Best "All Purpose" Wax

I would have to give the nod to Collinite as well...845 and 476 are great waxes, especially for longevity...if you are willing to bust into the sealant market, give Duragloss 105 a try..it looks great, pretty slick and is very durable..at 9.99 for a 16 oz bottle...it is hard to go wrong. Also look at Clearkote Carnauba Moose, i love this wax.

 

i'm hooked with the Jetseal, but might look into the duragloss for a cheaper alternative for the "every day" customer.

 

My local Carquest just got my bottle of 105 in this morning. I locked my keys in my car with it running when I went in to get it

 

Please don't laugh ... but you might want to consider Mother's Reflections. The local detailer here in Southwest Roanoke, who is pretty darn good, swears by the stuff. It sure looks good on black, better, I think, than Meg's NXT. And application and removal is exceptionally easy. And right now, it is on sale at Amazon.com for $11 for a 16 oz bottle.

 

anyone have any first hand experience with this stuff? i havent used any mothers products in quite some time. since back when all i knew about detailing was washing and waxing.

 

You may find this Autopia thread of interest: Reflections versus NXT

It really is an easy sealant to work with, and right now it's a terrific value through Amazon. My experience with it is limited (I've only used it twice on my car); but as I mentioned in my comment, the local guy here loves this stuff. He loves it, he says, because it's easy to apply and easy to remove, even if left on the vehicle for a good while. He also says he does not experience streaking problems with it, which chimes with some of the comments in the Autopia thread. And it bestows a nice look on black cars. Your customers will be pleased, I think.

If you do end up trying it out, please share your results with the brethren here.

Cheers,
Al

 

I like Duragloss 501, Trackclaw and 105 as all around great wax

 

thanks for the link. i might have to check the stuff out.

 

pakshak has a sale on them

 

Victoria. And its called Victoria Wax. Weird.

 

The best all purpose wax is the one with a free refill for life i pick VINTAGE lol.

 

I don't think you're alone JL. SSTG says It's a great wax and uses It all the time. He's got me wanting to try it Now...:thumb:

 

I have used Reflections quite a few times. It is a nice product. It is very very easy on/off with an interesting perfume smell. I think it can go at least 10 to 12 weeks but everyone's judgment about durability varies. It leaves a nice reflective hard shine.

I have not used NXT but I just bought a Meg's kit at Walmart. I also have some collinite 476 to try.

 

I never see anyone mention Clearkote Carnuba Moose Wax on here. It's one of my favourites. It goes on and off easily. It has good longevity IMO. Beads very well and looks great. Does anyone else on DB use it?
Another not frequently mentioned wax here is Megs 26 as a good all purpose wax.
Otherwise I love Col 476s and Victoria's Red.

 

You're right bout Carnauba Moose Wax. I know Scottwax from Autopia uses the heck out of it and it always looks fantastic in his pics. I plan on picking some up in the spring along with 476. I've already got and use 845.

Meg's #26 is also a good one. I don't think it gets a lot of love anymore because of the always technological advances of competition waxes and sealants. #26 is a GREAT value wax though. You can buy a GALLON for about $30, which is about the same price you'd pay for a small bottle of liquid wax form other companies.

 

Someone on here recently did a review of a bunch of waxes. Collinite finished very high amongst some high end waxes.

Price-even less if you have a HF close.

 

The Collinites are very good waxes....actually they are hybrids...meaning a combo of a polymer and wax...best bang for the buck if you want a decent look and durability....best wax for winter protection

Meg's #26 paste is another good cheap wax with a nice look...very wet and deep looking...average durability...but the look is great....

another is One Grand Blitz wax....super durable and nice looking....warm deep look....

last and least..Meg's #16.....a good wax...good durability.....and a nice look...can get from Eshine..worth the investment...as all here mentioned are ...

Al