Pete's 53 or Rainforest Rub

Discussion in 'Last Steps: Waxes, Sealants, and Coatings' started by jrt81, May 3, 2010.

  1. luke093

    luke093 Welcome to Detailing

    Go for the Petes 53. I heard its great stuff, and the pic of beading!! WOW

    I know a place where you can get it for $36 shipped. PM me and I'll link you :)
     
  2. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Pete's 53 all the way. This wax IMO, outshines many of those expensive "high end" waxes.
     
  3. richguy66

    richguy66 DB Forum Supporter

    How does Pete's 53 compare to SN v2.0? I already have the SN but just wondering if Pete's 53 is another wax I should pick up for my metallic black car.
     
  4. detaildoc

    detaildoc Guest

    Pete's 53 adds warmth and darkens the paint, while SN brightens the paint. Pete's is awesome on dark metallics.
     
  5. cnut

    cnut Guest

    Pete's 53 FTW!
     
  6. cleanfiend

    cleanfiend Jedi Nuba

    all this time i thought that 50/50 was a step above pete's, but now you guys have made me question that :shead:
     
  7. richguy66

    richguy66 DB Forum Supporter

    Darn, I already have a lifetime supply of waxes for a normal person... I might just have to go pick up some Pete's 53. Good thing I don't live too far from CG.
     
  8. Emile

    Emile Welcome to Detailing

    Agreed...never tried 50/50 so now I'm just confused.
     
  9. Red Orc

    Red Orc Birth of a Detailer

    I haven't used Pete's but I have used Pinnacle SSII. Signature Series II is very easy to apply. Wipe on wipe off. I didn't feel like it made very much of a difference in looks though - It hardly looked like I'd put anything on the paint.
    Autoglym HD Wax & Fuzion give much more noticeable looks (assuming that's what you're after).
    HD Wax leaves a very bright reflective shine and Fuzion leaves a very wet shiny glow. HD wax is more mirror like. On a well (or even decently) prepped surface it leaves a very deep finish - It's like you're looking down into the paint. You almost fee like you can reach down into the paint and grab the reflections. Fuzion doesn't have any depth in my opinion. It's a very wet shiny look. It's kinda hard to describe and it isn't for ever one.
     
  10. nothelle

    nothelle Birth of a Detailer

    Kinda got that impression as well... dunno about petes but CG 50/50 did a tremendous job on my black metallic... kinda pop out the metallic a bit at day and more towards wetlook by nite, kinda confusing actually. Well one way to find out... try it and see it yourself
     
  11. jrt81

    jrt81 Virgin Detailer

    Thanks!

    I have the Fuzion mini, and have tried it on the van. I did notice the shine and wetness. I guess I just want to know if there's another wax worth comparing Fuzion with.

    I also have yet to try my Menz Powerlock. Maybe Pete's may give it depth.
    Thanks everyone for your inputs.

    I think I do feel a start of a craving/urge/desire to get and try more waxes!
     
  12. trhland

    trhland Nuba Guru

    pinnacle sig series 2 will for sure give you a wet look.
     

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