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Old 08-04-2023, 06:20 AM   #1
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Opinions wanted: Best wax/sealant after paint correction on a BLACK car

What are you guys using? Black Camaro that lives in the garage and never sees rain.

Car is ready for a wax or sealant and just can't decide which one to go with. I tried Collinite 845 and it kept ghosting on me. Ended up removing it IPA.

Tried Sonax PNS, i got hung up on the lack of slickness to the touch after application.

Just looking for something that isn't too difficult by hand, won't ghost or sweat on me if I don't get it "perfect" because I won't and deeper shine the better.

No concern of how well it protects, the only element this car ever sees is dust and the garden hose. I don't care how long it last either.

I've had good luck with Zaino brothers in the past and if I can't get good recommendations, i guess I will try them again.

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Old 08-04-2023, 07:17 AM   #2
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I have a Black Truck that I use the 2 Below Chemical guys products on and I always thought it looked great, After about a week or so I top it with this mothers product and it is like a mirror. The truck is kept in one of my shops and doesn't see rain all that often so similar to your situation.


As you know with Black you need to be careful rubbing against the paint and what not as the little scuffs and scratches really show. Try the Mothers Spray I think you will impressed, I also use the Adams Graphene Detail spray which works well.


My Camaro is going to be getting the Adams Advanced Graphene/Ceramic coating sometime soon.



https://www.chemicalguys.com/black-l...WAC_307_1.html


https://www.chemicalguys.com/black-l...ght-glaze.html


https://mothers.com/products/cmx-cer...-coating-01024
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Turtle Wax Color Magic was the best in the 90s.
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Old 08-04-2023, 09:10 AM   #4
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Turtle Wax - Hybrid Solutions
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Old 08-04-2023, 10:16 AM   #5
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I have a Black Truck that I use the 2 Below Chemical guys products on and I always thought it looked great, After about a week or so I top it with this mothers product and it is like a mirror. The truck is kept in one of my shops and doesn't see rain all that often so similar to your situation.


As you know with Black you need to be careful rubbing against the paint and what not as the little scuffs and scratches really show. Try the Mothers Spray I think you will impressed, I also use the Adams Graphene Detail spray which works well.


My Camaro is going to be getting the Adams Advanced Graphene/Ceramic coating sometime soon.



https://www.chemicalguys.com/black-l...WAC_307_1.html


https://www.chemicalguys.com/black-l...ght-glaze.html


https://mothers.com/products/cmx-cer...-coating-01024
Thanks for the links.
Added to my list to try. First I had heard of the black luminous wax.
I've heard good things on the Mother's product.

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I remember that "stuff". Seems they still make it. Gonna pass

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I've actually tried "ICE Seal N Shine Hybrid Sealant Spray Wax" and find on lighter colored cars it did ok, but on black it streaked a lot and was "difficult".

Thanks for your videos! It's good when people can contribute content like that, makes life easier for the rest of us!
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Old 08-05-2023, 07:59 AM   #6
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I've actually tried "ICE Seal N Shine Hybrid Sealant Spray Wax" and find on lighter colored cars it did ok, but on black it streaked a lot and was "difficult".

Thanks for your videos! It's good when people can contribute content like that, makes life easier for the rest of us!
I liked the way the Seal n Shine WORKED, but not the way it LOOKED - you are right about it being 'difficult' and 'streaking.' I have NOT had any of those issues with the Hybrid Solutions / Hybrid Solutions-Pro lines as long as I used the "Damp towel - Dry towel" removal. The Ceramic/Graphene Paste Wax, I use TWO, clean, dry towels. The first one to get the majority of the wax residue off, the second as a "final wipe" or buff of the paint. The use of a separate 2nd towel totally ELIMINATES ANY smearing and leaves the finish PERFECT
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Old 08-12-2023, 04:23 PM   #7
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Thanks for all the feedback guys, I decided to go back to the Zaino system. Works as good as I remember and am extremely happy with it!

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