polishes and wax

MountaineerTom · September 19, 2005

What are some polishes and waxes that do not leave white chalky residue on plastic trim and in the cracks. I 've seen some posts about them before, but must be overlooking them.

Prefferably something that I can buy at a local parts store. I don't really want to have to order it over the internet, or pay and arm and a leg for it.

I currently use Mequires, and love the results, but it does leave some residue if I'm not careful.

Thanks.

99silveradoz71 · September 19, 2005

Have you tried the NXT by them Tom? I used to use Gold Class, but picked up some NXT while on vacation in Carlisle last year. It seems like it leaves less residue than Gold class.

71GMC_3/4T · September 20, 2005

I've used the NXT and it didn't leave too much residue on the trim. If you really want to get it off, try Mother's Back to Black. Not only does it clean off the excess wax, it makes the black look a heck of a lot better.

99silveradoz71 · September 21, 2005

I was out in the garage earlier tonight and gave Blue a little quality time with some NXT. I usually don't have a problem getting wax on my trim and such, but then again I usually hit the black up with some protectant anyway, so that'd solve the problem if I did.

LikeaRock14 · September 21, 2005

Almost any wax will leave a residue on trim if you're not careful, and a lot of times dust can be a problem (mainly when using a high speed rotary). B2B is a great OTS product to restore faded trim or remove wax stains. You can also help keep wax off of black trim by using blue painters tape on it

hcvone · September 29, 2005

Most over the counter waxes will leave white residue, synthetic products usually do not. Try putting on less wax, that will help a little

gmcjoe · September 29, 2005

Most over the counter waxes will leave white residue, synthetic products usually do not. Try putting on less wax, that will help a little

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I only use Zaino on my vehicles. Never leaves any residue

http://www.zainostore.com

LikeaRock14 · September 30, 2005

Most over the counter waxes will leave white residue, synthetic products usually do not. Try putting on less wax, that will help a little

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I only use Zaino on my vehicles. Never leaves any residue

http://www.zainostore.com

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You better get a nice ccoat of sealant on the Rascal before winter

gmcjoe · October 1, 2005

Most over the counter waxes will leave white residue, synthetic products usually do not. Try putting on less wax, that will help a little

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I only use Zaino on my vehicles. Never leaves any residue

http://www.zainostore.com

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You better get a nice ccoat of sealant on the Rascal before winter

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05Silverado81 · October 14, 2005

I have always used liquid glass on all my vehicles. Love the stuff and leaves minimal residue. Had a 98 truck that i used it on and everybody always asked me what i waxed it with cause the paint looked so good.

alvocado · October 16, 2005

Hands down, Zaino is the best. It outperforms any other wax/polish I've tried in 20 yrs.

Machine · October 20, 2005

Hands down, Zaino is the best. It outperforms any other wax/polish I've tried in 20 yrs.

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I second that.

'05_Z71 · October 31, 2005

Hands down, Zaino is the best. It outperforms any other wax/polish I've tried in 20 yrs.

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I second that.

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Third.

BTW, has anyone tried their new swirl mark remover?

LikeaRock14 · November 2, 2005

Not trying to bad mouth Zaino, but there are TONS of products that are in the same league or better thanZaino, and some of them are even cheaper. Zaino is nice because it's a sythetic, so it has plenty of durability, and you can layer it like no other. It does produce a very nice shine on a lot of colors, and dark ones too, but you can't beat a pure carnauba for a deep, wet shine on a dark color

Wingnut · November 2, 2005

...... but you can't beat a pure carnauba for a deep, wet shine on a dark color

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But what if I like my shallow, dry non-shine on a light color? I think I'll hit my truck with a quick once-over with some 80 grit. That will make me never worry about waxing it again.

Seriously Tom, I haven't found anything that won't leave a bit of white. I've just gotten better at my application process in order to minimize unintended white accenting on black parts.