cleaner and wax

polaris4x4ex · #1 (**permalink**) 10-31-2004, 01:56 AM

04 f150 lariat 4x4 screw, want some opinions on a good cleaner and wax. my truck is black. it looks like it has a haze on it, and when i wax it, it gets a film on it and it smuges when you touch it. any ideas from anybody to make it shine.

hermit · #2 (**permalink**) 10-31-2004, 04:39 AM

When you say *cleaner*, are you referring to car wash? What brand name products are you using?

78Explorer · #3 (**permalink**) 10-31-2004, 05:21 AM

Meguier's makes a good cleaner wax...been using it for years.

If you want to REALLY make it shine - ask your local parts store if they carry auto-magic products - my father-in-law used one of their products on his 36 Ford p/u (new black paint) and the finish looks like a mirror!

Scott

78Explorer · #4 (**permalink**) 10-31-2004, 05:49 AM

Here's another site to check out -

http://www.waxshop.com/safecut.asp

From a post in the Appearance forum, this stuff (waxshop products) is highly recommended.

Scott

keith Ruge · #5 (**permalink**) 10-31-2004, 06:09 AM

Most Wax`s have a cleaner ajent in it

admorris · #6 (**permalink**) 10-31-2004, 08:30 PM

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Originally Posted by polaris4x4ex

04 f150 lariat 4x4 screw, want some opinions on a good cleaner and wax. my truck is black. it looks like it has a haze on it, and when i wax it, it gets a film on it and it smuges when you touch it. any ideas from anybody to make it shine.

Meguires NXT is about as good a cleaner/wax as you can get. The reason you are getting a haze after waxing is that either the paint is not cool enough when waxing, you are applying too much wax or you are not letting the wax set before removal. The NXT is great with a black vehicle. I used it on my 350z which was black and you could see no swirl marks whatsoever.

good luck and let me know how it works out!

hovy · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2004, 05:55 AM

I second the ntx.

gregarobinson · #8 (**permalink**) 11-01-2004, 08:07 PM

Meguirers all the way. 100% Black 4 X 4 SCREW here and she shines. I use the wet shine stuff too when I wash and dry her. Use Meguirers on the leather seats too.

polaris4x4ex · #9 (**permalink**) 11-02-2004, 12:53 AM

thank you for responding. i've used kitwax, mothers wax, and tried zymbol wax and it was hard to work with.

gregarobinson · #10 (**permalink**) 11-02-2004, 09:31 AM

One poster mentioned not washing or waxing your truck in the sun. I 2nd that. It makes ahuge difference when you wash\dry and\or was in the shade, on cool paint.

NorthPac · #11 (**permalink**) 11-02-2004, 12:00 PM

Really I think you could go /w a good polish cleaner first /w a pc. Every year you could clay & polish a car's finish even if your cars is brand new. If you have no experience on doing this I would recommend that you find a good auto Detailer.

RangerRuss · #12 (**permalink**) 11-02-2004, 12:15 PM

Polaris: Go to Meguiars.com and order a Rx (prescription) for restoring the finish on your vehicle with their products. I have used Meguiars products for so long I can not remember not using them. They are really interested in having your truck look its best. They have help line forums etc.

Hope this helps.

Russ