Wax suggestions? - Nissan Murano

ella138 · 03-25-2005, 10:30 PM

This will be the very first time I'm going to wax a car and I'm not quite sure what to use. I want something easy and efficient. I don't mind paying for a superior product as long as it works. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I live in Canada so it has to be available here or on the internet.
Do I wax the car immediately after I get it?
Thanks
Ella

pcs15394 · 03-26-2005, 04:05 AM

Lots of choices. Alot of folks on here prefer Zaino. But Zaino to me appears to be a little too complex if you are looking for something simple. I have been using Klasse for the past couple of years with great results. You can purchase it online at Car Detailing Web sites. It is fairly simple. Wash, Dry, rub on Klasse All In One, let dry for @ 10 minutes, wipe off. Repeated coats give a beautiful shine, Then apply Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze and wipe off. Done.
You can find it here if your interested, Plus lots of detailing tips:

Autogeek.net

mrken3 · 03-26-2005, 10:13 AM

I have used Zymoil, Mequires and I am trying Zaino for the 1st time this weekend. I have had good luck with both.

mgthe3 · 03-26-2005, 11:03 AM

I use Collinite insulater wax.
Yesterday I waxed the Mo in about 30 minutes. It was still beading water as if it had just been waxed...but I haven't touched it in 4 months except to wash every 4 weeks. Now it looks as if it has been dipped in glass. After the first two waxes, once every 6 months will do. I haven't waxed the black trim on the bottom of the doors in 8 months, and didn't rewax them yesterday because they still sheet off water. Scoot with hose, blink, it's dry.

Trev · 03-26-2005, 11:49 AM

I like Meguiar's Gold Class as it is fairly durable and provides a nice shine, available at Canadian Tire. I would suggest waxing it as soon as possible.

http://www.levineautoparts.com/meggolclascl.html

ella138 · 03-26-2005, 03:11 PM

I checked out the Zaino site and it talks about different products for different types of paint. Clear-coated or regular. What does the Mo have? I assume it's clear coated, am I right? I would hate to buy the wrong stuff.

hfelknor · 03-26-2005, 06:19 PM

Yes it is a clear coat.

Zaino is a good choice.

It is the number one wax/polish accodring to a lot of people like the Corvette owners and the GuruReports.

http://www.gurureports.org/gurusonli...timonials.html

Homer

BTW there is a phone number at the site.
Call Sal Zaino.
Really.
He loves to talk personally to his customers.

**Kris** · 03-26-2005, 07:09 PM

I used Zaino for more than a year now on both MO and FX. And the results are great. Oh, and I used Homer's famous instruction how to use it. If you search the forum you will find it.

Today, however, i tried Collinite first time on FX. It was easy, did not even take 30 min - waxing, waiting and buffing off. Just one coat. Hope it will last as some of the board members reported.

If I had more time I would stick with Zaino. It looks and feels great. Just too time consuming and I am more than busy now,

pcs15394 · 03-27-2005, 02:10 AM

I have looked into the Collinite. Which one did you use. The 845 or Liquid Sapphire Wax?

**Kris** · 03-27-2005, 10:52 AM

845

mrken3 · 03-27-2005, 01:35 PM

Update on my earlier post. Zaino is on 2 coats Z2 with ZFX enhancer. It took me about 2 hours to do car including drying time. I used alittle over 2 ounces as per instructions.There where also some refreshments time included too. Also used Spray enhancer when finished. Can not wait till sunshine here in PA

ella138 · 03-27-2005, 04:34 PM

Update on my earlier post. Zaino is on 2 coats Z2 with ZFX enhancer. It took me about 2 hours to do car including drying time. I used alittle over 2 ounces as per instructions.There where also some refreshments time included too. Also used Spray enhancer when finished. Can not wait till sunshine here in PA

I purchased a full kit from Zaino Canada today....now all I need is a Murano to polish

mrken3 · 03-29-2005, 01:38 PM

OK 2 more coats of Zaino that makes 4 and some enhancer and she`s setting out in the sun smiling

It really does look good, my neighbor stopped by and wants me to detail his car. This time it took me 1 1/2 hours with a little refreshment time. Also under 2 ounces this time.

03-25-2005, 10:30 PM	#1 (permalink)
ella138 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 82	Wax suggestions? This will be the very first time I'm going to wax a car and I'm not quite sure what to use. I want something easy and efficient. I don't mind paying for a superior product as long as it works. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I live in Canada so it has to be available here or on the internet. Do I wax the car immediately after I get it? Thanks Ella __________________ Sunlit Copper 2005 SE/Charcoal Leather/All the bells and whistles including rear sensors

03-26-2005, 04:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
pcs15394 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 757	Ella Lots of choices. Alot of folks on here prefer Zaino. But Zaino to me appears to be a little too complex if you are looking for something simple. I have been using Klasse for the past couple of years with great results. You can purchase it online at Car Detailing Web sites. It is fairly simple. Wash, Dry, rub on Klasse All In One, let dry for @ 10 minutes, wipe off. Repeated coats give a beautiful shine, Then apply Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze and wipe off. Done. You can find it here if your interested, Plus lots of detailing tips: Autogeek.net __________________ Sean I Miss my :04 Midnight Blue SL , Tinted Front Windows, Chrome SL Wheels, Rear Bumper protector, SS Aries Step Bars, and Push Bar.

03-26-2005, 10:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
mrken3 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliquippa, Pa Posts: 48	I have used Zymoil, Mequires and I am trying Zaino for the 1st time this weekend. I have had good luck with both. __________________ 2005 SL, CHARDONNAY, AWD, Mud Flaps, Cargo Protector, Floor Mats, Weathertech Bug Deflector, Zaino, Manick Rocker Bars, Great car.

03-26-2005, 11:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
mgthe3 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Atlanta Posts: 2,065	I use Collinite insulater wax. Yesterday I waxed the Mo in about 30 minutes. It was still beading water as if it had just been waxed...but I haven't touched it in 4 months except to wash every 4 weeks. Now it looks as if it has been dipped in glass. After the first two waxes, once every 6 months will do. I haven't waxed the black trim on the bottom of the doors in 8 months, and didn't rewax them yesterday because they still sheet off water. Scoot with hose, blink, it's dry. __________________ 2010 Titan Crewcab XE had an 07 S Brilliant Silver had an 04 SL Sheer Silver

03-26-2005, 03:11 PM	#6 (permalink)
ella138 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 82	I checked out the Zaino site and it talks about different products for different types of paint. Clear-coated or regular. What does the Mo have? I assume it's clear coated, am I right? I would hate to buy the wrong stuff. __________________ Sunlit Copper 2005 SE/Charcoal Leather/All the bells and whistles including rear sensors

03-26-2005, 11:49 AM	#5 (permalink)
Trev Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: St. Albert, Ab. Canada Posts: 175	I like Meguiar's Gold Class as it is fairly durable and provides a nice shine, available at Canadian Tire. I would suggest waxing it as soon as possible. http://www.levineautoparts.com/meggolclascl.html

03-26-2005, 06:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
hfelknor Super Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 3,281	Yes it is a clear coat. Zaino is a good choice. It is the number one wax/polish accodring to a lot of people like the Corvette owners and the GuruReports. http://www.gurureports.org/gurusonli...timonials.html Homer BTW there is a phone number at the site. Call Sal Zaino. Really. He loves to talk personally to his customers. __________________ 2001 Jaguar XJ8 Cruiser 2004 ThunderBird 2 passenger Runabout HAD The GOLD RUSH until Nov 6 2009 2003 Gold SLFWD with Premium, Sunroof, Latte Leather, Ultrashield Invisible Bra, Sunroof wind deflector, Aluminum Tank Guard, Chrome Wheels by Ion Alloy, Michelin 235/65-18 Cross Terrains, Garmin Nuvi 2008 Cadillac Gold Mist DTS LUX III - Gone! 2010 Mercedes Benz GLK 350 - Gone! "Didja ever notice that quiet people are not the only ones who don't say much?"

03-26-2005, 07:09 PM	#8 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	I used Zaino for more than a year now on both MO and FX. And the results are great. Oh, and I used Homer's famous instruction how to use it. If you search the forum you will find it. Today, however, i tried Collinite first time on FX. It was easy, did not even take 30 min - waxing, waiting and buffing off. Just one coat. Hope it will last as some of the board members reported. If I had more time I would stick with Zaino. It looks and feels great. Just too time consuming and I am more than busy now, __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

03-27-2005, 02:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
pcs15394 Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Florida Posts: 757	Kris I have looked into the Collinite. Which one did you use. The 845 or Liquid Sapphire Wax? __________________ Sean I Miss my :04 Midnight Blue SL , Tinted Front Windows, Chrome SL Wheels, Rear Bumper protector, SS Aries Step Bars, and Push Bar.

03-27-2005, 10:52 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kris Moderator Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Lake Lanier Posts: 5,246	845 __________________ had: 03 MO SL, Gold, 2WD, Premium, leather, sunroof, Mobil 1, B-Quiet, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve, HIR's in fogs 08 CTS 304 HP Direct Injection Engine. Fully loaded with every option except AWD 04 FX35, AWD, Touring loaded, Garmin Nuvi 250W, Fumoto oil valve Dream car: Ferrari Italia ------------------------------------------------ "It's not about how fast you go, it's about how you go fast" - Enzo Ferrari

03-27-2005, 01:35 PM	#11 (permalink)
mrken3 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliquippa, Pa Posts: 48	Update on my earlier post. Zaino is on 2 coats Z2 with ZFX enhancer. It took me about 2 hours to do car including drying time. I used alittle over 2 ounces as per instructions.There where also some refreshments time included too. Also used Spray enhancer when finished. Can not wait till sunshine here in PA __________________ 2005 SL, CHARDONNAY, AWD, Mud Flaps, Cargo Protector, Floor Mats, Weathertech Bug Deflector, Zaino, Manick Rocker Bars, Great car.

03-27-2005, 04:34 PM	#12 (permalink)
ella138 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Toronto, Ont. Canada Posts: 82	Update on my earlier post. Zaino is on 2 coats Z2 with ZFX enhancer. It took me about 2 hours to do car including drying time. I used alittle over 2 ounces as per instructions.There where also some refreshments time included too. Also used Spray enhancer when finished. Can not wait till sunshine here in PA I purchased a full kit from Zaino Canada today....now all I need is a Murano to polish __________________ Sunlit Copper 2005 SE/Charcoal Leather/All the bells and whistles including rear sensors

03-29-2005, 01:38 PM	#13 (permalink)
mrken3 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Aliquippa, Pa Posts: 48	OK 2 more coats of Zaino that makes 4 and some enhancer and she`s setting out in the sun smiling It really does look good, my neighbor stopped by and wants me to detail his car. This time it took me 1 1/2 hours with a little refreshment time. Also under 2 ounces this time. __________________ 2005 SL, CHARDONNAY, AWD, Mud Flaps, Cargo Protector, Floor Mats, Weathertech Bug Deflector, Zaino, Manick Rocker Bars, Great car.

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