Chemical Guys WAC_301 XXX Hardcore Carnauba Paste Wax (8 oz)

First and foremost, chemical guys products are excellent choices for any detailer, and this wax proves it. I use this wax on my Harley Davidson ultra classic and my F150, both are black in color and look wet when I finish them up. I will use a good liquid shampoo and conditioner like chemical guys citrus wash , then I use liquitech finish first prep to start off with, clay bar, then radiant black light hybrid polish by chemical guys, then xxx wax, and top it off with V07 sealant by chemical guys, I have found this combination to be the best I have ever used. The shine and depth of the vehicles when finished are second to none, and the finish is smooth and slick like it's just been painted.I will be buying more of this for my other daily drivers, if it says Chemical guys, you can't and won't go wrong.This wax is easy to use, no white residue, easy on, easy off. I find it to be one of the best waxes at this price range and it seems to last a few months on my vehicles, I also use this on the Harley Davidson when I put it away for the winter, I uncover it in the spring, spray chemical guysV07 hybrid quick detailer and it looks like it did when I put it away. Use this wax sparingly as a little bit goes a long way. Once again chemical guys comes through with this wax as they have on all their products I have bought from them.

My experience with this wax is confined to using it on 1 black, and 2 dark grey metallic vehicles. Your vehicle needs to be properly prepped to get the best out of any wax. 1 to 2 year old vehicles should be clay barred. Any older and you might need to paint cleanse or polish as necessary. This wax should be applied thin and allowed to haze, 20 minutes per Chemical Guys instructions. Time will vary per temperature and humidity. Use the swipe test. Even applied a little bit thick this wax is forgiving, just needs a little bit longer to cure. Comes off easily. I would say longevity is average to good. This wax really makes your properly prepped paint look wet and shiny. For the price you pay for it on Amazon this wax is a very very good purchase. You'll get a lot of bang for your buck!

I layered this on top of Colinite Insulator Wax (which is the easiest wax to use ever), and it beads like crazy. Preferred method is to apply a second coat a day later (garaged) but since I don't have a garage, I applied two coats right after each other. Like any other wax, if you don't prepare the paint properly (correction and clay) you won't get the benefits. I recommend getting the red round foam applicator from chemical guys, my applicator (typical kind) had an edged seam around it and it kept getting chunks of wax stuck to it. The biggest issue I see is that when applying it sets very quickly and you cannot distribute it any longer as soon as it starts to dry. You have to work in 1' by 1' areas, any larger and it doesn't spread out like it should. What I did enjoy, is that once you apply it, you don't have to keep "working" it into the paint. Overall, it's foolproof, but I felt like a little doesn't go a long way. As for the depth of shine and the "glow" afterwards, I've seen a wetter shine from using Meguiars paint sealant, but this will last longer than Meguiars which is interesting. Perhaps using this on its own or over JetSeal would yield better results. I loved a streak-free shine on my 2 stage black SUV.

I like the way it made the car shine but it took two times to do that. It does go on easily but it leaves little bits of wax all over and for some reason it makes static electricity on the bumpers I never have had that with any product ever before but I do like it a lot just wish it wouldn't make little pieces all over the car of wax.

Sent it back ! Jar had liquid with chunks , was no where near a paste , and it wasn’t from the heat! I would not recommend wasting time with this as it’s not usable!

I get a much better shine with Zymol!! Not easy to remove either. Wasn’t impressed

Great wax making an icy smooth surface. Worked great on my white car. I was a little disappointed at first when I applied it and removed the wax as it did not fill smooth at all. BUT after 12 hours or so I guess the remaining was bonded with the paint or something because it feels super smooth now. I did my entire car (and applied plenty) and have used up only about, I would say 80% at the most. Definitely smells good and did not stain my plastics as my girlfriend who helped me apply it didn't understand that it was for the paint only haha.

Working at a detail shop, I've used a number of waxes. Nothing hand-made or $150 for a can, but decent stuff. Compared to what I used to use, Collinite 885, this stuff is pretty similar if not, a little better. Assuming you buff your paint and apply sealant, this will make your paint really hold that shine. It smells great, like piña colada but still waxy. It was really easy to apply and buff off. Barely used any, since I keep my car in pretty good shape and a lot goes a long way. This will last me a while and for the price, it can't be beat. Will see how long it lasts, since I use non-stripping soap when I wash it.