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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (36/46)
 9/25/06 11:17am
warbird
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Roseland, NJ - USA

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After reading all these response's I will quit using any of the wax's I have (quite a bit) that have silicone. I stripped the old wax off, clayed it and re-waxed my car. Hopefully, I didn't do any real harm that may effect a future paint job.
I've really narrowed it down to Zymol as my wax of choice. Their "Cleaner Wax" works great, not expense, easy on/off and leaves a real nice shine. I also use their "Detail Spray" in between waxing and that also does a great job.
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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (37/46)
 9/25/06 11:56am
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I also use "Wax as You Dry" about every other time I wash the car. It maintains the shine between Zymol waxings...

Dave
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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (38/46)
 9/25/06 9:06pm
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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.

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[QUOTE=warbird]After reading all these response's I will quit using any of the wax's I have (quite a bit) that have silicone. I stripped the old wax off, clayed it and re-waxed my car. Hopefully, I didn't do any real harm that may effect a future paint job. [/QUOTE]
What did you use to get the old wax off yer car?  Censored,  I didn't know about the Silicone..........Censored........I used some stuff with that in it on the C5.....Ouch


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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (39/46)
 9/26/06 1:38am
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Mick,

Wax n'never help GreyPoupoun69......

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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (40/46)
 9/26/06 2:04pm
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#1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks. #2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.

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Yeah, wax helps the '69 and the clay bar.  I've never used anything with silicone in it on the C3, just on the C5.  Now I better get that off the C5.

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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (41/46)
 9/26/06 6:10pm
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[QUOTE=greypoupon69][QUOTE=warbird]After reading all these response's I will quit using any of the wax's I have (quite a bit) that have silicone. I stripped the old wax off, clayed it and re-waxed my car. Hopefully, I didn't do any real harm that may effect a future paint job. [/QUOTE]
What did you use to get the old wax off yer car?  Censored,  I didn't know about the Silicone..........Censored........I used some stuff with that in it on the C5.....Ouch
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I used Mother's "pre-wax cleaner & remover". Worked ok
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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (42/46)
 9/27/06 12:46pm
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Thanks Warbird! Approve

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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (43/46)
 9/27/06 6:43pm
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#1-1974 L-48 4spd Cp Med Red Metallic/Black deluxe int w/AC/tilt/tele./p/w-p/b/ Am-Fm/map light National/Regional/Chapter NCRS "Top Flight" #2-1985 Bright Red/Carmine Cp.L-98/auto Member: NCRS, NCRS Texas, Corvette Legends of Texas

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Wax?

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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (44/46)
 9/29/06 12:06pm
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2010 Corvette Engine 400 horse 435 FPT,ghost flamed,chrome block,rack&pinion,hooker headers/pipes,lowered,Tremec5spd, 3.73,'67 hood,'72 sld t-tops, cstm logo seats, dualquad 500cfm 383/435hp stroker.VPB susp frt and rear, 1980 CUSTOM CARGO TRAILER

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I found Eagle Pure Carnauba at the St. Ignace Vette show and it was only $14.00 - I have tried them all- this works the best for me. - Ken

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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (45/46)
 11/14/06 10:54pm
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I am a huge Zaino fan for years. However, I think it shows better on darker cars. I had a black TA that it worked great on and my dark green metallic vette it is awesome. I tried it on a silver and also on a pewter car with less satisfying results. On the lighter colors I went back to a Megular's carnuba.

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RECOMMENDED CAR WAX (46/46)
 1/1/07 9:44am
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1969 Corvette Convertible. 350/350HP engine, power steering, 4 speed, burgundy exterior, black interior, black top, stainless steel brakes and optional hardtop. Rally wheels.

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I use Zaino with great results.  Very deep shine that lasts for a loooong time.  Of course, your results may vary and there are many great products out there.
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