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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 07:21 PM
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An Easy Way to Beautiful Glossy Paint

Read this:EagleOne This is what I asked a detailer (Scott), So what's the best wax you've used lately? Scott said without hesitation, "Eagle One Nano Wax, and the Gel Nano Wax is even better". I found the spray for $6.49 @ Auto Zone and thought if this does anything compaired to what I've been using it won't be much @ 6.49! I'm happy to say I was wrong! The spray helped w/ the fine winter washing scratches, the gloss has never been this high except after buffing, sealer, waxing. Me I like the spray better.
Don't worry about black plastic trim, or even glass as just wipe it and it's okay.
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Old Apr 23, 2011 | 09:44 PM
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Since Big Mike endorses this stuff and even has suggested it will make Cat's car shine more than it normally does, I think I will head on out to AutoZone and grab up a bottle or two... Thanks Mikey.
 
Old Apr 23, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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mmmh... i tried a few products from eagle one and have always been disapointed... but if you say so... might be tempted to give it an other shot!
 
Old Apr 26, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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This spray wax might be good for about a week but as soon as you wash the car again the spray wax will be stripped away. If your serious about paint care I recommend washing, clay baring, polishing (if needed to remove swirls), then applying 2-3 coats of Klasse High Gloss Sealant. Sealant last three times longer than any wax and are easier to apply. The more coats you put on the higher gloss the paint becomes.
As an extra step and added protection you can add your spray wax to the top of the sealant after it has cured for at least 3 hrs. This will allow the bonding agents in the sealant to properly cure to the paint and essentially the spray wax just helps keep that show car shine. I apply sealant ever 6 months (before winter & after winter) and apply spray wax (I use turtle spray wax) after every car wash.

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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:00 AM
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can you use sealant & wax? wax makes the paint look glossy, and sealant makes a deep looking glossy paint right? klasse would be the best out there?
 
Old Apr 26, 2011 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by cr4zy3lgato
can you use sealant & wax? wax makes the paint look glossy, and sealant makes a deep looking glossy paint right? klasse would be the best out there?
Yes, I use sealant then every week I apply a spray wax on top applied lightly with a microfiber towel. Yea I've notice the spray wax helps the car shine but the sealant gives it a deeper look..but more importantly protects the paint. I personally like Klasse. It's been around a long time and it uses an acrylic adhesion. Most other sealants only use a cross polymer adhesion. Advantage I've found with the acrylic is it is more durable (meaning protects better against bird droppings, tree sap, acid rain) and last longer. It last up to year (even though I apply it every 6 months) Other sealants usually only last 3-6 months max.

To see some pics view my website. I detail on the side.
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Old Apr 26, 2011 | 02:57 PM
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I'll get around to washing my car sometime the year...
 
Old Apr 26, 2011 | 03:19 PM
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mine really needs lots of love this summer, as i was'nt able to give her a good wash ;ast year, and winter as been kinda rough
 
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Out of the handful of spray waxes that I've tried Optimum Car Wax was, by far, the best but I haven't tried the Eagle One Nanowax.

I rely on sealants for longer term protection, usually Blackfire Wet Diamond but the Duragloss products are a solid alternative although not quite so quick and easy to apply.
 
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Cool gonna need a set of cheap sunglasses

Here on good information I received from ma'man is the shiniest tire product out there! I saw it on the 3m CF and it looked like it was clear coated !



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Old May 10, 2011 | 01:33 PM
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Ya gotta love those spray waxes. I've used Meg's quick detailer and like the results. Was looking into the nano stuff but then the snow started flying. I'll spring for the Eagle cutting edge nano and it's time to brighten up the old dun's as well. Mike always shine bright.
 
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Thanks Chuck! BBQ and a cold drink when ya com'n down?
 
Old May 10, 2011 | 04:51 PM
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Yummm - right now it's the final countdown to the daughter's wedding 25days and the clock is ticking. After that it'll be a week of decompression. Then I just might come looking for that BBQ.
 
Old May 10, 2011 | 10:12 PM
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God is good! All the time But especially tonight
I went out look'n for the Endurance @ Auto Zone and Found a GGGRREAT deal on the Eagle products 2 for $7.00!! so me being me I took the Nano wax spray and a Gel wax and only paid 7.36 17.00 worth of products! So see if your Auto Zone is running the same promotion this week where you live.
 
Old May 11, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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I always use NanoWax as a quick misting detailer, and the side effect is that it also happens to leave a waxed-like smoothness that water will bead up, and roll off of. Funny thing is it actually cleans and shines plastics without leaving them greasy like Armor All, and it doesn't turn plastics white after it dries up like "Back to Black" products.

I actually spray a mist of NanoWax on a microfiber cloth and wipe my dash, door trims, etc. - anything plastic.

Doesn't hurt that the stuff also smells good enough to drink!

I do not rely on NanoWax to be my actual wax though. It does help, but IMO nothing beats a good old fashioned wax on, haze, and buff off treatment with a quality paste or liquid wax. I prefer 3M/Dupont waxes myself. Once you've got a good coat of real wax, the NanoWax treatment every few days to clean films off the car is much easier.
 

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Old May 14, 2011 | 08:58 AM
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Might have to try some of that for beween real waxing.

For regular paste wax I use this. 37% brazilian yellow carnuba. $50 a tub but it's awesome.

ZYMOL CARBON WAX 8 oz

This is actually their cheapest wax. Check out this one for $8,416.00. 71% brazilion white carnuba.

ZYMOL ROYALE GLAZE 44 oz

They have an even more expensive wax but it's sold out! Shucks.
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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Spit shine with actuall spit workks great
 
Old May 18, 2011 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Chad T
Might have to try some of that for beween real waxing.

For regular paste wax I use this. 37% brazilian yellow carnuba. $50 a tub but it's awesome.

ZYMOL CARBON WAX 8 oz

This is actually their cheapest wax. Check out this one for $8,416.00. 71% brazilion white carnuba.

ZYMOL ROYALE GLAZE 44 oz

They have an even more expensive wax but it's sold out! Shucks.
A body shop owner is very sold on Zymol .. I got some 4 years ago, applied , it after washing and drying. I then used a fine mist of distilled water and polished lightly with an old white T shirt follow be micro fiber.. Another very light lightly applied, misted with distilled and lightly polished will add dept and shine like a Marines Corp SGT Majors dress shoes at an inspection.
 
Old May 19, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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... distilled water, squirt guns and spray starch...
 
Old May 22, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Try some of Collinite 845 if you want more durability.

Amazon.com: Collinite® Insulator Wax (16 oz.): Automotive
 



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