10-29-2005, 05:54 PM | #11 |
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Re: am i over waxing?
For a car that is in the elements a lot, 2 weeks is probably fine. It also depends what you're washing it with, as some washes strip away more wax than others.
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10-31-2005, 11:01 AM | #13 |
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I've done the three step thing before too... but i took it to like.. 6 or 8 steps..
Wash Claybar Wash Step 1 Bottle Wash Step 2 Bottle Step 3 Bottle Wash Step 2 Bottle Step 3 Bottle All done by hand and only took like.. 10 hrs.. LOL But DAYMN.. it looked good. |
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11-08-2005, 08:12 PM | #15 |
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I might try the 3 step stuff on the Cobra soon. Maybe that first step paint cleaner will get the bugs, etc off my front bumper.
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Re: am i over waxing?
Im not too sure about using the Turtle Wax stuff that often. Many OTC 'waxes' are synthetic waxes with some cleaning agents mixed in with them. Each time you use an abrasive product, it takes off some of your paint. It would be fine to apply several coats of a pure wax such as S100/P2S1 or Pinnacle Souverian, or a non-abrasive sealant such as Wolfgang Paint Sealant. Something it took me a while to overcome was the terminology used by many auto detailing companies. Many of them such as Meguiars use the word 'wax' and 'polish' inappropiately. For example, Meguiars markets some products as waxes when they are really synthetic products closer to a sealant than a wax. To determine the difference, a true wax has a natural wax in it as a primary ingredient. The most common one is carnauba wax, which is used in products such as Pinnacle Souverian. I would be careful about waxing too frequently with a synthetic wax. If you want something that is slick and provides a good shine for a long period of time, you should check into a non-over-the-counter paint sealant such as Wolfgang or Zaino. They usually have good durability and dont melt in heat. As long as your paint beads up nicely when you wash it, your car should be fine. Many people detail their cars every 3-6 months instead of every month. I usually do my C5 in that same time period.
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Joseph, try using a claybar before the 3step part. Mine came out much better last time I did it.
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