Waxing?
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CTGrey, that is great advise. I didnt believe in it before but i have seen it and now i am a firm believer.
I have always used Turtle Wax soap and wax; mostly because its easy to apply and it gives good results.
I really liked the wax; but i think as far as waxing your car; you dont get what you pay for; you get what you spend the time for.
If you have time to clay and use Zaino; you will never look back; but if you wash your car weekly or so and dont have time to do the whole thing then get something like the ones mentioned above.
I have always used Turtle Wax soap and wax; mostly because its easy to apply and it gives good results.
I really liked the wax; but i think as far as waxing your car; you dont get what you pay for; you get what you spend the time for.
If you have time to clay and use Zaino; you will never look back; but if you wash your car weekly or so and dont have time to do the whole thing then get something like the ones mentioned above.
CTGrey02 said:
A word of caution here. There is no way anybody should be clay barring every time they wax their cars. Even using soapy water or detailing spray, the clay is still an abrasive. If you clay every time you wax, you're going to run out of clear coat at some point. Conventional wisdom says clay no more than 1x or 2x a year.
Also, just because there are contaminants on the paint (road tar, overspray, etc) that you can feel, doesn't mean you'll be rubbing those into the paint. A good washing will take off anything that would move around and actually rub the paint.
As for wax, I'll 2nd everybody's recommendation of Zaino. I'd also suggest P21S (aka S100) paint cleanser--a non-abrasive cleanser that makes dark paint look stunning. They make a carnauba wax that is also fantastic and really easy to apply, but doesn't last too long.
I'll agree with that. Claying also strips wax off cars, so if your using a wax that allows you to add layers on like NXT or Zaino, your also removing the protective layers of wax you spent all that time applying. If the car is driven through the winter though, a good wash, clay and waxing is a nice way to start off the driving season.
Has anyone every heard of this product?
1. "5 Star Shine" -> http://www.cardetective.com/best-car-wax.html (scroll all teh way down for the link)
2. "Klasse Wax" -> http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html
3. "Wolfgang Series" -> http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html
I have been using the Turtle Wax ICE stuff, and it works really well. I just think the waxes mentioned above will ensure for a longer protection. Especially in the winter time, when waxing is impossible.
1. "5 Star Shine" -> http://www.cardetective.com/best-car-wax.html (scroll all teh way down for the link)
2. "Klasse Wax" -> http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html
3. "Wolfgang Series" -> http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html
I have been using the Turtle Wax ICE stuff, and it works really well. I just think the waxes mentioned above will ensure for a longer protection. Especially in the winter time, when waxing is impossible.
1. "5 Star Shine" -> http://www.cardetective.com/best-car-wax.html (scroll all teh way down for the link)
---I'm not familiar with this stuff
2. "Klasse Wax" -> http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html
---Very durable, not the best optically. Good way to go if you only want to wax a couple times a year, or are doing a coat of wax before winter.
3. "Wolfgang Series" -> http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html
---Nice optics, very easy to use. More durable than a carnauba wax, less durable than another sealant like Zaino. Looks more glossy than Zaino does.
---I'm not familiar with this stuff
2. "Klasse Wax" -> http://www.autogeek.net/klashiggloss.html
---Very durable, not the best optically. Good way to go if you only want to wax a couple times a year, or are doing a coat of wax before winter.
3. "Wolfgang Series" -> http://www.autogeek.net/wg5500.html
---Nice optics, very easy to use. More durable than a carnauba wax, less durable than another sealant like Zaino. Looks more glossy than Zaino does.
Just ordered some Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant and Pinnacle Signature Series II Carnauba Paste Wax.
They both have good reviews, are one of the longest lasting products with the best shine, and one big thing, both of them can be layered (no abrasives)! Was kind of expensive to have it shipped to Canada, but I like my car and motorcycle shinny!
They both have good reviews, are one of the longest lasting products with the best shine, and one big thing, both of them can be layered (no abrasives)! Was kind of expensive to have it shipped to Canada, but I like my car and motorcycle shinny!
Hey all Speed3ers what s the happs? I am new to this waxing business. I was just at Meguiar's website and I came across some stuff. So does spray on waxes provide the same results and protection as liquid waxes and paste waxes? And are the polishers equivalent to the waxes?
SAVAGE70 said:
Go to this site: http://www.autogeek.net/carwax.html
Scroll down, and there are a number of sections, one compares waxes to synthetics etc. It tells you about everything you need to know. Its a good site.
^Right, if you want a wax that lasts longer, use a synthetic. It will also seal the paint better. Carnauba is nice but it probably is gone in 3 days.
As for clay barring, I agree with CTGrey, it's really important. I have never done it yet, because I have only owned my car for 6 mths, but after a canadian winter, I can see there is sand and tar embedded in my paint that doesn't come off even after doing a handwash. I didn't even bother waxing the whole winter, as much as I wanted to. I was too afraid to seal contaminants into my paint.
Anybody know where I can get a good claybar for not 50 bucks in some starter kit? =)
I'm looking for maybe 20 bucks or less.
As for clay barring, I agree with CTGrey, it's really important. I have never done it yet, because I have only owned my car for 6 mths, but after a canadian winter, I can see there is sand and tar embedded in my paint that doesn't come off even after doing a handwash. I didn't even bother waxing the whole winter, as much as I wanted to. I was too afraid to seal contaminants into my paint.
Anybody know where I can get a good claybar for not 50 bucks in some starter kit? =)
I'm looking for maybe 20 bucks or less.
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- 1999 Miata, emerald green mica
When I clayed my car for the first time, i used something called "mothers california gold' claybar kit. Right in your price range around 17.99ish at autozone. Comes with the claybar, quickdetailer as lube (smells like redhots), and a sample of their polish.
Works well...paint smoother than glass. One tip I read, cut the clay bar in pieces/ or in half. A little clay goes a long way, and your sure to drop it at least once. Dont use clay once you dropped it. I still have half the bar leftover that i saved in a plastic baggy. Still pliable for use again.
Heres what the product looks like :
http://www.autogeek.net/motcalgolcla.html
Jason
Works well...paint smoother than glass. One tip I read, cut the clay bar in pieces/ or in half. A little clay goes a long way, and your sure to drop it at least once. Dont use clay once you dropped it. I still have half the bar leftover that i saved in a plastic baggy. Still pliable for use again.
Heres what the product looks like :
http://www.autogeek.net/motcalgolcla.html
Jason
Olestra said:
Olestra said:
Protojason was refering to the site. Thats where I ordered my products, however, it gets expensive after shipping costs.
I found the clay bar at Canadian tire.
http://www.canadiantire.ca/browse/p...5731488506&assortment=primary&fromSearch=true
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