25-03-2017, 07:29 AM
(24-03-2017, 10:19 PM)MattDanPug Wrote: I couldn't find a tread for just car waxes... Or I didn't look hard enough
I really want to use a durable wax that gives that great finish... I have been recommended to FUSSO soft99 (£20 a tub)
I've seen some of the results of it and for £20 it looks amazing and according to reviews it lives up to its durability too...
Just wondering what peoples thoughts were and what other people recommend (With pictures of the finished product if possible)
Also one final question - with Fusso soft99 you get a light colour and dark, what would happen so much if I was to apply the light wax to a dark paint work and vise versa?
Another thing whilst I think about it, whats the best car shampoo to use before waxing?
Fusso soft 99 is a great wax - fantastic hydrophobic results, great protection qualities and bang for buck. We use it for a lot of cars. But the list of negatives is as follows:
- Application is not the easiest - depending on temperature, quantities, application pad etc. creates a complete different experience. It comes with a foam pad, but I wouldn't use that - I tend to use a general fibre buffing pad to apply, leave a few minutes to cure and buff off with a decent microfibre, high gsm, towell.
- It doesn't provide the most glossy of finishes - I get around this by layering - waxes can be layered. Combining this with a 'cheaper', more glossy wax is a great shout and is easily maintained. EZCarcare have a lovely liquid wax called 'Chrome' which we tend to double up with fusso with some jobs.
- It's a pain when it hits those cracks - you only need small amounts, but even still, with most hard waxes, when applied to vehicle can get stuck into cracks and crevices - again, my solution is to cotton buds to remove excess.
As for the light/dark wax - i've no idea what they're playing at - used both and swapped on various vehicles and vice versa - I can't tell the difference - similar in price so go for whichever.
It's a great wax if you're a novice or experiementing - not too expensive, easy to use (in small areas at a time) and great results - Go for it!