[pknowles]

I need some advice about protecting the paint on my Camaro. Since I autocross my car a lot, I'm way more concerned about using a product that protects my paint from greasy tar like cone marks then getting that ultimate shine like the waxers want. Right now I polish and wax my car with Meguiars 3 step using mainly steps 2 and 3 and I do that twice a year. I love the way it looks but it seems to hold up for about 2 months depending on conditions, but I'm way too lazy to wax my car more then twice a year. Cone marks and dirt easily wash off up to about 4-6 weeks after waxing, but after that time frame, marks are stubborn to get off.

I really don't want a show car shine but I want to know if some of these products like Zaino or 5 star shine work the way I want them to work? I.E. protect the finish of the car without having to put it on more then once or twice a year. If I could get a product to really work for 6 months or even a year, then I'm willing to pay extra for it.

Have you guys tried these products and how did they work? And yes I feel stupid for asking a question like this.

This post has been edited by pknowles: Apr 6 2008, 02:33 AM

[JKnight]

Debating what wax is "the best" is like asking what "the best" oil is. Or any other variety of "the best" questions. Julie mentioned an orbital buffer and I think that's the best information in this thread. Get one of those and a couple of pads for it. That cuts down on time, and ups the results, as it gives a better application and removal than your hand will.

Personally, I use zymol.

Jason

[patred]

For regular off-the-shelf wax, I like Meguiars and Mother's. I've done the 3-step process with each (cleaner, glaze, wax). Both also have clay bars you can get an any auto parts place, and it's amazing how the clay bars pick up little specs and stuff that don't seem to come off otherwise.

Sometimes I'm lazy and just use wax, but I always find parts of the car where I wish I paid more attention to detail.

I've used Zaino and it's slightly better than Meguaiars or Mother's, IMO, but I don't know if it's worth the extra $$$ for people who actually drive their cars. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) For my Camaro, it wasn't bad considering it spent a lot of time in the garage in between autocrosses. Maybe it will sell faster if I mention it has something like 5-6 coats of Zaino. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/laugh.gif)

Pat

This post has been edited by patred: Apr 6 2008, 09:15 PM