What is your favorite wax?
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02-19-2009, 10:09 AM
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XJ- I stayed away from it too. My brother introduced me to it a couple of years ago. He had a white Saleen that always looked showroom new. Not sure why I never caught on until now. Glad I did.
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02-19-2009, 08:01 PM
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I like treat my truck as a truck, too, but sometimes, I get to feeling it needs attention. The clay bar process actually takes less than an hour. Its much easier than I thought it would be. You'll need to wash it down good first (another 45 minutes). My truck had a lot of scratches, so I did some scratch-out stuff in various areas- mainly around the top of the rear fenders where I had scratched it up getting crap out of the bed. Add to that the Maguires wax/cleaner and if you choose, another coat of wax
(I prefer the NXT 2.0), you may have a total of 4+ hours. I guarantee after its done, you be glad.
(I prefer the NXT 2.0), you may have a total of 4+ hours. I guarantee after its done, you be glad.
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02-20-2009, 08:19 AM
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02-20-2009, 11:09 PM
I have the best luck with NUFINISH wax. It removes the "residue" you get after alot of winter grime, and my '97 Explorer looked like new when I sold it last year.
It's not for any plastic at all, as it leaves a white film, so you have to be careful in that regard.
I use it twice a year and the shine is awsome.
The clay bar does look interesting, tho.
Might try that before waxing in the spring.
It's not for any plastic at all, as it leaves a white film, so you have to be careful in that regard.
I use it twice a year and the shine is awsome.
The clay bar does look interesting, tho.
Might try that before waxing in the spring.
#36
02-21-2009, 02:28 AM
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Maguires NXT Generation Tech Pro 2.0. Just put it on my black F150 after clay bar and Maguires cleaner/wax. hat paint looks 4" thick now and it got rid of a bunch of scratches. If you've never clay bar'd your truck, I recommend it. You won't believe the contaminates that come out the clear coat. Plus, the wax works better after clay bar.
#37
02-21-2009, 06:26 AM
Hey Guys,
Just wanted to start a thread to see what your favorite car waxes are. I know that there are many out there but I just wanna hear your experiences good or bad.
On the topic, I always go for Meguiars Gold Class Paste Wax.
Look forward to hearing what you use!
~jstnromero
Just wanted to start a thread to see what your favorite car waxes are. I know that there are many out there but I just wanna hear your experiences good or bad.
On the topic, I always go for Meguiars Gold Class Paste Wax.
Look forward to hearing what you use!
~jstnromero
I pay a little extra for Wolfgang products .
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02-21-2009, 06:43 AM
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Yes, from what I read on some of the kits it can be used on chrome, plastic, glass, and wheels.
As far as the black plastic pieces that fade over time; A detail shop told me they use a fine steel wool with soapy water to scrub the white oxidation out of the plastic. Let it dry, then coat it with your back to black or whatever you are going to use. Without getting rid of the oxidation first, the coating you apply will not last as long.
As far as the black plastic pieces that fade over time; A detail shop told me they use a fine steel wool with soapy water to scrub the white oxidation out of the plastic. Let it dry, then coat it with your back to black or whatever you are going to use. Without getting rid of the oxidation first, the coating you apply will not last as long.
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02-21-2009, 11:01 AM
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Yes, from what I read on some of the kits it can be used on chrome, plastic, glass, and wheels.
As far as the black plastic pieces that fade over time; A detail shop told me they use a fine steel wool with soapy water to scrub the white oxidation out of the plastic. Let it dry, then coat it with your back to black or whatever you are going to use. Without getting rid of the oxidation first, the coating you apply will not last as long.
As far as the black plastic pieces that fade over time; A detail shop told me they use a fine steel wool with soapy water to scrub the white oxidation out of the plastic. Let it dry, then coat it with your back to black or whatever you are going to use. Without getting rid of the oxidation first, the coating you apply will not last as long.
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02-21-2009, 03:32 PM
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Yes. I used it on everything but my wheels- only because I got tired and was ready to stop. I used it on the plastic fender flares and it worked just as well as it did on the paint.
#42
02-23-2009, 04:18 PM
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Well I did it over the weekend. Took about 2 hours to clay it and wax. Really does give the finish some "depth" and wasn't really difficult at all. My finish didn't seem to be in too bad of shape, only took a few passes before you couldn't feel the resistance with the bar. Also took off a little bit of tar I had on the front bumper. Definitely worth the effort, would highly recommend it!
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02-23-2009, 04:53 PM
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Well I did it over the weekend. Took about 2 hours to clay it and wax. Really does give the finish some "depth" and wasn't really difficult at all. My finish didn't seem to be in too bad of shape, only took a few passes before you couldn't feel the resistance with the bar. Also took off a little bit of tar I had on the front bumper. Definitely worth the effort, would highly recommend it!
Congratulations and welcome to the "Clay Bar" (really, we should start a club!).
#44
02-24-2009, 10:07 AM
I have the best luck with NUFINISH wax. It removes the "residue" you get after alot of winter grime, and my '97 Explorer looked like new when I sold it last year.
It's not for any plastic at all, as it leaves a white film, so you have to be careful in that regard.
I use it twice a year and the shine is awsome.
The clay bar does look interesting, tho.
Might try that before waxing in the spring.
It's not for any plastic at all, as it leaves a white film, so you have to be careful in that regard.
I use it twice a year and the shine is awsome.
The clay bar does look interesting, tho.
Might try that before waxing in the spring.
I use a clay bar kit like Maguires first and then apply the NUFINISH. I do it twice a year and get lots of compliments, especially with the black truck.
HINT: To minimize swirls, I wash, clay bar and wax by going back and forth in the direction of the longer section of the panel and never use a circular motion. Fold and knead the clay bar when you see specks on the cleaning surface.
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