can anyone recommend a wax???

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can anyone recommend a wax???

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ive got a soft sheen/matt finish paint on the van but cant find ANY matt wax for protection, cany anyone recommend anything? or does anyone have any alternative ideas? :(
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btw, its black! :D
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Anything on this site
http://www.bearswaxfactory.co.uk/waxes-9-c.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :ok
A mate of mine in the states uses Rat Wax for patina/matt finishes, not sure if you can get it in UK.
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jrt wrote: http://www.bearswaxfactory.co.uk/waxes-9-c.asp" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; :ok

Mr "bearswaxfactory" is on here somewhere. I got some stuff from him and he is very helpful :ok
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Thanks, this is what i've been looking for, ebay just doesnt cut it, thanks a lot :ok
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Canuba wax is the best and most long lasting
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If your going the Carnauba route, R222 is meant to be pretty good - have seen the results on a Merc on another forum I go on:

http://bit.ly/16GcIns" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Or, if your feeling really flush/mad etc you can go for some of this (yes, if really is that price!!!!):

http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/swis ... tAodd1cAGw" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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HOW MUCH:shock:
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Yep, it really is that expensive Rob! Swissvax products are the Bugatti of detailing goods & mainly used by companies who detail Ferrari's etc. I'll try to find a link to the kind of work these chaps do on these cars.

E D I T: Here we go:

http://www.detailingworld.com/forum/sho ... p?t=285604" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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R0B wrote:HOW MUCH:shock:
Its alright Rob, it comes in a signed white satin pouch. :)
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76% wax by volume, 24% snake oil? Sounds like the £1000 usb cables of the hifi world to this sceptic.
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