I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a good brand of wax to use on the RX8 for the upcoming summer months. I have the "Galaxy Gray" on my car and live in DE during the summer so weather usually varies. Any suggestions?

It's all relative. It comes down to personal taste, ease of application, depth of shine and how long it will last. A lot of people on this site use Zaino, Meguiars and Mothers. I have used them all and all are very good. I most recently used Klasse's all-in-one as a base and P21s on top (pictures below). I like it a lot. But it's all up to you and what you think is best. Good Luck.

Bob

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I have a GG and use Meguiars, other than that its all personal taste

If you want to go with hobbyist/professional type stuff, you could with anything really that you see being reviewed on autopia.org. Tons of knowledge there. Popular ones would be Zaino, Ultima, Wolfgang, Klasse...etc.

There are very good over the counter type products that work very good too. For cheaper details I've done I've used Meguiars new 105 compound for polishing as a 1-step, then follow that with Color X, and follow that with NXT 2.0.

You can probably skip the polish stage and polish by hand with Scratch X. It'll diminish the looks of scratches and swirls.

I've been known to use Zaino from time to time. ;)

www.zainostore.com

Shoe wax.

defiantely meguiars gold glass.. used on every car ive had/have and it makes anything look B-E-Autiful

Shoe wax.

That's cool!

Mirror Express

Nxt!

I'm a Zaino fan myself. It's a LOT easier to wash my car now that I've got a few coats of zaino on, and it looks incredible too. Every person who looks at my car now says "holy shit" when they see the paint. It's great.

Carnuaba

Swizöl http://dvice.com/archives/2008/03/worlds_most_exp_1.php

Meguiar's NXT Tech Wax
http://www.gpwizard.co.uk/shop/images/g12711.jpg

Formulated for rotaries!!

The new NXT 2.0 which is supposed to be better has one of those fat ass g35s on it though....


I'm all about the paste wax. It gives your car a really nice deep gloss to it. That zaino stuff is just too shiny and i don't think it looks very "deep". I want a deep glossy finish, not some pseudo-mirror reflective windex shit.....

^^^^
Used Zaino for a long time, but ran out and bought the NXT Tech Wax. NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL. Wasn't horrible. But it was no Zaino. Re-upped on my Zaino supply and haven't looked back since. I will likely never use another product on any of my cars.

nxt 2.0......meguiars all the way.

nxt 2.0......meguiars all the way.

+1...check my sig link

I have just started using 2.0 from the original tech wax and it's not bad, not bad at all. Also used the Meguiars ScratchX with it and it worked wonderfully.

Meguiar's NXT 2.0 is the best I have ever used and I recommend it highly.

I was just wondering if anyone had any suggestions on a good brand of wax to use on the RX8 for the upcoming summer months. I have the "Galaxy Gray" on my car and live in DE during the summer so weather usually varies. Any suggestions?

try this stuff when you get a chance
http://www.autopia.org/gallery/data/500/licenced_detailer_program_0311.jpg
http://www.zymol.com/zymolsolaris.aspx

3M Performance Finish with Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer over the top for a good looking, water resistant finish.

+1...check my sig link

+1 for NXT Techwax.

The cost / result value, is very good.
We use it at our local show and shine workshops all the time. However, we always put on one layer of "Nu Finish" polish before NXT.
Nu-Finish +Scratch Doctor + NXT = Surface like water, 95% less scratches. Fantastic!

We recommend to the participants to purchase Zaino, because of it's excellent results. We also suggest bringing it their own Zaino to the workshop to learn how to apply it effeciently.

try this stuff when you get a chance
http://www.zymol.com/zymolsolaris.aspx
WTF!?!?!?! $30k??!?!:rollingla

refillable for life! you can wax all your cars, everyday, for the rest of your life!

I'll buy it if Ngo promises to wax my cars every day. :) He can borrow some to wax his 8 once a month as well... :D:

I'm still using Meguiar's Tech Wax (paste). I want to be like Master Jedi and go Zaino, but don't have the patience and the force to make my cars shine like his! :)

What's up, Jedi!

what's goin' on Menace??
Speakin' of Zaino: might have to do a few more coats soon. :D: Don't worry Menace, when the time comes begin your Zaino training we will...

I'll buy it if Ngo promises to wax my cars every day. :) He can borrow some to wax his 8 once a month as well... :D:

Get it and we'll talk ;)

I threw away all my regular Zaino for Z-CS. There's no use applying Z5 and mixing up ZFX bonding material between Z5 coats anymore. Such a waste of time when Z-CS lasts longer (5 months outdoor, longer indoor), wipe once to apply, dries clear with little to no buffing.

I think I did 4 coat of Z-CS the past year while doing lots of cross country relocation, and at this rate the spray bottle will last me 100 years.

Due to the ease of scratching right through the thin paint on rx8, the less touchy the better.

^pics?

I've been using the Griot's best of show wax and like it - depth, gloss, ease of removal all are things I look for in a wax.

Tim

is mothers not good stuff? cuz I just have a can of this:
http://www.amazon.com/Mothers-5500-California-Carnuba-Paste/dp/B0002U1TVW/ref=pd_sbs_auto_1

Ive only had my 8 for like 5 months now and waxed it a couple of times. Is mothers a decent product or should i stop using it?

I dont use Mothers, Cuz on the bottle it saids it contains ACID. so I just put it back down.

I use TurtleWax's ICE and their Liquid Paste product. pretty good IMO.

what's goin' on Menace??
Speakin' of Zaino: might have to do a few more coats soon. :D: Don't worry Menace, when the time comes begin your Zaino training we will...

LOL! What's up, Jedi! Damn, dude...how do you keep your car so...slippery looking! And why-come you never have rock chips!?

Teach me? :worship:

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Used Zaino for a long time, but ran out and bought the NXT Tech Wax. NOT IMPRESSED AT ALL. Wasn't horrible. But it was no Zaino. Re-upped on my Zaino supply and haven't looked back since. I will likely never use another product on any of my cars.

Man, Zaino must be insane or you're incredibly particular. I just clay barred and NXT Tech Waxed for the first time since i've owned the car and it looks amazing. It's the best wax i've used by far. I was using some sort of generic Turtle Wax before but this was night and day better.

Pictures dont do it proper justice but here is the NXT Tech Wax in action.

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I wouldn't call it "insane", but it is extremely high quality and easily better than NXT IMO. To each their own though....

They are all very nice, but since mine is black the "glossy shine" lasts for about 2 to 3 days, so I'm more concerned about UV protection than anything else, specially because of the rain and sudden sunshine we experience here in south Florida,(water drops act like a magnifying glass). So which wax leaves behind the best UV paint protection?

Somebody asked for pic. Here.

http://www.underway.us/rx8/wax/zcs.jpg

It is about time saved in application, and durability outlasting other Zaino product. They claim up to 9 months.

TW Ice has poor durability because it stays wet and just doesn't dry to a hard shell. It's like baby oil.

NXT looks fine, yet lacks durability. Apply, haze, buff process.

Z5, Z2 has better durability and dries to a coating that is slick and dry. It is more complicated than just apply, haze, buff process. It requires time-intensive ZFX process on initial application and subsequently on occasion.

Z-CS has the best durability of the above and ease of application. Apply and it is done.

There are more specialized wax out there by mail order but I haven't tried them.

I found 2 more bottles of Z5 Pro and 1 ZFX to give away, that I have not thrown away yet. Anyone in 91950.

lol, I meant pics of your car. I'm curious to see what CS would look like without Z2 and ZFX under it.

Wanna ship your Z5 Pro and ZFX? I'll pay the costs and then some if you want.

I use the Meguiars 3 step system.

Step 1 - micro finish for swirls and small scratches.
Step 2 - cleaner / polish
Step 3 - deep crystal carnauba wax

It is a pain because its waxing the car 3 times one after the other, but once its done its looks amazing.

Here is a pic after the wax job.

NXT looks fine, yet lacks durability. Apply, haze, buff process.
EXACTLY! That was my entire problem with NXT. Looked ok, but seemed to nearly wash all away with the first rain. Then by the second or third rain, you couldn't even tell it had been waxed recently. Went back to Zaino and haven't looked back. Currently using the Z2 Z5 ordeal, but will try the newer stuff when this is gone.

So with Z-CS do you not have to wax or polish the car?

So with Z-CS do you not have to wax or polish the car?

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-CS&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=1

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Note: Z-CS should be used very SPARINGLY. LESS than 1/4 oz can complete an average vehicle.

You will achieve the best results with Z-CS over clean and dry surfaces. Thoroughly clean and dry all surfaces.

Mist a #314 cotton applicator pad with Z-CS 1 time to preload the pad with product. Do not use an applicator pad that has been used with ANY other product. If you choose to reuse an applicator pad that has already been used with only Z-CS, store it in a sealed Ziploc style bag between uses. Holding sprayer about 4 inches from the surface, lightly spray Z-CS once directly onto the panel, avoiding any overspray. Work Z-CS into the paint evenly with the applicator pad using overlapping motions one section (18-24" area) at a time.

Allow product to fully dry. DO NOT BUFF OR WIPE OFF. Sit back and relax while Z-CS does the work! Just apply and let dry!
NOTE: Z-CS is extremely durable and should provide up to 9 months of protection for your vehicle. If your goals are maximum shine and maximum protection on everyday vehicles, we recommend 3-4 applications per year. For show car owners, integrating Z-CS with regular use of Z-2 or Z-5 PRO will provide the wettest-looking, deepest, most distortion-free finish you can imagine. For best results, maintain with Z-6 Gloss Enhancer Spray or Z-8 Spray Seal and Z-7 Show Car Wash..

So with Z-CS do you not have to wax or polish the car?

That is right. But I doubt it will look nearly as good if the car is waxed before you put it on.

Griot's Garage Best of Show wax. Very high Carnuaba content.

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+waxing/car+waxes+and+sealants/best+of+show+wax.do

Meguiar's NXT Tech wax is also very good.

I used turtlewax carnauba wax/polisher for the first time.

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i really like the nxt a lot, i just claybarred my car with the quik detailer and clayed it with the UQD, then NXT, OMG! my car feels great and LOOKS BETTER!