Best Wax for my NB

[SMG]

Don't use Windex on your paint. Use Meguiars (or your favourite brand) or quick detailer.



My favourite stuff is these aerosol cans. About $10 at your local Harley Davidson store.

[kate_the_valkyrie]

Originally Posted by ButtonsAmy

I have now tried EVERYTHING on my beetle. I saw absolutly no difference using Meguires stuff. I tried out the clay bar treatment after my local car wash (I had a freebie there) showed me a section of my car treated with clay bar. They gave me nasty looks and waanted to charge $179 for the whole car. I went out, bought the clay bar stuff and did it myself for $20. The results, meh. Not really anything spectacular.

However, I then tried the Turtle Wax Ultra Gloss or whatever what shown above, and had similar results myself. It's also lasted nicely too. It's been almost a week, and still spotless. (except for the errant bird poop I keep windex in my car specifically for)

I've got the cyber green, and it seems to attract DUST like there is no tomorrow. I've started to use the detailing spray, and that works nicely too.

I'd love something that maintains as dustless as possible. Any good reccomendations?
Amy

Definitely keep windex off your paint. I'd agree. The best thing I've found for dusty cars between washes is just your average, run of the mill, california car duster. I live in dirtville, desert, USA, and that's all we use out here. I'm not the only one also. There are a few classic car clubs, they all swear by em.

[kaiser]

i'm a big fan of 3m paste. mothers paste is also really nice.
once i get to the show i'll use a quick detailer or liquid flash wax (spray) to get the dust/road grime off.

[GINA]

Originally Posted by ButtonsAmy

I have now tried EVERYTHING on my beetle. I saw absolutly no difference using Meguires stuff. I tried out the clay bar treatment after my local car wash (I had a freebie there) showed me a section of my car treated with clay bar. They gave me nasty looks and waanted to charge $179 for the whole car. I went out, bought the clay bar stuff and did it myself for $20. The results, meh. Not really anything spectacular.

Clay bar isn't a product that's supposed to make your car look good - it cleans off the surface and makes it smooth. It's something you feel more than see.

And for the record, I've had much better results using Meguiars over Turtle Wax. Then again, a lot of it is just preference.

[Beetlescott]

Originally Posted by GINA

Clay bar isn't a product that's supposed to make your car look good - it cleans off the surface and makes it smooth. It's something you feel more than see.

And for the record, I've had much better results using Meguiars over Turtle Wax. Then again, a lot of it is just preference.

Gina got me on Meguiars a long while back. I have used it since, it does the job well. The Detailer stuff SMG showed above is great too for in between.

[pdoel]

Originally Posted by GINA

Clay bar isn't a product that's supposed to make your car look good - it cleans off the surface and makes it smooth. It's something you feel more than see.

And for the record, I've had much better results using Meguiars over Turtle Wax. Then again, a lot of it is just preference.

Yeah, what Gina said. The clay bar isn't designed to make your car shine. It's to clean your car.

Everyone is going to have their favorite waxes / polishes, however, I stand by the idea that the BEST thing you can do for your car is strip off the old wax and clay bar the car before applying new coats.

You stick with a good detailing procedure like that, and you can't go wrong!

[CoriBug]

I've got more polishes/waxes/car detailing products than I need plus I also have a claybar. So my question is about technique and application. Microfiber cloths are good for drying/polish/waxing correct? I bought a mini orbital than I'm going to use on Daisy in the next few weeks. Any advice with that? When using a cloth, how do I avoid/remove swirl marks? I feel like I've been doing it wrong.

[GINA]

Originally Posted by CoriBug

I've got more polishes/waxes/car detailing products than I need plus I also have a claybar. So my question is about technique and application. Microfiber cloths are good for drying/polish/waxing correct?

You betcha. Although when I'm doing things by hand, I normally use some kind of wax applicator rather than a cloth to put wax on. Doing anything by hand won't give you top notch results if you're attempting any paint correction though. But you already began to address that...

I bought a mini orbital than I'm going to use on Daisy in the next few weeks. Any advice with that? When using a cloth, how do I avoid/remove swirl marks? I feel like I've been doing it wrong.

DA and Orbital buffers are pretty idiot-proof, for lack of a better term. The rotary buffers are the ones you gotta be careful with. In any case, put enough pressure using the buffer that it can work the product in - if you put too much pressure, the pad will stop spinning to prevent any harm to the paint. Normally you don't want product drying on the car (unless it's a wax) so keep a microfiber close by and just do a section at a time. Work product in...wipe dry. Also make sure you clean your pads when you're finished (something I'm terrible at doing) and don't mix products on the same pad.

When using a cloth, I try to make sure I don't rub in circles. Make sure the cloth is 100% clean. If you drop it on the ground, don't use it on the car again until it's clean. Also make sure when you're washing the car that you don't have dirt on the sponge, rinse often. If you're trying to fix swirls, get yourself a good paint cleaner. I have great luck with Meguiars #80 - normally you have to order it online. I use #83 for really stubborn swirls or scratches, it's a little strong and smells like delicious almond extract. I could seriously go on forever about this topic, I'll stop and let someone else chime in

Try reading through this article, VERY informative and helpful even though you're using a different buffer and product: http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...&threadid=2965

[CoriBug]

Thanks Gina!! I was using Megiure's NXT paste for scratches. That took out some pretty nasty ones on my bumper. Next weekend is DETAIL TIME!!

[kate_the_valkyrie]

Sounds lame, but once again, I'm going to complain that I don't have any auto people in my town that share the same passion as I do about my car. All my friends and family are just like... "It's just a car".. They run it through the car wash once a month if that, and they're done. They think I'm crazy. I do all this on my own. I'm a 20 yr old female so I'm not sure what's best, kind of just go by what I've been told or hear, and I'm sure I'm not waxing my car the best way I can.. I do want to try a claybar, but I have no clue on how to get started.

I did my first mods in the garage a few days ago. I spray painted a few interior dash pieces. They turned out great. I was very proud of myself. Until last night inspecting my vehicle while showing my roommate how proud I was of myself, I noticed I got RED OVERSPRAY ALL OVER THE FRONT HOOD of my BOBBY!!!!!! Atleast it's a red car with red overspray. What would anyone recommend for this? Thank goodness there is a fresh coat of wax on him right now... UGH. Time to rewash.

[Daisey]

I know exactly what you mean about cleaning your NB. When ever I go out and wax or detail spray or clean the windows or ANYTHING at all, I hear all these comments, like,,,,

"You're gonna rub the paint right off that car!"

"You won't have any paint left on it"

It gets annoying to say the least..

[kate_the_valkyrie]

I live in the desert. I'm talking, 120 degree, hot-with-nothing-surviving-but-cactus desert.

Everyone's like "Its just going to get dirty in two days"

Granted, I dont clean it weekly, but I try to keep the bird poop from sticking to paint permanently!!!!!!!

[pdoel]

Originally Posted by CoriBug

When using a cloth, how do I avoid/remove swirl marks? I feel like I've been doing it wrong.

When applying, you should always apply in a back and forth motion. NEVER a circular one. Removal, best if you can do the same, but I notice I will do circular every so often as well. But that should help quite a bit with keeping the swirl marks down.

[CoriBug]

Originally Posted by pdoel

When applying, you should always apply in a back and forth motion. NEVER a circular one. Removal, best if you can do the same, but I notice I will do circular every so often as well. But that should help quite a bit with keeping the swirl marks down.

Thanks so much. I have done it in a circular motion before. NEVER AGAIN!!! I'm ashamed to admit I can't remember the last time I did a complete detail. Sometime last year.

[CoriBug]

Ok I'm a dope. I didn't buy an orbital, I got Mothers PowerBall 4 Paint. When I tried to use it the first time last year, I think I put too much polish/wax on and flung it everywhere. Any application advice??

[SMG]

I wouldn't use it, sounds like it would make swirl marks.

[CoriBug]

It wasn't too expensive($20)plus the thing was kinda a pain to use, so I guess I'll get an orbital. I really want Daisy to look her best for Roswell. Tomorrow is Detailing Day if there's no rain.

[GINA]

Yeah those Powerballs suck, I hate them. I tried the little one and it was nothing but a waste of money.

[Fl_bug]

Originally Posted by CoriBug

It wasn't too expensive($20)plus the thing was kinda a pain to use, so I guess I'll get an orbital. I really want Daisy to look her best for Roswell. Tomorrow is Detailing Day if there's no rain.

So Cori, what exactly do you use to wash your car with? My custom kit is at the end (THANKFULLY) and it wasn't really that good. I had RainX wash and its like a wash/wax in one. Really not worth me buying again. However, the Black Magic Tire shine stuff was great though! That tire shine lasted for quite literally a week, rain or not.

Anywho, any advice for someone looking to have a good carwash kit? I mean down to the nitty gritty to! I'm talking from the wash mit to the drying towel!

From what I saw, I think I'm going to go with this Meguiar's Kit i found online that seems like a good mix of stuff mentioned above.

Oh, and interior cleaning stuff is good too!
Thanks Guys!!

[peapodtdi]

What about Nu Finish? Has anyone used that? I keep seeing commercials on it and wonder if it lives up to its claims.