View Poll Results: How often do you wax your IS?
Twice a month or more
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31
11.40%
Once a month
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59
21.69%
Every other month
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44
16.18%
2 - 3 times a year
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99
36.40%
Once a year
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26
9.56%
Never because...
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13
4.78%
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How often do you wax?
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I tried to look up wax in the search, but it came back empty. I was wondering how often people wax their cars? and how often does it need to be waxed?
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I suspect it varies by color. Black cars look like crap when they need a wax job, and shine like a mirror when they are done. With lighter colors like white and silver, they don't look nearly as bad when they need to be waxed, nor nearly as improved once done.
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Usually I tell by if the quick detailer is getting harder to wipe off. But I do a quick wax before a show. I do the three steps once in a while..that takes waaaay too long (5 hours average includes breaks/swearing time/tearing/and constant "why am i doing this") and everytime I stare at the bottles, I stand there and cry.
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A cleaner wax is stronger and could harm the paint.
Polishes are strong and could harm the paint.
I use a cleaner wax about 2 times a year to clean the paint surface of oxidation, acid and other harmful effects. I wax with carnauba anytime I feel like it....between 6-10 times a year.
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I have black and it is impossible to keep it clean. I got it professionally waxed just after I got it and put on Maguires quick detailing wax about once a week right after a car wash. Then about 2-3 seconds later it's all dusty. I can't imagine actually doing a full carnauba for 5 hours. I think I'd pay somebody and go golfing during those 5 hours.
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once a week. Wax doesn't harm the clear coat. It actually is a barrier between the outside world and the clearcoat. Wax as often as you can. Polish however is abrasive so I would only polish twice a year.