[Charliehc75]

I'm a first-time BMW owner looking for car wax recommendations for 330i's Mineral White Metallic Paint. I'd welcome any other recommended car care products as well. Thanks for your input.

[Dark_cobra]

Keep it clean and free of contamination. Use a clay bar, fall out remover and tar remover. It's clear coated anyway so you don't need a specific colour enhancing wax. Go for a wax with good longevity. I'm in the Uk so not sure you get the same products where you live as are available to me?

[CCM11285]

What exactly are you looking for in terms of looks, performance and longevity?

[Charliehc75]

I've never had a car with metallic white paint and was just wondering if there was a particular car wax that might be preferred. I've also red that some waxes may tone down the metallic in the paint and I don't want that to happen.

[CCM11285]

There are waxes marketed specifically for white paint but honestly any good quality sealant or coating will make the metallic pop

Check out NV Nova Jet, it's a spray on sealant that's easy to apply with very good performance

[ultrared93]

Originally Posted by Dark_cobra

Keep it clean and free of contamination. Use a clay bar, fall out remover and tar remover. It's clear coated anyway so you don't need a specific colour enhancing wax. Go for a wax with good longevity. I'm in the Uk so not sure you get the same products where you live as are available to me?

I would caution on a general recommendation on the use of a clay bar. It should only be used when needed (as determined by feel using the plastic bag test). Clay will by nature put micro scratches into the paint, as it is slightly abrasive. And clay mitts or towels are safer than a real clay bar. If you use clay, then you need to polish prior to applying a wax or sealant.

As far as "waxes" go, carnauba based products will perhaps look the warmest, but have the least durability. A good synthetic sealant provides a combination of appearance and durability and often UV resistance. The most durable, but most time consuming is a "ceramic" coating. However, unless the OP is an experienced amateur detailer, I don't recommend undertaking their use. As far as color specific "waxes", the only ones I am aware of are for black cars and actually contain some tinted fillers to enhance the appearance.

There are any number of good You Tube detailers out there that have their own product preferences.

[Charliehc75]

Thanks all for your suggestions. I'm looking forward to using this forum as a valuable resource.

[gavinwong]

I've used meguiars products for the last 7 years. Disclaimer : Not a fanatic detailer person 😂 but I find their products are pretty good at doing the basics of car maintenance. Waxes I've used are ultimate liquid wax : application and bottle both last a decent amount of time. And more recently tried the 3 in 1 polish and wax.

[wrickem]

Originally Posted by gavinwong

I've used meguiars products for the last 7 years. Disclaimer : Not a fanatic detailer person 😂 but I find their products are pretty good at doing the basics of car maintenance. Waxes I've used are ultimate liquid wax : application and bottle both last a decent amount of time. And more recently tried the 3 in 1 polish and wax.

So I AM a fanatic detailer who's been accused of having a love affair with my power buffer 🤣

I'd also 100% recommend Meguiars cleaner/wax for great results and ease of use. My last BMW was also mineral white, and it really kept it extra shiny and showroom new.

[3ismagic#]

Skip the waxes and get some Gyeon Cancoat. It's a solid user friendly spray on ceramic coating that will last a solid 8 months.

Otherwise get yourself some Gtechniq crystal serum light and ExoV4

[chuckr]

Dodo juice Diamond white. Menzerna 3 in 1 polish with Dodo juice on top !
Absolutely the best finish for your metallic white.

[inssane]

Wolfgang products are excellent.
Clay bar, cleaner/cutting wax, wolfgang sealant, any choice of wax over the sealant to enhance. Sealant usually good for 3-6 months, then strip it all down and do it again. You can always add steps (cutting or decon) but sealant last.
This method has always reaped great results with minimal scratches and a deep shine in midwest weather.

[Haywood187]

I used Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Pro to the Max Wax my last detail on my F30. Was really impressed. That was back in like July maybe and it’s still glossy to the touch and looks good. I used two coats and it was easy to apply and wipe off after I clayed and polished.

[John Adams]

I got tired of waxing and went with a good ceramic coating.

[acudaf82]

I am an experienced car detailer and agree that the right products (put on correctly) can really help protect a vehicles surfaces. One of the important things to consider with a wax is its ability to NOT stain rubbers or other surfaces when applied. Ease of removal is also something to consider. Wolfgang and Pinnacle make EXCELLENT wax products. When considering a wax, you typically get what you pay for. Good waxes are not cheap. DoDo Juice is a good wax as well (I have used it, but prefer the Wolfgang and Pinnacle products). There are a ton of great products on the market - both natural and synthetic.
There is a big difference between carnauba waxes and polymer paint sealants. Both do their respective jobs very well. They also work very well together. New SiO2 products offer superior protection for surfaces and ease of use. I use these regularly in both paint sealant and spray detail products. They work extremely well. If you ask me what the most important thing is - good washing techniques and regular paint maintenance. Ceramic coatings do offer great protection and high gloss....but the surface still needs good maintenance.

[Tman97]

Originally Posted by acudaf82

I am an experienced car detailer and agree that the right products (put on correctly) can really help protect a vehicles surfaces. One of the important things to consider with a wax is its ability to NOT stain rubbers or other surfaces when applied. Ease of removal is also something to consider. Wolfgang and Pinnacle make EXCELLENT wax products. When considering a wax, you typically get what you pay for. Good waxes are not cheap. DoDo Juice is a good wax as well (I have used it, but prefer the Wolfgang and Pinnacle products). There are a ton of great products on the market - both natural and synthetic.
There is a big difference between carnauba waxes and polymer paint sealants. Both do their respective jobs very well. They also work very well together. New SiO2 products offer superior protection for surfaces and ease of use. I use these regularly in both paint sealant and spray detail products. They work extremely well. If you ask me what the most important thing is - good washing techniques and regular paint maintenance. Ceramic coatings do offer great protection and high gloss....but the surface still needs good maintenance.

This is best advice given by anyone on this thread. A good resource for learning about properly detailing your vehicle is https://www.autopia.org/forums/