How many times have you waxed/polished your ride?

[XCELERATIONRULES]

My winter ride gets a real wax job every spring.
Insides/bottoms/seams of all doors,trunk lids,hoods.
Then gets a general waxing every couple months as it sits outside all year 24/7.
My summer rides only see sunshine and spend lots of time in a garage out of the sun,so they get waxed about twice a year.

 

[ionbeam22]

Silver (or any metallic) is the best color for cars if you are concerned with maintenance.

In my experience Turtle Wax Ice line outshines all other waxes in terms of the quality of the final result relative to the work you put into it. The best part is that you can use the products on all car surfaces without any white residue, what so ever. For the ultimate gloss, you can top the TW Ice with Lucas slick mist.

My routine is to wax the car about once every 2-3 months when the weather is good, and to use ever 1-2 days some TW Ice QD and some shop towels to keep the car free from accumulated dust.

For spray waxing, I like Lucas Slick Mist as it gives a wonderful shine after curing for a few hours. If I didn't mind applying paste wax, I would use a regime of regular washing and applications of Lucas Slick Mist.

Now this product does look interesting

http://www.turtlewax.com/main.taf?p=2,1,1,10

Quote:
ICE® Synthetic Spray Wax is formulated with a blend of carnauba wax and synthetic polymers to help hide light scratches and swirl marks. It is also designed to be used on automotive glass to clean and provide water repellency without streaking or smearing.

Product Benefits

Use on all exterior surfaces – paint, plastic, rubber trim, wheels and even glass!

Helps repel water, dirt and dust, keeping your car looking cleaner longer

Can be applied in direct sunlight or on hot surfaces without streaking or leaving white residue

Provides U.V. protection to help prevent fading from harsh sun exposure

Clean an average size sedan in less than 10 minutes

 

[CROWNVIC4LIFE]

Originally Posted By: ionbeam22
Silver (or any metallic) is the best color for cars if you are concerned with maintenance.


I know someone with a silver 98 Grand Marquis...He bought it in 2000 and never hand waxed it...He just runs it threw the car wash every few months and gets their spray wax...The silver paint has held up very well as he has no garage.

 

[outoforder]

Are those $20 electric buffers any good for taxing the wax off the paint? Or is good old fashioned elbow grease my best bet? I don't mind putting the was on the car, it's taking off that is a pain.

What is the minimum temperature at which was can be applied?

 

[bigmike]

I use a cheap craftsman buffer to take the bulk of the wax off and finish by hand. I always apply it by hand, but that's because I find it easier to do it that way.

I used to be a "hands only" person, but as I get older I care alot more about my joints.

 

[bretfraz]

Originally Posted By: outoforder
Are those $20 electric buffers any good for taxing the wax off the paint? Or is good old fashioned elbow grease my best bet? I don't mind putting the was on the car, it's taking off that is a pain.

What is the minimum temperature at which was can be applied?


IMO, It's better to use the buffer to apply the wax and remove by hand. The buffer's action can help gloss up the paint and remove/reduce defects. Plus, the buffer can apply a very thin, consistent coat of wax which is easy to remove.

But, to answer your question, yes it can be used to remove wax. I'd buy a couple of microfiber bonnets instead of using the coarser cotton terry ones. Also, consider using microfiber towels to remove wax instead of cotton (if that is what you are using now). I think you will find they work better and leave a better shine.

 

[MKZman]

Originally Posted By: bretfraz

But, to answer your question, yes it can be used to remove wax. I'd buy a couple of microfiber bonnets instead of using the coarser cotton terry ones. Also, consider using microfiber towels to remove wax instead of cotton (if that is what you are using now). I think you will find they work better and leave a better shine.


I have never used a DA to remove wax but I wonder how often you need to change the bonnets. I find you have to keep refolding mf to remove wax residue to remove it quickly and completely. One folded 16x16 mf towel probably has 6 to 8x the surface area (used in 1/4 surface) of a bonnet.

 

[ionfuel]

I usually hit mine every weekend with a polymer based cleaner/polisher.

 

[2010_Colorado_V8]

Just got a 2010 Black Colorado, used System One Spray Wax the day after it got home. This stuff is as good as advertised but for some reason, high demand, they are out of stock right now.

 

[redsox1975]

Wax my Black Taurus twice a year with Collinite 476s.

 

[CROWNVIC4LIFE]

Originally Posted By: redsox1975
Wax my Black Taurus twice a year with Collinite 476s.



I have been noticing lately every car and truck in Black looks awesome...Panthermike just got a new Ranger in black that looks awesome...My next Panther will be black.

 

[wander2039]

My car isn't worthy of wax or polish.. yet. The Escape gets Nufinish twice a year. It's getting paid off this year and treated with a good detail once a year not sure what I'll use after that.

 

[2Fast4U]

I wax every 6 months. Once in summer and once in winter. One car is 11 years old the other 5. Paint on both is mint.

 

[Mr Nice]

I'm lazy so I use EagleOne spray-on Nano Wax

 

[powayroger]

After reading this post, I went out and washed my car (seriously). Of course I washed my newest, which is a 08 honda civic. My chevy silverado and wife's ford contour can wait for another day.

 

[Odysseus2010]

Had my Expedition 37 months. Have over 20 coats on it. I use only Zaino. I wash it w/ luke warm water after every drive and apply Zaino Z6, or sometimes Zaino Z8 (think Meguiar's Quick Detailer on steriods....) Sometimes, when the wife is busy and my two boys are in bed, I go out to the garage and just look at it.

 

[bretfraz]

Originally Posted By: Odysseus2010
Had my Expedition 37 months. Have over 20 coats on it. I use only Zaino. I wash it w/ luke warm water after every drive and apply Zaino Z6, or sometimes Zaino Z8 (think Meguiar's Quick Detailer on steriods....) Sometimes, when the wife is busy and my two boys are in bed, I go out to the garage and just look at it.


You are my new hero. Post a pic when you get a chance, and send one to Sal.

 

[cchase]

I wax my car and truck once a month, every month. Sometimes more in the fall.