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Old 05-15-2008, 08:59 PM   #1 (permalink)
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longest lasting polish

which polishes that can be put on and taken off by hand last the longest?

Unfortunatly my truck gets alot more farm work than tlc. If it's lucky it gets waxed twice a year but sometimes it's more like every 8 months. Maybe a bath every other month. Waxes don't seem to hold up this long. I've heard polishes hold up longer. I've heard good and bad about nufinish. My truck is white and would appreciate any suggestions you guys have!
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Old 05-16-2008, 02:17 AM   #2 (permalink)
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I tried this product called Klasse. You can search for it on E Bay. I use the polish and add the sealer... A bit of hard work, but when done the shine is really nice... The polish/sealant if from Germany... The polish has a very strong scent - petroleum... It is claimed it lasts for 8 months... I think that is really stretching it... But has anyone used this same product?

I also tried liquid luster... I't OK, but it aint no 1 year polish as claimed... Never tried anything else... Good luck.
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Old 05-16-2008, 07:42 AM   #3 (permalink)
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A polish will NOT offer any sort of protection whatsoever. You need a sealant of some sort. I use Meguiars #21 synthetic sealant and it lasts a good 4 months in the florida sun.

Klasse.....meh but thats my opinion.
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Old 05-16-2008, 12:48 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Exactly ... A polish will offer NO protection.

+1 on the megs 21 ... but I like Klasse AIO
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Old 05-16-2008, 08:19 PM   #5 (permalink)
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which last longer klasse or meg 21? Is one easier to apply than the other?
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Old 05-16-2008, 09:09 PM   #6 (permalink)
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has anyone ever heard of tropic shine or tropic shield? there is another guy in this area who sells/details with it and he claims that it can last 1-5 years, depending on what you get i guess. haven't talked with any of his customers so i dont really know. anybody???
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Old 05-17-2008, 07:21 AM   #7 (permalink)
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Personal choice on the klasse or megs ...

No way will anything protech that long ... do not waste your money
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Old 05-17-2008, 07:25 AM   #8 (permalink)
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turtle wax works well for me
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Old 05-17-2008, 07:42 AM   #9 (permalink)
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Anyone try the Ice turtle wax that is synthetic and is ok to get on rubber?
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Anyone try the Ice turtle wax that is synthetic and is ok to get on rubber?
I have ... its ok I guess ... Im used to high end waxes, and I hardly use anything that is OTC ... so its hard for me to judge
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Old 05-17-2008, 09:44 AM   #11 (permalink)
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The longest lasting sealant in my opinion is Zaino Z-2 or Z-5. I have not found anything that will outlast it. Other products are easier to apply and some people prefer a different look from the Zaino but it will definitely last. Collonite waxes are the longest lasting waxes that I have tried.
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Old 05-17-2008, 06:55 PM   #12 (permalink)
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what do ya mean a different look from Zaino? how do they make a different look?
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