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Old 01-23-2009, 01:52 PM
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Meguiar's Wax: Gold Class vs Tech Wax ?

Whats the differences? what works best with what colors?
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Old 01-23-2009, 01:57 PM
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I've used the Tech Wax 2.0 before. It makes for a nice shine right after you apply it, but after about 3 days it starts to fade. I've never used Gold Class though... I'm about to pick me up some Nattys Blue
Old 01-23-2009, 02:11 PM
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i used tech wax 2.0, this might sound stupid but isn't tech wax a lot more expensive than the gold class and they're made by the same company? i would expect the tech wax then to be better....
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There are much better choices .
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Originally Posted by aliiin
i used tech wax 2.0, this might sound stupid but isn't tech wax a lot more expensive than the gold class and they're made by the same company? i would expect the tech wax then to be better....
thats true, Gold Class is 9.99 and Tech Wax is 15.99
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Originally Posted by Don@Migliore
There are much better choices .

lol yea i kno....
Old 01-23-2009, 03:16 PM
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Gold class is a Carnuba wax. Tech wax is synthetic.
Old 01-23-2009, 03:51 PM
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tech is easy to apply and remove. Not sure which gives longer protection.

Don question was which of two is better if you had to pick what would you take?
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Originally Posted by Blackjack
Gold class is a Carnuba wax. Tech wax is synthetic.

Your answer sounds like you got it, but whats the benefits and purposes of each?

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Old 01-23-2009, 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Loi
Your answer sounds like you got it, but whats the benefits and purposes of each?

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Well they are both good. I've used both in the past before I discovered high end detailing supplies like Menzerna, Pinnacle, etc.

The Gold Class is a decent was to top a coat of sealant with. It'll bring out more of the shine, however, it's not very durable. It'll last about a month or so before I'd recommend reapplying.

The NXT is interesting. It actually does a similar job to a sealant and a wax combined. It has the durability of a sealant and pretty good shine for what it is. However, they don't recommend you put NXT over any other sealant or wax. Not exactly sure why.
Old 01-23-2009, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Gamedog
I've used the Tech Wax 2.0 before. It makes for a nice shine right after you apply it, but after about 3 days it starts to fade. I've never used Gold Class though... I'm about to pick me up some Nattys Blue
I use techwax 2.0 also it's like what gameboy over here said... it looks good right after your done applying it.. then 1 or 2 days later its gone and your car is dirty again. I'm getting new detailing stuff for this spring.. there are far better choices than maguiar's.
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Originally Posted by Blackjack
Well they are both good. I've used both in the past before I discovered high end detailing supplies like Menzerna, Pinnacle, etc.

The Gold Class is a decent was to top a coat of sealant with. It'll bring out more of the shine, however, it's not very durable. It'll last about a month or so before I'd recommend reapplying.

The NXT is interesting. It actually does a similar job to a sealant and a wax combined. It has the durability of a sealant and pretty good shine for what it is. However, they don't recommend you put NXT over any other sealant or wax. Not exactly sure why.
nice reply, I bought both and good thing I havent opened NXT.
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Originally Posted by NIGHTLFEphantom
I use techwax 2.0 also it's like what gameboy over here said... it looks good right after your done applying it.. then 1 or 2 days later its gone and your car is dirty again. I'm getting new detailing stuff for this spring.. there are far better choices than maguiar's.
What better wax are there?
Meguiars is $15 Dodo is $70, whats in between?
Old 01-23-2009, 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Loi
What better wax are there?
Meguiars is $15 Dodo is $70, whats in between?

Poorboys World Natty's Blue Paste Wax for $19.99 (I personally use this on my '09 G)

P21S Pure Carnauba Wax $49.99

Also, Migliore Original Blend wax $29.99 (which I believe BlackJack has used on his G when he doesn't use Natty's Blue). www.migliorewax.com

Check out www.detailedimage.com and click on waxes. Lots of good options there too.

Hope this helps!
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Originally Posted by Loi
What better wax are there?
Meguiars is $15 Dodo is $70, whats in between?
http://www.migliorewax.com/original.html

You have the original or frutta, both 4 oz and 8 oz sizes in between those two prices .

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