This is my first time posting a new topic so please be easy, also if there is another thread that already has this topic I'd be grateful for a redirect. So I started detailing my own car about a year ago when I came upon Adam's Polishes. I was just using some minor tools, like clay and microfiber towels and so recently I pulled the trigger on the Americana Paste wax and a few other goodies. Now because I live in NY I haven't gotten a chance to put them to a full test, but I figured I'd try to at least do a comparison between Americana Paste Wax and a Meguiar's Wax that I saw at a local store. After I finished I found it hard to tell the difference. Below I've detailed what I did. Any tips, expert or novice are welcome.
Keep in mind I have not washed the car since November so that probably played a part, I also did not paint correct because I don't have a machine.
Step 1: Cleaned the area with Mother's Showtime spray (that was all I could think to use, couldn't use water because of restrictions)
Step 2: Clayed the two spots with the same clay bar and wiped with a microfiber towel.
Step 3: Applied Adam's Americana Paste Wax as directed on the container. I left it on for about 5 or 10 minutes and then wiped it off.
Step 4: Apply the Meguiar's Wax in a similar fashion and then wiped off after 10 minutes.
DONE
This was done in my garage in a NY winter.
After feeling both areas and looking at the way they look, I don't really see a difference. Any advice is appreciated...I'm hoping I didn't get jipped for $50 on Americana Paste Wax especially considering I really like Adam's Products
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This is my first time posting a new topic so please be easy, also if there is another thread that already has this topic I'd be grateful for a redirect. So I started detailing my own car about a year ago when I came upon Adam's Polishes. I was just using some minor tools, like clay and microfiber towels and so recently I pulled the trigger on the Americana Paste wax and a few other goodies. Now because I live in NY I haven't gotten a chance to put them to a full test, but I figured I'd try to at least do a comparison between Americana Paste Wax and a Meguiar's Wax that I saw at a local store. After I finished I found it hard to tell the difference. Below I've detailed what I did. Any tips, expert or novice are welcome.
Keep in mind I have not washed the car since November so that probably played a part, I also did not paint correct because I don't have a machine.
Step 1: Cleaned the area with Mother's Showtime spray (that was all I could think to use, couldn't use water because of restrictions)
Step 2: Clayed the two spots with the same clay bar and wiped with a microfiber towel.
Step 3: Applied Adam's Americana Paste Wax as directed on the container. I left it on for about 5 or 10 minutes and then wiped it off.
Step 4: Apply the Meguiar's Wax in a similar fashion and then wiped off after 10 minutes.
DONE
This was done in my garage in a NY winter.
After feeling both areas and looking at the way they look, I don't really see a difference. Any advice is appreciated...I'm hoping I didn't get jipped for $50 on Americana Paste Wax especially considering I really like Adam's Products
Thanks.
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Paint correction will absolutely make a wax look and perform better, since you're removing all or most of the flaws from the finish. Putting wax on a swirled black surface is still going to be a swirl
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Americana and Patriot are two of the best waxes on the market. I left the company you had mentioned due to the fact that the product (wax or sealant) was done in less then a month. The majority of shi
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My car fully detailed topped with older version of Patriot. Have the new one now, can't wait to try. Has such depth to it and easy to work with.
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