1st time wax!

[jonnybfast]

I am believe it or not gonna wax my car for the first time, I usally pay to get it done, but i rather do it my self since i love my car and cant let anyone touch the 06 pwp paint other than myself. I am a noob I know but what is the best way to wax so i dont fuck it up. I hand wash it once a week and the paint looks perfect its just not slick to touch!



any feedback is appreciated!

[Costco]

Originally Posted by jonnybfast

I am believe it or not gonna wax my car for the first time, I usally pay to get it done, but i rather do it my self since i love my car and cant let anyone touch the 06 pwp paint other than myself. I am a noob I know but what is the best way to wax so i dont fuck it up. I hand wash it once a week and the paint looks perfect its just not slick to touch!



any feedback is appreciated!

1. Use good quality microfiber towels/applicators (the ones with silk lining are nice)

2. Apply just enough pressure but dont press to hard, rub in back and forth motion vs. a circular motion.

[jonnybfast]

Originally Posted by Costco

1. Use good quality microfiber towels/applicators (the ones with silk lining are nice)

2. Apply just enough pressure but dont press to hard, rub in back and forth motion vs. a circular motion.

should i follow the lines of the car and how long should the strides be?

Thanks for the quick response too!

[Type-Jeff]

following the lines of the car and the length of the strides don't matter when waxing a car. the most important rule is to make the the wax goes on thin and also, depending on the wax, make it sure it dries to a haze before removing. don't apply wax with a dirty pad, if it falls on the ground while waxing, get a new one. when removing, ALWAYS use a clean microfiber towel or else you cause unnecessary swirls while removing the wax. since i'm assuming you have never bought a wax before, i suggest for OTC and buying meguiars NXT paste or liquid wax from any auto store because that wax is great from OTC. make sure you wax your car every 2-3 months to keep your car looking clean and fressssssssh.
hope i helped.

[jonnybfast]

Originally Posted by Type-Jeff

following the lines of the car and the length of the strides don't matter when waxing a car. the most important rule is to make the the wax goes on thin and also, depending on the wax, make it sure it dries to a haze before removing. don't apply wax with a dirty pad, if it falls on the ground while waxing, get a new one. when removing, ALWAYS use a clean microfiber towel or else you cause unnecessary swirls while removing the wax. since i'm assuming you have never bought a wax before, i suggest for OTC and buying meguiars NXT paste or liquid wax from any auto store because that wax is great from OTC. make sure you wax your car every 2-3 months to keep your car looking clean and fressssssssh.
hope i helped.

definitly helps!! thanks

How many microfiber towels will i go through when i wax my car? one per each side(front, back, driver, passenger)

[MD02RSX-S]

depending on the size of your MF towl you can fold it over so that you can turn the towel over and use the other side for the next section. Once you are all done go over it all again with a separate MF towel. Good luck.

[DC5Berry]

Here you go buddy, page 40 - 45ish

http://home.comcast.net/~michael.coh..._Hand_Book.pdf


Always check the stickies b/c more than likely, it has been covered in great "detail", no pun intended

[jonnybfast]

Originally Posted by DC5Berry

Here you go buddy, page 40 - 45ish

http://home.comcast.net/~michael.coh..._Hand_Book.pdf


Always check the stickies b/c more than likely, it has been covered in great "detail", no pun intended

Thanks , you are so correct!

[jesselyons2002]

Originally Posted by Type-Jeff

following the lines of the car and the length of the strides don't matter when waxing a car. the most important rule is to make the the wax goes on thin and also, depending on the wax, make it sure it dries to a haze before removing. don't apply wax with a dirty pad, if it falls on the ground while waxing, get a new one. when removing, ALWAYS use a clean microfiber towel or else you cause unnecessary swirls while removing the wax. since i'm assuming you have never bought a wax before, i suggest for OTC and buying meguiars NXT paste or liquid wax from any auto store because that wax is great from OTC. make sure you wax your car every 2-3 months to keep your car looking clean and fressssssssh.
hope i helped.

I would follow the line. Cause you can get unwanted wax in the crevice.

[dazzerjp]

Also, dont push too hard on the applicator, but do work the wax in until it breaks down. it takes a while with some waxes, but the wax should go clearer.

this helps when wiping offthe residue wax.

[DC5Berry]

Originally Posted by dazzerjp

Also, dont push too hard on the applicator, but do work the wax in until it breaks down. it takes a while with some waxes, but the wax should go clearer.

this helps when wiping offthe residue wax.

IME, I've never had to "break down" a wax. I've had to break down polishes. Wax is simply applied and removed according to the directions on the product label.

[yeah]

Originally Posted by DC5Berry

IME, I've never had to "break down" a wax. I've had to break down polishes. Wax is simply applied and removed according to the directions on the product label.

exactly. all you do is apply and wipe off excess

[Frosty]

1 - Read the newbie thread.

[dazzerjp]

Originally Posted by yeah

exactly. all you do is apply and wipe off excess

i just knew somebody would say that...

with a lot of waxes, when u are applying the wax you need to very gently rub the wax until it @breaks down@ and the finish is matted but consistnet.

the application process is somewhat dependent on the wax, but as an average piece of begineer advice, i would reiterate that the person waxing think in terms of breaking down/in the wax.

the is oppossed to the oft seen; rub in a bit of wax, wait for it to dry and then wipe off. u need togently work in the wax - unless its some cheapy polymer wax witha glue base in which case the opposite is true.

@Use a small amount of wax at a time, and rub it in well. If you use too much wax, you're wasting the product and your time.@

http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...-your-car.html

note the rub it in well. not just apply and wipe off.

[jonnybfast]

thanx guys for all the feed back... it really is helping me better understand how to wax so that my car comes out the best that it can!