Jump to content

Wax Or Polish Which Come First.

dannyboy20

Recommended Posts

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

Zembonez

Posted
Posted
Is it best to wax first and then polish or to polish first and then wax.

 

 

Polish first, then wax.

 

 

+1

 

+1 more.

 

The wax is what protects the finish after you polish it to a good shine. Polish is generally only used on finiishes that are damaged, scratched, or dull. Otherwise a good cleaner/wax does the job nicely in one step.

 

Wax on.

 

Wax off.

Outbacker Enthusiast

Outbacker

Posted
Posted

Good question. Once in the spring and once in the fall, I do the clay bar thing followed by one coat of Liquid Glass polish, then 2 coats of Meguires NTX wax. The rest of the time I will just do one coat of wax to keep the shine.

dannyboy20 Enthusiast

dannyboy20

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Ok so here is my plan for the spring on the first nice day I get.

 

-Wash

-Clay

-Paint Cleaner

-Polish

-Wax

 

What is the difference between a Wax Cleaner and a Carnauba Wax ?

JoshRDavis.84 Senior Enthusiast

JoshRDavis.84

Posted
Posted
Ok so here is my plan for the spring on the first nice day I get.

 

-Wash

-Clay

-Paint Cleaner

-Polish

-Wax

 

What is the difference between a Wax Cleaner and a Carnauba Wax ?

 

Cleaner wax typically has some paint cleaners, some polish, and wax. So it is sort of a 3 in 1. Carnuba wax is just that.....wax.

 

Your plan looks good.

kuhl_530 Enthusiast

kuhl_530

Posted
Posted

excellent plan. Every spring I use meguiars paint cleaner to get any salt residue off the paint, then follow up with a nice polish and nxt tech wax.

  • 2 weeks later...
duckvett New Member

duckvett

Posted
Posted
I've had good results with Meguire's Gold Class wax.

 

 

+1 Good stuff :D

 

 

You might also try Meguiar's NXT 2.0 - the new version supposedly lasts longer than the original.

 

I'm just waiting for a semi-nice day on a weekend so I can buff out all the swirls and holograms on my black truck, polish with Meguiar's #80 and finish off with NXT 2.0.

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • Latest Articles

  • Posts

    • bwiese
      seat base height *lowering* (base 40/20/40 seat, 2026 1500 WT std cab)

      By bwiese · Posted

      Folks, Have a great new 2026 WT  (std cab, 2.7/4WD) w/base 40/20/40 mech adj bench "fake buckets"  (with lower and upper center console) heavy vinyl seats.  Overall the seats are very comfortable and the vinyl is heavy and appears less likely to 'split out'. Am very tall (6'5")  + a bad back/osteporosis/former hyperparathyroidism so ease/range of movement is a bit restricted.  The truck rides a bit high and I use a nerf step bar w/my left foot to step in, then I put right foot/leg in, drag my butt in  & get seated.  Worked fine in my 2018 RAM quadCab. But I end up dragging my butt over the left raised sidecushsion area of vinyl seat, and due to texture there's fair amount of traction on slide inward.  (ArmorAll didn't improve.) If the seat were even ~1/2" - 3/4" lower it'd be helpful, but base seats just have the forward/backward underseat bail and the side lever for tilt which really doesn't affect seat height.   I really don't want to 'de-puff' the left side sidecushion forming the  fake 'bucket'. I know one company sells 'seat elevator blocks':  but is there a simple way of lowering the height of the driver seat instead?   Thanks Bill W San Jose  
    • bwiese
      on-wheel cellphone control: 2026 1500 WT (2.7L 4WD std cab)

      By bwiese · Posted

      I have a basic 2026 1500 WT  (2.7L/4WD reg cab shorttbed). Comfy, generally happy with electronics/radio - but is there a way I can add switches to steering wheel right-side position (curr. empty) so I can adjust volume, push phone button to voice dial, etc? Bill W San Jose  
    • Tyler Gibbs
      Travel Trailer 2024 2500 HD 6.6 Gas Engine ?

      By Tyler Gibbs · Posted

      The curb weight on a 1 ton crew cab long bed is around 7k lbs.  Now, I don't know where you went to school but 9k is not more than 2x 7k lbs. More than 2x 7k lbs would be 14k+.   With that said, obviously yes you're going to feel a 9k lb trailer when slowing down.  I already said, when accelerating.  When changing lanes?  No.  But if you look at the context of what was quoted, the original person said, "after a mile or two..." which means that would be after the accelerating portion and you're driving a generally steady pace.  Please do learn to read and comprehend.
    • sFrank
      2026 Silverado Range AFM DFM ECU loaction

      By sFrank · Posted

      So I purchased the Range unit for my 2026 and I am seeing different locations suggested for the ECM . Can anyone confirm wither under hood, left side or right side or behind the wheelwell?
    • No F-bdy Bs
      Dave's Auto (custom engine builder) tear down of L8T

      By No F-bdy Bs · Posted

      Like I've said before. Di and Carbon buildup is not that big of a concern. Engine had minimal buildup, and that engine was obviously not super well maintained. Do regular oil changes, and you're gtg as long as the rest of the truck lasts. Also, the High Pressure FP that people ****** about, but can't tell you why.  Now, I wish they'd trash the variable oil pump. No real world issues with them, but I'll gladly eat whatever miniscule MPG it's saving me in favor of more oil at all RPMs.    Curious to see his assessment of the 7.3 compared to the 6.6. I expect he'll praise the port inj, but from a structural standpoint, the 6.6 is as robust as any engine out there.    Not to take away from the 7.3. I feel it's equally as good as the 6.6.     As to heat on the rear cyls, I'd have to see numerous examples before I'd say it's an issue. Especially not knowing the history of that engine. For all is known, they could have blown a rad hose, and ran it hot, and the 2 rear cyls may be the first to get hot in a low coolant situation, but not be an issue aside from that. 

  • GM-Trucks.com Clubs

  • Popular Contributors

×
×
  • Create New...