Would washing, waxing, and claying be enough? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

btan219 · 05-13-2017, 11:24 AM

Hi everyone, recently got a BRZ. It's my first nice car and I want to keep it presentable, but I'm not over zealous about every detail.

In terms of the exterior, would washing every 2-3weeks, waxing every 3-4months, and claying 2-3 times a year be enough to keep it in presentable condition?

Also, are these products recommended to use?

car wash: meguiar's gold class wash and shampoo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00068OU7U...I2PO6YD3KWRAJB

car wax: smartwax pure carnauba based wax and polish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0028SCLJU...I2P9HL9EAL1OKQ

or collinite liquid insulator wax #845 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JK2D06...I3J3W7PUELG7WU

car clay: meguiar's smooth surface clay kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063X7KG...5WCTHI5O&psc=1

86geek · 05-13-2017, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by btan219

Hi everyone, recently got a BRZ. It's my first nice car and I want to keep it presentable, but I'm not over zealous about every detail.

In terms of the exterior, would washing every 2-3weeks, waxing every 3-4months, and claying 2-3 times a year be enough to keep it in presentable condition?

Also, are these products recommended to use?

car wash: meguiar's gold class wash and shampoo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00068OU7U...I2PO6YD3KWRAJB

car wax: smartwax pure carnauba based wax and polish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0028SCLJU...I2P9HL9EAL1OKQ

or collinite liquid insulator wax #845 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JK2D06...I3J3W7PUELG7WU

car clay: meguiar's smooth surface clay kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063X7KG...5WCTHI5O&psc=1

Another option would be getting a ceramic coating done to your car.
Opticoat Pro or Cquartz Finest are good ceramic coatings. Washing and maintaining your car with a ceramic coating will be so much easier. Water will sheet off your car when washing. You won't have to wax much when your car is ceramic coated.

You could use Optimum Instant Detailer or Car Pro Reload after every wash if you ceramic coat your car. Optimum instant detailer can be used when car is still wet as it aids in drying car. It provides more slick and gloss.

Best $400.00 I spent on my car getting it ceramic coated.

Just my 2 cents!

TommyW · 05-13-2017, 06:24 PM

I'm ceramic coated. Great process. If I had a black car I especially wouldn't think twice about ceramic.

Gunman · 05-13-2017, 06:33 PM

It's all about how anal you are, about your car. I try to wash weekly, and polish when I get a chance. Same with the products, we all have our favorites. I'm a Zaino guy.

Ultramaroon · 05-13-2017, 06:43 PM

Clay after wax?

Fuck.

I'm doing it wrong.

JD001 · 05-13-2017, 07:17 PM

I think overdone claying!

86geek · 05-13-2017, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Clay after wax?

Fuck.

I'm doing it wrong.

Ultramaroon · 05-13-2017, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JD001

I think overdone claying!

needs moar lube

soulreapersteve · 05-13-2017, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

needs moar lube

KY Jelly works wonders.

Ultramaroon · 05-13-2017, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

KY Jelly works wonders.

so expensive tho

soulreapersteve · 05-13-2017, 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

so expensive tho

Like they say, a little bit does a lot!

Too much and the clay slips everywhere.

Ultramaroon · 05-13-2017, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Like they say, a little bit does a lot!

Too much and the clay slips everywhere.

just spit on it

Tcoat · 05-13-2017, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

needs moar lube

That's what she said

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

KY Jelly works wonders.

Again she said

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

so expensive tho

I said

Quote:

Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Like they say, a little bit does a lot!

.

I said

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

just spit on it

She said.

soulreapersteve · 05-13-2017, 10:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

just spit on it

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tcoat

That's what she said

Again she said

I said

I said

She said.

The good old spit method, tried and true.

Also free!

05-13-2017, 11:24 AM	#1
btan219 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Drives: DGM 15' BRZ Limited Location: Orlando Posts: 63 Thanks: 23 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Would washing, waxing, and claying be enough? Hi everyone, recently got a BRZ. It's my first nice car and I want to keep it presentable, but I'm not over zealous about every detail. In terms of the exterior, would washing every 2-3weeks, waxing every 3-4months, and claying 2-3 times a year be enough to keep it in presentable condition? Also, are these products recommended to use? car wash: meguiar's gold class wash and shampoo https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00068OU7U...I2PO6YD3KWRAJB car wax: smartwax pure carnauba based wax and polish https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0028SCLJU...I2P9HL9EAL1OKQ or collinite liquid insulator wax #845 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000JK2D06...I3J3W7PUELG7WU car clay: meguiar's smooth surface clay kit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00063X7KG...5WCTHI5O&psc=1 Last edited by btan219; 05-13-2017 at 11:43 AM.

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