Best Wax

[meadowz06]

Originally Posted by DarkPira7e

I've always used Meguiar's Carnauba and I've never been disappointed, unless I did it when it's cloudy and 40 degrees

Bingo.

[xdavidx]

Wolfgang sealant. I switched to this stuff about a year and a half ago and it's really so much better than wax. Much easier to apply, lasts a lot longer, and looks every bit as good as any carnuaba wax I've put on a car. A little pricier than your standard autozone paste wax, but not crazy expensive. If you can wait for one of those 25% off + free shipping sales at autogeek a bottle is $30 to your door and will last year.

[humfrz]

I have a question about a car wax for my FR-S.

A couple of years ago, my daughter got me a detailing kit from Griot's Garage.

So, I tried the wax (Griot's Best of Show). I applied it and let it dry. When I went to take it off, I thought I'd NEVER get it off.

So this week, I tried it again. The temperature was in the high 60s and a bit of humidity was in the air. I applied as directed to the roof of my white car and let it dry. DANG! I thought I'd never get it off (and I was using micro-fiber towels and hand rubbing).

Now, I'll admit my elbow grease is running low - - but it was a bitch to get off. Even after I let it dry some more and hit it with a clean towel, it still pulled hard and the surface felt greasy.

So, am I doing something wrong or is this just the nature of the product??



humfrz

[86geek]

Which is why I got my car ceramic coated. No need elbow greasing. I use either Optimum Instant Detailer/Gloss or Car Pro Reload on top of ceramic coating. Wipe on, Wipe off Grasshopper!

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I have a question about a car wax for my FR-S.
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So, am I doing something wrong or is this just the nature of the product??

humfrz

A quick search on autogeek seems to indicate that some people have difficulty removing it. 2 suggestions I saw were to use a second coat after the first is dry, then immediately wipe off, or to just wipe off after 10 minutes. I assume you are leaving it for an hour or so to dry?

This may help?
https://www.autogeek.net/griots-best-car-wax.html

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

A quick search on autogeek seems to indicate that some people have difficulty removing it. 2 suggestions I saw were to use a second coat after the first is dry, then immediately wipe off, or to just wipe off after 10 minutes. I assume you are leaving it for an hour or so to dry?

This may help?
https://www.autogeek.net/griots-best-car-wax.html

Thanks for the info.

Yep, I let it dry for about 10 minutes, then let it dry for another hour. Dang, I still thought I was going to have to use a belt sander to get it off -

OK, nope, not another coat. That was it's last chance. I'll go back to my old standby - Meguiar's carnauba wax.

Which reminds me of back in 1970, just after I got my brand new BRG MGB-GT. I was going to use the best wax (before all this plastic crap was out) so, I bought a black can of paste "Classic Car Wax". Yep, I smeared it all over that puppy and let it dry. Well, about 3 hours later and many old wool sweaters later (before microfiber mind you) I FINALLY got it off.-


humfrz

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Thanks for the info.

Yep, I let it dry for about 10 minutes, then let it dry for another hour. Dang, I still thought I was going to have to use a belt sander to get it off -

OK, nope, not another coat. That was it's last chance. I'll go back to my old standby - Meguiar's carnauba wax.

Which reminds me of back in 1970, just after I got my brand new BRG MGB-GT. I was going to use the best wax (before all this plastic crap was out) so, I bought a black can of paste "Classic Car Wax". Yep, I smeared it all over that puppy and let it dry. Well, about 3 hours later and many old wool sweaters later (before microfiber mind you) I FINALLY got it off.-


humfrz

Was there an old Japanese man giving you instructions?

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Was there an old Japanese man giving you instructions?

How did you know??




humfrz

[Spuds]

Originally Posted by humfrz

How did you know??




humfrz

Yay! You got one!

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Spuds

Yay! You got one!

Yep, I have these flashes of clarity every now and then -


humfrz

[JIM THEO]

Clay bar and ceramic coating, better than waxing and lasts much longer.
I used Sonax CC36 on my new BRZ before 5 months and I am going to apply a Sonax "Polymer net shield" at the end of month just to increase longevity of the upper hydrophobic coating, no need for special car shampoo, cleaners or waxes, I just wash it with deionized water and light soap and shines as first day!

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Sure, just wash you car real good with dish soap (to remove old wax), clay bar the car and then wax it with any name brand wax.





humfrz

This made me cringe.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

This made me cringe.

Why is that?

Would it remind you of having to wash the dishes -



humfrz

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Why is that?

Would it remind you of having to wash the dishes -



humfrz

I googled "washing a car with dish soap"...

https://www.meineke.com/blog/can-use...soap-wash-car/

While it does a good job, it’s good because it’s considered an abrasive soap.

It is terrible for the paint and leaves residue and a terrible, dull finish.