I have a light green (Silver Pine Mica) Toyota Prius and want to enhance the depth and color -- not too shiny or glossy. Is this wax a good choice?
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No product that I know of leaves a deeper, glossier shine than this one. There may be an inconsistency in what you seek. Enhanced color and depth are mainly of function of the depth and quality of the shine. Honestly, who wants to wax their car and not leave a gleaming shine? Anyway, this product does not contain the strongest cleaners - no safe, shine inducing products do - and durability is only so-so, though better than other high gloss products. Nu-finish (liquid) has relatively strong cleaners and is fairly durable, but it usually leaves the finish a bit cloudy, and it can haze surfaces if you're not careful. In fact, all good cleaning waxes can/will haze the finish a bit, and none leaves a deep or shiny finish. Meguiar's Ultimate worked extremely well on my dark blue Highlander, but it did leave it very shiny. If someone brought me your car to detail, this would be my product of choice, unless your finish is oxidized or the clear coat wearing off, which does happen with many silver/gray/light blue Toyota finishes. Early Prius's had an opaque light blue finish available, which did not hold up well at all. I would definitely use this on that. If you buy this, get it on Amazon - it costs $22-$24 at car parts stores - and always apply and remove with microfiber towels. See my review for more specific instructions. Most importantly - don't use this (or any other wax product) in the sun, no matter what the labels say.
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How old is the car and has it been out in the sun? Be sure to wash it and let dry. The wax should be applied in the shade and cool to the surface . thad was the way I did it!.
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*Long lasting protection with amplified reflectivity *Pure synthetic hydrophobic wax *Easy application even in full sun
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I have a deep red Avalon, I polished it in direct sunlight. It was easy and the result is dazzling.
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Why not? Unlike paste wax, there is no white residue. The product goes on as a water diluted wax. I spray a light dampness on a microfiber towel, then a light spray on the area I am waxing, light spreading until it dries, shines, more light wiping if there are any marks. It keeps it looking like new. If you don't keep the car waxed, you need to do it well to get the surface smooth, but if you don't wash the wax away, and keep the wax coating up, it can look fresh waxed for months. I have never used soap on my car (Tesla) and the paint protection film and the naked paint both look like new after a year.
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Yes it gives you a nice smooth glossy finish.Great for applying decals so they don't silver
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Colleen, Buy this kit it works great. Depending on what state the finish of your car is in, I might suggest you stop by an Auto store and get a liquid polish instead of a wax (the polish finish will last longer) and a couple of good polishing cloths. It's simple to use, but make sure you use a corded drill and not a battery powered drill as the battery power don't usually have the spin speed to maximize the operation.
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Yes, I did. It will darken it a little, especially in a scratch. I was unable to find a light color wax.
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While the Lincoln is still dealer clean, I'd put 2 or 3 coats of Collinite Insulator wax waiting a few days between applications. I find that gives a great finish that lasts all through brutal winters and hot summers, washes clean easily, while also cutting down on road rash chips 'n' scratches in the clearcoat. Just my $.02.
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Hi Matt, Absolutely this product works amazing with any color of car, try Turtle wax Product to attain perfect shine.
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This particular wax works best with small buffer for great shine but not necessary. I use on small airplane, and motorcycle. It last and protects great in southern California.
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No, keep every type of wax from porous bumpers. You would spend a fair amount of time removing the haze that would develop if you were to apply wax to it.
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I would just stick to the black paint on this one. The black in the wax fills the fine scratches in the surface to give a black car a shine that is superb.
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I can't get any White car to shine LOL. Through doing proper prep work.. Claying. Using a Pre wax cleaner such as (ultimate polish or M205 along with a Dual action polisher) . IF you car looks like the picture on the ULtimate compound bottled, then you might have to do that step before. The best I could do was make the car look like new again. Carnauba waxes offer the best look however there is a downside to theses waxes. They last about 2 weeks in 90+ weather.
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I would say no. I used this product, and, I was somewhat disappointed with the results. I didn't notice any restoration of the paint on my 95 Camaro. No scratches were repaired. Just seems like a glorified car wax to me.
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I can't see why not. It has no color base so while it might work better than some others on black, and I don't know that to be true since there is nothing on the label indicating that, it should still work on any color car. White doesn't have the same glow/reflection quality that black does. That said I am not sure what improvement you're looking for, but if it's to provide a smooth clean finish between waxing then yes I'd say it will work better than some other detail sprays. The best I have used. Hope that answers the question. If not let me know if there is any other information I can provide. I can't see why not. It has no color base so while it might work better than some others on black, and I don't know that to be true since there is nothing on the label indicating that, it should still work on any color car. White doesn't have the same glow/reflection quality that black does. That said I am not sure what improvement you're looking for, but if it's to provide a smooth clean finish between waxing then yes I'd say it will work better than some other detail sprays. The best I have used. Hope that answers the question. If not let me know if there is any other information I can... » Read More I can't see why not. It has no color base so while it might work better than some others on black, and I don't know that to be true since there is nothing on the label indicating that, it should still work on any color car. White doesn't have the same glow/reflection quality that black does. That said I am not sure what improvement you're looking for, but if it's to provide a smooth clean finish between waxing then yes I'd say it will work better than some other detail sprays. The best I have used. Hope that answers the question. If not let me know if there is any other information I can provide. « Show Less
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you should have no problem we have waxed cars with one brand of wax "sealant" and then had a customer want the black light instead, for an upgraded "detail" and everything worked great
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I'd highly recommend getting the Collinite insulator wax #845! I don't think the fiberglass wax would be appropriate for a car. I have used both, and they ate both amazing waxes, but I only use the fiberglass wax on my boat. Get the insulator wax, you'll love it!! I've used it for many years, and everyone that I know that uses it loves it too! Very easy to use and great results. Hope this helps! Good luck :)
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People have differing preferences on car waxes, and you could try this or others. I have long preferred P21S products, including the wax. But just be sure you get a quality wax and not the cheapest. Some last longer than others and some are easier to apply and buff. I would say, however, that you will not be disappointed with P21S.
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"a good amount of shine" is very subjective. This is a very good OTC wax, but, as with any wax, the prep work before you apply a wax is what makes most waxes really shine or just look ok. Swirls, scratches, RIDS, faded paint, clear coat failure all have more of an effect on the look of the wax than the wax itself.A very clean car, using a clay bar, polishing out swirls, holograms, small scratches all matter more than most people wold believe. So, I'd start with getting my paint in pristine condition before i started putting wax on the car and hoping it's going to shine like a sunset over a body of water. "a good amount of shine" is very subjective. This is a very good OTC wax, but, as with any wax, the prep work before you apply a wax is what makes most waxes really shine or just look ok. Swirls, scratches, RIDS, faded paint, clear coat failure all have more of an effect on the look of the wax than the wax itself.A very clean car, using a clay bar, polishing out swirls, holograms, small scratches all matter more than most people wold believe. So, I'd start with getting my paint in pristine condition before i started putting wax on the car and hoping it's going to shine like... » Read More "a good amount of shine" is very subjective. This is a very good OTC wax, but, as with any wax, the prep work before you apply a wax is what makes most waxes really shine or just look ok. Swirls, scratches, RIDS, faded paint, clear coat failure all have more of an effect on the look of the wax than the wax itself.A very clean car, using a clay bar, polishing out swirls, holograms, small scratches all matter more than most people wold believe. So, I'd start with getting my paint in pristine condition before i started putting wax on the car and hoping it's going to shine like a sunset over a body of water. « Show Less