.

18-10-2006, 00:48	#2
Wardy Smokey Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Around Manchester & Cheshire Posts: 10,656 Thanks: 376 Thanked 262 Times in 251 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? Not really sure Dave. I always used Meg's Gold Class when I had my black Furby. Don't remember there being any residue issue with it? If you haven't already, I'd have a look on Detailing World, see if there's any pointers you can pick up there. Feel free to post back with I'm findings, I'm sure fellow owners of the darker shades would be pleased to hear Steve __________________ Wardy's Fabia vRS xenons : sunroof : cruise : OEM+ "Racing is life. Anything before or after is just waiting." - Steve McQueen

18-10-2006, 01:33	#3
20VLIL Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 800 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? I'm not sure about clear waxes..but I've used Megs Gold Class too...mainly because it leaves very little if any residue __________________ NIGHTFIRE BLUE SUPERB COMFORT 2.5TDI V6!!! NOW SOLD

18-10-2006, 10:57	#4
chowy Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: north east uk Posts: 736 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? I think all waxes leave some residue although some are dustier than others. I would recommend Chemical Guy's XXX wax (£12) and also Collinite 476s (£16) for extra durability. Secret is always to apply waxes as thin as possible as this makes it easier to buff off residue. __________________ Present: BMW 130i M Sport 2007 \| Titanium Silver (No need to use indicators no more ) Sadly gone: Skoda Fabia vRS 2005 \| Black Magic (for pleasure) Present: Skoda Octavia Ambiente 1.9 Tdi 2005 \| Diamond Silver (for work)

18-10-2006, 18:40	#5
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,915 Thanks: 77 Thanked 352 Times in 326 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? The TW clearvue stuff is pretty good, but it's only on par with other 'cheap' waxes such as turtlewax. Doesn't mark anything though. __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

18-10-2006, 20:01	#6
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,170 Thanks: 34 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? I use the Collinite stuff & it's soooo easy to use. Buffs straight off without leaving a residue or powder. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper!

18-10-2006, 20:04	#7
ChrisRs Skonda Fabic Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 4,979 Thanks: 17 Thanked 20 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? Swissol Onyx (£39) is the best but for value Chemical Guy's XXX wax takes some beating

18-10-2006, 20:31	#9
LesPaul Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 441 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Best Clear Wax??? I gave mine a coat of Colinite 845 at the weekend, very pleased with the results. Darren

18-10-2006, 20:45	#10
20VLIL Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 800 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? Very nice that Les..... My old vRS after a Meguiars coating.... __________________ NIGHTFIRE BLUE SUPERB COMFORT 2.5TDI V6!!! NOW SOLD

19-10-2006, 22:58	#11
Schwarz Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: South West Wales Posts: 237 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? My current wax is Poorboys Natty Blue. Very impressed with it and smells like bubble gum __________________ Black Magic Fabia vRS Eibach Springs, Koni FSD's, Green air filter, Blueflame Cat Back, Seat Cupra 160 intake, Seat sport strut brace, Leon splitter, Polo Aero rear wiper, Scenic aero front wipers, Honda type R Aerial, Cupra Bushes, 17's, Rallyflapz, 312mm brakes, Jabba ARB, custom AmD One click, 178.3 bhp

20-10-2006, 10:34	#12
Irf Briskodian Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 663 Thanks: 137 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? I use P21S, very easy to apply and wipe off. Leaves very little residue on plastics. __________________ FURBY VRS: cruise, xenons, ESP, heated seats, Revo, Eibachs, Koni FSDs, PD160 pipe, Jabba rear arb, Allard EGR pipe, EGR totally removed, Powertec induction kit, Milltek full system, Garrett GT17, Forge FMIC, 17" Octy wheels, debadged, side strips removed, Seat Cupra splitter... ICE: Alpine 9835, Alpine changer, Alpine X-Type sub, Alpine MRDM1000 & MRFV340 amps, Alpine Remote Amp Controller, Boston Acoustics Pro60.... NEXT: brakes, engine mount, re-remap & clutch

21-10-2006, 11:16	#13
FinerDetails Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Manchester Posts: 106 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Best Clear Wax??? try wiping down with QD at the end to remove any residue

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