Car Wax

[GD8ver2]

Hi!

I am just wondering if real car wax would work on plastic models. Apperently, the area which I live in doesn't sell any tamiya wax, and the hobby shops said they dont make it anymore. I think this guy is lying ,but he might be right.

[krebs128]

yes it would work. i like to use meguiars scratch-x remover, which can be found at any auto store.

[moe171]

You can look online. Some places still have some of the Tamiya wax left. As far as using car wax. I have used it before and did not get good results with it. When I did my first car that is what I used and was not happy with the result. It is also a pain to use. Hope this helps.

[GD8ver2]

Thx for you replies. I will try real car wax.

[JTRACING]

any kind of wax will work, i like to use mothers carnauba wax

[willimo]

Originally Posted by JTRACING

any kind of wax will work, i like to use mothers carnauba wax

Me too! Woopee! I thought I was crazy. Wax is wax, it all works. Fills scratches, makes it pretty. Probably cheaper than the Tamiya stuff, too.

[StephenDeli]

Yes car wax does work.

BTW Next time use the search featiure to answer your question.

[Martbee]

Originally Posted by JTRACING

any kind of wax will work, i like to use mothers carnauba wax

Originally Posted by willimo

Me too! Woopee! I thought I was crazy. Wax is wax, it all works. Fills scratches, makes it pretty. Probably cheaper than the Tamiya stuff, too.

No you're not crazy... Mothers Carnauba on model then real car too. Maybe not the best but one of em for sure.

[Vric]

Meguiar's Deep Cystal Carnauba wax is the best you can get

As StephenDeli said, use the search next time

[bvia]

I use Turtle Wax Ultimate 100% pure Carnuba wax. Which is a misnomer (as 100% pure carnuba wax is as hard as cured resin!).

You can use any car wax, but try and find some that has little to no distillates (as that MAY ruin decals/clearcoats, etc).

hth,

[geofroley]

I heard that Zymol wax is one of the best brands out there. Costs 15$ though

[Turbo Monster]

Zymol is awesome though, it was made for BMW's, so go figure right. My best friend's dad's 530i shines and shines enlessly! It's awesome! But maguires works good too.

[psychorallyfreak]

I've actually used that Liquid Wax to some success, too.
It was one of those freebie trial-size numbers in the Wal-Mart Automotive Department!
Of course, I also use about 30 coats of clear on my cars, too....maybe that has something to do with it....

[white97ex]

i swear by zymol. it is the best wax i have ever used. models or 1:1