Best way to wax the car?

[Hazza]

What methods? Obviously cleaning the car thoroughly first.

Dry the car with a chamois.

Then what?...

What processes and what materials should i use at what time..

Cheers

 

[Android]

I used that Autoglym aqua wax the otherday.
Made a really good job & gave the car a great shine.
You get two microfiber towels with it aswell.
You can use it if the cars still wet, just spray it on, a panel at a time. Apply it evely with one towel and buff it off with the other.

 

[Hazza]

So i apply the wax on, wait for it to cure, then use a microfibre cloth to wipe it and buff it?

 

[Ben.Block]

Was On! Wax Off!

 

[Mikey]

Coat the pad in a light amount of wax, apply in small overlapping circles to make sure the panel gets a even amount... Make sure its a thin layer.
Then wait 5mins for it to haze, then lightly buff away.
I would then re buff after 10 mins.

 

[Joe L]

I like to spray the patch first with a fine mist of warm water, then add the wax, this way it's easier to move about and get a thin even layer of wax, then leave to cure.

 

[Hazza]

Coat the pad in a light amount of wax, apply in small overlapping circles to make sure the panel gets a even amount... Make sure its a thin layer.
Then wait 5mins for it to haze, then lightly buff away.
I would then re buff after 10 mins.

Buffering with a microfibre cloth yeah?

 

[oz_clio]

apply the wax in vertical strips down the car, that way you use less wax and get a better finish according to Alan.

 

[A18XHO]

Coat the pad in a light amount of wax, apply in small overlapping circles to make sure the panel gets a even amount... Make sure its a thin layer.
Then wait 5mins for it to haze, then lightly buff away.
I would then re buff after 10 mins.

Buffering with a microfibre cloth yeah?

no its best to buffer with wire wool with paint stripper

 

[Ali]

We polished mine yday, i'm get to Glaze, seal and wax it...

Wax'in is just part of bigger pic...

To answer your question, there's no gospel way to wax, lines and as thin as you can. Layers easier and then a plush M/F towel to remove.

Wax is a preference, do you go for a spray wax, or a soft/hard carnuba based... I use both.

 

[Hazza]

Cheers Ali

Thank you everyone. All the help i needed has been given.

 

[Rich]

Depends on the wax too, some if you leave on for to long will be a nightmare to remove - read the instructions on the said wax.

 

[Hazza]

It was turtle wax... left it to haze for 5 mins, and buffered it off...

Works a treat

Car is gleaming now

 

[Mikey]

Only adds like F-all % to the finish imo.

 

[Hazza]

Leaves the paint work very smooth i think.

 

[Android]

I used some turtle wax once.
It wasnt too bad.
I thought it gave a smooth finish with a nice gloss.
Just a cheap alternative really.

 

[Hazza]

Yeah I'm using turtle wax.

Impressed with it.

What do i need to put on the car so when water runs on it, it beads??

 

[Mikey]

you just have

 

[The Big Yin]

I like to apply by hand gets better coverage imho

 

[Hazza]

you just have

Ahhh noiceeeee

 

[RussZS]

Ditch the chamois and get a drying towel.

Something like this combo will give GREAT results for small outlay

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/complete-detailing-kits/collinite-476s-carlack-kit/prod_408.html

 

[Pettsi]

Depends on the wax too, some if you leave on for to long will be a nightmare to remove - read the instructions on the said wax.

Do what Rich says - its gospel! :rasp:

 

[ROSS18]

Get some Zaino like us proper detailers

 

[Brand86]

^ I hope that comment is tongue in cheek!

 

[ROSS18]

No its the truth

 

[Gary-Lew]

As far as Turtle wax goes i used this on the wifes 138, and its bloody hard wearing used it on top of SRP

 

[Brand86]

No its the truth

"proper detailer" part was the bit I was refering to mate...

 

[aceface]

No its the truth

"proper detailer" part was the bit I was refering to mate...

lol

 

[JMR]

Only adds like F-all % to the finish imo.

Waxing is not all about getting a better finish, its about durability and protecting the finished that you've got underneath which you hopefully obtained at the polishing stage.

No use polishing to a superb gloss and not protecting it with a sealant or wax.

Understand what you're saying Mikey, sometimes the car looks better straight after polishing and before waxing.

 

[MillerLight]

wax on lefthand
wax off righthand

 

[Hayley]

Aqua wax is the easiest thing ever, dead quick as well!

 

[pinky]

What methods? Obviously cleaning the car thoroughly first.

Dry the car with a chamois.

Then what?...

What processes and what materials should i use at what time..

Cheers

No, no ,no..they scratch. I leave mine to dry naturally..any watermarks are removed when you buff of the wax.

I use either Megs quik wax or Collinites 915...use a 100% cotton cloth to apply and a Microfibre to buff off. Do a panal at a time..that way the wax dosnt become to hard to remove.
Also you dont need loads..just thin layers at a time.

 

[Hazza]

^

Luckily the sun was out and it dried within minutes!

 

[pinky]

^

Luckily the sun was out and it dried within minutes!

Also ..I dont wax my car in the sun..normally find a shady spot for that bit.
Probably different for a silver car though...black just goes swirly in the sun.

 

[Hazza]

Yeah i took my car round the back where it was a bit more shadier.

Just because it was getting hot and i couldn't stand the heat!

 

[MillerLight]

^

Luckily the sun was out and it dried within minutes!

Also ..I dont wax my car in the sun..normally find a shady spot for that bit.
Probably different for a silver car though...black just goes swirly in the sun.

I forgot how much work black cars take.

I’m like a aborigine, looking at the sky for clouds and stuff to see if I get a shade window and attempt to wash it!

 

[pinky]

Also ..I dont wax my car in the sun..normally find a shady spot for that bit.
Probably different for a silver car though...black just goes swirly in the sun.

I forgot how much work black cars take.

I’m like a aborigine, looking at the sky for clouds and stuff to see if I get a shade window and attempt to wash it!

lol..I have to wash my car in the morning..inbetween 10-12 or after 4pm as thats the only times there is shady spots in my street...well there is another place ..but the strange bloke at the bottom of the close..likes to park his car right in the middle off it:dapprove:
I do a sort of meercat impression...and if the sun is on a corner of the car..I wait for a cloud.

 

[Rich]

Only adds like F-all % to the finish imo.

Waxing is not all about getting a better finish, its about durability and protecting the finished that you've got underneath which you hopefully obtained at the polishing stage.

No use polishing to a superb gloss and not protecting it with a sealant or wax.

Understand what you're saying Mikey, sometimes the car looks better straight after polishing and before waxing.

A decent wax will add a little something to the paint, not anywhere near the look a good polish can give.