[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]

Debating what wax is "the best" is like asking what "the best" oil is.

I agree about that. As long as you do *something* regularly (change oil or wax the car) it's all for the better no matter what brand you use.

Pat