Which wax are you detailers using?

[Neil Broeker]

For all of the detailers that are running businesses, which wax are you using on clients vehicles where you are not performing any paint correction? Most of my clients don't want total paint correction, but want a wax that will last them a year. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[BlueGenCoupe]

If they want just a wax job, then Americana will be my weapon of choice. Mind you the wax won't last a year depending on where the car is kept and soap used to wash the car. I know a lot of people use dishwashing soap..what they don't realize is, thats what we use to strip wash

[XQIZT]

Neil...you're not going to find a wax that will last a year. Unless the car literally sits in a garage 29.5 days out of the month and is washed extremely gently. A sealant, like MSS will last longer than a wax, but still only about 4 or 5 months.

 

Part of having satisfied customers is also about educating them and getting their expectations to be reasonable.

[Team Adam's]

Part of having satisfied customers is also about educating them and getting their expectations to be reasonable.

 

This.

 

That being said, you can't get much more protection than the MSS/Americana combo.

[DP 08 GXP]

like above i ask the customer what they are wanting and what conditions the vehicle normally sees...9 times out of 10 they want the MSS for the longevity...most of the common people (not the OCD folks like us) arent going to be able to tell the differences between 2 types of waxes since MSS and Americana are both quality products

[gencoupe3dot8]

Long lasting protection can be found in Opti-coat... Some sealants can last up to ~6 months....

[Chewy]

Oh and hey... Anyone that tells you their paint protection lasts more than 6 months is either lying to you or nuts. Perhaps both.

[gencoupe3dot8]

Oh and hey... Anyone that tells you their paint protection lasts more than 6 months is either lying to you or nuts. Perhaps both.

I'll let you know in 5 months...

[Kustom_FX]

For me it depends on what they are willing to pay vs what they expect, but for most DD MSW is the way I go.

[Integrity Detailing, LLC]

I'm in MD and we see a full 4 seasons here. Most of my clients are having their DD vehicles detailed. I have to limit the options to most of my clients to Americana Wax or Super Sealant. I always recommend which ever will suit my clients wants and needs vs real world. Most go with the Super sealant. They don't want to pay me to wax it as often. LOL!

[Chewy]

I'll let you know in 5 months...

 

The problem is it's all but impossible to guarantee that type of protection. There are SO many variables.

 

Chris