After you rubout, spitshine, etc., I use Formula "113" One Step Cleaner Wax, then use the Formula "113" X Bead. The X bead sure works nice. By the way, my car is black!

Denny

In my opinion, for what its worth.  Everything is a matter of personal preference.  I've used a lot of the different waxes over the years.  Including some of the high priced ones.  If you are into show and shines, then they do a very good job.  We drive ours a lot, and I have had issues with the C-5's butt attracting dust and looking dirty within a few miles from the house, unless I use Rejex.  For ease of use with a very similar result I have found the Meguire's NXT is very good.  Our 78 does not attract dust on its butt like the 03 does.  The only thing that I probably am paticular about is putting the car away for the winter.  I will wash, clay, wash, polish, and wax the toys, before the winter covers go on in garage.  I don't like all of the summer fun sitting on the paint surface all winter. 

Just remember no answer here is correct, just the one that works best for you.

Save the Wave

 

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After you rubout, spitshine, etc., I use Formula "113" One Step Cleaner Wax, then use the Formula "113" X Bead. The X bead sure works nice. By the way, my car is black!

Denny

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I have used the Meguires and several others but it always comes down to duration Denny how long does it last.

 

I generally use Meguiars products, (http://meguiars.com/) little effort but lots of result - however, Buffalomilke (http://buffalomilke.com/) has some great products too that are as easy to use as Meguiars. It's a toss up between the two. It's easier to buy Meguiars right off the shelf, but Buffalomilke ships pretty quick, just one more thing for the off season list of things to buy.

I'm sure it looks great as is, but I also know of the adiction many of us have with dust, spots and swirls!

 

 

I use the "113" X Bead on the Vette about four times in the summer, it sets in the shop all the time and gets very dusty. The truck and the wifes car are waxed in the spring and right before winter to fight off road salt.

I use the X bead as needed, it takes off bug and bird do-do.

When washing them, Meguiar's Detailer Shampoo Plus seems to work well for me. I really don't like or have the time to wax them too much.

Denny

I have been in the Car Hobby for 30-40 years now...and believe me when I say That I have used everything ...

For the last 5 years ( a extremely long time for me) I have used nothing but Finish First... easy on and even a week later easy off...Loike it so much I buy it in gallons (I do have 5 Corvettes)..

To me Zaino is darn good...BUT its work to put on...and I'm retired
and do not like work...

www.auto-ease.com is a source for the product but I buy it at Carlisle
every year...

Bob G.

[QUOTE=Bob Griffiths]I have been in the Car Hobby for 30-40 years now...and believe me when I say That I have used everything ...

For the last 5 years ( a extremely long time for me) I have used nothing but Finish First... easy on and even a week later easy off...Loike it so much I buy it in gallons (I do have 5 Corvettes)..

To me Zaino is darn good...BUT its work to put on...and I'm retired
and do not like work...

www.auto-ease.com is a source for the product but I buy it at Carlisle
every year...

Bob G.
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I use Meguiar's three-step process, but will try Finish First..thanks for the tip

Alan

These are great suggestions from everyone it's nice to hear about what people's choices are  .....  currently I was trying Eagle  One Nanowax which is their new carnauba spray wax.  It seems to do a fairly good job getting a gloss shine for little effort .  But because white seems to be tough to get the deep wet luster the darker vettes show.....I was curious to see what is used on white.

Spinny   

 

On the '00 FRC I have been using Zaino for the past three years.  Happy with the result, but somewhat pricey and I can only order it on-line. 

For the C3 I have used DRI WASH 'n GUARD since I've owned the car - 9 years now.  It's easier to go on/off than Zaino and holds its shine.  I don't drive the C3 as much as the C5 so it's hard to compare how long the shines last.

As you're aware the condition of the paint and the prep before hand are big factors in trhe final result.

As many have said, go with what you like.

I have heard alot about clay bars on this site i have never used one, could some one that knows about them share how they work, are applied, do you have to remove the chrome letters and scripts and badges? thanks