The 5 Best-Reviewed Waxes For Black Cars

The most-recommended wax that we found in our search is Collinite 845. This is a synthetic wax. It was most often mentioned with the following features:

• Provides the longest-lasting protection of waxes used.
• Provides a superior shine.
• A good was to protect your paint during the winter months.
• Protect your plastic/vinyl trim and glass when applying because it will not wash off easily.

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A very close second to Collinite’s 845, Meguire’s Ultimate was often recommended and seconded. This is also a synthetic wax, but this one is safe for your trim. Here’s what people were saying the most about this one:

• Provides superior shine and depth.
• Good wax for spring and summer months.
• Washes off of trim and glass easily.
• Forgiving for the inexperienced.

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Pinnacle Souveran Carnauba Paste Wax was the highest-rated natural Carnauba wax in our search. Here’s the most-common sentiments:

• Beautiful, deep shine.
• Needs regular application.
• Best for garaged cars or vehicles not stores in direct sun.
• Expensive

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This hybrid wax was the fourth-most recommended wax. Here’s what people said about it:

• Easy to use.
• Long-lasting.
• Beautiful, deep, glassy shine.
• Expensive

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And in fifth-place, Chemical Guys’s Black Light Finish Gloss Enhancer & Sealant in One (long-enough name, guys?). Many Chemical Guys products were mentioned, but this one was by far the favorite. Here’s the most-popular reasons why:

• Easy to use
• Creates a deep, wet-looking shine.
• Long-lasting.

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This video from AdamPolishes.com provides excellent instruction for hand-waxing your vehicle.

The purpose of waxing is to seal your paint, and while a quality wax will improve the appearance of your paint, it will not provide the best results possible by itself. Depending on the condition of your car’s finish, you may need to take additional steps prior to waxing in order to bring out the best you possibly can. These include regular washing and the use of clay bars, compounds, and polishes prior to waxing. That said, waxing alone is better than doing nothing.

• Reddit.com/r/AutoDetailing | Threads of note (not exhaustive):
  • Detailed my girls car, first wax done on her 2015 after a couple months because black is tremendously delicate
  • What is the best car wax/acrylic/etc for a brand new black car?
  • Cleaning/Waxing/Detailing
• AutoGeekOnline.net/Forum | Threads of note (not exhaustive):
  • Wax for Black Paint
• ClubLexus.com/forums/ | Threads of note (not exhaustive):
  • Best Wax for Black Car?
• Auto Detailing Wiki @ Reddit/r/AutoDetailing