Ford Mustang: Black Paint - Wax Recommendations? Carnauba gets oily in sun! :(

In article <com>, Somebody
Somewhere in the Universe <com> wrote:
 

I have a "True Blue" 2003 Mustang and a 1969 Jaguar XKE that's British
racing green. I use Meguiars Gold Class liquid wax on both, and I like
it very much. As I'm in So. California they get a lot of sun, and the
wax job seems to stand up. I have no idea how this stuff works in a wet
climate or if you live near the ocean. I did notice that squished
insects now wash off much more easily.

On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 23:51:56 GMT, "Ken and Amy Andrews"
<net> wrote:
 

Yeah if I can get access to a digital camera before I re-do the car,
I'll take some shots.

Water still beads on the hood, but the wax has the same appearance as
if someone had sprayed a light misting of oil on it. It's just greasy
and cloudy looking.

On Wed, 13 Aug 2003 23:59:34 GMT, Scudder
<hotmail.com> wrote:
 

I'm in Canada... moderate climate, ocean is thousands of miles away
though.

Any idea if the Gold Class Wax contains natural wax (ie. carnauba) or
is it based on polymers?

I've been thinking I might have to go the polymer route since the
temperature threshold for the wax is much higher than carnauba.

"Somebody Somewhere in the Universe" <com>
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According to Guru Reports the Zaino will give you the best and longest
lasting shine. I bought some for my black GT a few weeks ago but because of
all of the rain we have had for the last three weeks haven't had a chance to
try it yet.
http://www.gurureports.org/

I've heard other folks here say Zaino looks great, but it doesn't last. One
poster said he applied 7 coats and it didn't even last the winter. (Don't
know where he lived, though). I've personally never tried it, though. If
it truly hides the spiderwebs, I'd seriously consider giving it a shot.

"Dennis" <net> wrote in message
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While stumbling around on the web I found a detailing site for BMW
enthusiasts, part of the roadfly group. If you look at this message board
in the link below you will be able to find answers from a lot of detailing
experts (many of the posters there do it for a living) for just about
anything to do with making a cars interior or exterior look good. I was on
there for three hours the first time I found it and am amazed at the amount
of information there.
http://bimmer.roadfly.org/bmw/forums/detailing/



"com" <com> wrote in message
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This website gives good advice on washing car and preventing. Some wax will
cloud (shades of darker area) up on black cars. Check this site out. It
sells and gives good advice on protecting your paint finish! =)

http://www.carcareonline.com/howto.aspx
http://www.carcareonline.com/viewarticle.aspx?art=9

Sammy
225TT
Previous 98GT Owner

"Somebody Somewhere in the Universe" <com>
wrote in message news:com... 

Zaino works very, very well, and it does last pretty well. The trick is
using the gloss-enhancer after you wash...it adds sooo much shine, and it
keeps the wax there.

If you're looking for something different, Zymol makes a wax specifically
for darker colored cars. I've heard good things, but i've never tried
it...it's a bit too expensive, imho.

Otherwise, good ole Meguiar's gold class liquid wax will never do ya wrong!
;-) Looks great on black.

- Nick

"Ken and Amy Andrews" <net> wrote in message
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