What type of wax are people using on their A3's?

 

Klasse AIO - not technically a wax, but its what I apply after washing the car, and its very durable.

 

I have used both Zaino and Meguiars NXT...the Zaino is longer lasting but the NXT is easy to apply ....both are good.

 

Meguiar's #16 or TOL Trade Secret and Zaino Z5Pro during the winter. I top with Optimum Opti-Seal or Zaino Z-CS.

 

Do you want a polymer or a wax as a final top coat sealant?

Some of the replies have been polymer and some waxes.

What color is your car?

 

I actually don't know the difference between a polymer and a wax.

My car is ibis white.

I love in socal so the weather is usually warm with little rain.

I would obviously be looking for the longest lasting finish with the best look.

thanks - sc

 

Right on, I love Ibis. One of the few "white" colors that I like. Somehow Audis look really good in Ibis. It's such a clean, crisp white.

Anyway, polymers last longer, 3 months or so. A Carnuba wax will last about 4 weeks in SoCal this time of year. At the hottest, maybe half that time. Generally, waxes do well with dark colors that don't have a lot of weather/polution/UV to deal with.

A good standby can't go wrong pick it up anywhere Carnuba (there is two types of Carnuba yellow and white, and the percent of each or either has a lot to do with the price) is Meguires yellow carnuba. I've used it for years with very good results. An example of a ready to buy anywhere middle of the road polymer is Meguires NXT.

Like a great paint job, a clean, wet looking top coat sealant is dependent on how good the wash is. Put a lot of hazing in your paint from car washes and you'll be expecting alot from your sealant in making up for that abuse to the paint. So first off, don't wash your car at a car wash. Second, invest in some good wash equipment. That alone will make your next steps of polishing and sealant much less labor intensive. Over time, even your white Ibis will show the effects of poor washing.

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I'm old school and use Kit Wax. Mostly I use it because it keeps the love bugs from sticking to the paint. It's also easy to get in the rural area I live (west of Houston), easy to apply and lasts for a few monthes. I haven't actually waxed my white Audi yet, having only been driving it a week. So I'm open for suggestions.

I support Bezor's suggestion, that washing is probably more important than waxing. Use a good car wash (NOT dishwashing detergent) soft and clean sponges and soft towels for drying. Also have a sponge specifically for washing the tires and wheels as brake dust is abrasive.