canadian95sts Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I am going to be waxing the STS this weekend , and am contimplating which wax to use. I usually use McGuires, but im wondering if there is a specific wax out there that will really make the Diamond White paint glisten. Who better to ask than my CADDY BROTHERS from other mothers!lol Matt A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...BUT, a true friend will be sitting next to you saying, "darn...that was fun!" www.madd.ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STSJohn Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I usually Use Black Magic Wet Shine Liquid wax on my moms DTS and Mothers Reflections Advanced car wax for mine 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6L VVT Light platinum 39K miles ~Vogue VTXi Package - Corsa Exhaust - K & N Cold air intake - Blacked out tints 2004 Cadillac Escalade 6.0L all-whell drive Pewter 42k miles ~22" Tis 07 Rims - E&G Chrome Vertyical billet Grill - Limo tints - Tv's in the Visor and headrests 1990 Mustang GT Painted Cadillac Diamond White - 604 Rwhp Family Cars: 2004 Cadillac XLR (Mom) 2005 Cadillac STS V8(Dad) 2000 Eldorado ETC (Brother) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 This topic has been discussed until we've all gone blue in the face....LOL Have you tried to use the site search? Personally, on my caddy I use Zymol products http://www.zymol.com If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 This has been discussed a lot, but we're always up for another discussion! The Wax Shop. Super Glaze. http://www.thewaxshop.com/superglaze.asp It's the only thing I use. It goes on smooth and buffs off easy. No white powdery residue, just a clean car. http://www.jnjhome.net/cadillac/pictures2.htm Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regis Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Yes this discussion is probably 2nd or 3rd in popularity only to oil and or tires. You'll find all you need as well as all you didn't need in the archives. I've been using Zymol for years and turtle wax's Express Shine inbetween the zymol. I just started adding the Express Shine last year and I like the results. Since we're on the "shine" issue I'd like to ask what others are putting on their tires. Personally I'm not a big fan of the high shine look when it comes to my tires. Whatever shine product I'm trying (the list is long) I always find myself buffing the snot out of the tires to achieve the semi-gloss natural look. I've thought about buffing in bees wax and seeing how that looks. But I realize that most probably prefer the high gloss look. "Burns" rubber " I've never considered myself to be all that conservative, but it seems the more liberal some people get the more conservative I become. " Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Maguires http://www.meguiars.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Since we're on the "shine" issue I'd like to ask what others are putting on their tires. I've only found one product readily available that specifically states that it's not petroleum-based, and that's Teflon Tire Shine. I really like it, although it does have a pretty deep shine. After a few days of being on the tire, it mellows out. Michelin has a new tire dressing, that's supposed to be available at Auto Zone, but I haven't seen it there yet. I plan to try that as soon as I see it on the shelves. http://www.petroferm.com/michelin/tc.htm Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
awise Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I had been a fan of Meguiars for some time but found their Gold Class to look great the first day, but had no staying power. I recently used the Mothers 1,2,3 system of cleaner, then glaze/sealer, followed by the pure carnuba paste wax. My Eldo looks awesome. I'm waiting to see how long the shine lasts. Good Luck, Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoe Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I am also a fan of The Wax Shop product line. It just doesn't get any easier than using the Super Glaze that they produce. Once a year I wheel my car out with various 3M compounds (depending on oxydation, water spots, etc.) and hit it with The Super Glaze every 3 months or so and, viola! Perfecto! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollingthunder1994 Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 Hey STSJOHN, I tried Black Magic wet shine. I let it sit for for about an hour. When i tried to buff it off. The wax seemed like it never dried. I had to keep continously rubbing until it finally shined. Are you doing something different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonA Posted August 12, 2005 Report Share Posted August 12, 2005 I am also a fan of The Wax Shop product line. Hi Scott! I didn't know anyone else used The Wax Shop's stuff! My dad used it for years when we lived on the left coast, and it seems to be relatively hard to find here out East. I usually get my supply at Pep Boys, though they only carry the Super Glaze last I checked. Jason(2001 STS, White Diamond) "When you turn your car on...does it return the favor?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 I am also a fan of The Wax Shop product line. Hi Scott! I didn't know anyone else used The Wax Shop's stuff! My dad used it for years when we lived on the left coast, and it seems to be relatively hard to find here out East. I usually get my supply at Pep Boys, though they only carry the Super Glaze last I checked. I have to try that wax Jason, your car looks incredible... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIMDTS Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 I just use meguires NXT The real deal is in the prep I wheel the car with a foam pad with either fine rubbing compound then swirl remover then hand wax so really any wax would give it a good gloss Next time I may try another wax I have not found any wax so far that lasts longer than a fews months tops.. So I have to do this 2 times per year but my cars sit outside all the time.. F'ing black is a pain to keep looking good Every time I buy a black car I swear it's my last black car but so far through the years I have owned 5 of them in black I think this is my last one though.. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marika Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Since we're on the "shine" issue I'd like to ask what others are putting on their tires. Shea Butter on the tires is great. Gives them a semi-soft gloss and protects them too. http://beauty.about.com/od/beautybyag3/f/sheabutter.htm If you really want to make people safe drivers again then simply remove all the safety features from cars. No more seat belts, ABS brakes, traction control, air bags or stability control. No more anything. You'll see how quickly people will slow down and once again learn to drive like "normal" humans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnydone Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 im a real lazy guy i use armoral paint protectant spray on wipe off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjayzway Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Meguires is very good! I absolutely love... LIQUID GLASS! Big Jay Life is too short to grow up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoe Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Jadcock, We have almost identical cars! Thus the near identical taste! I order my Wax Shop products from Summit Racing, along with alot of other things, (much to the displeasure of my credit card!) They have free shipping and nearly anything you could ever want. Got my car back today, alternator and oil cooler lines (2) all for $481 installed... not that bad considering..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted August 13, 2005 Report Share Posted August 13, 2005 Jadcock, We have almost identical cars! Thus the near identical taste! I order my Wax Shop products from Summit Racing, along with alot of other things, (much to the displeasure of my credit card!) They have free shipping and nearly anything you could ever want. Got my car back today, alternator and oil cooler lines (2) all for $481 installed... not that bad considering..... Not bad at all, also considering that recently I heard that R&Ring the alternator is a bear of a job, its probably an easier job on a lift.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrothead Posted August 20, 2005 Report Share Posted August 20, 2005 If the paint is in generaly good condition try Zaino, zaino.com. Polymer based real nice stuff but real expensive. You will love the shine and the car is so darn slick. I have a black DTS and this stuff is awesome. The best thing though is the fact that I get about half the dust accumulation on the car. It beads water like mad too. It's unbelievable. You can check out my car pictures at My Webpage ~for every vision there is an equal and opposite revision~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert383 Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Real dumb question???? Any tinted wax for white cars? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
speedyman_2 Posted August 22, 2005 Report Share Posted August 22, 2005 Well, I use some stuff that I used to detail with. Although I want to get some Zaino. What I use is DWG. Dry Wash 'N Guard. They claim you can wash your car without water, but I usually wash it with water first. Workes pretty good and very easy to use. http://waterless-wash.com/ It's more of a MLM scheme but I got out of it. Here's my car. 103,000 miles and the original paint. Impresses me everyday. And it seems that the more I use it the better it looks. You can even use it on chrome. (They also say glass, but it streaks ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STSJohn Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Hey STSJOHN, I tried Black Magic wet shine. I let it sit for for about an hour. When i tried to buff it off. The wax seemed like it never dried. I had to keep continously rubbing until it finally shined. Are you doing something different? Lol, Never Happened to me. I usually put the wax on the car at about 7 in the morning and by 7:15 the was is all Hazy and ready to be taken off. Dont know what happened did you shake it while you put it on? 2004 Cadillac CTS 3.6L VVT Light platinum 39K miles ~Vogue VTXi Package - Corsa Exhaust - K & N Cold air intake - Blacked out tints 2004 Cadillac Escalade 6.0L all-whell drive Pewter 42k miles ~22" Tis 07 Rims - E&G Chrome Vertyical billet Grill - Limo tints - Tv's in the Visor and headrests 1990 Mustang GT Painted Cadillac Diamond White - 604 Rwhp Family Cars: 2004 Cadillac XLR (Mom) 2005 Cadillac STS V8(Dad) 2000 Eldorado ETC (Brother) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigjayzway Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Real dumb question???? Any tinted wax for white cars? It's not a dumb question at all. Yes Turtle wax makes a white tinted wax, for white cars, and even comes with a scratch filler stick! Big Jay Life is too short to grow up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottshoe Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 I used A Meguiar's 3 Step system today on my car... 1st gets rid of swirls and such, 2nd "feeds" it oil's and such, and then I used my Wax Shop Super Glaze. It looks good, but the 1st step didn't do much, it didn't even get rid of the water marks that were on the car... so I used some "Mopar" (YIKES!) stuff that I got for free, and it did a little nicer job. Overall, 4 long hours, but the car looks the best it ever has. Now I can let it sit in the garage until spring when I will do it all over again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Posted September 3, 2005 Report Share Posted September 3, 2005 I agree Scott, that Meguiars three step is amazing. The other day I used Meguiar's NXT wax, the body feels smooth and silky now three days later... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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