Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

[roger 668]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

Ditto !!!!!

[akimel]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

Over 10,000 views!!!

[Tuck91]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

For my clients that just want a clean and shiny daily driver.

I practice the regimen Al has laid out.

[Alex072]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

Hi,

Can I use Meguiars Waterless Spray Detailer as the lubricant for claying. Out of the QD but looks like the same stuff.

Alex

[Murr1525]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

I believe it is the same stuff. Just re-labeled for you folks down under.

[solstice]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

for a daily driver and living in asia region which get rainfall quite frequent, the nxt tech wax 2.0 will obvious looses in slick effect so quick. with dusty environment, the paintwork will get contaminates easily. since im using metallic silver car, it seems the hardest color which one can see the dirt from a distance. but in close proximity, the dirt can be seen clearly. though the slick effect disappear, i observed that the wet look is still there but with a degraded shine. a water sheeting test will still be good. my question is, is the wax film still intact to the paint?? unlike the UQD, wax can be obviously distinguish with the slick (lubricated) effect on the surface.

[kazykes]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

I WAS JUST SECONDS AWAY TO ASK THAT......HOW TO WAX MY CAR??? SO FOR THE SWIRL MARKS I DONT NEED THE SWIRLX? SO ITS:
Wash and dry car, Clay bar the car (does this scratch the car?), Cleaner wax (what is this for???) and then the nxt wax ??? how can i get my car to look like a mirror?? please help me!!!!

[akimel]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

To achieve a true mirror finish, you need to polish the paint with what Meguiar's calls a cleaner/polish and make the surface as smooth as you can. Which polish, or polishes, you will need depends on your paint system and the kind of defects you are seeking to correct.

You are embarking on an adventure. Read through the relevant articles listed in List O' Links.

One of the first decisions you will need to make is whether you want to invest in a dual action polisher and set of pads. That initial investment will cost you $250+. But machine polishing is a heck of a lot easier than hand polishing and much more effective.

If you are going to work by hand, then you'll want to get yourself Ultimate Compound and SwirlX, as well as several foam applicators and good quality microfiber towels.

The group will will be happy to assist you in any way it can.

Al

[k3ith]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

One of the first decisions you will need to make is whether you want to invest in a dual action polisher and set of pads. That initial investment will cost you $250+. But machine polishing is a heck of a lot easier than hand polishing and much more effective.

I bought a dual action polisher recently. I love it and it is well worth the investment. You'll need the polisher, a backing plate, multiple pads (different pads for different uses), and a pad cleaner. Also grab a good extension cable if you don't have one. There are many starter kits out there and now is a good time to buy with all the sales.

[AquaBlue]

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Can anybody gives me any advice on these products: Gold class Car Wash shampoo & Conditioner and Meguiars Detailer's Brand shampoo plus. I'm trying to decide which one to buy right now.
Thx before.

[Murr1525]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

I'd go Gold Class... Hard to go wrong though.

[AquaBlue]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

I've heard lots of positive things about gold class but never about the megs detailer's brand. I would like to try it but, honestly, I'm more attracted to the bottle and product color of Gold Class

[PSX5GIRL]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

Black SUV
live on dirt
Our house has no concrete, so i wash my baby on an old 'shuffleboard slab' lol in our back yard
I try to work from the top down, (wheels and tires first, separate equipment/bucket) but I keep hosing down the entire car so that it stays wet
and the side to the 'sun' doesn't dry and get spots before I can finish the entire car.
I use a nozzle, to avoid wasting water, but when i'm doing the final rinse, I take the nozzle off, and let the entire stream of water 'sheet over the car'
I use a combonation of old white towels and microfiber ones, and i go as fast as I can, then use invisible glass (best glass cleaner i've ever found) and Meguiars leather cleaner for the interior....Oh and I vacuum before I do any washing.
But it gets dusty the very next day, and I was told NEVER to use a CALIFORNIA CAR DUSTER
is this true?

[JSpecGC8]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

I am no expert and brand new to the forum, but I was always told you never wipe dust off a painted surface when it is dry because it will screw up the paint. I would suggest a quick detailer and a clean wiping cloth like a microfiber towel.

[RtN]

Re: Your Daily Driver: A Simple Wash & Wax Regimen

Hrmm in your step after claying.. Is it necessary to use a cleaner wax? What happens if I clay then go straight to wax? Too much build-up?

How about if I wipe down the car with Prepsol after claying instead of a cleaner wax, then apply a coat of wax of my choice.