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Chemical Guys Butter Wet Wax

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by Ryan730, Apr 20, 2012.

  1. Ryan730

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    Has anyone tried this wax? I heard it's easily applied and removed and has a great wet look, however it does keep for longer than two weeks? I've just ordered, before I knew it only lasted two weeks. However, what I do like about it is that it can be applied in direct sunlight, the car can be wet or dry, and it won't hurt getting on plastics or glass.

    Let me know if anyone has used before.
     
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    I haven't tried it, but it Sounds like the Turtle Wax ICE polish I use on my car. Great stuff and after 3 years its kept my VentureShield from yellowing. Really seems to attract the pollen when its dry though.
     
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    I was looking at it on their website but with applications of Zaino just a few times each year and Chemical Guys Hybrid V7 after and inbetween each washing I don't see a use for using this as it still has to be applied and then buffed off.

    What I use from Chemical Guys is:

    Glossworkz Shampoo

    Hybrid V7

    And from Zaino:

    Z5 Pro

    Z2 Pro

    Z-AIO for when I want to remove oxidation after summer and after winter.

    I also Clay but I just use what I have, either Griots Garage, chemical guys, zaino etc.
     
    #3 Paradox, Apr 20, 2012
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    Always been a fan of Chemical Guys.. as well as SmartWax... they make some pretty good stuff.
     
    #4 SquallLHeart, Apr 20, 2012
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    I tried Chemical Guys Diablo Gel wheel and rim cleaner on my last order as well. (Actually it is the bottle I chose to be thrown in for free). It works but I'm not super impressed with it. It is thick as hell in the bottle and must be diluted. I diluted it according to their ratio and it just doesn't foam up and cling like I thought it would.

    Next time I have to make an order from them when I'm out of supplies I'll try one of their other wheel and rim cleaners.
     
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    If you want something easy to apply and lasts for months, try the Ultima line of car products.
    Ideally you'll want to use their elastrofoam paint cleaner (like clay bar but better), their Paint Prep Plus, and their Paint Guard Plus. Then their detail spray for between washings, and their car wash soap. Don't be thrown by the price... this stuff literally lasts forever. I can't tell you how many cars and treatments I've applied with my original purchase, especially the Paint Guard Plus. And it's "apply and walk away". No removal. Try it. You won't be disappointed.
     
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    Zaino Z-CS is also apply and walk away, the haze disappears on its own with no firther buffing. If is only a sealant so you have to have paint prepped properly but it lasts and lasts especially if maintained in-between/after washings with something like The Chemical Guys Hybrid V7.

    Z-CS Clear Seal: Zaino Store
     
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    I remember Zaino! Used to use that back in the late 90's when it first became popular.

    Forgot to mention above, I use a random orbital to apply the Paint Prep Plus, and it removes easily with a quick wipe using a microfiber towel. Using the RO machine is much quicker/easier than applying by hand.
     
    #8 d2mini, Apr 23, 2012
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    Collinite 845 is likely to be just as easy to apply (if done properly) and will last months.
     
    #9 The Critic, Apr 23, 2012
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