Wax.. Paste or Liquid

[ghostRder1]

Most companies offer paste and liquid wax!
Is the paste better?
Which do most of you use?










bandit
seabandit's 2006 Vert ~ Bandit

[iScott]

I use the liquid wax. This is only because I use an orbital, electric buffer. If I was using pads and doing it by hand, I'd prefer the paste - but that just seems like way too much work.

[GINA]

I use Meguiars NXT paste wax. It just seems to bond with the car better, last longer, and look better

[Breez]

Originally Posted by GINA

I use Meguiars NXT paste wax. It just seems to bond with the car better, last longer, and look better

I just followed Ginas advise and used that NXT tech paste wax... She still looks PEREFECT hehehehe, I am very pleased with the results.

I think on the topic of liquid or wax, its just personal preference... I tend to pick up the paste more, but every once and a while I get the liquid...

[ghostRder1]

Thanks.. I'll look for the paste..
Though like iScott says. I'm sure it will be lots of work.







bandit
seabandit's 2006 Vert ~ Bandit

[captbp]

Originally Posted by seabandit

Thanks.. I'll look for the paste..
Though like iScott says. I'm sure it will be lots of work.

Pick up an orbital buffer, and you'll be done in no time (I'm using paste). They're not that expensive. I'm using a reconditioned Black & Decker I bought quite a while back and it hasn't missed a beat yet

Bob

[thunder bug]

Here what consumer reports says.July 2006
Types
Match the car wax to your car-care needs


Car waxes come in three forms: liquid, paste, and spray. Overall, we found that paste waxes are easier to use than liquid waxes; liquid waxes cleaned the best, and spray waxes were easiest to use and left the fewest stains on plastic parts, but they didn’t last as long as other waxes.



Liquid Waxes


Good for cleaning, gloss, and durability.


But they can be more difficult to apply evenly and buff out. Most dry to a haze within about a minute, but this varies with wind, sunlight, and thickness of application.



Paste Waxes


Good for ease of application.


But overall performance is not as good as with liquids, and it can be difficult to remove wax from the container as you near the bottom. Paste waxes usually dry to a haze within 30 seconds.


Spray Waxes


Good for new cars with excellent finishes. Also for convenience, plastic compatibility, ease of use, and spot waxing. They’re quick to apply and many can be wiped off without drying.


But they are not good for cleaning and are the worst for durability.