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Old Feb 17, 2023 | 07:54 PM
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Looking for a good wax, which ones better shine and smooth like silk. Let me hear what your using. Thanks
 
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Old Feb 17, 2023 | 08:05 PM
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A traditional carnauba wax? Synthetic? What's your price range?

For a cheaper hybrid wax I have used Collinite 845, goes on and off easy. I don't use "wax" very much as all my daily drivers have ceramic coatings
 

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Old Feb 18, 2023 | 06:22 AM
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Just my .02, I use mothers syn wax on everything.
easy to take off too.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2023 | 06:24 AM
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I like to keep my bike clean and detailing is actually something I enjoy. I did a lot of research this winter, and as far as a DEEP shine, ol McGuires Dark Crystal is my choice. It’s very reasonable and does an awesome job for a few weeks. I re apply every 3 -4 weeks and don’t worry about protection, much, ceramics that is, as bike is garaged kept and I’m not huge fan of riding in the rain. Lol. Use to use Harley Glaze but I believe it was discontinued. Just my 2 cents.
 

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Old Feb 18, 2023 | 07:03 AM
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I've been using an old can of Carnuba wax (McGuires Gold?) every few months and maintain that with the detailer spray bottles (wash and wax,) for right after the ride. My bikes are black and my biggest concern is the dreaded swirls from using the wrong product or micro towel. So far, so good.
Getting the finish protected from weather, dirt (and my occasional gas spill,) is my biggest concern.


 
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Old Feb 18, 2023 | 07:24 AM
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What everyone said.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2023 | 12:16 PM
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I have used every wax and sealant out there. I always come back to Meguiars Tech 2.0 sealant. Goes on smooth and comes off smooth and leaves a kick *** shine. I have used their Ceramic and their top products but always come back to this. Turtle wax, Adams, Mothers and all the others are OK , but just don't compare to the Tech 2.0
 
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Old Feb 18, 2023 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by hardheaded
I have used every wax and sealant out there. I always come back to Meguiars Tech 2.0 sealant. Goes on smooth and comes off smooth and leaves a kick *** shine. I have used their Ceramic and their top products but always come back to this. Turtle wax, Adams, Mothers and all the others are OK , but just don't compare to the Tech 2.0
So you have used Wolfgang Fuzion? Pinnacle Souveran? And that Meguiers is better then them? In what way?

 
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Originally Posted by eaglefan1
So you have used Wolfgang Fuzion? Pinnacle Souveran? And that Meguiers is better then them? In what way?
All the ones at the auto parts stores, is what he meant
 
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https://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-CS.html


 
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