preet1615

Collinite all the way! I use the 840 prewax then the 845 wax. Love the stuff. I also use Wolfgang products for the leather seats and the vinyl. Best money spent.

Billr

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Tried lots of high end specialty waxes. Collinite 845 is my current favorite.

Culedood47

I've been a fan of Adam's for a while now. My truck has a coat of Americana on it now. I enjoy how Adam's always supports jobs/products in the USA, but I'm not opposed to trying different things, too.

That being said, based on all the feedback here, I should at least try the Collinite 845. I'll put it on my Christmas list.

shazam

Same here. Its the paste wax version of 845 and therefore, easier to apply if you are using a dual action polisher.

Using Duragloss rRnseless and then Duragloss Aquawax on top of that. I use the cheapest microfiber towels I can find at Sam's club and do the "Garry Dean" method. (I knock off some of the dirt with a hose first, if its really dirty).

I have brand loyalty to the Collinite and the Aquawax, but even still, I think next time I will go to the Collinite 915 super-fancy wax. Its probably durable enough for a guy who waxes three times a year and it looks even better than the regular from what I can see. The Duragloss rinseless wash works very well and its fairly priced, but since I spray wax with the Duragloss aquawax anyway, I could use another brand. the Turtlewax rinseless product works just fine and its available over the counter.

Oldsmuggler

Terrible commercial

SchoenFX413

First off, everybody is going to have an opinion which is what you asked for. I used to own a detail shop and sold it when I moved to ATL from DFW. We have used a lot of brands from Zaino, Meg's, Klasse, Optimum, etc etc. I suggest going with one that fits your lifestyle. Meaning, although these products say 4-6 months longevity they really don't last too long while giving their best protection. Pick one that is easy to apply and requires the least steps.

For example, I like detailing and don't mind spending the time so I detail pretty frequently. I apply a hi-temp cleaner wax followed by a quality carnauba. Both applied with a porter-cable orbital polisher using a white polishing pad and grey finishing pad in that order. I then apply opti-seal on top. That full process is done every few months but I keep the truck looking its best by applying the sealant every few weeks. It's a wipe on, wipe off product so doesn't take too long.

I just heard from a trusted source that I should give 3M's performance sealant a try so I am trying that on Tuesday evening.

thorin21

I've been a dedicated Auto Glym user for years but I'm gonna try Collinite once spring hits.

1BD9D7

I think of waxing the same way as changing engine oil. The type you use does not matter quite as much as just making sure to do it regularly and well. I have only tried a few different waxes, but I have used Meguiars carnauba wax for many years and I like it. I apply/remove with mf bonnets on a 10" waxer.

I always bought the Spectrum brand micro fiber bonnets - but I can no longer get them in the 11"-12" size that I need, and my existing ones are worn. If anyone can recommend a place to buy new bonnets that would be great, the 10" size do NOT fit the waxer correctly...

Hwm3

What I use depends on what I'm trying to accomplish.



I've got a few options.

MCDavis

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Wow [MENTION=166014]Hwm3[/MENTION] that's intense! I'm slightly jealous actually.

For me, giving the time I have (or don't have) I have been using the Meguiars Ultimate Line for about 2 years now. Goes on easy and gives pretty decent results in my opinion. I especially like their Ultimate Liquid Wax as it can be applied in the sun. I don't have a garage so that's important to me.

My True Blue 2006 SCrew was much harder to keep spotless, but when she was cleaned up she was gorgeous. The Ghost's Sterling Gray hides the weekly road grime a bit better but she doesn't give that mirror effect like the True Blue did.