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Waxing tips for 3IS? Any trim pieces to be especially careful of?
I know that there are detailing forums in CL, but I was wondering about 3IS-specific
trim pieces to be especially careful of. In the past, I have done my own hand waxing
twice a year with liquid products. This will be my first attempt with the Caviar IS300.
I have detailing brushes to remove wax from the crevices and badging, but as we know,
it can be difficult to remove wax from trim. I want to avoid taping the trim, though.
I was going to skip the grill and brake ducts, right?
Just to add, I bought it in late November 2017, and there never was much beading action, and now none! It makes me wonder if they waxed it before delivery?
There was the folklore that new paint from the factory needs to cure before waxing. As I understand it, paint is cured at the factory these days.
Not a fan of waxing. I just get a good paint coating like Opti Gloss Coat. Mine has lasted about 2 years. I also apply Opti Seal monthly over it for added protection. So much easier than wax.
Sorry, I used the term "wax" generically. I am using a synthetic sealant. Not a cabana wax.
We have the detailing forum for discussion of wax vs sealant.
I was just asking about trim pieces that might might be problematic if
accidentally smeared.
Sorry, I used the term "wax" generically. I am using a synthetic sealant. Not a cabana wax.
We have the detailing forum for discussion of wax vs sealant.
I was just asking about trim pieces that might might be problematic if
accidentally smeared.
A clear sealant or coating can be applied to just about all the surfaces without having to worry about staining. Opti Seal and Coat goes and everything for me.
Hands down the best wax i've used. Wipes on and off very easily and is noted by professionals as the most durable wax on the market. Hard as nails after a year with excellent lasting beading properties.
Yes thanks, I am on to Collinite also. I have a bottle.
But this time I am going to try Meguiar's G18216 Ultimate Liquid Wax.
Its all synthetic, not really a wax. Not supposed to whiten trim.
But other synthetic waxes I tried did whiten trim.
Meguiar's G18216 Ultimate Liquid Wax
Last edited by RKSTRAT; 03-29-18 at 12:34 PM.
Reason: clarity
Collinite is awesome. I use it on my black 08 civic si and the the wife’s 04 IS300 sportdesign. Now for my car it has been opti coated and I use Meguiars ultimate paste wax on top of that and couldn’t be happier. My car is also black. 😕. Anyway here’s some pictures. If it helps at all.
03-29-18, 06:15 AM
Waxing tips for 3IS? Any trim pieces to be especially careful of?
