What Wax to use

[Dave1998]

Hi, i just bought a red 1998 C5 3 weeks ago with low miles that was garage kept. I dont see any swirls and just want to apply the right finish wax that wont build up and is best for this car.

Can you offer any suggestions ?
thanks
Dave

 

[97RedCorvette]

Try here:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?s=&forumid=12

 

[Vette Virgin]

Ask the seller what he did to keep it in such cherry shape!

 

[Dave1998]

I bought car from dealer and they have a privacy rule that prevents them from telling me the name of prior owner.
Strange but true

 

[Vette Virgin]

Our Vette looks sweet with Zaino's products. My brother's 1996 roadster looks nice with Carnuba, but he waxes it monthly.

Yes, he's a maniac.

 

[erenneckar]

I have used Zaino Brothers exclusively since i bought my her this last summer. My Vette is black and you have to be very careful what you use on a black finish. I use carnuba on the polished wheels. She is garaged under cover if i am not driving her (due to foul weather) and i use a duster with Mcguires detail spray for touch-ups between washes. I think that there are many good products out there but ZB is the best for black vettes!

Don't forget to wave!

 

[Mart]

Dave,

In Canada we have a used vehicle info package from the Ministry of transportation that tells you all the names of the previous owners.

Do they have anything like this in the US.

Mart

 

[roscoebass]

I have used Meguiar's and Zaino's products on my 98 Vette.The Meguiars professional produts do a great job. Zaino's products are a little harder to use but can give you a deeper shine and last much longer.

 

[DWS'03Z]

I've pretty much used them all, but to me, nothing beats Zaino. Its durability and shine are top notch. I regularly use the other Zaino products too, as they are also excellent products.

 

[RDRIIC5]

Exterior cleaner

I recommend a product named Zymol. Only use in areas of 2' X 2' increments and remove with a diaper cloth. You will be pleased.

 

[Mart]

Ahhhhhhhhh Nooooo Diapers.

There is no nap to lift the particles away from the surface, use only 100% cotton terry cloths.

The cloth diapers are too smooth and a closed surface to lift grit away from the surface.

Mart

 

[vettegirl]

I have had good luck with 3M products..

you can get them at NAPA. I especially like the "Show Car Finish" (or something like that), it put a really wet and long-lasting shine on my pewter 98, plus it was easy to apply/take off.

 

[Tom]

I've been using Meguires products since the early 70's. I havent found any products that are any better, or any easier to use.

 

[bluecoupe]

Meguires has my vote. I like the Gold Class liquid on my Navy Blue Metallic paint. (Smooooooth, fast and easy). USA made 100% cotton terry towels are the way to go.

 

[MagRed2002]

Zaino gets a bad rap re: cost and difficulty, in my opinion.

First pass is a bit labor intensive, but from that point on, it is great. Z2/5 products apply/remove very easily and the resultant shine after a brief pass with Z6 is incredible.

As always, just my $0.02

 

[sharpvet03]

Meguires gold class (liquid)is my personal favorite.

 

[vettedoc]

Zaino is the greatest(not the cheapest!)


Doc

 

[Hercules]

My $.02 for Zaino too. The durability of Zaino is incredible. Best stuff I've used.