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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 02:20 PM
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What's the best wax I can pick up that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.


On my other scoob I used autoglym. I want something that really brings out the silver of the car.

Someone mentioned a 4 stage wax before but I cant remember what it was.

Advice will be appreciated chaps
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 02:34 PM
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http://www.bilthamber.com/bilthamber-special-offers.php
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:05 PM
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I use Harleys wax, it's not well known or expensive but very good. It's also user friendly easy on easy off.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:13 PM
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autoglym hd wax is good or megs 16 paste wax both good and relatively cheap.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 03:39 PM
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For silver mate i would go for a sealant and not a wax tbh, using a wax would dullen the look of silver ( looks better on reds,yellows etc ) where as a sealant would give a nice reflective look, somthing like Jeffs Acrylic would be good for this.

Depends on what type of looks your after i suppose.
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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Mine has had Swissvax
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Old Apr 19, 2010 | 07:41 PM
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where you living mate ?
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 01:59 PM
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:26 PM
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hmm im in swansea if you fancy a trip down you can try before you buy, got loads of different waxs and sealants
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 06:30 PM
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Naviwax is the best stuff I have every used. No residue and soo easy to apply. Amazing beading and shine
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Old Apr 20, 2010 | 10:37 PM
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poorboys is great stuff - hard work but brings a really good shine - also Auto glym instant show and shine spray after a wax is good as well.

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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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Just had mine done with bilthamber clay and Poorboys scratch and swirl remover, polish and then wax

Very good products. Also use a bit of Auto Glym as well
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Old Apr 21, 2010 | 04:47 PM
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If your in newport call in at TI 22 opposite beechwood park sells Swizzwax
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 04:00 PM
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cant beat a bit of swissvax imo
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by PETER R
hmm im in swansea if you fancy a trip down you can try before you buy, got loads of different waxs and sealants
I might do that Pete. I'll let you know.
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Jeffs werkstatt acrylic is the bollox on silver.
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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my top wax for light colours and silver is sonax carnauba ,designed for the fore mentioned , price from me is £55 , and ive tested it againsed quite a few very expensive makes , and it holds its own easily.
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Old Apr 28, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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I heard that Caranuba is good.
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