Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

[NorthantsPete]

So, Ive got the daily driver to a good condition - Ive washed, clayed, Ultimate compounded, Ultimate polished, and sealed.

I now want to do away with the sealer

Should I wash it regularly until the sealer is 'done' then apply a Cleaner wax and use that?



Im always confused once detailing.. what to do weeks later, do i need to clay it every few weeks when most of the wax is gone or just wash and re-wax over the top, and so looking to cover all areas with acleaner wax (itl remove the old) - Detailing World scaremonger with "youll drag dirt around the paint" etc. and no-one can agree ont he steps needed - All online write ups just shows you steps to get the ca rlookign good but nothing to say how often you need to polish/clay or how to reapply wax a few weeks later

Its a daily driver so its not going to be show car quality, just want it to look good and spend some time on it every couple of weeks


Thanks

[NorthantsPete]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

OR

do I go for a normal waxing session, if so whats my process now the paints put back to a good condition - what is the method for rewaxing a few weeks later? ie. clay? polish? or just wash?

[NorthantsPete]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

Im eyeing up cleaner waxes as it may be easier for me - its a BIG car and the missus would rathe rI spent more time on the other chores than rub the car haha

[sunday joe]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

Since the car is already polished and sealed, go with Ultimate Spray Wax. It's not necessary to remove your protective sealant. It will save you a lot of work and make wife (and life) happier.
You will be surprised how easy it is to use.

[sunday joe]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

OR you could wash, clay and apply any wax you wish No need to remove the sealant. It is good protection.
I spent a few days in your area over New Year's way back in 1966. Can't remember the name of the town. It is between Northampton and Kettering.

[NorthantsPete]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

That could be a few places - Wellingborough, corby, rushden?

[The Guz]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

As stated up above use a spray wax such as ultimate quik wax or D156 to boost that sealant from time to time. It will help maintain the product for a few months. When your QD and towel start to drag on the paint, that is a sign that it is time to reapply your protection. A sealant is more durable than a cleaner wax. A cleaner wax will remove anything that was done prior. You will just have to do it more often.

Polishing is typically done once or twice a year. Claying is about the same time frame. Use the baggie test to determine if you have to clay or not. Contaminants are going to happen. But you don't have to clay every wash. Washing weekly will help.

[NorthantsPete]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

MEguairs should do a cleaner wax that contains canuba - this one appears to just contain oils?

[The Guz]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

MEguairs should do a cleaner wax that contains canuba - this one appears to just contain oils?

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?63136-Which-Products-Contain-Carnauba&highlight=what+products+contain+carnauba#rpbKKaK6G0l0tC6I.97

[NorthantsPete]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

Just pulled the trigger on a Megs paste cleaner wax and nxt shampoo - the environmental contaminates are the worst here, literally brown dusty dirt ont he car days later after a wash so a cleaner wax regularly should add some extra cleaning ability to my 6-8 week waxing session

I can then clay and polish once a year or longer depending ont he cleaning ability ongoing over time (6-12 times a year)

[briarpatch]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

I've been using Meguiars Cleaner Wax (liquid) for years. The only issue I've ever had with it is that it stains trim. Super wax for all the 'daily drivers' in my house. I typically get about 4 - 6 weeks out of an application

[Top Gear]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

Both M6 and D301 are cleaner-waxes with carnauba (and there may be others). With D301, it doesn't stain trim (mainly because it's not white), and doesn't require drying or curing. Just apply, then wipe off.

[NorthantsPete]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

[NorthantsPete]

Re: Unsure what wax for the daily driver?

The gaps are where the water just slid off.

Very happy with Cleaner wax... it also tidied up the paintwork too - bonus.