Waxed car today for the second time...
07-21-08, 02:33 AM
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Waxed car today for the second time...
and something just isn't exciting me with this process like my other cars have. I can't put my finger on it, but maybe it's the light color not showing the glory of a fresh wax. When I waxed my black car and stepped away to view it after, I knew my work would go noticed on the road. But now I'm like hrmmm.. lol Well, at least it's protected for another four months. Sorry, just talking out loud here tonight. Carry on. 
07-21-08, 04:27 AM
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I think I know what you mean. Try a 'ultimate' quick detailer spray by meg's after you wax, I found that the paint has a more glossy look. Then use the detailer spray after each time you wash your car, it will bring back that look. I have TP and for a while I had similar feelings, then I tried the detailer spray and it made a significant difference.
07-21-08, 02:21 PM
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I think I know what you mean. Try a 'ultimate' quick detailer spray by meg's after you wax, I found that the paint has a more glossy look. Then use the detailer spray after each time you wash your car, it will bring back that look. I have TP and for a while I had similar feelings, then I tried the detailer spray and it made a significant difference.
07-21-08, 03:12 PM
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Yes i know exactly how you feel, although i keep my car clean everyday, when i first waxed with meguiers NXT it was like... wtf you cant tell any difference...
BUT now...
i use Swissvax Samurai and let me tell you... MAJOR DIFFERENCE, you can see the microsquence in starfirepearl in the day, no more major glare
BUT now...
i use Swissvax Samurai and let me tell you... MAJOR DIFFERENCE, you can see the microsquence in starfirepearl in the day, no more major glare
07-22-08, 01:34 AM
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Try a 'ultimate' quick detailer spray by meg's after you wax, I found that the paint has a more glossy look. Then use the detailer spray after each time you wash your car, it will bring back that look. I have TP and for a while I had similar feelings, then I tried the detailer spray and it made a significant difference.
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07-22-08, 07:54 AM
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Ok i have a stupid question.....but bare with me lol......
YOU WASH.....THEN WAX.....right? Is there anything else you are suppose to do inbetween or after for better aesthetic looks?
YOU WASH.....THEN WAX.....right? Is there anything else you are suppose to do inbetween or after for better aesthetic looks?
07-22-08, 09:31 AM
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Next time I will ask mike/brian lol.
Oh and regarding that wax that llama uses...the swissvax samurai...that stuff is expensive$$ I saw a jar online for $149.99 but I guess you get what you pay for
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07-22-08, 11:42 PM
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Yeah, you wash first, dry it completely, then wax it (in the shade). You can get a wax that has a cleaner in it, so you don't have to polish and wax seperately. McGuires has gotten me by very nicely over the decades. They do a Cleaner-Wax or a Wax. If you wax often enough and keep ontop of things, you don't need to use the Cleaner-wax. If you want more details, email me.
07-23-08, 12:07 AM
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No no no guys you got it all wrong! lol
First you wash the car with microfiber cloths, then you claybar the car to remove contaminants on the paint, after that you hit it with a Porter Cable and some Menzerna Super Intensive Polish, then step it down to 106FF after that use Final Polish II, and a nice two coats of wax, now we're talking business
Hehe, those are my steps whenever swirls decide to appear.
First you wash the car with microfiber cloths, then you claybar the car to remove contaminants on the paint, after that you hit it with a Porter Cable and some Menzerna Super Intensive Polish, then step it down to 106FF after that use Final Polish II, and a nice two coats of wax, now we're talking business
Hehe, those are my steps whenever swirls decide to appear.
07-23-08, 12:11 AM
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No no no guys you got it all wrong! lol
First you wash the car with microfiber cloths, then you claybar the car to remove contaminants on the paint, after that you hit it with a Porter Cable and some Menzerna Super Intensive Polish, then step it down to 106FF after that use Final Polish II, and a nice two coats of wax, now we're talking business
Hehe, those are my steps whenever swirls decide to appear.
First you wash the car with microfiber cloths, then you claybar the car to remove contaminants on the paint, after that you hit it with a Porter Cable and some Menzerna Super Intensive Polish, then step it down to 106FF after that use Final Polish II, and a nice two coats of wax, now we're talking business
Hehe, those are my steps whenever swirls decide to appear.
07-23-08, 12:14 AM
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Hehe ooooh shhh
Just wash, claybaring is fun, and wax on wax off, some NXT 2.0 lol
For black cars, need that polish it makes all the difference in the world
Damn newspapers in the fwy always flying in between car wheels and landing on my hood, damn swirls!
Just wash, claybaring is fun, and wax on wax off, some NXT 2.0 lol
For black cars, need that polish it makes all the difference in the world
Damn newspapers in the fwy always flying in between car wheels and landing on my hood, damn swirls!