Best Store Bought Wax/Glaze - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

timshifty · 07-02-2016, 03:51 AM

Is there such thing as a best wax or glaze you can find at autozone, advanced auto, walmart?

BRZN · 07-02-2016, 04:54 AM

My vote is for Meguiar's #26 Mirror Glaze Paste Wax
The #26 Paste Wax, not the #26 liquid wax.

TC-2SS · 07-02-2016, 06:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BRZN

My vote is for Meguiar's #26 Mirror Glaze Paste Wax
The #26 Paste Wax, not the #26 liquid wax.

What is the difference? Besides one is a liquid.

jshaf · 07-02-2016, 04:19 PM

Meguiars #26 best pure wax over the counter and I use the Liquid, super easy to use......Collinite 845 can be had at some advance autos in my area...be the next choice I would suggest

jshaf · 07-02-2016, 04:23 PM

just waxed the SS three days ago, here is a pic after a long drive today, still looking pretty good IMO, stays outside 24 hrs a day

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Joe M 2012 2SS · 07-02-2016, 09:33 PM

You'll find 4 types of waxes @ auto stores/Wal-Mart.

Cleaner waxes
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These are popular amongst people who don't prep the paint before waxing. Just wash/wax.
This type of wax contains a solvent/very light abrasive, this removes some of the contamination that regular washing does not, it's not as efficient as claying/clay alternative.
These waxes usually contain fillers. These come in paste form. Durability 1-2 months.
Examples, Megs Cleaner wax, Mothers Cleaner wax etc.

Carnauba waxes.

These contain no cleaners or abrasives. They come in liquid and paste. On a well prepped surface, they will add a warm/deep look to the paint.
Durability 2-3 months.
Examples Megs #26, Mothers pure Brazilian carnauba, Megs Gold Class, etc.

Synthetic Waxes

These products really aren't wax, while they may contain a small amount of carnauba, the main ingredients are polymers. These "waxes" are actually sealants. They won't produce the depth of a carnauba, but provide longer protection. 4-5 months. Paint should be prepped properly before application.
Examples, Megs Ultimate Wax, Collinite 845

Spray waxes

These are the easiest to apply and remove, but protection is limited to a few weeks or less. Good choice for someone who wants to spend less amount of time, just wants something fast/easy. No prep needed.
Examples, look across the shelves of the detailing section, you'll see a lot of these. People like fast and easy.

avido · 07-03-2016, 04:46 AM

i used the meguiar's wax for the black color. it came out nice

BRZN · 07-03-2016, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by TC-2SS

What is the difference? Besides one is a liquid.

I can't see the same depth of shine with the liquid over the paste (could be just me?), and the liquid doesn't seem to last as long on the vehicle as the paste.

pbeyer2010 · 07-03-2016, 06:42 AM

meguires 105/205 compound and mirror glaze can be had at advanced or autozone. They come in a larger 32? oz bottle. Follow these up with meguires ultimate (synthetic) or meguires gold (carbanuba) and you will get a great product.

I play around with synthetic and carbanuba top coats. In my opinion the carbanuba produces the warmest look however it catches a lot more debris such as pollen. The synthetics like meg's ultimate paste wax or nxt 2.0 are easy on easy off and give a good result with less debris pickup.

DonM · 07-04-2016, 01:42 AM

I usually use Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax and 'quik detail' it with Ultimate Quick Wax. Recently I've been testing Meguiars D115 (available from AutoGeek.net) and Meguiars Paint Protect 365. The pics taken of my car from the Cars & Coffee are with the PP365 and detailed prior to the event with the D115.
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jshaf · 07-04-2016, 06:34 AM

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Originally Posted by BRZN

I can't see the same depth of shine with the liquid over the paste (could be just me?), and the liquid doesn't seem to last as long on the vehicle as the paste.

well I use Megs 26 over collinite 915, best of both worlds

BRZN · 07-05-2016, 04:47 AM

However:

Quote:

Originally Posted by timshifty

Is there such thing as a best wax or glaze you can find at autozone, advanced auto, walmart?

I don't believe he was going to find Collinite 915 at the local auto supply box store.

Demon War Horse · 07-22-2016, 01:18 PM

I always like Meguiars and Mothers, but also used Eagle 1 wet. All are pretty good off the shelf.

If you want to drop around $30, P21S (found on amazon) is not bad either. Ridiculous how easy it is. Wipe on (one direction, no circles), wipe off. No haze, or residue. A little goes a long way.

I can also speak highly for Adams (Carnuba), Chemical Guys (Carnuba) and Zaino (polish).

I use a lot of different things from time to time depending on the look I need, or the color of the car.

jshaf · 07-24-2016, 08:52 PM

latest pic, think the collinite 915 topped with Megs 26 is working well

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07-02-2016, 03:51 AM	#1
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07-02-2016, 04:19 PM	#4
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	Meguiars #26 best pure wax over the counter and I use the Liquid, super easy to use......Collinite 845 can be had at some advance autos in my area...be the next choice I would suggest __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

07-02-2016, 04:23 PM	#5
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	just waxed the SS three days ago, here is a pic after a long drive today, still looking pretty good IMO, stays outside 24 hrs a day __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint

07-02-2016, 09:33 PM	#6
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,552 View My Garage	You'll find 4 types of waxes @ auto stores/Wal-Mart. Cleaner waxes . These are popular amongst people who don't prep the paint before waxing. Just wash/wax. This type of wax contains a solvent/very light abrasive, this removes some of the contamination that regular washing does not, it's not as efficient as claying/clay alternative. These waxes usually contain fillers. These come in paste form. Durability 1-2 months. Examples, Megs Cleaner wax, Mothers Cleaner wax etc. Carnauba waxes. These contain no cleaners or abrasives. They come in liquid and paste. On a well prepped surface, they will add a warm/deep look to the paint. Durability 2-3 months. Examples Megs #26, Mothers pure Brazilian carnauba, Megs Gold Class, etc. Synthetic Waxes These products really aren't wax, while they may contain a small amount of carnauba, the main ingredients are polymers. These "waxes" are actually sealants. They won't produce the depth of a carnauba, but provide longer protection. 4-5 months. Paint should be prepped properly before application. Examples, Megs Ultimate Wax, Collinite 845 Spray waxes These are the easiest to apply and remove, but protection is limited to a few weeks or less. Good choice for someone who wants to spend less amount of time, just wants something fast/easy. No prep needed. Examples, look across the shelves of the detailing section, you'll see a lot of these. People like fast and easy. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

07-03-2016, 04:46 AM	#7
avido Drives: camaro ss\rs Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Italia Posts: 755	i used the meguiar's wax for the black color. it came out nice __________________ 2014 camaro SS Whipple powered ,3.750 pulley,ID850, CAI,Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust,MGW racing shifter,Bo White ported tb,MightyMouse Catch Can,Vitesse throttle controller,GM 3.91 rear end, Dynatech longtube haders, BTR Pd cam,Fluidampr stock pulley,ZL1 fuel pump and ADM fpcm, Phastek scoop and fluid thank relocation Bmr Motor mount . Tuned by Mastuning

07-02-2016, 04:54 AM	#2
BRZN Drives: 2012 1LT Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Denver, PA Posts: 450	My vote is for Meguiar's #26 Mirror Glaze Paste Wax The #26 Paste Wax, not the #26 liquid wax. __________________

07-03-2016, 06:42 AM	#9
pbeyer2010 Drives: 2015 Camaro 2SS Join Date: May 2016 Location: Nanuet, NY Posts: 165 View My Garage	meguires 105/205 compound and mirror glaze can be had at advanced or autozone. They come in a larger 32? oz bottle. Follow these up with meguires ultimate (synthetic) or meguires gold (carbanuba) and you will get a great product. I play around with synthetic and carbanuba top coats. In my opinion the carbanuba produces the warmest look however it catches a lot more debris such as pollen. The synthetics like meg's ultimate paste wax or nxt 2.0 are easy on easy off and give a good result with less debris pickup.

07-04-2016, 01:42 AM	#10
DonM Camaro #4 Drives: 2017-Hyper Blue Metallic-2LTmanual Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: NE Ohio (Akron) Posts: 1,256	I usually use Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax and 'quik detail' it with Ultimate Quick Wax. Recently I've been testing Meguiars D115 (available from AutoGeek.net) and Meguiars Paint Protect 365. The pics taken of my car from the Cars & Coffee are with the PP365 and detailed prior to the event with the D115. ] __________________ Don M Supercharged LGX + 6 speed manual = FUN!! Last edited by DonM; 07-05-2016 at 11:58 PM.

07-22-2016, 01:18 PM	#13
Demon War Horse War Horse Pilot Drives: 2017 NFG 1SS 1LE Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: N.Texas Posts: 2,458 View My Garage	I always like Meguiars and Mothers, but also used Eagle 1 wet. All are pretty good off the shelf. If you want to drop around $30, P21S (found on amazon) is not bad either. Ridiculous how easy it is. Wipe on (one direction, no circles), wipe off. No haze, or residue. A little goes a long way. I can also speak highly for Adams (Carnuba), Chemical Guys (Carnuba) and Zaino (polish). I use a lot of different things from time to time depending on the look I need, or the color of the car. __________________ COTW 09/07/2015 - 2014 AGM 2SS/RS - RIP 6/01/17 2017 Nightfall Gray Metallic 1SS 1LE Born 5/17/17 - *Click Sig Pic below for for Demon War Horse 02 Build Thread* SigPic by Hazman

07-24-2016, 08:52 PM	#14
jshaf Montani Semper Liberi Drives: 2011 Black 2SS/RS w/ IOM stripes Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Masontown, WV Posts: 4,841	latest pic, think the collinite 915 topped with Megs 26 is working well __________________ Stainless Works 1 7/8 Long Tude Headers, Stainless Works High Flow Cats, Stainless Works Retro Chambered Catback, Z/28 Air Intake, RDP Tuned, FR41 Chrome Rims, 1100W stereo, 35% Tint