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MellowYellow Prowler Junkie From:Houston, Tx USA |
posted 09-25-2000 12:23 AM
    
I know we are all freaks about waxing our Kats. Hell, 37 and still in high school my neighbor sez. Oh well, got the May 2000 edition of Consumer Reports and I think they did a great job on WAX/car polish. Threw my #18 ranked Turtle Wax and my #26 ranked Meguires away and went and bought #1, #2, and #3, then tried them all. Damn are they good. #1 was Zymol Cleaner Wax, #2 Prestone Bullet Wax (with applicator), and #3 was Nu Finish Car Polish (paste). They ranked them on gloss, durability, cleaning, ease of use, and none scratch/hazing (or swirl removal). #1, #3 very good in gloss, #2 highest/excellent on durability, #1 best in not scratching/hazing (removing swirls, best for dark colors). Have fun and if you find anything better (do a side by side comparison I did, #1-#3 didn't even compare to #18 or #26, it was like they were in totally different leagues) let the board know. best regards - Brian
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ed monahan                    POA Lifetime Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:Cincinnati, Oh, USA |
posted 09-25-2000 12:30 AM
You mean to tell me you still have to wax them even if they are clear coated?? Just kidding. |
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GPS John POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie From:Illinois |
posted 09-25-2000 12:41 AM
Mellow: Any mention of Zaino in the report? If so, how'd they rank? I use it on Black, and like it, but I'm always open to new solutions and ideas. |
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PhxSuncat unregistered Admin Use |
posted 09-25-2000 08:53 AM
Brian - thanks for the info! Just spent $23 last week for two types of waxes - NOT 1,2,3. Where is that sales slip???? ------------------ |
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Nyle Wing Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:USA. |
posted 09-25-2000 01:54 PM
Thanks MellowYellow I've used the Nu Finish, and really like it. Glad that it's in the top three  ------------------ |
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Hazen Prowler Enthusiast From:Mililani, Hi, US |
posted 09-28-2000 02:35 AM
Damn, I barely get around to waxing the car once every month or two and you want me to try all 3 side by side? Yer nuts!  |
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MellowYellow Prowler Junkie From:Houston, Tx USA |
posted 09-29-2000 12:09 AM
quote: JohnS - no mention of Zaino...not sure why unless it is limited in sales volume bc of high price, although they listed the Zymol at $16/bottle (I found it at $12-yikes, the others were normal $5-6 each).....and Yes, I guess I am nuts about wax....the NuFinish is so smooth still at 1 week later, I can't stop rubbing the car (hell, maybe a genie will put out)! And I do know this....it is so much easier to wash and dry when waxed with a good wax! |
Mike Krehel POA Site Supporter The World's Quickest Prowler (11.65 sec) and Administrating Kat Personal ScrapBook From:United States |
posted 09-29-2000 01:17 AM
Hey Brian, Let's plan a get-together soon with some of the other Houston Prowler guys! Maybe we can wax our cars together or something (hehehe)! ------------------ |
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Mike Krehel POA Site Supporter The World's Quickest Prowler (11.65 sec) and Administrating Kat Personal ScrapBook From:United States |
posted 09-29-2000 01:36 AM
Oh yea, Almost forgot to mention. I am a Zaino addict! Z1,Z2,Z6....Z2,Z6...repeat often. Can't get enough of the wild cherry smell of the Z6. Oh well, I've made myself hungry, guess I'll check the fridge now! ------------------ |
Dave Gregory Prowler Enthusiast From:Defiance, OH USA |
posted 09-29-2000 06:41 AM
quote: I use Zaino on my black 2000 works great. |
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Steve Marcus Prowler Junkie From:Ft. Lauderdale, Florida |
posted 09-29-2000 09:39 AM
Dodge, not Plymouth, puts out a wax called Mopar Cleaner Wax...This stuff is great. It was first gievn to me at a national Viper meet. You can order it from any Dodge dealer for about $8.00. It's a liquid. You can do the complete car then wipe it off. It's made for them by Maquire ------------------ |
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Daryl Prowler Junkie From:Pittsburgh, PA, USA |
posted 09-29-2000 01:24 PM
The only thing I don't like about the #1 finisher is that it's a cleaner wax, meaning it has mild abrasives in it. Cleaner waxes only need to be used every so often in order to remove oxidation, stains, etc. A regular, non-cleaner wax should be used at all other times. Just my opinion. |
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Gary C POA Site Supporter Prowler Junkie Personal ScrapBook From:San Diego Area |
posted 09-29-2000 01:28 PM
Welcome to the Prowleronline Board, thanks for joining in. And thanks for the tip on the #1 cleaner deal. Glad you could make it. |
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PhxSuncat unregistered Personal ScrapBook Admin Use |
posted 09-30-2000 01:53 AM
Dave and Daryl - Welcome to the POA website. Jump in often with your information, observations, and questions. We sometimes act crazy here, that is because we are. ------------------ |
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