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I wouldn't pay a dealer $95 for a wax job, much less $895.

In fact, I don't even wax my cars. Why rub the clear coat off? Paint's a lot better these days and washing them now and then keeps them shiny.

Sealants are known in the trade as a mop & glow, and those packages are big profit centers (rip-offs, to put it another way). It's just wax.

Most anything on the shelf at WallyWorld should do fine. I'd avoid any "cleaner" wax or anything that sounds abrasive.

And check your owner's manual for recommendations.

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Steve's right, dealer is trying to get $895 for about $10 of wax. It's not critical, I didn't wax my '96 Suburban, it still had shiney paint last year when I sold it. If you really want to, here's what Consumer Reports said (they don't have brands, last time they tested they like Turtle Wax and several others).

Liquid Waxes
Good for cleaning, gloss, and durability.
But they can be more difficult to apply evenly and buff out. Most dry to a haze within about a minute, but this varies with wind, sunlight, and thickness of application.

Paste Waxes
Good for ease of application.
But overall performance is not as good as with liquids, and it can be difficult to remove wax from the container as you near the bottom. Paste waxes usually dry to a haze within 30 seconds.

Spray Waxes
Good for new cars with excellent finishes. Also for convenience, plastic compatibility, ease of use, and spot waxing. They’re quick to apply and many can be wiped off without drying.
But they are not good for cleaning and are the worst for durability.

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Well, let's start here - you could spend $50 to have your car professionally hand-waxed every three months for close to 5 years for $895.

These kind of treatments are generally considered to be a rip-off and simply pure profit for the car dealer.

You can apply something similar by applying polymer finishes lke "NuFinish","Zaino" or "Kasse" or a good traditional wax like "Mothers" or "Meguiars". Generally speaking the polymers last longer than the waxes.

Waxes tend to last roughly 2 months on average while the polymers are generally good for 3 months or so.

The xzilon coating from your dealer realistically isn't going to last any longer than any of the other polymer finishes. They may give you a warranty, but you should read it carefully.

For the interior, you can buy a can of Scotch Guard for upholstery if it's cloth, and you should use a real leather treatment for leather - and not some sealer - anyhow.


Finally, if you've decided that this particular product is the only thing that will do, I just found a website that will sell you a 16 oz bottle for $121.00. I think that for $774 dollars in savings you could put in on yourself.



Personally, I'd rather have $875 in my pocket and decide when and where I want to have the car waxed myself over the next 5 years.

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Thanks for the responses. Had no intentions of paying the dealer that much money. However, I decided to purchase a luxury car and wanted to make sure it has some protection on the highway and against mother nature.

Texas, thanks for explaining the different types of waxes. I'm going to stimulate the economy and put the neighbors son to work. lol

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