Wax

[Harold's 36]

I have a 36 Ford coupe. I never wash the car with soap and water. I just take it out for short cruises so it doesn't really get dirty. To clean it I first use a California duster and then use detailer and a microfiber towel to clean it. My question is does the detailer take the wax off?

[The Guz]

Re: Wax

No it will not. It will actually help the "boost" the wax.

Have you considered using a rinseless wash such as D114 Rinse Free Express Wash or D115 Rinse Free Express Wash & Wax since you don't wash it with a traditional soap and water. You would be amazed at how easy it is to use a rinseless wash.

[Harold's 36]

Re: Wax

No I haven't, but I'll check it out. Thanks for the come back.

[Harold's 36]

Re: Wax

Does d114 rinse free take the wax off?

[The Guz]

Re: Wax

As long as you use it at the appropriate dilution ratio you will be fine.

[davey g-force]

Re: Wax

Harold,

I have a car which I use and clean in much the same way as you. Guz is correct in saying that QD itself doesn't actually take your wax off and it in fact boosts the wax.

However, I've found there is a law of diminishing returns in this situation. The wax still slowly depletes, and there comes a time when a QD cannot put back all the protection lost by the wax. You can tell this has happened when a QD is difficult to remove and/or doesn't feel as slick when you're finished. That's when you know it's time to wax again.

I can get a good six months out of the wax on my garage queen.

[The Guz]

Re: Wax

^^ This is true. The wax won't last forever as Davey stated.

[Eldorado2k]

I've been meaning to do a test.
It's my belief, from personal experience that most waxes can survive up to 8 washes with a typical car wash soap like Gold Class before needing re application.

I've always wondered how this applies to quik detailers such as Last Touch or D114, whether it's used as a rinseless or as a waterless/quik detailer.