question about waxing your car?

[ram]

Originally posted by badkuk
is it ok to wax your car even if it's not totally dry?

I have a liquid-type wax (Rain-X) that says it can be applied on dry or wet cars. I just don't know if it lasts longer than conventional waxes.:D

[theveed]

ram: did you get Rain X Fast Wax Liquid Formula? If so, then it's a product like Eagle One's Wax as U Dry. It SURELY will not last longer than ANY conventional wax. Give it 1-2 washes, those are for "touchup" wax jobs. Use it 2-3x a week.

[ram]

yes, that's what I bought. I thought it would provide enough protection. Every 2 weeks pa naman ako magwash ng car... he he he, tamad ko kasi. i recently bought turtlewax finish 2001. Wala kasi masyado mapagpilian dito. Very limited ang mga choices. Ni wala nga detailing clay o mf cloth dito. Do you think tw finish 2001 is a good enough product? thanks.

[theveed]

Most products are "good enough" depending on what you expect. If in doubt, just use it often. Make your own judgment as to whether it fits your needs or not...

[ram]

the tw finish2001 directions says that you only need to apply it once and it will (supposedly) lasts for a year. it is not a wax but contains polyurethane (so the label says). hmmm, di ba hihina sales nila nito kasi once a year lang ang gamit? :D

[JAYarc]

IMHO lang ha, no wax will last 2months & up, unless sealant is used or rare to use w/cover & garage..indication that wax is gone/expired when oil in surface is gone, similar feelings to a wax on candle, and water beads/spot is not intack..need to reapply wax or else enviromental film will contaminate unprotected paint surface..hehe..>>

mga masters yung 3M PI liquid wax po ba ehh synthetic or carnuba..? Thx po..ala kasi naka lagay ehh..

[theveed]

Carnauba.

[CtrlAltDel]

Mga Pre, follow-up questions ko lang.

1. What is the best/economical wax to use on a weekly basis?
2. Can I apply the 3M Imperial Hand Glaze to a previously waxed car without removing the last wax?
3. What was your experience with Turtle Wax Zip Wash "n Wax?

I bought Turtle Wax Zip Wash "n Wax- para isang process lang (read: tinatamad na akong maglinis ng kotse, eheheh) The result: dull color! That was my first and last bottle of it! What I need is a wax that doesn't last 12 months but gives superior shine even for one week only. One week shine is enough for me . It's because almost every day I wash the car. Medyo malayo ang byahe ko sa araw-araw kaya maraming itim na alikabok galing sa polusyon kumakapit sa pintura. Ok lang ba gamitin yung Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell once every week? (one application good for 12 months daw kasi. naisip ko baka masama pag madalas?)

Thanks.

[CtrlAltDel]

Mga Pre, follow-up questions ko lang.

1. What is the best/economical wax to use on a weekly basis?
2. Can I apply the 3M Imperial Hand Glaze to a previously waxed car without removing the last wax?
3. What was your experience with Turtle Wax Zip Wash "n Wax?

I bought Turtle Wax Zip Wash "n Wax- para isang process lang (read: tinatamad na akong maglinis ng kotse, eheheh) The result: dull color! That was my first and last bottle of it! What I need is a wax that doesn't last 12 months but gives superior shine even for one week only. One week shine is enough for me . It's because almost every day I wash the car. Medyo malayo ang byahe ko sa araw-araw kaya maraming itim na alikabok galing sa polusyon kumakapit sa pintura. Ok lang ba gamitin yung Turtle Wax Super Hard Shell once every week? (one application good for 12 months daw kasi. naisip ko baka masama pag madalas?)

Thanks.

[ILuvDetailing]

CtrlAltDel: Tried a couple of bottles of Turtle Wax "Wax and Wash"... magastos siya, i used up half a bottle in a single wash. You'd be better off getting a pure car shampoo like Big Berts' car shampoo (get the a gallon, since you wash your car almost everyday it will save you a ton).

[CtrlAltDel]

ILuvDetailing:

Pre t.y. Hindi na ako gagamit nung Turtle Wax Wash and Wax. Inuubos ko na lang. Try ko nalang next time yung Big Berts. Makabili na kasi kami ng Polyglaze car shampoo. Mas mura kesa sa 3M. Problema ko lang ngayon kung paano tangalin yung white residue na naiiwan ng wax sa mga black trims. Sabi sa ibang website, pahiran daw ng peanut butter! They say there's something about peanut oil that removes white car wax residue on black trims. Has anybody tried this?

[yebo]

try mo tyre black, yun gamit ko sa mga rubber trims. so far ok naman.

[ram]

ok din sana yung peanut butter kaya lang di kaya langgamin yan? :D

[theveed]

lalanggamin if you dont wash afterwards...

[baiskee]

o kaya tapalan ng pandesal. hehe dyok!

[Field Master]

Actually it goes together dapat, yun peanut butter ang wax at yung pandesal ang polisher. joke joke joke.

[theveed]

hehe kulit nyo! :D

[groucho]

Originally posted by ILuvDetailing
Get a gallon of Big Berts' car shampoo and you'll be set.

I just visited the website of Big Bert's. Puro out of stock ang products. Tuwalya lang ang mayroon. I'm stuck at work all day so I don't have the chance to visit the place personally to see if they have stocks of shampoo or dressing.

Talaga bang walang stock, sir theveed? O hindi lang na-u-update ang website?:worried:

[JAYarc]

Originally posted by CtrlAltDel
ILuvDetailing:

white residue na naiiwan ng wax sa mga black trims. Sabi sa ibang website, pahiran daw ng peanut butter! They say there's something about peanut oil that removes white car wax residue on black trims. Has anybody tried this?

oo nga peanut ok yan, rub lang konte, pwede rin mga ala miracle soakup detergent tapuz rub ng sponge..then apply tire black..kasi pag tire black lang undun parin yung residue na tabunan lang tirebalck..>>

sir Thevee may bad effect ba mga silicon grease sa paint...thx..>>

[BlackMagic]

Doc Groucho,
Our 1 gal. shampoo is currently in stock. Naghahanap lang kami ng magandang container na worth kunan ng pic for our website hehe.