Detailing your MR2 Best wax for protection?

CyFi · 07-14-2008, 01:23 PM

I am going to be moving to Arizona next month and im taking my car with me, i was looking for suggestions for a good wax. The shine is not as important to me as protection from the sun. Any help would be appreciated.

lsgheero · 07-15-2008, 01:01 AM

:O moving to AZ what part. I live in peoria, we should meet up sometime.

As for wax I use meguirs stuff. Works great for me.

I will try to find the exact name of what I use.

CyFi · 07-15-2008, 02:10 AM

Im moving to avondale, although i dont have an mr2 anymore, i have a supra now

lsgheero · 07-16-2008, 12:39 AM

thats okay lol I used to own a 86.5 supra, sadly i was never ever to complete the engine rebuild before I had to let it go.

oh and we can definately meet up avondale is like 10 mins from me and I have family out there which I visit on sundays every now and then for rockband madness :P

CyFi · 07-16-2008, 02:46 AM

sweet i guess i will be seeing you around, i have an 86.5 na right now with 86k original miles

PHOENIX · 07-16-2008, 06:16 AM

Meguires FTW.

GR8MR2 · 07-16-2008, 11:22 PM

I'd highly recommend NXT 2.0. This is a synthetic sealant that holds up much better to the heat than a carnauba wax. Carnauba will begin to evaporate at 160°F which is easy to reach on painted surfaces in the hot AZ sun.

NXT 2.0 has a great reflective shine and lasts a long time too. On my cars, I follow-up with Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer (UQD) after every wash to keep the surface slippery and shiny.

Be sure to invest in a good windshield shade and use it regularly to keep your interior from fading and deteriorating.

CyFi · 07-16-2008, 11:58 PM

ok, thanks for the tips. I have a good shade for the windshield, and i also have a carpet like dashboard cover that was in the car when i bought it. I also plan to get all the windows tinted and that should help with the interior also.

07-14-2008, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
CyFi Moved on Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,401 Thanks: 12 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	Best wax for protection? I am going to be moving to Arizona next month and im taking my car with me, i was looking for suggestions for a good wax. The shine is not as important to me as protection from the sun. Any help would be appreciated.

07-16-2008, 12:39 AM	#4 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 747 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	thats okay lol I used to own a 86.5 supra, sadly i was never ever to complete the engine rebuild before I had to let it go. oh and we can definately meet up avondale is like 10 mins from me and I have family out there which I visit on sundays every now and then for rockband madness :P Last edited by lsgheero; 07-16-2008 at 12:45 AM..

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07-15-2008, 01:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
lsgheero RAR! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 747 Thanks: 9 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	:O moving to AZ what part. I live in peoria, we should meet up sometime. As for wax I use meguirs stuff. Works great for me. I will try to find the exact name of what I use.

07-15-2008, 02:10 AM	#3 (permalink)
CyFi Moved on Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,401 Thanks: 12 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	Im moving to avondale, although i dont have an mr2 anymore, i have a supra now

07-16-2008, 02:46 AM	#5 (permalink)
CyFi Moved on Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,401 Thanks: 12 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	sweet i guess i will be seeing you around, i have an 86.5 na right now with 86k original miles

07-16-2008, 06:16 AM	#6 (permalink)
PHOENIX Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: On Hiatus....... Posts: 9,266 Thanks: 92 Thanked 292 Times in 224 Posts Blog Entries: 1 My Google Map iTrader Rating: (49/100% )	Meguires FTW.

07-16-2008, 11:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
GR8MR2 MR2 owner since 1990 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: USA Posts: 53 Thanks: 2 Thanked 22 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I'd highly recommend NXT 2.0. This is a synthetic sealant that holds up much better to the heat than a carnauba wax. Carnauba will begin to evaporate at 160°F which is easy to reach on painted surfaces in the hot AZ sun. NXT 2.0 has a great reflective shine and lasts a long time too. On my cars, I follow-up with Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer (UQD) after every wash to keep the surface slippery and shiny. Be sure to invest in a good windshield shade and use it regularly to keep your interior from fading and deteriorating.

07-16-2008, 11:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
CyFi Moved on Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,401 Thanks: 12 Thanked 38 Times in 35 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	ok, thanks for the tips. I have a good shade for the windshield, and i also have a carpet like dashboard cover that was in the car when i bought it. I also plan to get all the windows tinted and that should help with the interior also.