which do you prefer and what brand has worked best for you?

 

Meguiars NXT 2.0 Wax - Liquid
Followed by:
Meguiars Gold Class Wax - Liquid

 

I use paste when working by hand, and liquid when working with a DA. I'll use whatever synthetic I've currently got my hands on, and then follow up with Gold Class.

 

Meguiar's is my LSP in order of choice......

Depending on the vehicle and paint type or color....

Synthetic Sealant #21 2.0 - Liquid - D/A
NXT 2.0 - Liquid - D/A
Gold Class - Liquid - D/A
Gold Class - Paste for deep and dark finishes by hand

 

I drank the kool aide am very happy with Pinnacle Souverän. Autogeek was correct, this stuff is beyond great. I have had my car for about six months now, the paint was PURRRRRfect and I want to keep it that way. My RX-8 has been getting Maguires or Mothers paste waxings and looks OK. I wanted the best!! So I bit the bullit and purchased a jar of Pinnacle. After the compulsory washing and clay treatment I applied a single coat of Pinnacle by hand. OMG!! What a gorgous finish I ended up with. I then applied a second coat the next day. Well, I live on Panama City Beach, Fl, and to say we have a hot sun is an understatment, but with the sun and rain and salt, this wax job, applied three months ago is still performing like I waxed it yesterday. Pinnacle is expensive but so was my car. I belive Autogeek sells small samples for tryouts.

 

Forgot to mention my car is a 2004 XKR convertable with Platinum paint

 

I've been using Zymol Platinium and am very happy with it. Great shine and it lasts. Worth the price in my opinion.

 

I have been using Zaino for the last year. I bought the Triplets (All in One, Clear Seal and Grand Finale quick detailer) package. Wicked expensive but it a little of the product goes a long way. It is very easy to use and it lasts. Still plenty of the all-in-one and clear seal. I will have to buy more of the Grand Finale before next Summer.

 

I find "Mer" superb, but it may only be available in Europe. You can actually put it on a damp car, and polish it when dry.

 

I like Collinite 845. Inexpensive, you only need a little bit, goes on and comes off really easily, and water beads off for months and months (around 6 for a car that is parked outside).

But I am not a pro, and I have never hand detailed my Jag myself.