What wax

wicksy_64 · 1st December 2007, 10:36

Two questions really, the first.
What is the difference/different use of hard wax and soft wax?
Secondly name me a good winter wax that I can purchase from a local store as opposed to on line? This needs to be a long lasting wax if poss.
Thanx

Dave***t · 2nd December 2007, 13:41

Soft - easier to apply. Hard - lasts longer. That's about it AFAIK.

As for what to get, it really depends on what your local shop has in stock. The wax a lot of people in the know recommend for winter is Collinite as it's extremely durable but you probably won't find it in Halfords. In terms of what they and their ilk sell, you'll probably get most mileage out of using Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection (aka EGP) underneath any wax you use. Then top up with a spray of quick detailer after subsequent washes.

HTH.

Jamie · 2nd December 2007, 15:00

I have a what car product test from a couple of years ago...it rated the top two synthetic hard shell polishes as...

no1. Max Wax
no2. Auto Glym super resin

I have used both and they are brilliant but the max wax is £5 cheaper and a doddle to remove.

The Auto Glym stuff is aguably better, but I cant justify spending the extra cash for marginal difference...thats why it won the test.

Dave***t · 2nd December 2007, 21:54

I can't speak for Max Wax, but the Autoglym product (SRP) isn't a wax, it's a polish.

It'll give you a lovely shine, but it won't protect your paint from the wintry elements at all. I can certainly vouch for it because I use it myself, followed by EGP and a wax (lately Pete's 53, but I don't think you'll find that unless you order online).

empsburna · 3rd December 2007, 17:42

off the shelf I would go with EGP too and top up after 3 months. and if you are feeling flush collinite is excellent, two coats will see you through until april.

wicksy_64 · 3rd December 2007, 18:26

Thanks for the advice chaps. I will investigate this collinite as I have not come across it before.

GreyGhost · 3rd December 2007, 19:09

Quite fancy some of this
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/do.../prod_399.html
Just like the name really don't need any.

empsburna · 3rd December 2007, 19:13

my old coupe with two coats of collinite.

empsburna · 3rd December 2007, 19:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Quite fancy some of this
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/do.../prod_399.html
Just like the name really don't need any.

the blue velvet is really nice. Leaves a very nice finish.

Tatts · 3rd December 2007, 19:53

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1st December 2007, 10:36	#1
wicksy_64 Avid contributor Rover 75 connie se Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What wax Two questions really, the first. What is the difference/different use of hard wax and soft wax? Secondly name me a good winter wax that I can purchase from a local store as opposed to on line? This needs to be a long lasting wax if poss. Thanx

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Dave*t Gets stuck in MG ZT+ 180 SE** Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Soft - easier to apply. Hard - lasts longer. That's about it AFAIK. As for what to get, it really depends on what your local shop has in stock. The wax a lot of people in the know recommend for winter is Collinite as it's extremely durable but you probably won't find it in Halfords. In terms of what they and their ilk sell, you'll probably get most mileage out of using Autoglym Extra Gloss Protection (aka EGP) underneath any wax you use. Then top up with a spray of quick detailer after subsequent washes. HTH. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Jamie Posted a thing or two In Limbo Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,685 Thanks: 4 Thanked 12 Times in 6 Posts	I have a what car product test from a couple of years ago...it rated the top two synthetic hard shell polishes as... no1. Max Wax no2. Auto Glym super resin I have used both and they are brilliant but the max wax is £5 cheaper and a doddle to remove. The Auto Glym stuff is aguably better, but I cant justify spending the extra cash for marginal difference...thats why it won the test. __________________ Finally given up trying to buy the last new rover V8 from Bristol, 2 years of haggling got me nowhere!

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Dave*t Gets stuck in MG ZT+ 180 SE** Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Birmingham Posts: 646 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	I can't speak for Max Wax, but the Autoglym product (SRP) isn't a wax, it's a polish. It'll give you a lovely shine, but it won't protect your paint from the wintry elements at all. I can certainly vouch for it because I use it myself, followed by EGP and a wax (lately Pete's 53, but I don't think you'll find that unless you order online). __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	off the shelf I would go with EGP too and top up after 3 months. and if you are feeling flush collinite is excellent, two coats will see you through until april.

3rd December 2007, 18:26	#6
wicksy_64 Avid contributor Rover 75 connie se Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Nottingham Posts: 184 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for the advice chaps. I will investigate this collinite as I have not come across it before.

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Quite fancy some of this http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/do.../prod_399.html Just like the name really don't need any.

3rd December 2007, 19:13	#8
empsburna Gets stuck in Other Manufacturer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: The Black Country Posts: 716 Thanks: 0 Thanked 28 Times in 3 Posts	my old coupe with two coats of collinite.