Car Wash\Wax Frequency\Rinse Off

JARblue · 05-02-2015, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Angel370Z

Hey guys a few questions:

Are the Car Washes with the machines bad for the car? Some people swear by hand wash only.
How often do you wax your car? Mine is a weekend car only and I park outside.
I assume everytime you wash your car, whether by yourself or a car wash that the previous coat of wax comes off, so I guess is it without saying that after every wash you should re-wax?
If I simply throw water over the car to remove dust or spray burst bird poop with water, will that remove a coat of wax?

Thanks!

1. The chemicals they use on them are usually much harsher than the stuff most of us use to take care of our paint. I use them only as a pre-rinse when I know I'm going to hand wash the car. And I usually try to buy the cheapest one that has the undercarriage wash - the fewer chemicals the better.

2. I try to wax every few months, but it's actually been a long time since my last wax (well over 6 months). It's my DD and has a garage, so not really the same. If yours is a weekend car and sits outside, it's really more of personal preference. Some people wax every couple of weeks.

3. You should clay before you wax. This removes any remaining residue from the previous wax job as well as lots of contaminants embedded in the clear coat. If you car has been recently waxed and is still very clean, you can use some quick detailer and then spray wax without having to wash and clay first.

4. Nope, but I DO NOT recommend plain water. You want something with lots of lubricity to protect the paint. Using water to wipe off bird $hit or dust is just going to scratch up your paint. Use a quick detailer.

AngelNismo · 05-02-2015, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by JARblue

1. The chemicals they use on them are usually much harsher than the stuff most of us use to take care of our paint. I use them only as a pre-rinse when I know I'm going to hand wash the car. And I usually try to buy the cheapest one that has the undercarriage wash - the fewer chemicals the better.

2. I try to wax every few months, but it's actually been a long time since my last wax (well over 6 months). It's my DD and has a garage, so not really the same. If yours is a weekend car and sits outside, it's really more of personal preference. Some people wax every couple of weeks.

3. You should clay before you wax. This removes any remaining residue from the previous wax job as well as lots of contaminants embedded in the clear coat. If you car has been recently waxed and is still very clean, you can use some quick detailer and then spray wax without having to wash and clay first.

4. Nope, but I DO NOT recommend plain water. You want something with lots of lubricity to protect the paint. Using water to wipe off bird $hit or dust is just going to scratch up your paint. Use a quick detailer.

So for #4 if I have bird poop or dust on my car you recommend using something such as:
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G1442...s=car+detailer ?

And for #3 after using the detailer I can use this:
Amazon.com: Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax - 15.2 oz.: Automotive ?

That's so interesting I would think using regular ole water was the safest way to go lol.

Chuck33079 · 05-02-2015, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Angel370Z

So for #4 if I have bird poop or dust on my car you recommend using something such as:
http://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G1442...s=car+detailer ?

And for #3 after using the detailer I can use this:
Amazon.com: Meguiar's G17516 Ultimate Quik Wax - 15.2 oz.: Automotive ?

That's so interesting I would think using regular ole water was the safest way to go lol.

Stop what you're doing and go to youtube. Watch all of the Junkman's videos on how to take care of your car's paint. Do this before you buy anything.

AngelNismo · 05-02-2015, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Stop what you're doing and go to youtube. Watch all of the Junkman's videos on how to take care of your car's paint. Do this before you buy anything.

Is it Junkman2000?

JARblue · 05-02-2015, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Angel370Z

That's so interesting I would think using regular ole water was the safest way to go lol.

You will learn grasshopper

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Stop what you're doing and go to youtube. Watch all of the Junkman's videos on how to take care of your car's paint. Do this before you buy anything.

Junkman will learn you good

SouthArk370Z · 05-03-2015, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Stop what you're doing and go to youtube. Watch all of the Junkman's videos on how to take care of your car's paint. Do this before you buy anything.

IIRC, Junkman2008 on this site.

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