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Old 04-18-2017, 04:33 PM   #15
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Polishing is the way to the best shine. Don't let manufacturer's trick you with their nonsense that any particular wax will create better shine. It's marketing hype.

These products just fill minor imperfections, so you cant see them. It's just like putting makeup on your face. After it's washed off or gone, the imperfections are right back.

This video will show you the difference. DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE!

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Old 04-18-2017, 04:44 PM   #16
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Polishing is the way to the best shine. Don't let manufacturer's trick you with their nonsense that any particular wax will create better shine. It's marketing hype.

These products just fill minor imperfections, so you cant see them. It's just like putting makeup on your face. After it's washed off or gone, the imperfections are right back.

This video will show you the difference. DONT BELIEVE THE HYPE!

This for sure... I just finished going through Glen's process with the products recommended and the result is breathtaking. The camaro looks MUCH better than the day I picked it up after the dealership 'detailing' (never again)

I messed up the 'wax step' (wrong product), but that's the point, the wax had nothing to do with it... My first time polishing and I can't believe the results!
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Old 04-18-2017, 04:45 PM   #17
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Car Pro, Gtechniq, 2PPLE, Kamikaze, Polish Angel, Gyeon, Optimum come to mind. Will provide links if your interested. I don't use wax anymore, just coatings, or wax with coating elements such as Kamikaze Infinity wax.
Nothing wrong with a good wax, sealant, but coatings are the way I prefer to go.

Im near the Sac area and do coatings on weekends if your interested in learning about it, or want an installation.
These are all great products. All have similar results but all way out perform wax ten fold.

Sealants and Coatings are going to give much better protection than wax.

But if you want the best protection, coatings are the way to go. As Glen as said numerous times, most of these products are very very similar, but the technique used to apply them makes the most difference.
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Old 04-18-2017, 04:54 PM   #18
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This is my 2012 2SS after polishing. There is no wax, sealant, glaze or any type of product on the paint in this picture. Shine and clarity come from polishing.


http://www.camaro5.com/forums/attach...1&d=1476639561
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Old 04-19-2017, 05:25 PM   #19
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Thanks brother... This was the car that started the real corvette problem...



Now that is just too Sexxy!! I sat in a Vette when I was searching for my Camaro, a dealer asked If I wanted to go on a test drive. I had to decline, knowing I would sunk if I did,,,lol
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Old 04-19-2017, 05:30 PM   #20
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25 bucks is super inexpensive. This is a little more and it goes up and up.

http://www.esotericcarcare.com/kamikaze-infinity-wax/
or this...... lol
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/polis...E#.WPaAbxllCBY
Holy Crap Batman!!!! That last one, surely is not flying of the shelf!!! That $25 stuff is lookin pretty good,,,lol
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Old 04-19-2017, 06:36 PM   #21
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Holy Crap Batman!!!! That last one, surely is not flying of the shelf!!! That $25 stuff is lookin pretty good,,,lol
Very true, the first one works great, but by volume is worse than the second. It is usually sold out, but the cost is more manageable, content small.
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