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Wax - black or metallic?

  • 07-07-2019 12:22pm
    #1
    freddieot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭


    I want to give the new car a good waxing. It's metallic black pearlescent (Skoda).

    Am I better off using a wax for metallic paint or one specifically for black ? I'm thinking metallic but looking for advice.

    Thanks
    freddieot


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  • #2
    fryup
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 18,067 ✭✭✭✭fryup


    i find color magic excellent


  • #3
    zilog_jones
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,638 ✭✭✭zilog_jones


    That's a polish, not a wax.

    I've never used a wax specifically for a colour or type of paint, not sure if they exist.


  • #4
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,586 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    OP
    You have lots of options,
    Do you plan on regularly waxing the car?


  • #5
    ianobrien
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,755 ✭✭✭ianobrien


    OP I've never heard of a wax specifically for black. If there was a good one on the market, I'd have tried it as I've a black Skoda at home.

    Are you looking for a "once off" solution or are you up for regular application? How much prep work are you willing to do as prep work is the key to get the best "pop" from the wax/sealant.


  • #6
    freddieot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭freddieot


    I will be buying turtle wax as I have used it in the past many times and got very good results. It comes in metallic or black version, hence my confusion as I've not used it on a black metallic car before. Woodies sell it.


    I've no issue spending a few hours and some effort. I usually try to give a good wax and bring the car up to new showroom look or better at least twice per year. Apart from that it gets the usual washes etc.


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  • #7
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,586 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    freddieot wrote: »
    I will be buying turtle wax as I have used it in the past many times and got very good results. It comes in metallic or black version, hence my confusion as I've not used it on a black metallic car before. Woodies sell it.


    I've no issue spending a few hours and some effort. I usually try to give a good wax and bring the car up to new showroom look or better at least twice per year. Apart from that it gets the usual washes etc.

    Probably make life easier for you to use something like C2V3.


  • #8
    freddieot
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,002 ✭✭✭freddieot


    Thanks for all the replies...


  • #9
    Tommyboy40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 629 ✭✭✭Tommyboy40


    C2V3 all the way. Shine lasts longer than any other product


  • #10
    vectra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,586 ✭✭✭✭vectra


    Tommyboy40 wrote: »
    C2V3 all the way. Shine lasts longer than any other product

    I wouldn't go that far. :D


  • #11
    MidMan25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭MidMan25


    Waxed my black car today with Meguiers 3-in-1.

    https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/car-cleaning/shampoo-polish-wax/meguiars-3-in-1-wax-473ml

    34-EEBF40-489-B-46-DF-9445-FF9-CF4-A1-DCDF.jpg


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  • #12
    PsychoPete
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,016 ✭✭✭PsychoPete


    C2V3 but if you wanted a wax I'd go with Soft99


  • #13
    Masala
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,501 ✭✭✭Masala


    MidMan25 wrote: »
    Waxed my black car today with Meguiers 3-in-1.

    https://www.halfords.ie/motoring/car-cleaning/shampoo-polish-wax/meguiars-3-in-1-wax-473ml

    34-EEBF40-489-B-46-DF-9445-FF9-CF4-A1-DCDF.jpg

    Hats off to you....that's some shine!!


  • #14
    MidMan25
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,027 ✭✭✭MidMan25


    Masala wrote: »
    Hats off to you....that's some shine!!

    Thanks :D I think that shine is an accumulation of weekly washes done properly for the two months i've owned it.


  • #15
    moby2101
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,491 ✭✭✭moby2101


    Hi

    I’ve tried a couple of different waxes in my car, mineral grey ... I’d recommend Bilt Hamber hydra wax , really deep gloss shine afterwards that lasts


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