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Wondering what your recommendations are for waxing your Model A. My car has pretty nice looking 32 year old lacquer.

Anything is better than nothing......................
Paul in CT

Try Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax (pure synthetic polymer) and you won't be disappointed. I bought mine in their kit so I got the application pad and towel. Then buy a pack of Harbor Freight microfiber towels. You may gasp at the price of the Meguiar's, but you won't be disappointed.

Mine is 27 years and still looks quite decent. Mine was PPG chromabase paint to start with.

I like real wax, not that spray on liquid

I use Turtle wax Ice and I am very satisfied.

I use Griots products. All made in the USA....all water base.
I do a once a year hand wax. Rest of the year just spray and wipe with Griots product.
Could not be more happy with their products or service.
Gil. NoCal

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Originally Posted by Gil Sissons (Post 2052816)

Agree Griots the best! Used for years including modern cars and RV!!

Asking what wax to use is like asking what oil to use. You will get a variety of opinions. Here is mine: I use something called Rejex. It is a polymer finish that is not a wax. It lasts a long time and the car washes easily. Makes the paint shine. www.corrosionx.com

Is there a wax out there that has a little grit as my car has some patina building up on it. just a little to wax and remove the scum. Dont want to use rubbing compound Thanks RAY

Ray, years ago I used Color Back that would remove oxidized paint, it wasn't gritty. I've not looked for it I think it's no a longer available.

I have a forty year collection of 'pre-cleaners', glazes, & waxes......nothing works better & easier than Mequiar's Cleaner Wax in the maroon plastic bottle.

Certain paints & certain colors respond to differently to different waxes, plus it's all in the eye of the beholder. Experiment or save your $$, start with Mequiar's.

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Originally Posted by jb-ob (Post 2053032)

i have a forty year collection of 'pre-cleaners', glazes, & waxes......nothing works better & easier than mequiar's cleaner wax in the maroon plastic bottle.

Certain paints & certain colors respond to differently to different waxes, plus it's all in the eye of the beholder. Experiment or save your $$, start with mequiar's.

2x. Or a step up, IMO, is Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Cleaner Wax. Both excellent.

Jim,
Is the Mequiars Cleaner Wax PN A1216, like in the picture below? I might try it on my vehicles.
Rusty Nelson

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Originally Posted by wrndln (Post 2053040)

Jim,
Is the Mequiars Cleaner Wax PN A1216, like in the picture below? I might try it on my vehicles.
Rusty Nelson

Yes

Yes Rusty, you found it.

Most owners loath waxing their car and it shows. Even freshly washed, unwaxed paint can be dull & 'gray'. Mequiar's is the perfect cleaner wax to restore a paint's clarity & brilliance.

If you are among the few who enjoy maintaining their car's finish and can see the difference, there are higher end polishes, glazes, & waxes.

All this applies to 'aged' paint. Fresh paint needs time to cure(vape) and requires polishes & waxes that allow the paint to breath. Look at Presta products from auto body supply shops.

Jim,
I also need to apply some kind of wax to the nickel plated headlights, radiator shell and some other nickel plated item to protect them. Is this good for that job?
Thanks

Rusty

Jay Leno's wax is the best

Rusty,

Not dodging the question, I'd ask the plating guy, I'm a paint guy. jb

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Originally Posted by wrndln (Post 2053063)

Jim,
I also need to apply some kind of wax to the nickel plated headlights, radiator shell and some other nickel plated item to protect them. Is this good for that job?
Thanks

Rusty

Simichrome will protect the finish also

I used an oily rag to wipe down the bright plated parts each fall. That kept them looking nice.

I've always kept my cars motorcyles boats ...Lawnmowers etc well waxed, I've certainly been known to over do it. That said, I've used basically every product under the sun. Heres what I think of some the well known examples

Nu-finish is inexpensive, easy to apply and remove, and looks great, but is known to leave white powdery dust on corners and felt/rubber edge trim. Good for a long time too.

Turtle wax is my least favorite product to apply and remove. It takes for ever and clumps up when removing it. Definitely a deep shine you'd expect with carnauba wax, doesnt last very long considering the effort. For a model A' with all the nooks and crannys I'll pass.

Meguiars cleaner wax is very good, But it doesn't wow me in application,removal or shine. It does work though and is fairly priced.

I started using Meguiars Blue hybrid ceramic wax on my A for a few reasons. You basically spray it on the car then hit it with the 'jet' pressure setting to spread it out. you can dry it or do whatever you like. The paint on my car is failing so I try not to work the surface too hard. It really lasts a very long time, I've used it on my DD car and its good for about 2.5 months in rain and sun and what ever you throw at it. It has no trouble being applied near the hinges(that most might not wax), or louvers or head light bar and doesn't leave a spec of wax dust. It's a product I thought was too good to be true when I first used it but it really is very good. Modern Tech I guess. The down fall is if you over apply it can look streaky,but this is easily corrected. It also doesn't seem to add much extra lustre past what the paint looks like. It's like an invisible layer that repells water and dust though. Can be layered over other Waxes/coatings etc. Which is how I've started using it. It gets into the nooks and crannys very very well.

Always read the instructions.

Mothers, California Gold Paste wax. Twice a year and your good to go.

JP

Have you ever tried using a clay bar? Meguires has a kit for about $20 with everything you need in it. I start with the clay bar then follow it up with Meguires Carnuba Paste-not liquid. It comes out like glass. My wife does this same process with her own car then follows it up with Meguires Ceramacoat spray-the one in the green bottle. It puts a nice finish on it and hides any minor little imperfections. Good luck