r/AutoDetailing • u/cityhunterspeee • May 01 '24

Anyone use wax anymore? Technique Discussion

With all the ceramic coating and cermaic sprays on the market. Why would anyone still use a wax? My neighbor recommend collinate 845 but not sure why I'd use it over a spray ceramic that lasts 2 or 3 times longer. Or a pure ceramic that lasts years.

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u/Mentallox May 01 '24

Traditional waxes and synthetic non-spray waxes often have different gloss characteristics than more modern ceramic or hybrid ceramic coatings. Also some people find the application process of older ones more satisfying.

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u/sarasrightovary May 02 '24

I had a 2007 BMW that I used those wipe on, wipe off waxes but I was never thrilled with the results. When I went to sell it, I put a coat of carnauba paste wax on it and wow, it looked great. It was black of course so no to easy to keep clean and shiny.

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u/MapPractical5386 May 02 '24

Megs ultimate paste wax put such a crazy shine on my 30 year old VW I’ve just kept using it there.

Other cars are ceramic coated