God bless the porter cable...

[Sepp]

I recently switched away from carnuba based to meguires "tech wax", the stuff is amazing.

Great stuff!!!

[dannyg]

Sorry, I wasn't home to update this thread.

This is what I was using to seal:

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-glanzwax.aspx

The dude who runs the site, Phil, is an awesome dude too. He'll help you out with any questions you've got, he really knows his stuff.

I'll definitely update this thread when I'm done. And, when we get a break from this shitty weather!

[sandlock]

that's inspiring to say the least. i just ordered a random orbital yesterday to make this very magic happen.

[StereoInstaller1]

Sorry, I wasn't home to update this thread.

This is what I was using to seal:

http://www.detailersdomain.com/1zeinszett-glanzwax.aspx

The dude who runs the site, Phil, is an awesome dude too. He'll help you out with any questions you've got, he really knows his stuff.

Sounds like a winner, looks like some great product.

I'll definitely update this thread when I'm done. And, when we get a break from this shitty weather!

So, like...july?

[dannyg]

So, like...july?

[m3clutch]

the oxidation in my alpine is killing me...no shine or luster. must....detail....

[stumble_t]

Meguiars #21 FTW
Recommended by my finish supplier. I will never use another sealer, the best.

[CorvallisBMW]

I recently switched away from carnuba based to meguires "tech wax", the stuff is amazing.

teh TRUF!

[ck_taft325is]

"Tech wax"? It's in most local auto parts stores, yeah? If so I'll pick some up and try it out. I know I've not been thrilled with my last wax. Would like a bit more shine for a bit longer.

[Spiff325iS]

So much E30 restoration in this thread. I did the EXACT same thing to mine, and I loved my car so much more after every batch of polishing I did. Your car looks great.

This thread screams deja-vu. Love it.

[CorvallisBMW]

"Tech wax"? It's in most local auto parts stores, yeah? If so I'll pick some up and try it out. I know I've not been thrilled with my last wax. Would like a bit more shine for a bit longer.

I was skeptical at first, thinking 'oh this is just some crummy silicone in a flashy package, whatever'. But it looks fantastic, especially on red and black cars. It also lasts much longer than other waxes. Honestly it worked better on my Zinno car than much more expensive options like Griots One-Step Sealant or the Zymol Carbon.

[freeride53]

this stuff is amazing. i'd love this for all my cars.

[Sepp]

"Tech wax"? It's in most local auto parts stores, yeah? If so I'll pick some up and try it out. I know I've not been thrilled with my last wax. Would like a bit more shine for a bit longer.

The more prep work on the paint before using this stuff, the better the end result.
(not insulting your intelligence)

Wash car with dish soap
Clay entire car
Buff away using polish
Apply Zymol or something like that (whatever is your fave.)
Apply tech wax.

I would say at least 3 coats of the stuff. I do 5 coats myself, because I have a black car.
And I have OCD. :)

[dreamer420]

NEVER wash you car with dish soap. it will suck out any and all waxes, and will cause swirls a lot easier.
use a soap made for washing cars....

also a random orbital from say walmart, suck fucking balls. the porter cable, is a nicely engineered piece of equipment made for professionals.

meguiars 21 is my favourite, on my car. where you live, and the weather and time of day all play into what sealant or wax will work best on your paint and in the weather your in.
you should wax your car every 2 months, in perfect conditions. more so if you drive it daily and weathers not nice.

i detail professionally, if you have any q's ill be glad to help

[StereoInstaller1]

i detail professionally, if you have any q's ill be glad to help

How about a nice writeup on how to remove water spots from glass?