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I am a first time Lexus owner. Just got the 2013 GS 350 and I love it. I was just wondering how often and how early should I have my car fully waxed. Any advice?
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Getting it fully sealed would but the best option. Wax doesnt last long at all and it really depends on what type of wax you are using. The higher the quality the longer they will last, but it also depends on where you live as well because if you are prone to a lot of snow and rain then that also reduces the life of wax coating
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Soft wax (such as pure Caruba) will wear away quickly...but looks wet and deep
Clay barring will more than likely remove everything, including a glaze.
Start with a good polish (A brand new car will be polished out of the showroom, so you can skip this).
Then I apply a good glaze, buff off and leave 24 hours in the garage. This lets it harden. Then one coat of carnuba wax, buffed off - left for 24 hours. Repeat the carnuba application 2 more times with 24 hours in between. Having a garage to park overnight really helps. It means you might not drive much for a few days....
Then you are probably good for 2-3 months, then one coat of wax again every 6-8 weeks.
This will protect the glaze, and it won't need polishing and re-glazing for 2-3 years at least.
The effort is worth it!
Clay barring will more than likely remove everything, including a glaze.
Start with a good polish (A brand new car will be polished out of the showroom, so you can skip this).
Then I apply a good glaze, buff off and leave 24 hours in the garage. This lets it harden. Then one coat of carnuba wax, buffed off - left for 24 hours. Repeat the carnuba application 2 more times with 24 hours in between. Having a garage to park overnight really helps. It means you might not drive much for a few days....
Then you are probably good for 2-3 months, then one coat of wax again every 6-8 weeks.
This will protect the glaze, and it won't need polishing and re-glazing for 2-3 years at least.
The effort is worth it!
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Repeat the carnuba application 2 more times with 24 hours in between. Having a garage to park overnight really helps. It means you might not drive much for a few days....
This will protect the glaze, and it won't need polishing and re-glazing for 2-3 years at least.
The glaze is also not really "sealed in". When you apply the wax to the paint surface it mixes with and combines with the glaze. Unlike sealing with polymers that crosslink and bond which you can layer, its kind of like adding layers of peanut butter to bread. Are there layers? Or does the peanut butter all just mix together?
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2 Buckets to wash - one with soap and one with clean water to rinse the sponge out. NEVER a car wash or auto wash.
Carnuba can be layered...but you have to let it harden for 24 hours. The next coat shouldn't be rubbed in at all - just applied thinly and removed.
Carnuba can be layered...but you have to let it harden for 24 hours. The next coat shouldn't be rubbed in at all - just applied thinly and removed.
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IMO, carnauba is a waste of time. It's melting point is so low, if you leave the car outside in the sun and the body panels heat, it begins to degrade instantly. Much better off with a polymer based synthetic.
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Yeah nowadays the only benefit is look, and the new polymers are even closing the gap on that.
You can always apply a true carnuaba paste wax over top of a cured sealant if you want the look.
You can always apply a true carnuaba paste wax over top of a cured sealant if you want the look.
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I wax my cars every 3 to four weeks using One Grand Blitz Carnauba Wax. Nice stuff. If you don't have the time or energy, then I agree that having a polymer seal put on it would be best.
www.carcareonline.com has some great products and also great advise. The below link addresses how to protect your finish.
http://store.carcareonline.com/prote...intfinish.aspx
www.carcareonline.com has some great products and also great advise. The below link addresses how to protect your finish.
http://store.carcareonline.com/prote...intfinish.aspx
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