Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius

[ALS]

On my Black car I use Liquid Glass and it really looks great even with the original 13 year old paint.

I had a detailer turn me on to Liquid Glass about five years ago.

[Mr. Bill]

Hello all,

I am a Meguiars brand user .... Buy the best I can usually find (yes the higher the cost here is typically the indicator of the quality of the product, all the products are good - but I believe using the best provides me the added protection I am looking for).

I also have a Black Vehicle - Prius 2010 II.

The secret to a lasting finish is ......... you guessed it - waxing your vehicle every 6 to 8 weeks. I live in the Tampa Bay area (high temperatures and high humidity) - I have owned Black vehicle for the past 11 years and what I have experienced is that the quality of the wax is most important followed by the frequency of the application of the product.

If you want a nice looking vehicle - wax you vehicle at least six (6) time a year. Having a nice looking car requires some TLC.

Mr. Bill

[Econ]

Originally Posted by Butkus

Hi All,

As noted in title, any recommendations for a good long-lasting wax that will give max protection for my new black Prius? I want something long-lasting that will preserve the finish that is easy to get in the UK....

Thanks!

Don

The best long lasting show finish is Zaino. Easy on and easy off. Multi coats will keep your car looking new. I have been using this product for close to 10 years. You can forget all the other stuff.

[Butkus]

Thanks for all of the great advice everyone!

[PriusRos]

Originally Posted by Butkus

Thanks for all of the great advice everyone!

What have you decided to try?

[Econ]

Originally Posted by Butkus

Hi All,

As noted in title, any recommendations for a good long-lasting wax that will give max protection for my new black Prius? I want something long-lasting that will preserve the finish that is easy to get in the UK....

Thanks!

Don

I have a black Lexux GS430. I use Zaino.com. Have for years and black is the test .As you know. Works great on all colors. This product seems to like the sun. I can be applied in the sun, so... give it a try.

[Butkus]

Originally Posted by PriusRos

What have you decided to try?

I am leaning towards Zaino at the moment, but have not found a good online source yet....Autoglyms new wax and Meguiars are also being considered....

[SW03ES]

I don't like Zaino on black cars, I think it robs the paint of its depth. It also doesn't hide swirls and marring, even Z5 doesn't hide them well and you can't use rich polishes and glazes underneath so you have no choice but to keep the finish swirl free, which is hard on a daily driver.

For long lasting waxes I reccomend the Collinite line, I like 476. Or Meguiars #16 if you can find it. Both are thick paste waxes, so be sure to apply per panel and immediately remove. Don't let them dry or they will be a pain to remove. I have both and like the look of Meg's #16 but the Collinite lasts a little longer. I use them in the winter, they are very long lasting and detergent resistant, I'd say pretty close to Zaino, look a lot better, and hide swirls.

P21S/S100 is a good wax and very easy to work with but not especially long lasting.

[feslope]

Originally Posted by Butkus

I am leaning towards Zaino at the moment, but have not found a good online source yet....Autoglyms new wax and Meguiars are also being considered....

Take a look at Ultima Paint Guard Plus. Known as UPGP in the detailing forums. Similar to Zaino only much easier to use and a lot of users feel it looks better and lasts longer. The trick with this product is to apply it very sparingly, 5-6 mls will do the whole car and will give you a solid finish for 4-6 months. Zaino is also a good choice. These newer Polymer type sealants hold up much better under the heat a black finish creates.

[PriusRos]

Originally Posted by feslope

Take a look at Ultima Paint Guard Plus. Known as UPGP in the detailing forums. Similar to Zaino only much easier to use and a lot of users feel it looks better and lasts longer. The trick with this product is to apply it very sparingly, 5-6 mls will do the whole car and will give you a solid finish for 4-6 months. Zaino is also a good choice. These newer Polymer type sealants hold up much better under the heat a black finish creates.

OP lives in the UK. It rarely gets hot .