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  • cat1168
    • Dec 2005
    • 73

    • Connecticut


    Waht is the best wax

    What is the best wax to use?
    Has any one found a good orbital buffer?
  • ryanandrews
    • Nov 2005
    • 233

    • chippewa lake ohio


    #2
    RE: Waht is the best wax

    zymol

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    • DRAGON88
      Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
      • Jul 2003
      • 529

      • Eugene, Oregon

      • 1999 Sport Naqutique 2005 Super Air Nautique Team Edition

      #3
      RE: Waht is the best wax

      Orbital buffer= Porter cable PC 7424. (Maybe spendy but it's completely worth it!)

      Best wax for the marine environment: Synthetic wax I've had good luck with Meguiars NXT stuff. But pretty much any wax will do. Keep in mind however that any wax or sealant is probably going to be gone in a month or so with regular useage.

      Zymol used to be good wax (well it still is so long as you purchase the more expensive stuff and not the stuff you find at wall mart/auto parts store.) The cheap Zymol is made by Turtle Wax these days. Turtle Wax is regarded as pretty low grade stuff.
      How about \"Chales\"?

      RIP Nikolai (\'05 SANTE) 5/23/05 - 4/30/06

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      • AbunDiga909
        1,000 Post Club Member
        • Sep 2003
        • 2470

        • St. Louis, MO


        #4
        RE: Waht is the best wax

        I use Turtle Wax, but haven't tried other so can't say if its the best from experience. Also used a 10" Craftsman buffer, but I wouldn't get it again b/c its very hard to find replacements pads, go with something more generic...
        [color=blue][size=2][b]I Nautique, therefore I am.[/b][/size][/color]

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        • cat1168
          • Dec 2005
          • 73

          • Connecticut


          #5
          RE: Waht is the best wax

          Thanks I'll be waxing away

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          • Grant_West
            Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
            • Jul 2003
            • 758

            • Redwoodcity Ca


            #6
            I havent tested many wax's But it a good question and with out making it to complicated it would be a good head to head test.

            Some of the things that I look for in a good wax.

            #1 Is it easy to apply and remove
            #2 Dose it darken or richin the color of the surface
            #3 How long does it last?

            Its hard to say whats the best. Like I said I havent tryed many diffrent ones. I use the Meguyers Pure Boat Wax.

            I think people with colord hulls and decks can better see the benifits of a good wax over people with white gell.

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            • G-man
              Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
              • Jun 2004
              • 428

              • Allen, Texas


              #7
              I like Rejex from www.corrosionx.com You do need to follow their directions. Apply when temps below 85 and let it cure 12 hours before use. I use it on my cars and boat. It is great on windshields also. I wax the boat 2-3 times a year. Their product corrosion -x is great also
              Current
              2003 SkiNautique 206 LE Yellow - Black - Silver Cloud

              Previous Fleet
              2006 Ski Nautique 196 SE Titanium - Black- Silver Cloud
              2004 Ski Nautique 206 LE Red - Black - Silver Cloud
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              • ffmedic74
                Senior Member of PLANETNAUTIQUE
                • Jul 2003
                • 835

                • Lexington, KY


                #8
                I would recommend 3M. http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html OR http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/e...er/output_html

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                • SNMike
                  1,000 Post Club Member
                  • May 2005
                  • 1001

                  • Florida


                  #9
                  I've been using Formula 113 for 9 years now on all of my show cars and Nautique's. Cut it with water in a spray bottle, and use it like a detailer. Glass, plastic, paint, use it in direct sunlight. I promise you it's the easiest wax you'll ever try. www.formula113.com that's a pic of the side of my SRT8!




                  Reagards!! Mike
                  2007 Ski Nautique 196 Limited/ PP/ Mods
                  Ludwig Classic Mapple Double Bass/ Zildjian Overhead

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                  • ShoeDad
                    • Mar 2006
                    • 18



                    #10
                    Nice shine!!! When you say cut it with water and use it like a detailer, what ratio of water to 113 do you use and do you just spray on and wipe off or how exactly do you get that shine??? Thanks. Man that shine reminds me of my military days!!! Yellow_Flash_Colorz:

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                    • jthooker
                      • Jun 2005
                      • 68

                      • Mansfield, OH


                      #11
                      SNMike
                      Thanks for the tip on Formula 113.
                      Which product(s) do you use?
                      I see three on their site that might be appropriate:
                      * One Step Cleaner Wax
                      * Speedy Spray Wax
                      * Bead X Detail Spray
                      Thanks!

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                      • SNMike
                        1,000 Post Club Member
                        • May 2005
                        • 1001

                        • Florida


                        #12
                        Originally posted by jthooker
                        SNMike
                        Thanks for the tip on Formula 113.
                        Which product(s) do you use?
                        I see three on their site that might be appropriate:
                        * One Step Cleaner Wax
                        * Speedy Spray Wax
                        * Bead X Detail Spray
                        Thanks!
                        Thanks for the kind words guys. I use the one step cleaner wax. The Speedy wax is the wax already cut with water for you . My way is cheaper. By the 16.oz bottle of wax, get a 32 .oz spray bottle. Take the wax and squeeze the bottle to the count of 8 into the empty spray bottle.. Fill it with water about 2" from the top and shake well. Done!!
                        Spray it on any clean surface, taking a good qaulity towel to apply, and then turn the towel and buff off right away. No need to wait. The ONLY surface, for example, in the Nautique that you can't use it on is the interior. But the entire windshield, gelcoat, decal's, flat black paint, plastic...etc...I use the Bead X detailer to detail my "stuff" for a quick refresh. Bead X can be used on windows, hard vinyl, paint,chrome, finished wood. etc. If you have any question's pm me for my phone number and I'll be more than happy to help. Call 1-888-651-7400, ask for John.......if he's not available...tell the operator to have him please call you back as you want to place an order. Tell John your a friend of Mike Maloy in north Fla.. He'll hook you up. Any problem's.CALL ME!!! :grin:
                        2007 Ski Nautique 196 Limited/ PP/ Mods
                        Ludwig Classic Mapple Double Bass/ Zildjian Overhead

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                        • jthooker
                          • Jun 2005
                          • 68

                          • Mansfield, OH


                          #13
                          Mike,
                          Thanks for all of the detailed information !
                          I'll call John on Monday.
                          Sounds like Formula 113 may just be the hot ticket for keeping
                          my all-black Expedition looking good too.

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                          • SNMike
                            1,000 Post Club Member
                            • May 2005
                            • 1001

                            • Florida


                            #14
                            Originally posted by jthooker
                            Mike,
                            Thanks for all of the detailed information !
                            I'll call John on Monday.
                            Sounds like Formula 113 may just be the hot ticket for keeping
                            my all-black Expedition looking good too.
                            Anytime my friend! :grin:
                            2007 Ski Nautique 196 Limited/ PP/ Mods
                            Ludwig Classic Mapple Double Bass/ Zildjian Overhead

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                            • steelerguy
                              • Jul 2005
                              • 86



                              #15
                              I've been reading good things about Poly Glow. Any one ever use it?
                              What were your results?

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