[Exterminador]

Greetings: (sorry, the color I mentioned in the thread title is incorrect)

I just bought my new 435i convertible Glacier Gray Metallic and would like to know what could be the best polish and wax for my car??

Anybody?

[Detailers Domain]

are you using an orbital polisher to polish out the car? if so which one?

[Exterminador]

No. By hand. I don't trust myself with the orbital polisher.

[Exterminador]

So far I think I am gonna go with the pinnacle souveran

[Detailers Domain]

for a wax you can clean the paint with Auto Finesse Rejuventor Pre Wax - and Auto Finesse Illusion

[Exterminador]

Originally Posted by DetailersDomain

for a wax you can clean the paint with Auto Finesse Rejuventor Pre Wax - and Auto Finesse Illusion

Are these better than Pinnacle??

[Detailers Domain]

I love them check out the reviews on them.

Phil

[Exterminador]

I will check them out. Thanks for the info!! Appreciate it.

[claykin]

The Auto Finesse pre-wax may be a good first step, but also look at a sealant such as Sonax Net Shield. Easy to apply and long lasting.

[CHCCubs]

Originally Posted by claykin

The Auto Finesse pre-wax may be a good first step, but also look at a sealant such as Sonax Net Shield. Easy to apply and long lasting.

Agreed, i've been using Sonax Net Shield for awhile now and it offers really good and long lasting protection.

[Exterminador]

Originally Posted by CHCCubs

Agreed, i've been using Sonax Net Shield for awhile now and it offers really good and long lasting protection.

What do you use to finish it?

[CHCCubs]

Originally Posted by Exterminador

What do you use to finish it?

The Sonax Net Shield is the last step for me (after wash, clay, and wax). Apply and then buff out.

[Exterminador]

Any thoughts on Pinnacle Souveran Wax?

[TBLM235X]

I second the Sonax PNS! Its the next best thing other than one of the coatings and will last much longer than any wax. The beading is insane!

[Esoteric Detail]

Sonax Net Shield is a fabulous product, love when it rains and I have that on my car, beading is great.

[mcli]

Not sure my comments will be relevant since I have a mineral grey

I use sonus swirl remover when needed, Klasse polish & protectant, and P21S Carnauba wax... which is just beautiful to work by hand. Here's some snaps of the results:

[Exterminador]

Thanks for the info. Your car looks really nice!! I love how the color looks deep and beautiful.

Do you polish by hand as well?

[mcli]

Thanks! Yep, always by hand. The p21s wax is what gives the shine depth.

http://www.p21s.com/products/bis_cw.html

You should be able to pick it up from amazon or autopia.com

[Exterminador]

I just bought a porter cable to buff. Let's see....

But thanks for the product info. Your paint looks awesome!!!

[vanbmw]

Don't fear the orbital!!! I bought a proter cable 5 years ago and love it. Very easy to use and great results! So many great videos online to teach you how to use them plus all the how to information on detailing websites.

[casualDIYer]

Originally Posted by vanbmw

Don't fear the orbital!!! I bought a proter cable 5 years ago and love it. Very easy to use and great results! So many great videos online to teach you how to use them plus all the how to information on detailing websites.

+1

Porter cable. Be patient and watch a lot of youtube to see how it's done.

As for wax, consider Cquartz or Opticoat. They are not waxes and will last 3 to 5 years depending on formulation

[Ruggernaut]

I may start to sound like a shill for these people, but Collinite 845 is a great wax.