Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius

Butkus · 10-09-2009, 12:49 PM

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

Jon S · 10-09-2009, 12:52 PM

The problem is a wax's durability is affected by heat... and as you know, black cars get extremely hot. Still, my suggestion would be to get P21S, a German car wax. I have tried Zymol with poor results. Don't really know what other waxes might be available in the U.K..

qbee42 · 10-09-2009, 12:53 PM

I use Black Max, but then I'm not really a waxing zealot.

Tom

djasonw · 10-09-2009, 12:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by qbee42

I use Black Max, but then I'm not really a waxing zealot.

Tom

Sounds like a rapper!

Butkus · 10-09-2009, 01:00 PM

It doesn't tend to get too hot here in England, especially compared to Hawaii! However, I understand what you are saying about heat, and will check out the German wax.

Over here I see Turtle Wax, Autoglym, Black Max, and Meguiars brands of waxes regularly at Halford, the auto shop. Did the Black Max seem to work ok?

Thanks,

Don

PriusRos · 10-09-2009, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jon S

The problem is a wax's durability is affected by heat... and as you know, black cars get extremely hot. Still, my suggestion would be to get P21S, a German car wax. I have tried Zymol with poor results. Don't really know what other waxes might be available in the U.K..

Butkus, Jon had previously pointed out that the motorcycle wax S100 is the same thing. You can get it for half the price of P21S online through Amazon.com, autogeek.com, autobarn.com, etc.
I just ordered some and so haven't had a chance to use it yet.

Also, see this thread:
Best wax/polish for Winter Grey?

qbee42 · 10-09-2009, 01:31 PM

The Black Max works great. As I mentioned, I'm not a big fan of washing and waxing, so I try to minimize the effort. I use Mr. Clean's auto wash system for washing, and Black Max for waxing. It goes on easily, and buffs off with minimum effort. The results are very pleasing and seem to last quite well.

Tom

Paradox · 10-09-2009, 02:10 PM

Yeah, for long lasting use a sealant, not a wax... The thread noted above has TONS of useful info already.

**Tideland Prius** · 10-09-2009, 07:47 PM

Do you guys have Klasse over there? For longevity, you probably want a synthetic coating rather than natural wax. Natural wax (e.g. pure carnuba) will give your black a deep shine. Klasse All-In-One for example is synthetic (you may have heard the term polymer wax) and will give a more durable layer of protection. Some combine the two with the Klasse AIO topped with a thin layer of carnuba.

eddiehaskell · 10-11-2009, 01:22 PM

Collinite 845/476 is very well liked on several detailing forums and its supposed to one of the longest lasting/best protecting. You can order it on ebay for $13.

10-09-2009, 12:49 PM	#1
Butkus Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 9 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: T4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius 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

10-09-2009, 12:52 PM	#2
Jon S Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Aloha State Posts: 150 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Navigation Thanks: 0 Thanked 67 Times in 32 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius The problem is a wax's durability is affected by heat... and as you know, black cars get extremely hot. Still, my suggestion would be to get P21S, a German car wax. I have tried Zymol with poor results. Don't really know what other waxes might be available in the U.K..

10-09-2009, 12:53 PM	#3
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,470 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 93 Thanked 387 Times in 289 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius I use Black Max, but then I'm not really a waxing zealot. Tom

10-09-2009, 01:00 PM	#5
Butkus Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: UK Posts: 9 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: T4 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 1 Post Friends: 0	Re: Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius It doesn't tend to get too hot here in England, especially compared to Hawaii! However, I understand what you are saying about heat, and will check out the German wax. Over here I see Turtle Wax, Autoglym, Black Max, and Meguiars brands of waxes regularly at Halford, the auto shop. Did the Black Max seem to work ok? Thanks, Don

10-09-2009, 01:31 PM	#7
qbee42 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northern Michigan Posts: 10,470 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #7 Thanks: 93 Thanked 387 Times in 289 Posts Friends: 10	Re: Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius The Black Max works great. As I mentioned, I'm not a big fan of washing and waxing, so I try to minimize the effort. I use Mr. Clean's auto wash system for washing, and Black Max for waxing. It goes on easily, and buffs off with minimum effort. The results are very pleasing and seem to last quite well. Tom

10-09-2009, 02:10 PM	#8
Paradox Prius Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SI, NY Posts: 2,113 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: V Package: Adv. Technology Thanks: 21 Thanked 298 Times in 179 Posts Friends: 9	Re: Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius Yeah, for long lasting use a sealant, not a wax... The thread noted above has TONS of useful info already.

10-09-2009, 07:47 PM	#9
Tideland Prius Moderator of the North Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 19,606 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: N/A Package: Technology Package (Canada) Thanks: 227 Thanked 343 Times in 242 Posts Friends: 23	Re: Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius Do you guys have Klasse over there? For longevity, you probably want a synthetic coating rather than natural wax. Natural wax (e.g. pure carnuba) will give your black a deep shine. Klasse All-In-One for example is synthetic (you may have heard the term polymer wax) and will give a more durable layer of protection. Some combine the two with the Klasse AIO topped with a thin layer of carnuba.

10-11-2009, 01:22 PM	#10
eddiehaskell Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 173 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 6 Thanked 8 Times in 8 Posts Friends: 0	Re: Best Long-Lasting wax for new black Prius Collinite 845/476 is very well liked on several detailing forums and its supposed to one of the longest lasting/best protecting. You can order it on ebay for $13.

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