Water Beads Up - Is that Good or Time for a Wax?
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Water Beads Up - Is that Good or Time for a Wax?
I have a 2010 RX350 which I hand wash almost once a week, dry with a waffle towel and follow up with a quick detailer. I've only waxed it once since I got the car.
I've noticed whenever it rains, my car holds onto beads of water for a long time. While I'm driving around I notice most other cars are completely dry, while my hood still has the beads of water that don't slide off. Is this a good sign that my car has a good coat of wax or is it time to re-apply a wax to make the water slide off?
I've noticed whenever it rains, my car holds onto beads of water for a long time. While I'm driving around I notice most other cars are completely dry, while my hood still has the beads of water that don't slide off. Is this a good sign that my car has a good coat of wax or is it time to re-apply a wax to make the water slide off?
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Beading means good, but it seems to contradict your situation. When water is beading on my cars, the rain slides off much more easily/faster than the other cars next to me. I think water is "pooling" on your car which means yes time for a wax.
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...then we hit a brick wall. Once? Really? Please tell me you've not had it long.
I've noticed whenever it rains, my car holds onto beads of water for a long time. While I'm driving around I notice most other cars are completely dry, while my hood still has the beads of water that don't slide off. Is this a good sign that my car has a good coat of wax or is it time to re-apply a wax to make the water slide off?
I would also recommend using the detailing spray over the top of the fresh wax so future sprays of the detailer will be on top of it as well. Simply another layer of protection.
On a side note - you are using car wash soap to wash, right? Dish detergent is a no no unless you are planning on starting fresh and want to strip all protection. I don't think it's the case, but never hurts to ask.
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I just waxed my car yesterday night, I claybar and then applied wax. Waxing by hand can take a long time but its worth it, but I had a PC so it was easy for me.
Process should be like,
Wash, clay, wash, then wax. Then your car will feel like how it came off the show room floor.
Process should be like,
Wash, clay, wash, then wax. Then your car will feel like how it came off the show room floor.
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