[Scottjf8]

I was thinking about waxing my car, and my father in law says there's no point because thy use clear coat paint.

I know very little about this, so anyone have any thoughts?

 

[SlingShot]

Yes, and take the time to use a clay bar first ...

 

[G8GT364]

Not trying to be rude but your father in law couldnt be more wrong. Not only does wax make the car shine but it protects the clear coat. Wax is very important for keeeping your car looking new.

 

[GXPaycheck]

Not trying to be rude but your father in law couldnt be more wrong. Not only does wax make the car shine but it protects the clear coat. Wax is very important for keeeping your car looking new.

Ditto! Just look around at all the late model cars with peeling clear coat from years of neglect.
Now if you don't care about your paint........

 

[LS1hawk]

Lots of great sealants out there also, depending on the look you want. I'm always detailing one of my cars in the warmer months and trying new waxes but if that's not your thing sealants tend to last longer.

 

[skeener]

I was thinking about waxing my car, and my father in law says there's no point because thy use clear coat paint.

I know very little about this, so anyone have any thoughts?

Wax as often as you have time and energy. Good tip above on clay bar. Rinse entire car first. Wash from top down. Use separate "dirty" sponge for particularly grimy parts prior to good sponge (rocker panels, etc.). Never drop sponge on driveway- throw away if you do! Don't let panels dry w/ soap - keep rinsing as you go. Rough dry w/ leaf blower - finish w/ microfiber towel (also wipe jams at this point). Then wax per your interest (in shade, one panel at a time). Some will say "clean, polish, wax," but anything you do will be better than nothing.

 

[nsx276]

Wax

Any recommendations on wax? I'm still battling ice and salt. I washed the car today in a self serve wash just to get the salt off, but soon I want to do a full detail.

 

[LS1hawk]

Any recommendations on wax? I'm still battling ice and salt. I washed the car today in a self serve wash just to get the salt off, but soon I want to do a full detail.

For a black car I love the look Pinnacle Souveran gives the car. Very wet looking on black.

 

[Scottjf8]

Thanks for the info everyone. Think once the weather gets warming up ill do a nice hand wash and wax.

 

[scooter trash]

I have been known to wax my cars and motorcycles

Not that I wax a lot but my friends say you can always tell where I park during the hot summer days. "Hey look Scooter Trash has been here. There's a puddle of was on the ground."

DOI IT !!!!!!! You will thank us later.

(Once you can accept the universe as matter expanding into nothing that is something. Then wearing stripes with plaid comes easy.)

 

[slivoman]

The only advise I can add is if you have a dark color and any car with ALOT of swirl marks, get those out first and then put a few layers of your favorite wax. No point in making the ride look all nice and shiny if its covered in swirl marks.

 

[z51vett]

The only advise I can add is if you have a dark color and any car with ALOT of swirl marks, get those out first and then put a few layers of your favorite wax. No point in making the ride look all nice and shiny if its covered in swirl marks.

That's why dealers do not clean my new cars no swirls induced by the clean up dept. with there mops and brooms. I use C Magic same as corvette museum. It really works on black I like Zanio as well but harder to use.
z51vett
Doug:dry:

 

[GXPaycheck]

Any recommendations on wax? I'm still battling ice and salt. I washed the car today in a self serve wash just to get the salt off, but soon I want to do a full detail.

Adam's is my primary source. But I'm also very picky. GM did make them The Official Polish for Corvettes and Camaros.
Plenty of great videos there as well. You can also check out Junkman2000's YouTube channel. AJ knows his stuff!

PS, never let a dealer do it. I watched a new Maserati get cleaned with a brush the other day. Made me cringe. Pointed it out to the sales manager. He wasn't happy.

 

[PRLx1967]

Adam's is my primary source. But I'm also very picky. GM did make them The Official Polish for Corvettes and Camaros.
Plenty of great videos there as well. You can also check out Junkman2000's YouTube channel. AJ knows his stuff!

PS, never let a dealer do it. I watched a new Maserati get cleaned with a brush the other day. Made me cringe. Pointed it out to the sales manager. He wasn't happy.

I agree with Adams. I just got some new stuff in Friday to add to the collection.

//Nick

 

[davidcroft]

Adam's is my primary source. But I'm also very picky.

+1 on Adams. To protect it even further, if it's a daily...try Adam's liquid paint sealant. Last about 3 times longer than wax. Wax is about 2 weeks to a month max of protection. It applies the same, doesn't provide "as much shine" as wax but offers a lot of protection!

 

[NJF]

I always wonder why some say you don't need to wax when there is a clear coat, as if that clear coat is some impenetrable force field. I still recommend clay bar and waxing, but I do wonder about waxing within the first few months of purchasing a new car. I've been told that you shouldn't wax until 6 months. Thoughts?

 

[PRLx1967]

I always wonder why some say you don't need to wax when there is a clear coat, as if that clear coat is some impenetrable force field. I still recommend clay bar and waxing, but I do wonder about waxing within the first few months of purchasing a new car. I've been told that you shouldn't wax until 6 months. Thoughts?

I have put wax on the car almost every week since I bought it and wash it once a week. No swirl marks...wax protects the paint and makes it shine.


//Nick

 

[z51vett]

Paint is baked on at 400 degrees f so all the solvents are out of the paint you can and should wax to keep bugs and birds from etching paint.
Or use expel film on front of car.
z51vett
Doug

 

[davidcroft]

I use C Magic same as corvette museum. It really works on black I like Zanio as well but harder to use.
z51vett
Doug:dry:

I think they switched to Adam's

 

[HoustonSS]

"Should we wax?"

I would strongly recommend NO. My wife said it is as painful as ****. I keep encouraging her to go for a little "detailing" but she gives me stern looks and says "imagine someone just ripping the hair out of your ba**s, not once, but several times - leave it as nature intended it to be!"

So, there you have it. The fun thing about not waxing is that everytime you step on the gas, it will make your hairs stand on end.

I may love my car and have the odd accessory, but there is no way I would go through that pain and become bald/hairless - not even for my car.

Luke