Best Car Wax and Technique.

Cjc · April 2, 2018

I use Chemical Guys products never let me down.And I have tried alot of products.

swathdiver · April 2, 2018

If I'm understanding right, we first wash the car and dry it. Then use that new claybar or polishing compound, then an optional polish and then wax?

Years ago with my black Buicks, I would use Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound after washing the car and then a carnauba wax whose name is long forgotten. Cars looked great back then but sure was a lot of work.

If we're using claybar, then do we need to use compound and or polish before waxing? Should we always claybar or is that a once a year or two thing and we compound and or polish and then wax?

Likarok · April 2, 2018

IMO Anything Carnauba is the way to go for wax, as others have pointed out anything you do MUST start with a clay bar treatment. If you have never done this before you will crap at what you get off a just washed and dried truck/car. Makes it as smooth as a Baby's butt! I think your trucks paint looks to be very good/new so IMO a polish coat is probably optional.

For my 2 cents I am partial to Maguire's products!

diyer2 · April 2, 2018

I use this.

Easy on, easy off.

It will discolor black trim.

Clay bar, wax spring and fall.

Lgetz · April 2, 2018

2 hours ago, swathdiver said:

If I'm understanding right, we first wash the car and dry it. Then use that new claybar or polishing compound, then an optional polish and then wax?

Years ago with my black Buicks, I would use Turtle Wax White Polishing Compound after washing the car and then a carnauba wax whose name is long forgotten. Cars looked great back then but sure was a lot of work.

If we're using claybar, then do we need to use compound and or polish before waxing? Should we always claybar or is that a once a year or two thing and we compound and or polish and then wax?

Wash/Dry, Clay Bar and wax. Polish only if finish is pretty swirled up before waxing.

Ozer · April 2, 2018

If wax was required, GM would have applied it for you from the factory...

Just kidding

Rufasim · April 2, 2018

I just heard of paint sealant and going to give it a try. Wax lasts only 6 - 8 weeks where sealant lasts 6 - 6 months. My plan will be to seal once in the spring and once in the fall. I will wax every spring summer and fall. I pay $25 a month and have unlimited washes at the local car wash. Great for wehen the salt is on the road and the wax is getting a bit on the thin side

Artie61 · April 3, 2018

I hate the stigma attached to NU Finish Car polish , But let me tell you it lasts a year and any snow or ice on your truck just hit the brakes a little and everything slides off ,I don't recommend that , but it ,protects the paint from acid rain and bird crap , goes on fast in direct sunlight apply and wipe off and lasts a full 8 to 12 months ,this stuff is amazing it shines nice after wash ,

say what you like but, if you want to just wash and drive with out spending every weekend buffing the hell out of your truck to look good this was a god send

but if you don't like the stigma Meguiar’s #21 Synthetic Sealant 2.0 Is great but only lasts 4 to 6 months , otherwise you will be waxing once a month

Tip : any whitening of trim use a pencil eraser one of those big soft red ones, takes the white sealant right off

catpartsman · April 3, 2018

I’m not sure if anyone else has used it, but the F11 Top Coat is amazing stuff. It doesn’t discolor any trim and can be used on almost anything. The beading and protection is great. Its easy to put on and remove. Takes me all but 15-30 minutes to put on and take off. I use it every time I wash and just watch anything that gets on the paint wipe right off with no effort the next time i wash.

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