Now its time to wax your ride!

[CoffeeTalkJoe]

http://carsandcoffeetalk.blogspot.com/2013/07/now-its-time-to-wax.html

Okay after you have washed your car with the tips we have given its time to protect that paint with some wax.......after reading my newest blog story, share your waxing tips here!! :thumbsup:

Thanks, Joe

[barrrf]

If all youre doing is applying a coat of wax to your car for protection again the elements then I agree with your post. But if you want that really deep super shine - there's a bit more to the story.

There are also different scenarios to watch out for that would require different approaches to waxing. Such as -
Are you trying remove hazing?
Are you trying to remove swirls?
Are you simply just putting some wax on for shine?

Very simply put - all good finishes should start with a clay bar. If thats already done and your paint is already flawless and you havent waxed in awhile then a good paste wax should be used. If you recently waxed and are supplementing the wax for longevity then all you need is a quick sealant removed with a microfiber.

If youre trying to remove hazing or swirling then check out the various companies 2 and 3 step paint correction kit. Those require a dual action polisher. You should NEVER have to use a rotary and wool pad on ANYTHING other than right after fresh paint to knock down the orange peel and blending.

Thats just the short of it. A sweet first time polish and seal could take all day.

[Sieg]

Those require a dual action polisher. You should NEVER have to use a rotary and wool pad on ANYTHING other than right after fresh paint to knock down the orange peel and blending.

OMG :confused59:

Now I'm a sinner for taking a wool pad and rotary with fine cut cleaner to the topside of my car yesterday. :D

[HAULNSS]

Clean
Clay
Polish
Protect

Most of the 'look' comes from proper surface prep and removing the defects. The 'wax' is mostly for protection.

Just my opinion,
Randy

[barrrf]

OMG :confused59:

Now I'm a sinner for taking a wool pad and rotary with fine cut cleaner to the topside of my car yesterday. :D

I would be very surprised if you didnt have halos or swirl marks. Can you take some pics?

Each have their own way - but if there isnt any oxidation or swirling to remove then there is really no reason to cut the paint.

[Sieg]

I would be very surprised if you didnt have halos or swirl marks. Can you take some pics?

Each have their own way - but if there isnt any oxidation or swirling to remove then there is really no reason to cut the paint.
Keep in mind this paint is 24+ years old.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-4TD22SB/0/XL/_MG_3933-XL.jpg

[Bryan O]

Keep in mind this paint is 24+ years old.

:faint: :hail:

[RdHuggr68]

Keep in mind this paint is 24+ years old.

http://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-4TD22SB/0/XL/_MG_3933-XL.jpg

That looks good Sieg!!!

[CoffeeTalkJoe]

Nice!!!! :D

[barrrf]

Looks great. But why are you cutting and not just polishing?

[Sieg]

Looks great. But why are you cutting and not just polishing?Thanks - I did it simply because it hadn't been done in 24 years and looked like it could use it. I did a small test area and went from there.
If it makes it another 24 years I'll be 79 and probably won't care. :D

[barrrf]

:lmao:

This website is 47x better with you here!

[Sieg]

:lmao:

This website is 47x better with you here!

:D :thumbsup:

[barrrf]

:D :thumbsup:

You'll always be my favorite - because you tagged the term "Pro Tinkering" which I stole and spew forth profusely.

Sorry, Im done thread jacking now.:snapout:

[CoffeeTalkJoe]

Yep..................now, back to waxing :)