Waxing help.

[jurjurson]

Do I strip the old wax then apply new wax or can I just wax over the old coat of wax? What to strip the old wax? Do I clay bar then strip wax or wax then clay bar?

[michaelahess]

If you use the same wax, you don't need to strip it. If you want a clean start, do a wash with Dawn then fresh wax.

Run fingers over the paint, if bumpy where it shouldn't be, clay bar then wash/wax.

Clay bar will take off wax btw. Dawn does a better job of it though, more even coverage than most will get with the bar.

[bryansbestwax]

You don't need to strip wax every time. You can just reapply when necessary. Just don't try and top a wax with a sealant.

sent using my thumbs, mispelling most words

[BioRage]

You never waxed your C63 or 370z before?

[jurjurson]

Originally Posted by BioRage

You never waxed your C63 or 370z before?

I always send it in to a detailing shop to do my paint correction and waxing and all that stuff. I was thinking to try it my self this weekend.

[BioRage]

Originally Posted by jurjurson

I always send it in to a detailing shop to do my paint correction and waxing and all that stuff. I was thinking to try it my self this weekend.

Suppose, if you can afford it that many times.

I feel the pride and hard work and sweat when I do it myself though.

I would recommend you get some quick detail, and clay bar the car.

Than you can apply a coat of wax.

1) Wash
2) QD/Claybar
3) Wax
4) Rub it in with a microfiber pad or buffing tool

Prepare to spend some time

[brzzz]

maybe its just me, but I would not claybar a brand new car with new paint.

[michaelahess]

Originally Posted by brzzz

maybe its just me, but I would not claybar a brand new car with new paint.

It's just you. The paint is already cured, there is a crap load of shit on the paint from the journey over, gotta clay bar that sucker. If you go and wax it without doing this first, you just rub that badness into the paint more.

[GFo12ce]

Originally Posted by michaelahess

It's just you. The paint is already cured, there is a crap load of shit on the paint from the journey over, gotta clay bar that sucker. If you go and wax it without doing this first, you just rub that badness into the paint more.

I approve of this message. Michael in post #2 though you said clay then wash/wax. That looks misleading the way it's worded, you should wash the car first, then clay, then wax. I'm sure that's what you meant.

[michaelahess]

Originally Posted by GFo12ce

I approve if this message. Michael in post #2 though you said clay then wash/wax. That looks misleading the way it's worded, you should wash the car first, then clay, then wax. I'm sure that's what you meant.

Indeed that was what I meant. Thank you for clarifying, don't want to be blamed for someone clay baring a dirty car!

[GFo12ce]

Originally Posted by michaelahess

Indeed that was what I meant. Thank you for clarifying, don't want to be blamed for someone clay baring a dirty car!

lol exactly. I knew what you meant but the OP doesnt seem very experienced.

[RandomHero]

While we are here guys how often do you wax your cars? Monthly? Annually? Just looking for some insight. I waxed my car last week with Turtle Wax ICE. Yes i realize its a cheap synthetic wax but i wanted something fast to offer a little protection till i can do it properly!
Also any tips on clay baring (or a link) would be hugely appreciated!!!

[michaelahess]

Originally Posted by RandomHero

While we are here guys how often do you wax your cars? Monthly? Annually? Just looking for some insight. I waxed my car last week with Turtle Wax ICE. Yes i realize its a cheap synthetic wax but i wanted something fast to offer a little protection till i can do it properly!
Also any tips on clay baring (or a link) would be hugely appreciated!!!

I actually like ICE. I wax my truck 2-3 times in the summer. Maybe 0-1 time in the winter

Both my Nissan sentra and brz are opticoated now so no more waxing but I used to do the sentra 4-5 times a year as well.

Once water stops beading like it does with a fresh wax, wax it again.

[jurjurson]

Originally Posted by michaelahess

I actually like ICE. I wax my truck 2-3 times in the summer. Maybe 0-1 time in the winter

Both my Nissan sentra and brz are opticoated now so no more waxing but I used to do the sentra 4-5 times a year as well.

Once water stops beading like it does with a fresh wax, wax it again.

whats opticoated?

[michaelahess]

Search the forum. Under the various Cosmetic sections there are many things about it. It's a permanent clear coat basically.