S100 13700W Carnauba Paste Wax - 6.2 oz.

Several years ago I took an old Ninja 600 to a buddy of mine for some maintenance. It had been sitting in the barn for over a year and was really a mess. When I got it back not only had he changed the oil and filters and lubed the chain but it looked like a brand-new motorcycle! I thought he had spent hours detailing it and was ready to offer him extra money when his wife chimed in laughing and told me that it only took him another 10 minutes to get it sparkling clean. I didn't believe her and finally coerced her into telling me how he did it. S100 bike wash. I couldn't believe it until I tried it myself. This entire line of products is the best I've ever used. The wax has every quality you would like. Extremely easy to apply. Extremely easy to remove. Fantastic shine and protection. Long-lasting and, what is sometimes most important, it makes absolutely no difference if you smear it on black rubber or plastic parts. In fact, I typically purposely wax the black accessories because it does a great job on those as well and does not ever turn white. I saw a couple of one star reviews here and I was curious as to why, so I looked them up. One guy just said it was a waste of money but gave no explanation whatsoever for what he felt that way. Another guy was mad because it was too easy to wipe off. He actually said he wants a wax that he has to work to get off. (Really?) And the third guy didn't like it because it was too hard to take the label off the can so he could read the directions. I'm sorry, but these have to be the lamest reasons for not liking a product that I've ever heard. I have used this now on my ninja as well as to Harley Electra glide's and now that I have found I can actually buy it on Amazon instead of having to schlep down to the Harley dealer, I will be using it on my new F350 King Ranch. Some of the products can get a little pricey but you will not find a better car or motorcycle care product on the market, I'm convinced.

I know S100 is marketed as a "motorcycle wax," but I was hoping its formulation would be very close to its sister "car wax," P21S [which costs more than twice as much]. In any case, this is an excellent "vehicle" wax: very easy to apply, and very easy to wipe/buff off.I used it on our metallic red 2016 Mazda CX-5. S100 buffs off to a very deep, almost-wet looking shine. It is amazingly smooth. I can't imagine that the car-specific P21S would give better results.Rather than the supplied foam applicator, I used a microfiber wax applicator Viking 862400 Blue Microfiber Wax Applicator, (Pack of 6). I did follow the directions to apply a very thin layer, in a relatively small area [a few square feet]. There's no need to wait; a few light wipes/buffs with a folded microfiber towel [I used the inexpensive Costco brand], and the excellent S100 shine is revealed. No powder residue [per the directions, if you wait until the wax COMPLETELY dries, it may be more difficult to remove/buff off].The Mazda CX-5 has A LOT of black plastic trim on the lower body, as well as the window pillars, rear hatch, and top [roof rail inserts]. Thankfully, S100 will not discolor nor whiten plastic car trim. Afterwards, I did go over the black plastic trim with Chemical Guys TVD10716 V.R.P. Super Shine Dressing - 16 oz.. No problems with using the two products together [or, rather, one after the other].Note: there are no abrasives in this paste wax; your paint should be in good condition before application. The directions recommend 3 to 6 applications per year, but many enthusiasts [on the car forums] apply wax about once a month.

I use this wax for pinball playfieds. It is great because it leaves a good shine and nice wax protection without leaving a white residue.When you are waxing around posts and plastics, it's easy to get wax on those smaller parts. When other waxes dry, you often end up with white residue on some of these playfield parts. This wax is a little easier to apply and dries clear so no white residue.This is the wax I will continue to use on pinball machines.

This product works very well and have been using it for over 25 years. Once every six months and the water mud comes off with the rain. No pooling and shines great. It truly shows how deep the paint is!

If you have tried several waxes you will likely come to the same conclusion, the difference in the look between most quality waxes are minimal. Not to say there isn't a small difference, but its not night and day. Which leaves cost, application, removal, and longevity as remaining attributes. The ideal wax would be a spray on product (easy on, easy off) with the look and cost of a quality paste like S100 or Mequires Ulitmate,. That unicorn might exist but I've not found it. Griot's 3 in 1 ceramic is great, but I can't say it has quite the look of S100. S100 might have an edge in look, but difference is very small. Next to Griot's 3 in 1, the S100 is the easiest I have used to apply and remove. Longevity is good with S100, but its impossible to say its better than others. Cost of S100 is very good. I would spend more if I had to, but I've not found more money will get me a better product. I want to give this a 5 it deserves it, its as good if not better than anything I have used, but its not perfect. I'll reserve that last star for the unicorn wax I have yet to find. If you have used S100 and know of something better I would love to hear from you.