Which is the best wax to use for a black 1998 Prelude? - Honda Prelude Forum

iamprelude · 07-21-2009, 09:04 PM

Any recommendations? Is nu finish good?

petern101 · 07-21-2009, 11:37 PM

If that's the level of wax you're looking at, it's all the same.

I use zymol (the real stuff, not the crap you get at walmart).

But if you feel $60 is too much for wax, then stick with whatever you buy at walmart.

Crazy97Lude · 07-22-2009, 10:34 PM

I used some Meguiars ColorX on my black 97 lude just the other day and love the result. It's one of those cleaner waxes that I used for the first time and it looks good! I've also used that Meguiars NXT I think it is...I think I liked the result but it sure does smell good haha =]

Rodmunch · 07-23-2009, 01:01 AM

Zymol is the shiznit.

spin_r_g · 07-24-2009, 02:33 PM

Nu Finish is garbage. The light blue/green Zymol **** you find over the counter at autoparts stores target walmart etc is garbage. It's rebranded turtle wax.

I don't think there is a best wax. All waxes are controversial. It all depends on how it looks to you. Other factors include durability and easy of use. You can spend upwards of 2000 dollars for a bottle of Zymol Vintage or 2500 for some Swissvax Divine. Will you be able to tell the difference? Probably, then again it could be the price tag making you believe it looks better. Are those super expensive high end waxes worth it? To some yes. Most others will think you're nuts. Even then a 200 dollar bottle of wax vs a 50 dollar bottle of wax isn't going to make your car look great. It's all the prep work. Removing contaminates, removing swirls, polshing the paint till its glossy. The good waxes run in the ball park of 50-300+ dollars a bottle. You're not going to find the good stuff at these super stores. You'll have to go to specialized auto detailing stores.

What's your budget?

Rodmunch · 07-24-2009, 06:06 PM

Buy the Zymol of their website.

Lude Acts · 07-25-2009, 12:05 AM

I hear good things about Liquid Glass and S100.

boymeetsfence · 07-25-2009, 12:10 AM

OP, please post condition of your paint and what you're trying to accomplish. Correction? Light swirl remover? Or just a top coat of wax? Elaborate!

Black97Ludin · 07-25-2009, 11:08 AM

Im in AZ. So the sun here eats up my paint, whats the best wax to use to prevent this?

golfradict · 07-25-2009, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by iamprelude

Any recommendations? Is nu finish good?

Made for black finishes, but Jaxwax can be used on any color. Go to Jax Wax, Professional Strength Car Wax and Car Care Products, Fast and Easy to Use and check it out. This stuff goes on really easy and is even easier to wipe off. You will be impressed with this stuff.

Eludeuall · 08-02-2009, 03:14 AM

I have a 1999 and the best wax I think I've ever used is Mothers. I use the 3 step system they have. And I use reflections in between waxes. I have used Meguiar's and Nano-wax on occasions but nothing brings it out like the Mother's does. Many people can't believe that its the stock paint and its 10 years old. Try the Reflections you'll love it. Auto-zone and Pep- boys have it. Hope that helps.

golfradict · 08-28-2009, 06:50 PM

Here's another one for you, Meguiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer. Just spray it on and wipe it. Give this S**t a try. It will be all you buy from now on, I promise. You can spray your windows and trim and all, awesome stuff, about $9.00 for 22oz.