What Car Wax, Finish, Ceramic Coating, Etc. Do You Use?
Use and recommend, that is!
Thanks!
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Honda spray cleaner & polish. Safe for all surfaces and works better than Rain-X on glass.
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I got a gallon of blue corrol wash/wax. You just put a shot of it in bucket of water and washed car, I usually shammied it dry. It would bead water for months never had to add wax if washed car every 2-3 weeks which I usually did in the summer, winter your on your own.......
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I have used a variety of wax thru the yrs on my classic cars. Quick detailer for shows after the cars have a paste wax installed. Ceramic coating is very nice however it still will not eliminate scratches from improper washing. The largest problem is using the wrong washing instrument or drying it incorrectly. Mequires, Adams make great products. You still can wax over a ceramic coating or quick detail. Microfiber towels is all I use. I would never use a chamois because they could ..could stratch a finish or cause a swirl mark. For real drying get a cheap battery powered blower. You will be surprised how quick they do the job. Stay away from car washes.
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Whatever ‘Superwash’ puts in their tanks.
yes, I pay the extra $2.00.
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You mean I am supposed to wash an wax my truck. Dam I been waiting for someone to due that since I bought it in 2011. 🙄
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I use a Turtle Wax Synthetic. The thing I like about it is it can be used on anything and it doesn't turn white if you miss some. You can also apply it in full sun. I wash my 98 truck 2-4 times a year and I put it on twice a year but I don't think that is probably quite enough. Three times would likely be about right. At least in my driving conditions.
You can use it even to wax that rough ABS plastic. It makes it repel water and makes it easier to clean next time. I have used it on my windshield just to see and I don't think it repels as well as Rain-X, it actually did pretty well.
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I used to detail cars and motorcycles for a dealership, and have tried everything out there. My current favorite is Meguiars Ultimate G18220 liquid wax. It is the easiest to use and leaves a heck of a long lasting shine. Best part is it doesn't turn rubber or plastic white if you get some on bordering surfaces, and it is very easy to buff off by hand. It works well on chrome as well. I use Rain-X on windows, and 303 Aerospace protectant on rubber/plastic/vinyl, engine bay and interiors. Oh and Lemon Pledge furniture polish on clear plastic such as headlights. It is basically the same thing as Plexus which is way more expensive.
I get compliments on how nice my vehicles look all the time and always get top dollar when I sell.
One huge piece of advice, buy a good car wash liquid if you hand wash your vehicles. NEVER use dish soap or any other household cleaner as it will strip the wax. Also wash cars in the shade preferably with soft water, and use a synthetic chamois like The Absorber to dry.
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I pay $30 bucks a month at a Mister Car Wash where I can run my car though as many times as I need to. There's over 300 locations so no matter where I'm at there's one around. I don't know what kind of wax they use but it's better than any stuff I've ever put on by hand. The rubber brushes they use don't leave any swirll marks and it also washes the undercarriage.
At my age washing a car or truck is not high on my list of things to do so these car washes have been great for keeping my car and truck looking like new all the time. Every time I go to the store or out driving around I'll hit one if it's the least bit dusty or there's bugs on the grill. It's easier to get the whole car washed than it is to wash the windshield by hand.
I haven't ever washed my 2013 Hyundai by hand and I've owned it for 6 years.
And it's been many years since I washed my 2003 Silverado by hand.
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I do not ever put wax on my classic cars. I have enough clear coat to polish if need be. Since I keep them garaged, they seldom need polishing. IMHO wax finds its way thru the finish, especially lacquer on classics and if you ever need to repaint, you have to strip paint to bare metal to remove all wax before paint. This especially applies to any fillers underneath. Certainly wax makes a car look good and repel liquids but it creates static and particles stick to it .
I would never apply wax to any new vehicle. I wash all dirt or oxidation by and with regular dish soap and a towel. Remove all remnants of water with air like another poster mentioned or a towel. Looks just as good as was new.
I have experience in painting cars both classic and custom to include aircraft. I do realize people will disagree with me. If and when I do use wax on stainless steel or chrome, not paint.
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I do not ever put wax on my classic cars. I have enough clear coat to polish if need be. Since I keep them garaged, they seldom need polishing. IMHO wax finds its way thru the finish, especially lacquer on classics and if you ever need to repaint, you have to strip paint to bare metal to remove all wax before paint. This especially applies to any fillers underneath. Certainly wax makes a car look good and repel liquids but it creates static and particles stick to it .
I would never apply wax to any new vehicle. I wash all dirt or oxidation by and with regular dish soap and a towel. Remove all remnants of water with air like another poster mentioned or a towel. Looks just as good as was new.
I have experience in painting cars both classic and custom to include aircraft. I do realize people will disagree with me. If and when I do use wax on stainless steel or chrome, not paint.
I can guarantee you one thing, my 17 year old Silverado wouldn't look like it does in the picture above if it had never had wax on it. Dish washing liquid and a dry towel won't get it.
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I take the 2000 Ranger to the car wash and use whatever the wax is they have.
For my Vstar I rigged up a whole house filter on my low 1700psi pressure washer. She gets washed whenever she starts to look dirty and blown dry with the leaf blower. While it takes a bit more elbow grease, Finish 2000 topped off with 303 Aerospace has kept her looking like new since 2004.
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303 ,makes excellent stuff .
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I use Turtle Wax Synthetic after I wash and use a leaf blower to dry it.The Nissan is red,21 years olds and almost 500,000 miles and you can see your reflection in the paint.Vehicles cost too much to neglect.
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