Best Wax

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

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

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



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

Oh, I reckon I didn't make myself clear. What I was trying to say that it's a good idea to use dish soap, if you want to take all the old wax off, before claying and applying a fresh coat of wax.

By taking the old wax off and micro scrubbing the clearcoat, it prepares the surface for the claybar to more effectively do it'd magic.

Then, you have a clean, smooth surface to apply the new wax to.

NO, I'm not suggesting to use dish soap for every wash, their are products made especially for that everyday washing, that won't take off the wax.


humfrz

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Oh, I reckon I didn't make myself clear. What I was trying to say that it's a good idea to use dish soap, if you want to take all the old wax off, before claying and applying a fresh coat of wax.

By taking the old wax off and micro scrubbing the clearcoat, it prepares the surface for the claybar to more effectively do it'd magic.

Then, you have a clean, smooth surface to apply the new wax to.

NO, I'm not suggesting to use dish soap for every wash, their are products made especially for that everyday washing, that won't take off the wax.


humfrz

Yea, I understood you. It just really isn't necessary for any reason. You can clay without stripping the wax, clear coat and two layers of paint with that dam dish soap.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Yea, I understood you. It just really isn't necessary for any reason. You can clay without stripping the wax, clear coat and two layers of paint with that dam dish soap.

DANG, Irace86.2.0, what the hell are you washing your dishes with - ?





humfrz

[Irace86.2.0]

Originally Posted by humfrz

DANG, Irace86.2.0, what the hell are you washing your dishes with - ?





humfrz

Haha.

Dish soap is a milder version of dishwasher soap. Have you seen the residue dishwasher soap leaves? It takes a chisel to remove that stuff when it builds up. Not to mention it is so abrasive, by design of course.

http://splashes.ca/2013/07/04/why-no...lean-your-car/

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Irace86.2.0

Haha.

Dish soap is a milder version of dishwasher soap. Have you seen the residue dishwasher soap leaves? It takes a chisel to remove that stuff when it builds up. Not to mention it is so abrasive, by design of course.

http://splashes.ca/2013/07/04/why-no...lean-your-car/

Oh, well, I figure that Dawn dishwasher soap acts as a degreaser, to prep the clearcoat for a clay barring. I only use it once, when I first get a car.

But, hey, I was just a research chemist for 30 years and have been washing and waxing vehicles for 70 years. -

Actually, I got along just fine with some kerosene (to take the tar off the paint) a galvanized bucket, full of well water, a real sea sponge, some lye soap, a horse hair brush (for the tires) and a chamois skin to dry it off - all before applying a coat of paste Simonize wax, while the car was under a big maple shade tree...

Now, they went and put a "clear coat" on these damn machines and we are to have a dozen special concoctions and fancy equipment, including a cannon, just to wash and wax a car. -


SMH


humfrz

[MrDinkleman]

"Best" wax? Dunno; I'm not a chemist or paint research specialist. My favorite wax though is Harly wax. Been using it for the last 40 years. Pure carnauba, easy to wipe off after it dries and has a nice almost-lemony smell.