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brittanyh21 -> Wax Help (1/10/2004 10:11:51 PM)

After being without my baby for 7 months I need to show her a little love. I detailed her today but she has a little oxidation on her hood and roof. I have polished and waxed her a few times before using various types of wax. But does anyone have a certain favorite? I would like some suggestions.. Thanks!


  

DW-03GT -> Wax Help (1/10/2004 11:01:48 PM)

Mothers cleaner/wax, works great. A lot of people like Zaino, but it's exspensive, I am going to try it this summer.


TheGmKiller331 -> Wax Help (1/10/2004 11:07:33 PM)

Yeah use mothers but use a buffer to get that oxidation off.But be careful you can put burn marks and swirls if you dont pay attention or get careless.I have heard of zaino but not used it so i have no info on it but mothers is good s**t.



BLKSTANG9879 -> Wax Help (1/10/2004 11:59:34 PM)

I find Mothers pure Carnubia (if thats how you spell it).  That works great for me.


brittanyh21 -> Wax Help (1/11/2004 12:02:44 AM)

thank you I will try mothers then..


 


go eagles...


 



MelloYello -> Wax Help (1/11/2004 2:01:31 PM)

I use Maguires.... Its like a yellow wax, it leaves a thin coat and easy to use.... Plus it stays on forever and makes future dirt grime spray right off..... Im not too sure on who makes it (too lazy to go out to garage) lol but its a wax as you dry stuff in a red bottle.. That stuff is really cool too makes my ride sparkle :)


jeep45238 -> Wax Help (1/11/2004 8:18:47 PM)

Umm......you need to do more than just wax.

Clean, polish (THAT'S WHERE THE DAMNED SHINE COMES FROM!!!), then wax to seal it and protect it.

Dual Action buffers kick ass.


MelloYello -> Wax Help (1/11/2004 9:22:06 PM)

Yeah or just sand all that clear off and lay another coat of color on and clear again lol then it would bring the sparkle back to life


N2OJunkie -> Wax Help (1/11/2004 9:25:26 PM)

 


 


 Hey Mel, talking about wax,     where is Jenna?.....



ECR5.0 -> Wax Help (1/11/2004 9:27:23 PM)

Use Zaino, it works wonders on the car, and then wipe it off with a micro-fiber towel.


Dan04COBRA -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 12:52:48 AM)

Meguiars 3 step wax is better than Zaino. The guys over at Thirdgen.org (I think 5 people were involved) did an experiment, with durability & shine and Meguiars won hands down over Zaino...


95Stealth302 -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 1:26:19 AM)

Guaranteed to be the best:


Here's what you do.  The most common way, and most unknown way, to get swirl marks is in the drying process.  I'll get into waxes in a minute.  For an incredibly shine from wash to dry - get Mother's Reflections car wash, and a microfiber towell to dry - (waxstation.com).  The towell will never streak your car, and the wash is hands down the best.  A helpful hint when washing your drying towells, NEVER use fabric softener, thats what causes the streaks regardless of microfiber or not.   Use Mother's products all they way, no need to go fancy 3M or FinessitII or whatever, Mother's works great.  Most people don't know the proper way to wax, and everybody listen up, here's what it is:


1st step - Clean the paint - use Mothers cleaner wax                                     


2nd step - seal and glaze - Use Mothers sealer/glaze for a deep shine (2 coats)


3rd step - Finish the paint - Use Mothers carnuba finishing wax


You can also go and buy an orbital polisher to help out.  No need to be careful, you can leave an orbital polisher on your car for two days and nothing will happen, it just doesnt turn at a high enough RPM.  You need to wax the car 4 times a year, and clean the paint only once each january with the orbital, otherwise just use sealer and finishing by hand.  If you wax the car well, you'll remove the swirls.  In between waxes, wash the car regularily as needed, and every 4 times, sray on Mothers Showtime instant detailer to keep paint looking fresh and keep wax on paint, then wipe off with microfiber towells.  Let me tell you that microfiber towells do wonders compared to the regular thing:  one usually will dry the whole car, but you can buy two to have enough.  You will really be impressed if you wax your car the right way.


Honestly, Ive tried Zaino, Meguiars, Nu Finish, and others - on various cars.  An Ive never seen a shine better than the one I got with Mothers.  Just to be sure - last summer I used it on all the cars we own, to see if it reacted differently to different makes' paint.   And it still shined like none of the others did.   They should really be paying me to do this, this damn thing took forever.



Dan04COBRA -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 1:31:21 AM)

What's nice about the polish, you can create layers, whereas with regular wax you can't.


MelloYello -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 1:38:16 AM)

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 Hey Mel, talking about wax,     where is Jenna?.....


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How did wax bring up Jenna?.... thats kinda scary actually lol



MelloYello -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 1:39:41 AM)

sorry forgot to answer your question lol....... I need sleep!!!!!!!!!!


Shes around me and her partied last night in Colorado, got too drunk to drive home kinda thing yeah..... but shell be around more this week cause she be back in classes......... Hope you get to talk to you luv soon lol



N2OJunkie -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 12:59:49 PM)

[QUOTE=MelloYello]

sorry forgot to answer your question lol....... I need sleep!!!!!!!!!!


Shes around me and her partied last night in Colorado, got too drunk to drive home kinda thing yeah..... but shell be around more this week cause she be back in classes......... Hope you get to talk to you luv soon lol


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LOL.........Thanks cupcake.



hotrodman -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 1:37:24 PM)

hey brittany 21 are you trying to make your car as beauiful has you are!


Jugisarat -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 4:02:16 PM)

[QUOTE=hotrodman]hey brittany 21 are you trying to make your car as beauiful has you are![/QUOTE]


 


WHOS BRITTANY 21?



vfast -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 4:52:58 PM)

ok guys put lil willy back in your pants*L* I use kit wax for a gook clean then use a clay bar and then as many coats of polish I can


jeep45238 -> Wax Help (1/12/2004 5:19:55 PM)

lol

Werd....clay....clean......POLISH LIKE A MOFO.....then a good carnuba wax........stay away from silicones.


  

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