Top Coat F11 Wax

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger General Discussions' started by ZEN357, Oct 12, 2018.

  1. synoptic12

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    Looks good. Just about the same shine as any good 'carnauba wax', irrespective of the longevity of the synthetic.

    * My wheels.

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    I have been using Top Coat F11 on all of my cars and motorcycles for over a year. Very easy to put on and take off, leaves a great shine that beads water. Good on all surfaces Paint, Plastic, Rubber, and Glass. Highly recommend, however is expensive product to use $$$.
     
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    The whole point of waxing a vehicle is to remove dirt and grime from the paint to reduce the chances of scratching the top coat. A polish is needed. The wax is a sealant for the paint to shed water and reduce the chance of debris, like road grime, from sticking to the paint.
    So I view washing and waxing a car much like changing fluids, preventative maintenance. It is far more important to do it than to worry about the fine details of the process. I seriously doubt that a very expensive wax is ultimately a better protectant of the finish than a good quality hard wax. I also doubt that Car Wash spray coating do anything but put a thin hydrocarbon sheen on the paint surface. So wash and wax the car and use the product that makes you feed good.
     
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    Polish + Sealer > Use neither AND for $83.00 they can keep it.
     
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    There are many snake oils for sale that all work the same; you just pay for the name. Never heard of it or the website.
     
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    Totally agree with the exception of 'polish'. However, if the vehicle gets dirty, then, and only then is 'polish' required to remove any contaminants. Or, one can use Mother's California Gold Carnauba Cleaner Wax; "nothing better". If one does not use polish correctly, you can remove or mar the top coat.
     
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    IntimidatorRT Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator

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    i have been using C-Magic detailer for mine,

    http://www.cmagicwax.com/

    this is the stuff they use at the corvette museum in bowling green Kentucky, I was there several years ago and watched them prep a car for delivery at the museum and they use this stuff, not that bad and I figure if it is good for vettes then it should be good for my car.
     
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    Thanks for the tip.