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Old 09-03-2021, 11:36 AM   #1
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Wondering what your recommendations are for waxing your Model A. My car has pretty nice looking 32 year old lacquer.
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Old 09-03-2021, 12:32 PM   #2
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Old 09-03-2021, 01:40 PM   #3
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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.
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Old 09-03-2021, 03:30 PM   #4
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Mine is 27 years and still looks quite decent. Mine was PPG chromabase paint to start with.
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Old 09-03-2021, 03:30 PM   #5
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I like real wax, not that spray on liquid
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Old 09-03-2021, 03:42 PM   #6
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I use Turtle wax Ice and I am very satisfied.
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Old 09-03-2021, 06:39 PM   #7
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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.
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Old 09-03-2021, 07:38 PM   #8
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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.
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Agree Griots the best! Used for years including modern cars and RV!!
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Old 09-04-2021, 06:51 AM   #9
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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
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Old 09-04-2021, 07:18 AM   #10
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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
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Old 09-04-2021, 08:30 AM   #11
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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.
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Old 09-04-2021, 09:44 AM   #12
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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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Old 09-04-2021, 09:56 AM   #13
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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.
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Old 09-04-2021, 10:08 AM   #14
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Jim,
Is the Mequiars Cleaner Wax PN A1216, like in the picture below? I might try it on my vehicles.
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Old 09-04-2021, 10:19 AM   #15
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Old 09-04-2021, 10:27 AM   #16
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Is the Mequiars Cleaner Wax PN A1216, like in the picture below? I might try it on my vehicles.
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Old 09-04-2021, 10:28 AM   #17
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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.
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Old 09-04-2021, 11:28 AM   #18
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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

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Old 09-04-2021, 11:30 AM   #19
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Jay Leno's wax is the best
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Old 09-04-2021, 12:03 PM   #20
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Rusty,

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