Is there a rule to using "CLEANER WAX"?

[atomic]

What I mean is, can I (wash, clay, compound, "CLEANER WAX", and wax)? Or what is the "BEST" to use Cleaner wax? Thanks in advance.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Is there a rule to using "CLEANER WAX"?

Moved to Detailing 101.

[Meticulous-Detail]

Re: Is there a rule to using "CLEANER WAX"?

What I mean is, can I (wash, clay, compound, "CLEANER WAX", and wax)? Or what is the "BEST" to use Cleaner wax? Thanks in advance.

Cleaner Wax is a one step or AIO product. If your going to wash, clay, compound, I would polish with a finishing polish like 205 and then wax. I use cleaner wax when someone just wants a wash and wax job and then top it with a LSP for longer protection. For my personal rides here is what I use: GT500 multi-step detail, 2 leased vehicles get Megs cleaner wax, Collonite and maintained with Megs D156, work car gets washed and Megs D156 or DG Aquawax.

[Murr1525]

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You could of course just Wash, then Cleaner/Wax.

But as mentioned above, you can make it a little better by doing:
1. Wash
2. Clay if needed
3. Cleaner/Wax
4. Wax

That will give a really nice detail quickly, esp if the paint is already pretty well cared for.

Usually if you are going to start doing more individual cleaning steps, you will spend about the same time, and get at least a little better results with all individual products, and save the Cleaner/Wax.

[Michael Stoops]

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Cleaner Wax is a great all in one that, if used very regularly (like every couple of months) and properly, can help to keep a car looking really nice for many, many years. No, it's not a miracle product that will make a car look like you've spent 18 hours doing a near concours level detail job on it (yeah, yeah, we know.... a true "concours" level detail could take a week or more) but when used regularly it prevents the build up of embedded dirt that can dull the appearance, and it can help reduce the appearance of very fine swirls as they appear.

To use it between a compound and a non cleaner wax is sort of an odd use for it, however. If you're going to "wash, clay, compound, "CLEANER WAX", and wax" then substituting Ultimate Polish for that Cleaner Wax step is a better use of your time. But if you just want to maintain a daily driver to a high level and aren't necessarily looking for near perfection, then "wash, clay, Cleaner Wax" can be a great routine to get into.

[ffboy]

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With cleaner wax, it is an all-in-one product that can really cut your detail time. No real strict rule in how to use it. But it is a good base for your LSP, just don't layer it. It will just remove the layer left by the first coat of cleaner wax. The best way is to really just use it regularly instead of having to do a full paint correction/detail every single time. Cleaner wax to me is a short cut for people who have no sufficiernt time to do a full clean/polish/wax.

[Blueline]

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Cleaner wax to me is a short cut for people who have no sufficiernt time to do a full clean/polish/wax.

Or for people who use it regularly and their paint is flawless.

[BillyJack]

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Or for people who use it regularly and their paint is flawless.

Exactly. Going back 30-40 years ago in the BC days (before clay), my go-to wax was Classic Slipstream. Intended to be an aircraft product, it was a rock hard, solvent-based paste wax with cleaners that removed tar spots and other surface contaminants. Designed with a long working time, you spent all the effort in application, which left the surface clean, smooth and polished. When it hazed, you could just about remove it with a feather duster. Despite being a cleaner wax, its protection lasted seemingly forever. Even for a garage queen, it was the ideal product IMO.
I'm still searching for a suitable replacement.

Bill

[BillE]

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OT

Bill, was that Classic Slipstream made by the same company that made Classic wax for cars? I think we've had this conversation-LOL.

Bill

[BillyJack]

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OT

Bill, was that Classic Slipstream made by the same company that made Classic wax for cars? I think we've had this conversation-LOL.

Bill

Yep. Same stuff, just a bit harder than the regular Classic, with more protection. When I heard they had gone belly-up, I made the rounds of the local parts stores and bought up all I could find, about 6-8 tins. I got 30 years out of my accumulated stash.

Bill

[ffboy]

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It's really a versatile product, i do have a cleaner wax, however its a differnt brand. But it does work more than adequately in terms of shine and protection. Keeps the paint clean and shiny for a good period of time.

[BillE]

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Thanx Bill...

Bill

[atomic]

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Each and everyone one of you, "THANK YOU " for all response's. I'm just shocked for not getting slaughtered for asking, like most boards! Thanks again.

[Buck91]

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As much as I LOVED how my car looked after UPW when it was new last year, I went ahead with a hand application of M06 cleaner wax this spring to help with some of the swirls and winter **** the paint picked up. Probably should have clayed first, but it wasn't terrible either. In any case, that stuff did an amazing job erasing signs of winter drive through car washes and such. Really a nice product, and probably will take the place of A12 from now on.

...just cant decide if its worth the slightly extra work to top it with UPW or just to return to NXT2.0. I think I'll see how the NXT looks first.

[KidDetailer]

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with cleaner wax... you would work it in with moderate pressure as a cleaner, however my question is, do you just leave the product on to dry like a wax? No need to wipe the product...and then reapply with a finishing pad correct?