new synthetic wax vs reflections?

[daz]

Whats the diff? They're both synthetic, right? So if one is better, why continue selling the other? Or is there some difference that makes them both viable in thier own way?

[Forrest T.]

The new California Gold Synthetic Wax has cleaners more like our Brazilian Carnauba Wax, and can be used on a paint where the finish is less than ideal, whereas SynWax has light cleaners more appropriate for a newer vehicle.

For those who may have an older vehicle and don't have access to a covered area to wax, the new Syntetic Wax is a great choice.

[micvog]

Forest, did you mean to say Synwax (which I assume refers to FX) or Reflections?

I am a little confused because in the previous thread Admin recommended CG Synthetic and CG Pure Carnauba over the Reflections pair for new/newer cars.

[abnot]

I think he was referring to FX Syn Wax.

CG Synthetic Wax and Reflections Car Wax are more similar to each other but the CG Synthetic Wax is less expensive and also more readily available at local parts stores. These may be reasons that Admin recommends it.

For many parts places, they will only carry one brand line. The California Gold line is what you will find at Walmart, Advance, etc.

[ffboy]

Originally Posted by micvog

Forest, did you mean to say Synwax (which I assume refers to FX) or Reflections?

I am a little confused because in the previous thread Admin recommended CG Synthetic and CG Pure Carnauba over the Reflections pair for new/newer cars.

Nothing wrong with using CG Synthetic wax and Pure Carnauba on newer cars, the more potent cleaners (from CG Synthetic wax) may just be unnecessary for newer cars but certainly won't do any harm to newer paint. And the price advantage CG has over FX and Reflections is hard to beat, using the pure carnauba is an option depending on what you're looking for and the color of your car.

[micvog]

Originally Posted by ffboy

Nothing wrong with using CG Synthetic wax and Pure Carnauba on newer cars, the more potent cleaners (from CG Synthetic wax) may just be unnecessary for newer cars but certainly won't do any harm to newer paint. And the price advantage CG has over FX and Reflections is hard to beat, using the pure carnauba is an option depending on what you're looking for and the color of your car.

I understand that it probably wouldn't do any harm, but I would prefer to use the least aggressive cleaners necessary. Sounds like I should be using either Mothers Reflections or Meguiars UWS. With Reflections being 8 years old, I am assuming newer "technology" is available and I was hoping the CG Synthetic was that product.

[admin]

We always recommend the least-aggressive method first approach, but that is generally pertaining to aggressive products. Keep in mind that any of our paint care products would be an excellent choice on a new car if the finish is in good shape due to their mild cleaners and polishes -- it's just that 3 steps may be more than the paint would appreciate, so if you can save yourself some time and effort, we include those 1-step options.

It's when a finish in poor shape -- whether old or new -- that the situation starts making the decision more critical, and levels of aggressiveness become more distinct.

And daz, don't get too carried away as to why we still sell this brand or that -- while we continuously improve our formulas, but when we come out with something markedly different, like our new California Gold Synthetic Wax, it gives us a chance to present it to potentially new customers as well as longtime users of Mothers.

That said, for micvog, I'd heartily recommend California Gold Synthetic Wax for a new car.

Daz, if you haven't tried California Gold Synthetic Wax, give it a shot.

And yes, part of my reasoning in a previous thread for recommending it is that it's new and it's readily available at major auto parts stores and likely your local smaller shop -- if it's not on the shelf, ask for it by part number 05716 California Gold Synthetic Wax and they should be able to get it.

[micvog]

Thanks again Admin. My local retailers seem to only stock Mothers Carnauba Cleaner Wax and sometimes FX Synwax so I ordered the CG Synthetic and CG Pure Carnauba on line.