Wax, not for looks, but for protection

atomicfire · 04-16-2008, 07:08 PM

I'm looking for a wax that lasts long and provides very good protection. I used to use NXT Tech Wax, but it evaporates down here in the Florida heat very quickly. I've been hearing a lot about the 2.0 version of the wax that lasts a lot longer and i'm ready to give it a shot. Before I run to wal-mart and pick up a bottle, i'd be interested in what others have to say.

I'm just looking for something that lasts long, and holds its protection well. It doesn't have to give a super-glossy look, but if it did that'd be a plus too.

Thanks!

-AtomicFire

***Szumita*** · 04-16-2008, 07:09 PM

id like to see what people use also.

i too use NXT but im getting tired of it...

flytojungho · 04-16-2008, 07:18 PM

i hear zaino lasts long time

USNSTI · 04-16-2008, 07:27 PM

Zaino is awesome. I've heard if you put enough coats, it's almost like having a clear bra. I believe it.

layzie · 04-16-2008, 08:02 PM

dont mess with those waxes, if you want a serious long lasting wax and with a killer shine as a bonus get collinite #845. water beds of the car for weeks with this stuff. its used on cars and the bottom of boats to protect them. it lasts up to 5 months.

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845

***Szumita*** · 04-16-2008, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by layzie

dont mess with those waxes, if you want a serious long lasting wax and with a killer shine as a bonus get collinite #845. water beds of the car for weeks with this stuff. its used on cars and the bottom of boats to protect them. it lasts up to 5 months.

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845

just ordered some on ebay. 15.50 shipped. cant wait to try it out! ive heard about collonite before, now i gotta try it.

levanich · 04-16-2008, 08:15 PM

Klasse acrylic sealants
the guys on forums at Autopia - Autopia Home swear by this stuff, check out the how to, the guy has a good write up on waxes
I use it with good results

levanich · 04-16-2008, 08:16 PM

hmmm, it seems I was a bit late on hitting the post button..

EROCK11 · 04-16-2008, 08:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by layzie

dont mess with those waxes, if you want a serious long lasting wax and with a killer shine as a bonus get collinite #845. water beds of the car for weeks with this stuff. its used on cars and the bottom of boats to protect them. it lasts up to 5 months.

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845

Love this stuff...just used in yeasterday and the car looks great. Lasts much longer than NXT.

USNSTI · 04-16-2008, 08:18 PM

Not knocking the wax at all. I haven't tried it. It may be the best stuff on earth. I just found this funny:

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 was formulated for the electric power industry to protect themselves against electrical fires and failure.

What does that even mean? Does a shiny car keep you safe from electrical fires and failure? If so, I'm good to go. Or are you supposed to apply directly to the circuit itself? Maybe you just lather it all over your body?

twigg107 · 04-16-2008, 08:41 PM

Three weeks ago I a coat of megs NTX 2.0 on my new 08 sti and after rain, 80F sun, hail, and back to rain..... still shines and beads water!

drdome99 · 04-17-2008, 06:20 AM

how hard is that collinite to buff off if you are doing it by hand?

I like NXT because it comes off so easy.

layzie · 04-17-2008, 11:46 AM

collinite isnt hard to get off at all. i read that on the label about the fires it was weird but this stuff is amazing

EROCK11 · 04-18-2008, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by USNSTI

Not knocking the wax at all. I haven't tried it. It may be the best stuff on earth. I just found this funny:

Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 was formulated for the electric power industry to protect themselves against electrical fires and failure.

What does that even mean? Does a shiny car keep you safe from electrical fires and failure? If so, I'm good to go. Or are you supposed to apply directly to the circuit itself? Maybe you just lather it all over your body?

Maybe I should report that to my insurance company...can you say DISCOUNT!!!

'05CrystalGray · 04-20-2008, 12:44 AM

If you want long lasting go with a sealant not a wax. Sealant's are designed for durability while sacrificing minimal shine.

04-16-2008, 07:08 PM	#1
atomicfire STI Driver Car: 05 OBP WRX STi Fav Mod: Right Foot Location: Port Orange, Florida Posts: 247 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Wax, not for looks, but for protection I'm looking for a wax that lasts long and provides very good protection. I used to use NXT Tech Wax, but it evaporates down here in the Florida heat very quickly. I've been hearing a lot about the 2.0 version of the wax that lasts a lot longer and i'm ready to give it a shot. Before I run to wal-mart and pick up a bottle, i'd be interested in what others have to say. I'm just looking for something that lasts long, and holds its protection well. It doesn't have to give a super-glossy look, but if it did that'd be a plus too. Thanks! -AtomicFire This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-16-2008, 07:09 PM	#2
*Szumita* i eat cones Car: 06 sti - steel gray Fav Mod: catless Location: ma & ri Posts: 5,959 Join Date: Oct 2006 Trader Rating: (10)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection id like to see what people use also. i too use NXT but im getting tired of it...

04-16-2008, 07:18 PM	#3
flytojungho Spec C Club Car: 06 STI Fav Mod: Prodrive oval tip Location: carmel indiana Posts: 1,251 Join Date: Mar 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection i hear zaino lasts long time

04-16-2008, 07:27 PM	#4
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STi Fav Mod: Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame Location: San Diego Posts: 1,036 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection Zaino is awesome. I've heard if you put enough coats, it's almost like having a clear bra. I believe it.

04-16-2008, 08:02 PM	#5
layzie Junior STI Driver Car: 05 sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 81 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection dont mess with those waxes, if you want a serious long lasting wax and with a killer shine as a bonus get collinite #845. water beds of the car for weeks with this stuff. its used on cars and the bottom of boats to protect them. it lasts up to 5 months. Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 Last edited by layzie : 04-16-2008 at 08:10 PM.

04-16-2008, 08:15 PM	#7
levanich Amateur STI Driver Posts: 9 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection Klasse acrylic sealants the guys on forums at Autopia - Autopia Home swear by this stuff, check out the how to, the guy has a good write up on waxes I use it with good results

04-16-2008, 08:16 PM	#8
levanich Amateur STI Driver Posts: 9 Join Date: Apr 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection hmmm, it seems I was a bit late on hitting the post button..

04-16-2008, 08:18 PM	#10
USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STi Fav Mod: Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame Location: San Diego Posts: 1,036 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection Not knocking the wax at all. I haven't tried it. It may be the best stuff on earth. I just found this funny: *Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845 was formulated for the electric power industry to protect themselves against electrical fires and failure.* What does that even mean? Does a shiny car keep you safe from electrical fires and failure? If so, I'm good to go. Or are you supposed to apply directly to the circuit itself? Maybe you just lather it all over your body?

04-16-2008, 08:41 PM	#11
twigg107 Spec C Club Car: 08 DGM STI Fav Mod: Me..... Location: Vancouver, Wa Posts: 1,341 Join Date: Jun 2006 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection Three weeks ago I a coat of megs NTX 2.0 on my new 08 sti and after rain, 80F sun, hail, and back to rain..... still shines and beads water!

04-17-2008, 06:20 AM	#12
drdome99 Spec C Club Car: '04 JBP STi Fav Mod: Whiteline Steering Bushings Location: Maryland Posts: 1,797 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection how hard is that collinite to buff off if you are doing it by hand? I like NXT because it comes off so easy.

04-17-2008, 11:46 AM	#13
layzie Junior STI Driver Car: 05 sti Fav Mod: Coming Soon Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 81 Join Date: Nov 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection collinite isnt hard to get off at all. i read that on the label about the fires it was weird but this stuff is amazing

04-20-2008, 12:44 AM	#15
'05CrystalGray STI Driver Car: 05 STI, 03 Cobra Location: Colorado Posts: 284 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: Wax, not for looks, but for protection If you want long lasting go with a sealant not a wax. Sealant's are designed for durability while sacrificing minimal shine. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.