How often do you wax your favorite car?

[Robby144]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

Mine is once a month because its never driven. She sits in the garage and rarely ever makes it past the driveway.

[Hemin8r]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

I went with every 3 months since it sits under a carport. Oh and it get's clayed prior to the coat of wax.

[supercharged]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

once every 2-3 months...with 3 cars in a family that's often enough...

[Ganesa]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

I like to wax my car by hand once every two-three weeks, its a daily driven car that sits out in the sun and the rain pretty often here in Indonesia..
and I just can't get enough of the look of a newly waxed car.. :]

[cazzy160344]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

I don't have a garage so the car sits outside 24/7 (unfortunately!) so I wax it once every 2 months. I wash it every week but have been thinking about increasing the waxing to once every month.

[Ganesa]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

my car also sits outside for the most of 24/7.. i wax it twice a month.. i think of it as a weekend routine workout in the morning or afternoon.. hehe

[cazzy160344]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

my car also sits outside for the most of 24/7.. i wax it twice a month.. i think of it as a weekend routine workout in the morning or afternoon.. hehe

Oh! Do you find much benefit in waxing it twice a month? As mentioned above I was thinking of increasing it to once a month...but seeing as you wax it twice a month perhaps that is what I should be doing...?

[Ganesa]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

i do it twice a month as I just have the urge and habit of maintaining my car every weekend cleaning the interior so I give another layer of wax because i like the smooth look of a waxed car, and also because it rains at least 3 days a week here in Indonesia... but i guess once a month would be fine..

[akimel]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

Oh! Do you find much benefit in waxing it twice a month? As mentioned above I was thinking of increasing it to once a month...but seeing as you wax it twice a month perhaps that is what I should be doing...?

Cazzy, you simply need to find a routine that works for you. If the two month schedule works for you, then you should stick with it. You are way ahead of what most people do.

Why might you consider waxing more frequently? Three reasons come to mind. First, to restore that "just waxed" look--always a good reason. Second, to restore protection that is breaking or has broken down--another good reason. And finally, because the waxer simply finds waxing enjoyable and therapeutic--who can argue against emotional health and well-being?

What wax/sealant are you presently using? You mentioned that you are already washing your car weekly, which is commendable. Again, you are way ahead of most people. You might consider using Ultimate Quik Wax after every other wash. It's supposed to be very easy to apply and will not add a lot of time to your process. You could then apply your regular wax every two months as you are presently doing. And you could still start waxing every month if you really want to.

Find a regimen that works for you and have fun!

[cazzy160344]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

Hey Akimel, you pretty much nailed the reasons as to why I would want to wax more frequently (MOL members are too knowledgeable!!)

At the moment I'm using NXT Tech Wax 2.0 and I find it fantastic! I was considering using UQW after each wash for the reasons you mentioned above so I think I will do this and see how it goes.

Thanks buddy!

[Honda Fit]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

I park outside next to bushes and trees, so I have to clay and wax quite often. I'd say once every two months at the least.

[Andy M.]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

As often as I can!

Andy M.

[glubash]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

Let's see, the last time I was sometime in 1997. I think. So, approximately 12 years, four vehicles (two used, two new, not counting the wife's car), and counting. Since I just bought a new car so there is about a 1 in 50 chance that I'll wax it this year.

[akimel]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

Have you voted yet?

[Solipsist]

Re: How often do you wax your favorite car?

oops, in my sleepy state i read it as wash not wax, so minus one off the every week total, my bad!