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    Wax for metallic paint?

    I have a 2003 Nissan 350 Z. The color is Brickyard.Its a deep metallic maroon. Now that it is getting warmer here in NJ,I am going to finally clean everything. What do you like to use on metallic paints?

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    Yeee Haw!! nthngd2say's Avatar
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    I like to use poorboys PP & EX-P(light colors) and Meguiars cleaner wax & Medallion Paint Protection on metallic. Both really bring out the sparkle IMO. Others have also recommended UPP and Wolfgang-Pinnacle but I haven`t got to try those yet. Just my two cents.
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    The Whaler Loves Detail City rabbi's Avatar
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    I used 1Z Glanz Wax on a dark bluish gray metallic and it brought out the flake. As a matter of fact I never knew it had flake in it as it was so dirty. Really nice wax.
    "I`m staying out of it."

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    I second what Rabbi says. 1Z Glanz Wax really brings out the metal flake.
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    Looks like I`ve come a long way from TurtleWax 2001 CarWash and NuFinish.
    "I`m staying out of it."

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    AIO and UPP

    hands down so far the best for metallics -
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    I`m with Groebuck on this one.

    Used AIO & SG on this Gold one. Top with P21S (S100) for darker.
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    Don`t cry honey. I wasn`t polishing the car again. I swear! :naughty

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    Pooboys EX topped with Natty`s paste.
    Dream big and be willing to do the work to get there.

 

 

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