What Kind Of Wax To Use For Winter Preparation? (Not Expensive Too)
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What Kind Of Wax To Use For Winter Preparation? (Not Expensive Too)
Hi,
I have an 06 TL and the car will be going through its 3rd winter this year.
I have been using Zaino Wax in the past including this past Spring but I am looking for a cheaper alternative this winter.
I live in the Toronto region so that's the North East region of Canada / USA.
Any tips?
Maguires? Mothers? etc....
Also, what happens if I apply a double or triple coat and leave it on versus wiping it off with a towel? Will that damage the paint or prove to be impossible to remove later on?
Thanks for the tips.
G
I have an 06 TL and the car will be going through its 3rd winter this year.
I have been using Zaino Wax in the past including this past Spring but I am looking for a cheaper alternative this winter.
I live in the Toronto region so that's the North East region of Canada / USA.
Any tips?
Maguires? Mothers? etc....
Also, what happens if I apply a double or triple coat and leave it on versus wiping it off with a towel? Will that damage the paint or prove to be impossible to remove later on?
Thanks for the tips.
G
Last edited by TMLInfinity; Oct 30, 2009 at 10:54 PM.
what he said!Also, if you want to apply multiple coats, you should apply one coat (then remove) wait about 24hrs and do the next.
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If your only getting 5 cars your applying way too much .. you should get at least a car per ounce...
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I use Collinite 476s. Below is their website. I think I paid $10 or so for a can of it at Harbor Freight.
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Hey patrick....would a coat of DG105 applied this month be a good protectant for the upcoming winter months? Would it protect me through march/april? Also...I washed my car yesterday and applied the aquawax. Afterwards I started thinking I wanted to apply some DG105 for the winter...could I apply 105 over the aquawax?
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George, I dont think 105 on its own will make it through to March or April my friend! 4-5 months is about tops under the most ideal of conditions, but......If you could squeek an app or two of AW in there during the winter, I think the two of us would feel much better.........
Also, feel free to add 105 atop AW. Thats not an issue, they work very well together......
Also, feel free to add 105 atop AW. Thats not an issue, they work very well together......
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It was a bit tough to remove this time around. I think it could have been my fault though. First of all, I applied it when I got home from work so the hood was warm. Secondly, I applied it to the entire car at one time instead of per panel as the label says. Thirdly, I let it sit for about 10 minutes before I buffed it off. It felt like it really hardened and required a bit of elbow grease to get it buffed off but it looks great now.
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105 "should" be extremely easy both on and off. regardless, its protected.
Applying is "ok" on a "warm" surface, just not stifling hot. If applied with correct amounts, its really easy to work with. Plus, all sealants are more easily applied to previously cleaned (Polished or chemically cleaned) or protected surfaces. Something to consider. In all honesty, its one of the easier products to use. I, like you, applied to the entire surface, then remove maybe 1/2 hr later. If you have high humidity, it can sometimes compound the removal process with smearing.
Applying is "ok" on a "warm" surface, just not stifling hot. If applied with correct amounts, its really easy to work with. Plus, all sealants are more easily applied to previously cleaned (Polished or chemically cleaned) or protected surfaces. Something to consider. In all honesty, its one of the easier products to use. I, like you, applied to the entire surface, then remove maybe 1/2 hr later. If you have high humidity, it can sometimes compound the removal process with smearing.
Hello Patrick!
got a question. I'm so noob at this still. so it's wash the car -> spray wax -> that duragloss polish (which is the sealant you said right?)
I've been just doing wash and spray wax. But i guess it's time for me to apply that duragloss polish once right?
got a question. I'm so noob at this still. so it's wash the car -> spray wax -> that duragloss polish (which is the sealant you said right?)
I've been just doing wash and spray wax. But i guess it's time for me to apply that duragloss polish once right?
And one more question, I was going to make a new thread but I think it's alright to post it in here.
Around my work parking structure area, there's a major construction going on. I think that's why my car gets so much dust after couple days.. Is there anyway to get them away easily?
I mean every time I do a car wash, it only lasts like 3 days before it gets really dusted out again..
Around my work parking structure area, there's a major construction going on. I think that's why my car gets so much dust after couple days.. Is there anyway to get them away easily?
I mean every time I do a car wash, it only lasts like 3 days before it gets really dusted out again..
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hello patrick!
Got a question. I'm so noob at this still. So it's wash the car -> spray wax -> that duragloss polish (which is the sealant you said right?)
at onset, wash, polish, seal.....then maintain with spray wax monthly.
i've been just doing wash and spray wax. But i guess it's time for me to apply that duragloss polish once right?
i think you skipped a step somewhere.....and what polish are we referring to? Is it the dg smr?
and one more question, i was going to make a new thread but i think it's alright to post it in here.
Around my work parking structure area, there's a major construction going on. I think that's why my car gets so much dust after couple days.. Is there anyway to get them away easily?
dust is a bitch!! Not much you can do other then hit it with hi pressure air to blow it off. But keep the surface slick, and that will help deter it from adhering. optimum no rinse users, chime in here_______________.
i mean every time i do a car wash, it only lasts like 3 days before it gets really dusted out again..welcome to the fascinating world of enthusiast car care? Three days is about the norm before dust settles in. Consider using a quick detailer before it gets real dusty. A pretty decent otc one (if you dont have one already) is nufinish cling. I know, i know, i may get flamed, but i bought it for $7.00 at walgreens just to try. Its not you basic qd, as it does "cling", which is kind of nice actually. Leaves a nice smooth slick feeling, clears out nicely, good for trim as well. Well worth the $7.00 folks!
Got a question. I'm so noob at this still. So it's wash the car -> spray wax -> that duragloss polish (which is the sealant you said right?)
at onset, wash, polish, seal.....then maintain with spray wax monthly.
i've been just doing wash and spray wax. But i guess it's time for me to apply that duragloss polish once right?
i think you skipped a step somewhere.....and what polish are we referring to? Is it the dg smr?
and one more question, i was going to make a new thread but i think it's alright to post it in here.
Around my work parking structure area, there's a major construction going on. I think that's why my car gets so much dust after couple days.. Is there anyway to get them away easily?
dust is a bitch!! Not much you can do other then hit it with hi pressure air to blow it off. But keep the surface slick, and that will help deter it from adhering. optimum no rinse users, chime in here_______________.
i mean every time i do a car wash, it only lasts like 3 days before it gets really dusted out again..welcome to the fascinating world of enthusiast car care? Three days is about the norm before dust settles in. Consider using a quick detailer before it gets real dusty. A pretty decent otc one (if you dont have one already) is nufinish cling. I know, i know, i may get flamed, but i bought it for $7.00 at walgreens just to try. Its not you basic qd, as it does "cling", which is kind of nice actually. Leaves a nice smooth slick feeling, clears out nicely, good for trim as well. Well worth the $7.00 folks!
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