LSP protection

[killrwheels@autogeek]

I have never found any LSP that truly protects against scratches. I have found proper washing, drying, and wiping techniques can reduce swirls and scratches.

[Bonifax]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

I have never found any LSP that truly protects against scratches. I have found proper washing, drying, and wiping techniques can reduce swirls and scratches.

I believe an LSP protects the paint from the sun and other enviromental contaminants but thats it.

[Wolf-Strong]

Ok ok, I gave up on the scratch-resistant idea a few posts ago.

I'm trying to decide what wax protects the best against those environmental containments and not allowing them to bond to the surface.

So far, I'm looking into Klasse and Collnite. Any other recomendations? If you recommend Collnite, which one because 4 different ones were mentioned already?

[blk45]

Originally Posted by Wolf-Strong

Let me see if I can't explain myself a little better.

Durability means nothing to me, as I actually love waxing my car. One month of protection is plenty, and 2 or more is a blessing. Since I can ONLY do ONR washes, I am looking for something that will allow me to be as gentle as possible on the paint (meaning less swirls), and make washing/cleaning it a breeze. Something that will not allow containments to embed themselves and then require me to do nothing but lightly glide the mit across.

Anyone have experience with that or am I just asking too much from a wax?

Originally Posted by Jimmie

The closest that I've seen to just rinse stuff off is DG #105 w/AW. I am far from trying all products though.

DG105 leaves the surface nice and slick. Most of the dirt comes off with just a pre-rinse. I know you probably aren't using a pre-rinse with the ONR, just trying to give you an idea of how easy the dirt comes off.

[Wolf-Strong]

Originally Posted by blk45

DG105 leaves the surface nice and slick. Most of the dirt comes off with just a pre-rinse. I know you probably aren't using a pre-rinse with the ONR, just trying to give you an idea of how easy the dirt comes off.

Well chalk it up another one for DG. At work so I can't see what DG105 is (they blocked autogeek.net, but not autogeekonline...shrugs) but I will have to check it out when I get home.

I had another person bring up how they just absolutely loved Zymol Titatiam, and then a few others highly recommended Collnite, but never mentinoed which one. I'm still waiting for a few more gift certificates to come in so I can make my order from Autogeek

[Wolf-Strong]

To add to this, from what I've gathered from a few people is that it is the carnuaba is what allows the LSP to release dirt with ease, so my question is those with Pinnacle waxes or such, how are those with protection? Is this even a valid statement?

Something else that I just thought I might have some fun with is making my own wax! Could be a fun little way to pass the time and feed my addiction

Basically, if I have learned anything through my research on this matter, it is that you just gotta try everything and form your own opinion.

[67Customs]

Originally Posted by Jimmie

The closest that I've seen to just rinse stuff off is DG #105 w/AW.

I agree. It is extremely slick and it "keeps the surface clean" so to speak. Some call it self cleaning.

[Alpenglow OSD]

just another option for you... Crytal-glo acrylic. They too make the scratch resistant claim. Not sure if there's any subtance to that, but I can tell you that you can actually "feel" the difference. Produces a squeaky, plasticky feel, and a super glassy sheen.

[Wolf-Strong]

So I've decided I want a Collnite wax, but not sure which one to get as they all make simular claims. Based purely on protection, which one would be the best choice? They all more or less make the same claims, so I'm stumped here!

[LexusAussie]

Collinite 845 Insulator Wax goes on and comes off easy enough but the smell reminds me of Gasoline!