What is a good wax to use that will help protect the less than stellar paint on the xB's. Please something that doesn't require an electric buffer or arms like The Terminator. I'm just a lowley mom wanting to keep my xB in good condition and protected. Tks!

Meguiars NXT Tech Wax in the purple bottle is good stuff. The liquid works well, and is easy on and off.

Be sure to use microfiber towels to avoid swirls.

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I highly recommend Meguiars NXT Tech wax. It goes on easy, comes off easy, and protects well.
http://www.meguiars.com/whatsnew/nxtproduct_page.cfm?SKU=G12718

I use a product called RejeX and it works great. You can use it on the paint, chrome, even the windows, headlights & foglights. Only have to reapply every 4-6 months plus it's SUPER easy on & off as well.

Here's a link: http://www.corrosionx.com/rejex.html

^^^^^^Thanks you two. I use the Mcguiars protectant for the inside, makes sense they would make something for the outside as well :bow: That's why I ask here, you folks don't let me down. :silly:

I also use the NXT Tech Wax. My favorite for far.

from my years of experience with detailing products, i can honestly say, i like the finish you get with NXT, but it doesn't last that long, I've been using the shining monkey 3 stage system for sometime now, and it works GREAT! www.shiningmonkey.com i thnk you have to order it from their site, no vendors that I'm aware of, but its not too expesive for what you get, and it works great, makes my BSP xB look like a mirror!

liquid glass

I had small scratches on my door - Meguiars NXT Tech Wax made it go away and look pretty again. yay.

I actually prefer sealants over waxes. I like the fact that they last alot longer than most waxes (except for some synthetics or collinite). My personal favorite is Four Star's Ultimate Paint Protection. UPP lasts a good 4-6 months with a good application of just one layer. If you decide to layer the product (allow about 12 hours between layers), it can last almost indefinitely. I really like how it brings out the metallic color in my cars paint. It really pops. And the slickness it gives! Everything is just amazingly smooth. The best part is its a really easy on/easy off products that you don't have to worry a lot about getting the application as thin as possible (though thin is not a bad thing either). This makes it far easier to use than its main rival Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze. This product if it isnt applied insanely thin is VERY difficult to remove and the durability is crappy.
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i like meguiars gold class personally. i also find that Eagle 1 has a nano wax that works pretty nicely. but yeah, use a microfiber cloth to remove, and they have microfiber applicator pads that i use and love em.

I love Meguiar NXT liquid wax. Easy to put on and easy to remove.

ADAM'S is the best stuff you can get

Meguiers NXT! :)

NXT is the best out there....in all the detailing books I've read they say paste is the best thing to use because the solution is not watered down....but either one - the paste or liquid works good..

If you want to get out scratches go to a paint shop and buy a cleaner -polisher-and invest in a fair to good buffer....than apply the wax


wax on wax off....

I use mothers california gold stuff, the one in the can. Its a little harder to apply but it feels so much nicer to me than liquid waxes and it really made my white car (RIP) shine. next ones gonna be black so I can have fun waxing again.

I use Meguiars mainly but bang for the buck you cn't beat Nunish...the stuff just works

I used the McGuiers Nxt and it worked great! :bow: Thanks so much. It took me about an hour start to finish. Had a rain storm today and the water beaded right off! It was easy and looks great! :love:

The meguairs nxt is very good ,also the express liquid wax from meguairs is also very good and easy to use 8)

i use this stuff by 3d products. it left my car so slick a fly trying to land on it fell off. it was ok going on, a little hard coming off. i used a diaper and it left no marks what so ever. felt slick and smooth to the touch. 15 bucks for a canister

People around here sure seem to like NXT - I'm probably going to try that out after I run out of Zaino - it's just too expensive. Anyway, if I'm starting from scratch (with a clayed car), do I need to do anything else other than wax with the NXT? I.e. is there any other step in the process (polishing or anything) or is the NXT all you need? I hope it is.

One wax I really like is S100 (same as P21S). It's easy to apply and really has a deep, wet shine. It's a carnuba wax so it does not last that long (but I hear longer than the NXT). You can get S100 from your local Harley dealer for ~$15 a can. Sweet stuff.....

I used to use Meguiars NXT, but i found a better one.
I use "Klasse" Our dealer carries it. It is a wax and
filler in one. It fills all the little pores in the paint or
glass and gives a very smooth finish. One can tell the
difference just by feeling the paint.

i personally start off with three layers of the meguiars NXT wax then top it off with a layer of Carnu-b carnuba wax. the miguires gives a great gloss and shine and the carnu-b does a great job of repelling water and bugs.
Trust me this is GREAT combo.
http://www.carnu-b.com/

you guys should check out some of the lesser know boutique brands out there. poorboy's world, four star, pinnacle, all put out awesome products. And don't forget, most results come from the paint's prep. in other words claying, and then polishing.

what do u guyz think about rain x?

and where do u buy microfiber towels?

If you live somewhere rainy, it works great. It's not very durable though, so you will be reapplying it. Also, they have a rain-x windshield wiper spray that I was going to get, but I don't want the overspray to get on my paint, so I guess I will be applying it by hand.

You can't beat Meguiar products.The paste wax products will last longer than the spray on or liquid types.
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I use tropic-care, I am into show cars, that is there focus, no swirls, no residue. Just clean bright shine.
Just click on the link to my sponsor, and you can get samples. I have been in the show car world for 20 plus years, I love thier products.

if you dont like to wax often use a sealant like four star upp. available off the net. this is good stuff! so slick and wet looking. if you like to wax every few weeks or so use s100 carnuba paste wax. you can get it at any Harley dealer for $15 it is essentially the same formulas as the p21s which goes for $32. it is so easy to apply and wipe off. it has that nice deep wet look! you will like it! it will not stain trim. awesome stuff!

big fan of NXT, also give Reflections a try, it worked well for me!!!

what do u guyz think about rain x?

and where do u buy microfiber towels?

I love Rain-X, It seems I need to reapply it every couple weeks.

MF towels can be purchased wherever you get your wax, they're pretty common.

what do u guyz think about rain x?

and where do u buy microfiber towels?

I love Rain-X, It seems I need to reapply it every couple weeks.

MF towels can be purchased wherever you get your wax, they're pretty common.

sweet! thanx for the info

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Turtle Wax Platinum

i got my microfiber towels from Wal-mart. I use Mother Clay bar and NXT Generation™ Tech Wax Paste. The car look better than new. The Clay bar is amazing, It took bugs and tar stains out easily. I would use it everytime before i wax the car. I saw it autobarn.net for $13

The NXT paste was easy to apply and buff off. Claying and waxing took about 30 minutes each.

Do most u guys use NXT spray?


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I used to use Meguiars NXT, but i found a better one.
I use "Klasse" Our dealer carries it. It is a wax and
filler in one. It fills all the little pores in the paint or
glass and gives a very smooth finish. One can tell the
difference just by feeling the paint.

Where can you buy Klasse products ? Imma start tryin other than Meguiars

I got it from the dealer in bremerton Washington, but here is a link to
a retailer with a description.

http://superiorcarcare.net/klasse.html

A number of guys use it in the northwest because it lasts with
our long rainy season. A little goes a long way so try the small
bottle.

Tried Zymol this weekend...easy to apply/remove, is all natural.

I wanted to start off with a less aggressive product to see how the paint "likes it".

It made the blue more obvious in the sunlight.

i have so much to learn...thanks everyone. i've been reading tons of old posts to catch on a bit.

i brought my new xb home yesterday and i have a few really basic questions on washing and waxing it. (i've never bothered to take care of my previous cars....)

i live in an apartment so i don't have an outdoor hose. can you wash properly with just 2 buckets (1 with clean water). any pointers? another option would be going to one of the do it yourself car washes they have and only using their hose to spray water. i've heard to never use that brush attachment since they are dirty and scratch your paint. not sure if i should use the "wash" cycle and spray the car or not or only the water. the spray is at very high pressure so maybe i'd be better with my 2 bucket idea? (pointers welcome)

after the washing - i'm unsure on waxing. i read that people really like the NXT tech wax (mequiars). would i want to wax my new car right away or wait a few weeks? if i do it this weekend - would i just wash and dry then wax or are there other steps in between.

finally when people mention the microfiber cloths - do you use them to dry after washing or only for wax removal? do you ever wash the clots in the washing machine? thanks for your patience and help.

i have so much to learn...thanks everyone. i've been reading tons of old posts to catch on a bit.

i brought my new xb home yesterday and i have a few really basic questions on washing and waxing it. (i've never bothered to take care of my previous cars....)

i live in an apartment so i don't have an outdoor hose. can you wash properly with just 2 buckets (1 with clean water). any pointers? another option would be going to one of the do it yourself car washes they have and only using their hose to spray water. i've heard to never use that brush attachment since they are dirty and scratch your paint. not sure if i should use the "wash" cycle and spray the car or not or only the water. the spray is at very high pressure so maybe i'd be better with my 2 bucket idea? (pointers welcome)

after the washing - i'm unsure on waxing. i read that people really like the NXT tech wax (mequiars). would i want to wax my new car right away or wait a few weeks? if i do it this weekend - would i just wash and dry then wax or are there other steps in between.

finally when people mention the microfiber cloths - do you use them to dry after washing or only for wax removal? do you ever wash the clots in the washing machine? thanks for your patience and help.

try autopia.com....lots of GREAT info there.

thanks! i'll check it out. i'm a little overwhelmed trying to decide what i really need to keep my Scion XB nice. budget is a little tight so if there are things that can serve multiple uses or things that aren't really needed that would be great to know.

right now i feel like my shopping list is way too long to be realistic...

wash mitts
microfiber towels
2 buckets
wash product (probably Gold Class or NXT)
interior protectant
wheel brush
wheel cleaner
detail spray/liquid wax
tire gel
wax
glass cleaner
california car duster

it's too much! thanks for the help

Best wax you can buy is Zaino Bros.

Actually, the best wax you can buy is one that works great for you and produces results you're happy with. "Best wax" conversations are like "best motor oil" conversations -- you'll hear tons of different opinions.

But yeah, I use Zaino Bros products on both my tC and my motorcycle, and the results are spectacular.

--mark

We have been using the Hawaiian Island Shine products for a few months now and really like the results. They have an entire line of products that are very easy to use. They have waxes made especially for dark and light color cars so you don't have to worry about swirl marks at all. There website is http://www.hawaiianislandshine.com/ and if you order and enter the word scion into the coupon or discount box then you get 20% off of your purchase.