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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 02:56 PM
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Hey all, like the title says I've been finding that my hood has some ugly hazing on my newly waxed hood (after being driven for a couple days). If i rub it with a microfiber towel it goes away but then it's rough like there's no wax there and there's no shine.

I use "Technician's Choice TEC22 purple premium finishing wax" applied by hand. I can only assume the engine heat is affecting it cause the hood does get very very hot and the rest of the car is fine.

I'd appreciate it if any one could shed any light on what's happening and a solution if possible thx.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 09:22 PM
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yup, heat and humidity kills wax. If you use 100% carnuauba wax, it will be gone in no time.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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I would suggest a better wax. I use Meguiars NXT, and I live in FL and have never had any problems. Time to upgrade
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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ZAINO baby!! I never have problems!!


www.zaino.com
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 11:26 PM
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I use the megs, and have not had a problem. Are you FIed or anything?
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by shezzzhot
ZAINO baby!! I never have problems!!


www.zaino.com
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 05:02 AM
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Originally Posted by shezzzhot
ZAINO baby!! I never have problems!!


www.zaino.com
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Old Sep 2, 2007 | 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 350Z84
I use the megs, and have not had a problem. Are you FIed or anything?
nope bone stock 07. but just bought a bottle meguire's wax. will update on how it goes. it's a shame cause the was i use is supposed to be PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY lol it sucks
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 06:56 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350
yup, heat and humidity kills wax. If you use 100% carnuauba wax, it will be gone in no time.
Agree. There a types of wax that are suitable for show cars. They leave a beautiful shine, but are not durable. So you have several choices:

Wax frequently.
Pick a more durable synthetic wax.
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 01:53 PM
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Originally Posted by shezzzhot
ZAINO baby!! I never have problems!!


www.zaino.com

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LOL, for all of you guys saying zaino, it's really no difference. Hood produce more heat than other body parts. It will do the same thing. You guys are just buying overpriced products.
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350
LOL, for all of you guys saying zaino, it's really no difference. Hood produce more heat than other body parts. It will do the same thing. You guys are just buying overpriced products.
I beg to differ sir. My car has never "sweated off" the wax. Zaino isn't a wax that will "melt" under heat (whether from the sun or a hot hood).

I've never had a hazing effect as referred to by th OP. He clearly states that he has hazing that when wiped off creates an area that feels like no wax is on it.

The Zaino I put on the car stays there and only comes off only if I use a clay bar or Dawn dish soap.

As for cost, Zaino is easy to apply, uses only 1 oz. to do the entire car, and has a shine that nets many compliments. Worth every penny...
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by shezzzhot
I beg to differ sir. My car has never "sweated off" the wax. Zaino isn't a wax that will "melt" under heat (whether from the sun or a hot hood).

I've never had a hazing effect as referred to by th OP. He clearly states that he has hazing that when wiped off creates an area that feels like no wax is on it.

The Zaino I put on the car stays there and only comes off only if I use a clay bar or Dawn dish soap.

As for cost, Zaino is easy to apply, uses only 1 oz. to do the entire car, and has a shine that nets many compliments. Worth every penny...

Tell me which one you buy and i'll tell you why you are wrong. Find the link for me.
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Originally Posted by SuperBlack350
Tell me which one you buy and i'll tell you why you are wrong. Find the link for me.

I use Z2:

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=6


and Z5:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=8


and Z6 spray:

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...roduct_Count=9
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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Zaino, FTW!
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 04:32 PM
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HAve you tried the new spray detailer. z-8 I think. Ive stopped using zaino although I liked the look of it and moved onto meguiars #26 and find it produceses a better deeper shine on my white.
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Originally Posted by ZSpectrum
HAve you tried the new spray detailer. z-8 I think. Ive stopped using zaino although I liked the look of it and moved onto meguiars #26 and find it produceses a better deeper shine on my white ***.


Fixed.

Sorry, had too!


I have used Z8 and the shine really looks the same. I save it for shows SINCE IT COSTS A SMALL FORTUNE.
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Originally Posted by shezzzhot
Fixed.

Sorry, had too!


I have used Z8 and the shine really looks the same. I save it for shows SINCE IT COSTS A SMALL FORTUNE.
O so youll make comments about my white butt, which is semi tan btw. But you wont hook me up with a girl Ill never meet. I see how it is.
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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Zaino, Menzerna FMJ, Blackfire, Klasse, Autoglym, Jeff Werkstat are all synthetic polymer products that do not contain wax, they are a water based acrylic polymer. Far superior to any wax!!!!!!!
You obviously dont know what you are talking about so stop before you make
a bigger buthead of yourself!
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Old Sep 3, 2007 | 09:44 PM
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Well, i've applied a coat of meguire's liquid wax. and it isn't even close to the shine of my technician's choice wax. so i've decided to compromise by using the meguires on the hood and the carnuauba wax on the rest of the car.

Also, would putting the more heat sensitive (but better looking) carnuauba wax on over an existing coat of meguire's wax work? haha or would the heat still destroy it in the same way as before?
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