# What is a good car wax brand? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [September 10, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805 "2020-09-10T14:52:35Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![mercury07](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/50afbb/32.png) [@mercury07](https://community.cartalk.com/u/mercury07)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/1 "2020-09-10T14:52:35Z")
thanks for the suggestions ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/2 "2020-09-10T15:10:33Z")
@cdaquila Carolyn Can you split the post above into its own thread? ---
**Author:** ![Beancounter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/59ef9b/32.png) [@Beancounter](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Beancounter)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/3 "2020-09-10T15:37:37Z")
All the new waxes are all pretty good but some are more durable, easier to apply, better shine, smell better … Just check the wax threads, look up the info and find what’s best for you. Same with car covers, all give pretty good UV and dust protection. My personal priorities are breathability to prevent moisture buildup (rust) and durability but again, find what’s best for you. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/4 "2020-09-10T16:04:49Z")
> [@mercury07](#): > > what is a good car wax brand? Good Grief , just pick one off the shelf at Wally World with a brand name and see if you like it ’ Or you can spend time at the Auto Geek web site and choose one yourself. And why are you asking about wax on an oil thread ? ---
**Author:** ![lion9car](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/59ef9b/32.png) [@lion9car](https://community.cartalk.com/u/lion9car)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 5:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/5 "2020-09-10T17:32:34Z")
Meguiar’s seems to have a good reputation, so that’s what I’ve been using for quite a while now with no complaints. ---
**Author:** ![Whitey](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/whitey/32/24680_2.png) [@Whitey](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Whitey)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/6 "2020-09-10T17:39:26Z")
What’s your budget? What are you hoping to get from the wax? If you don’t have a big budget, and you’re just trying to protect your car’s resale value by protecting the paint job, Turtle Wax will do. If cost is unimportant, and you’re trying to preserve a car for long-term ownership, you might spring for something more expensive like Meguiar’s or Mothers. ---
**Author:** ![COROLLAGUY1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/corollaguy1/32/7575_2.png) [@COROLLAGUY1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/COROLLAGUY1)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/7 "2020-09-10T21:51:29Z")
Polymer wax are easy to apply and buff.Some of them offer UV protection and thats what you want.I use Bodypro products from Napa. ---
**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Post date:** [September 10, 2020, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/8 "2020-09-10T21:56:12Z")
Back in the late 1960s,. Blue Coral was regarded as one of the best auto waxes. Consumer Reports tested auto waxes back then and recommended the wax marketed bybm Montgomery Ward. I had a friend that thought Collonite Fleet Wax was the best product on the market. Another friend recommended Jonson Carnu followed up by Johnson’s Car Plate. My guess is that today there probably isn’t a lot of difference. As far as I am concerned, a wax would be great if the price included installation. ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 12:35am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/9 "2020-09-11T00:35:05Z")
Like I said ad naseum, I use Meguires, 3M (which now owns Meguires) and some Mothers. I use polish, glaze, sealant, and wax products. Have at it. I just threw away my can of Blue Coral that I think was left over from the 60’s. It was good wax but I had a heck of a time getting it off of the paint on my 59 Pontiac. I think because the finish was not all that good and doing everything by hand. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 12:41am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/10 "2020-09-11T00:41:58Z")
I use std turtle wax product About 5$ Easy to apply good protection. Also use nu wax in orange tub. Good protection against water and sun but not so good against minor scratching. For best appearance and shine a specialty wax is best but may be more difficult to apply. ---
**Author:** ![FoDaddy](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/fodaddy/32/717_2.png) [@FoDaddy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/FoDaddy)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 1:00am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/11 "2020-09-11T01:00:38Z")
“Waxes” are kinda passe these days. Modern sealants go on easier, come off easier, last longer, and stand up to heat better than traditional waxes. I like Blackfire sealant (used to be called Blackfire Wet-Diamond). Chemical Guys Jet Seal has been around for a while and lasts quite a while, Jescar Powerlock is good, a popular combo is to do a coat of Powerlock, wait for it to cure and then do a coat of Collonite 845. Looks great and will last upwards of six months (or longer if you keep your car in garage or under a carport). ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/12 "2020-09-11T14:54:44Z")
As many people in this forum will be the number of different answers. Any good wax from one of the top companies will be fine. There’s a new type of wax (ceramic). Suppose to be very long lasting (12 months). Haven’t tried it yet. Maybe I will. And then there’s the hybrid wax. ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/13 "2020-09-11T14:56:14Z")
90% of the benefit of waxing is doing it, 10% is the brand chosen, IMHO… ---
**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/14 "2020-09-11T15:16:01Z")
I like Nu Finish. Super easy to lose and long lasting. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/15 "2020-09-11T15:33:34Z")
> [@melott](#): > > I like Nu Finish. > Super easy to lose and long lasting. Wouldn’t that be a disadvantage if it was easily lost? 🤔 ---
**Author:** ![pyrolord314](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/6a8cbe/32.png) [@pyrolord314](https://community.cartalk.com/u/pyrolord314)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/16 "2020-09-11T15:36:30Z")
> [@VDCdriver](#): > > Wouldn’t that be a disadvantage if it was easily lost? Getting lost? That’s expected in my dad’s garage! 😉 ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/17 "2020-09-11T16:01:11Z")
> [@melott](#): > > Super easy to lose That is one way to increase sales . ---
**Author:** ![melott](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/melott/32/10827_2.png) [@melott](https://community.cartalk.com/u/melott)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 4:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/18 "2020-09-11T16:11:02Z")
the wages of automatic typing. It is a cleaner and polish, super easy to USE and long lasting. ---
**Author:** ![Triedaq](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/65b543/32.png) [@Triedaq](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Triedaq)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/19 "2020-09-11T19:12:01Z")
I would follow the advice of Fibber McGee and use a Johnson’s Wax product. (Fibber McGee and Molly was a weekly radio show that aired on NBC from 1935 to 1959. One of the sponsors was Johnson’s Wax. Fibber McGee bet one of his friends he could Wax his car blindfolded. Fibber one the bet, but the car he waxed turned out to be his friend’s car, not his own as he had intended). ---
**Author:** ![bing](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bing/32/4619_2.png) [@bing](https://community.cartalk.com/u/bing)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/what-is-a-good-car-wax-brand/169805/20 "2020-09-11T21:00:23Z")
> [@Triedaq](#): > > I would follow the advice of Fibber McGee and use a Johnson’s Wax product. Maybe that’s why GM came out with their Acrylic Lacquer paint in 1958 that they claimed never needed to be waxed. Heh heh. We know how that ended. I waxed it anyway but Turtle Wax at the time. Mom needed the Johnson’s for the floor.