Wax question

[sunsetorangess]

I'v got a met. sunsetorange camaro and i was wondering how do i keep the shine? I mean i know wax but what do yall reccomend that can be purchased over the counter without ordering online? Should i also purchase a buffer or just do it by hand?
I tried the tw ice and i'm not really happy with it, didnt last and didnt look all that good.
Thanks for your time and info
J

[lbls1]

If its over the counter, then pick up either meguiars or mother's three step system that will contain a cleaner, polish and wax (If you want to use carnauba wax). The paint has to be thoroughly clean and polished clear before starting to wax. You can do it by hand, but the best results will come from the use of several polishes and a random orbital buffer.

But walk before you run, and pick up the three step kit like I mentioned, and you should be in good shape for now. Once you become better familiar with detailing your own car, then you can explore the gamut of products and methods to continue to improve your car's look. Good luck.

[va2001ss]

I use Meguiars NXT, happy with the shine.

[2001somws6]

Use a clay bar first before you wax. It will take out any contamination in your car. It will help bring out the som.

And get a small orbital buffer its mans best freind.

P.S. meguiars works great on som the best trust me.

[Selah]

I use mother's products, but any good name brand will do the same.


All it really takes for a good shine on any car is time and effort. Just take your time, claybar then use a 3 step product, and it will turn out great

[Corona-Extra]

is there a wax kit that comes with a buffer and all the materials needed for the job with out having to pay an arm and a leg? Any suggestions?

[2001somws6]

is there a wax kit that comes with a buffer and all the materials needed for the job with out having to pay an arm and a leg? Any suggestions?

Try meguiars.com or mothers.com might have a kit like that.

[sunsetorangess]

Update:
I got mothers three step system, cleaner, sealer glaze, then paste wax.
Car never looked so good befor.
Takes about an hour and it is well spent.
J

[Selah]

Update:
I got mothers three step system, cleaner, sealer glaze, then paste wax.
Car never looked so good befor.
Takes about an hour and it is well spent.
J



Great to hear! Now keep her out of the hot sun.

[StangKiller615]

Do not use a roatary buffer unless you are expierenced with them. roatary buffers can burn the paint. On the other hand you can use a Orbital Buffer, which will not burn the paint(lower rpms than the roatary buffer) and will remove minor swirls and scratches. Meguires makes some nice over the counter waxes/polishes. This all you really need in order to keep your paint looking showroom fresh.

1.) Wash car

2.) apply step 1 Meguires paint cleaner, then buff off

3.) apply step 2 Meguires polish, then buff off

4.) apply step 3 Meguires wax, then buff off

This is along process, but the results are well worth it.

[2001somws6]

Update:
I got mothers three step system, cleaner, sealer glaze, then paste wax.
Car never looked so good befor.
Takes about an hour and it is well spent.
J

post pics.:redx:

[sunsetorangess]

I willl post pics as soon as it looks a lil better outside, its been kinda cloudy and iv been keepin the car under a cover bc its been like 105 here in nc. So iv been driven the beater. Made it look all pretty and cant show her off.
Its all good thou track night is comin on friday after tune.
J

[sunsetorangess]

Here are a few too give ya an idear.

[jsremmos]

does anyone know about clear coats mine is getting a small bubble on the pasanger side up by the t top it has a little opening in it and when i was washing my car the water got under the paint does anyone know what i should do about this i dont want it to get any bigger this sucks because i take such great care of the cars finish does full coverage car insurance cover this kind of thing

[2001somws6]

does anyone know about clear coats mine is getting a small bubble on the pasanger side up by the t top it has a little opening in it and when i was washing my car the water got under the paint does anyone know what i should do about this i dont want it to get any bigger this sucks because i take such great care of the cars finish does full coverage car insurance cover this kind of thing

This is common. call gm or go to a dealer and they will replace the part thats bubbling. Its been happing to most camaros and t/a's. They should fix it for free.

[2001somws6]

I wanted a som SS from the get go but could not find one. 3 Years later i found my som ws6 and bought it before i knew how to drive it.

Great job. Som is so addictive. :yup:

[TheSilverSurfer]

Do not use a roatary buffer unless you are expierenced with them. roatary buffers can burn the paint. On the other hand you can use a Orbital Buffer, which will not burn the paint(lower rpms than the roatary buffer) and will remove minor swirls and scratches. Meguires makes some nice over the counter waxes/polishes. This all you really need in order to keep your paint looking showroom fresh.

1.) Wash car

2.) apply step 1 Meguires paint cleaner, then buff off

3.) apply step 2 Meguires polish, then buff off

4.) apply step 3 Meguires wax, then buff off

This is along process, but the results are well worth it.

You can not miss with this process--I use it and have been very happy.

[Danger731]

You can not miss with this process--I use it and have been very happy.

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[zwaldo]

something i read here recently that I did not know is that putting on more than one coat of wax on your car isn't going to increase the shine. If you think it does, it's purely psychological. BUT you can "layer" on sealer/wax. I didn't know this till I read this on one of the major wax manufactors q and a's.

I use a product called "ultra seal" that we have at the dealership. This stuff is awesome! But they say sealer waxes perform at their best with a strong coat of carnuba on top of it. I've been experimenting with the turtle wax ice.

What don't you like about it? I like it.......the stuff does an awesome job for the amount of time that you have to put into it. It dosen't give you that "just waxed" feel though. but I still like it. It seems to work well as a top coat over a good sealer.

I will try to post a pic if i can figure out how :P

[joeytransam]

Ive Been using mothers but i hear that zaino is pretty good was gonna try it out what do you guys think ??

[illcul8troffcr]

I personally have used nothing but Meguiars .. Gold Class works wonders..I just recently picked up the polishing ball from Mother's and the chrome polish from them also and the rims look like mirrors.

Heres a nifty little link
http://www.autogeek.net/meguiars-car-care-products.html?gclid=CKTD3srMyoYCFU5UDgod_Ave3Q

[lbls1]

Ok......

A random orbital will be more useful to you for most detailing purposes. It will remove swirls and paint issues (in fact it is quite versatile for all up to the most serious paint issues. Random orbitials can even be used for wet-sanding if its done with care. Rotarys generate more heat, thus they can tackle tougher jobs quicker than random orbitals, but they require more attention as they can be unforgiving to neglect or mistakes).

You can add as much wax to your paint as you feel fit. In my experience, a good wax will make the surface more wet and have better depth of shine. However, the quality of your results rely very heavily on the prep work. No amount of wax can substitute for thorough prep work. The best prep work will normally involve several polishes, ranging from mild or non abrasive cleaners to fairly aggressive but (always) clearcoat safe polishes. The paint surface MUST be absolutely clean of all residues and old waxes or sealants, and must be streak free (no swirls).

After you perform the necessary prep work, then you can move on the the Last Step Product (LSP) of your choice. There have been heated debates on which type of lsp will yeild the better results, so I'll stop short of giving any recommendations. I will say, however, that there are significant differences between brands of lsps, and these differences are the result of the ingredients and quality of the product. Your best recourse will be to start with proven quality products.

If you are really curious about the ins and outs of detailing, then I'd encourage you to visit a few detailing boards to really get started into learning about the different methods of producing the optimal finish for your car.

It can be fun, so don't get too discouraged. Happy waxing!

[zwaldo]

never used zaino, but it gets the shine and depth from the multiple layers of sealant wax that you have to apply. It's like anything in life, for things to be done right/better, you'll have to apply more time and money.