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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 05:31 AM
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Default Waxing Polishing Compounds Suggestions?

I just picked up my 2010 SI fg this saturday and after the whole financing thing was over, it got me thinking of what i should use to protect my paint.

The dealership tried selling me on this R2000 thing, which i didn't go with. Anyway i digress.

What brands of waxes or polishes do you fellow SI owners recommend. I plan on getting everything ready to do this once the weather turns for the better.
I have used in the past Turtle wax and other brands black magic as well.

Thanks for any input.

I searched and really didn't see much on this..
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 03:49 PM
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Default Re: Waxing Polishing Compounds Suggestions?

If you wash & wax often, use a 100% Caranuba Wax.

If you can not wash and wax often, because you live in an apartment/condo, use a synthetic/silicone based product. I like ClearKote Vanilla Moose Wax and Hand Glaze, because it doesn't stain my black plastic, near my wipers.

So, before Winter sets in use a synthetic, because it lasts 6 - 8 weeks.

When Winter is over, use a 100% Caranuba, which lasts 2 - 3 weeks.

Also, using the ClearKote on your plastic/rubber fender liners will last longer than Armour-All.
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Old Apr 5, 2011 | 05:14 PM
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Default Re: Waxing Polishing Compounds Suggestions?

Waxing is good, but I would also look into a 3m clear bra too.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 09:32 AM
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Default Re: Waxing Polishing Compounds Suggestions?

I'll poke around the car parts places tonight and see what i find.

I'll be looking at the carnuba wax.
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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I'd use a good sealant and follow up with a carnuba. Sealant last for 4+months while a carnuba will last for about 8 weeks give take. Check out autogeek.net just placed a huge order through them
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