Whilst I would second most of Aero Blue's advice, this is the point where it falls down.

Zaino is a decent wax. But...it's more cult than wax, I fear. Souveran is an even better wax. It will give one of best finishes you can get with a wax. (Notice I said 'one of the best'...not the best.) The problem with Souveran is that it is not very durable at all. It is a beauty wax. If you don't mind re-waxing every couple weeks, it's definitely one of the best ways to go. You can't help but be happy with the results you'll get.

Myself, I am at the age where I don't mind the time and effort spent on a weekly hand wash and spritz (done with the proper supplies, of course)...but re-waxing every fortnight has long since become a real drag. Myself, I have lately taken to staying with a strict Klasse AIO and SG finish. After the wash and blow-dry, it usually gets a spritz with either Sonus Glanz or Acrylic Spritz (both of which are specifically formulated for use with the Klasse pair.) About once a month, it instead gets a spritz with an emulsion made with KSG and distilled water mixed at 1:3. This gives and maintains a durable shine that is nearly bulletproof. At present, there is probably 10 layers of KSG on my XF. It reflects like wet glass.

This will let you go at least 6, if not 9 to 12 months between full details. This is in central NC, mind you. If you live in the rust belt....your mileage may vary of course.

If you are just dying for the depth of a wax shine, though, I would follow the advice up to, but short of the Souveran.

(...this is where I am going to utter that other nasty "Z" word...)

Rather than topping with Souveran...only to do it again in two or three weeks...top it with (oh no...he's really going to say it...) either Zymol Carbon, Concours, or Titanium. Carbon is indeed specifically formulated for black paint finishes and will come close to a Souveran finish.

Titanium is as durable a wax as any you'll find. It is a little scary the first time you use it as it must sit for several hours and cure and then be buffed all over again. It won't look at all right until this point...then it will knock your socks off. Concours not quite as durable ...but will out live Souveran several times over. Applied properly (and that is an important distinction), either will give you a finish at least equal to Souveran...if not better. They will take a bit more elbow grease to apply...but you get what you pay for.


...sT