what is the best wax, cleaning products? - Page 2

Alright...I have added the second coat of Ice and it's even smoother and better looking than the first coat.  Here are the final pics after the second coat and yes I did my tires this time!
 

 

Holly Crap!    It burnt my retinas!
 

wax on....wacks off

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ORIGINAL: YH2Owner

Polish: is a product that restores shine to a finish, has no protective properties.

Looking forward on some feedback.

Yup you're right...Polish is just that, it polishes and Waxes like Carnauba, seal and protect...
 
But people are making synomous comparisions...and it's only natural, I bet you call refrigerant for the A/C Freon...Or an adjustable wrench a Cresent Wrench...See my point.?..
 
But now in this modern age of chemicals..the synthetics waxes/polishes are proving themselves worthy of both descriptions in one bottle...So When I refer to really something about polishing, I think of a ClayBar or Rubbing compound...Then seal it all up with a Wax, like NXT or ICE...
 
I think we are on the same page here..

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ORIGINAL: YH2Owner

Instead of me writing the information, I'll provide you a url with a detail description of what claying is and what it does which was also the site where I was introduced of this "claying" phenom:

http://www.autogeek.net/clbaandlu.html

This site is where I buy most of my stuff BTW for all my vehicles. I guess they started the education for me on how to detail your car in every way.
By the way, I was pleasantly surprised that on page 2 of this detailing thread, this same company has posted here, albeit long time ago. In fact the wolfgand products is what I have been using for over 2 years now. Detailing a vehicle IS a labor of love I guess. I'm a detail fanatic I figure, and I am still learning tricks & things. The process I go thru is very much labor intensive. The results are good for 5-6 months, which means that bathing, claying, polishing & sealing is a 2 times a year deal for my H2, or when I see the water starts to stop beading. That does not include bathing when its needed, just means the process is done every 5-6 months or when needed. For me it has been about every 5 months down here in Florida with the heat, humidity & rains. Which comparatively speaking not easy or as quick as lets say ICE, but to me it is well worth it. Let me know what you think after you read the info.

Great site..Thanks...I can tell you a romantic for a dazzeling shine ..I like to have that with minimum effort..Hence the ICE craze

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ORIGINAL: YH2Owner

Keep in mind my friend that claying will not just remove surface contaminants, depending on what clay bar you use, it removes EVERYTHING, including any old wax, polish or sealant you have on the car at the time.

Absolutely, The whole idea with a Calybar is to strip the finish of everything, including deeply imbedded water spots and road grime and yes, old waxes and sealers...That's a no brainer...But rember one other thing..Like bare naked skin so it the same for you car's finish, so make sure the waxes you use have the sun block too for thUV rays....SPF of 50 is recommended

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ORIGINAL: YH2Owner

My question to the ICE users still remains, nobody yet has answered it, how often do you have to apply the stuff? When will water stop beading?? After my process I can go 5-6 months before I need to polish

  Oh you mean on your first posyt here

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How long does it last after each application?

...But anyways...I thinks after a good TWO coats of ICE like RUT did, the beading of water...or more like the sheeting of water as it falls off the car lasts about 5-6 months...least it's been my experience.
 
But hey, I like the way you treat you finish

I'll let you know how long it lasts.  This is the first time I've used Ice.  Before I used this:
 
http://www.justamps.com/Malco/Malco_Flash.htm
 
Malco is also an excellent wax, but you can't get it on any plastic pieces.  Let me also make this recommendation....store your wax/polishes indoors at room temps....not in the garage in the winter.  They are not meant to freeze up.

Alrighty, now we are acommunicating. Thanks for the feedback. If ICE last as long as you state, then I'll haveta say its one hell of a product. It's just been my experience that over-the-counter stuff was never really that good, where it would last months. Nothing wrong with applying 2 coats, in fact the sealant I use also recommends it. However, just one coat lasts 5-6 months, guess I'll have to test 2 coats, maybe it will go even longer than 5-6 months--We'll see--Its just to do 2 coats on a H2 is a pain in the ars--However, I just purchased a dual action Porter Cable polisher dohekie, so my tasks should go quicker & hopefully save my arms for "other" things, like lifting a beer bottle to my lips--hehe--Thanks for the replies guys, its appreciated--

No prob buddy...If I don't reply, in most cases I'm agreeing...
 
On a orbital buffer??, I'm not skilled in their use..so I'm leary to use one, burns painted edges if your not careful, especially since you can't get into the cracks and crevasses ...I like the up close and detailed attention a hand can do..Been my moto through life...girls realy like my touch too

It's not an orbital, those are dangerous in inexperienced hands. The one for us novice guys is dual action, by that I mean is has a counter weigh, thereby not letting it sit in one spot since it jiggles & dances back & forth. Even with the new toy, some hand jobs will have to be used obviously. There will be spots where access could be difficult, however, for buffing/removal I'll try the mirco-fiber head, where I cannot reach the micro-fiber towel will--So some manual will be also used unfortunately--Also the H2 has lotsa black plastic, I plan on taping those areas off with the blue paint tape. thata way I can go full speed with the thing & not worry bout getting this stuff on it--Which by the way is a royal pain to remove, altho I finally found a product that works great for that--

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ORIGINAL: Dennis

No prob buddy...If I don't reply, in most cases I'm agreeing...

On a orbital buffer??, I'm not skilled in their use..so I'm leary to use one, burns painted edges if your not careful, especially since you can't get into the cracks and crevasses ...I like the up close and detailed attention a hand can do..Been my moto through life...girls realy like my touch too

 
DITTO!

I wanted to thank you all for the info on ICE, I just went to Wally -World (my way for walmart) and bought it.  My H3 has scratches and all.  I have done a lot of off roading withit. 
 
Also, does anyone have a great way for cleaning the hard build up of dirt that stikes to the tires and is brown around the edges?
 
 
Hey Question for you, did you chrome your rims or does it just look that way in the photos. 

Wally World..!!..That's funny

The best detailing products out there are are made by Zaino. Check out www.hcvind.com for more info. We only use Zaino products on our vehicles.
 
 

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ORIGINAL: RacerGirl8

The best detailing products out there are are made by Zaino. Check out www.hcvind.com for more info. We only use Zaino products on our vehicles.

 
Although I've used Meguiar's, Mothers, and Zaino in the past, I'm now an Adam's convert.
 

 

 

 

Just did mine this past week and used the NTX line. I used the NTX tire shine spray for the first time,  I like.

I like theTropi-Care product line.  Their microfiber products are the best I have used.  The TC-3 sealant is easy to use and provides a brilliant finish.

I have been using the Simoniz Liquid Diamond for a couple of weeks now. Same as the Ice put it on everything including windows! IMHO its even better than Ice (better shine and seems to hold up better).



Hard to get a shine like that on a white vehicle.

 
 
 

 
 
 

Liquid Glass gets my vote!