What Kind Of Wax To Use For Winter Preparation? (Not Expensive Too)

TMLInfinity · 10-30-2009, 11:52 PM

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

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*exceldetail* · 10-31-2009, 12:35 AM

Duragloss 105, 111, Four Star UPP come to mind.
Never leave a subtance on the paint for any duration, it will prove to be a pain in the rear to remove.......

MD03CL-S · 10-31-2009, 9:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by exceldetail

Duragloss 105, 111, Four Star UPP come to mind.
Never leave a subtance on the paint for any duration, it will prove to be a pain in the rear to remove.......

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.

rlerman · 10-31-2009, 8:00 PM

I use Meguiars Synthetic Sealant 2.0, lasted about 5 months last winter here in the Northeast. One coat is all it takes...It's about $20 a bottle and one bottle will do at least 5 cars.

Jesstzn · 11-01-2009, 12:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rlerman

I use Meguiars Synthetic Sealant 2.0, lasted about 5 months last winter here in the Northeast. One coat is all it takes...It's about $20 a bottle and one bottle will do at least 5 cars.

If your only getting 5 cars your applying way too much .. you should get at least a car per ounce...

skyfox23 · 11-03-2009, 9:16 PM

Four starr upp

95oRANGEcRUSH · 11-03-2009, 10:14 PM

I use Collinite 476s. Below is their website. I think I paid $10 or so for a can of it at Harbor Freight.

http://www.colliniteautomotive.com/p....htm#super476s

NWI_#73 · 11-09-2009, 7:53 AM

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?

*exceldetail* · 11-09-2009, 8:03 AM

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......

NWI_#73 · 11-09-2009, 8:53 AM

Great, thanks for the info. I will try to use AW 1x a month or every other month throughout the winter months. I am going to apply a coat of DG105 tonight.

NWI_#73 · 11-10-2009, 7:23 AM

1 coat of DG105 was applied last night.

*exceldetail* · 11-10-2009, 8:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NWI_#73

1 coat of DG105 was applied last night.

And how was the application process for you?

NWI_#73 · 11-10-2009, 8:50 AM

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.

NWI_#73 · 11-11-2009, 1:46 PM

Is that good or bad, pat?

*exceldetail* · 11-11-2009, 3:23 PM

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.

NWI_#73 · 11-11-2009, 4:25 PM

With all of that being said, I really have no idea why it was a chore. Humidity wasn't an issue either.

JS + TL · 11-11-2009, 4:52 PM

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?

JS + TL · 11-11-2009, 5:01 PM

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..

*exceldetail* · 11-11-2009, 6:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by js + tl

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!

somrltl · 11-11-2009, 8:26 PM

looking for a green colored wax to use to fill in those small chips, when I use mothers get small white wax spots on front bumper any suggestions

*exceldetail* · 11-11-2009, 10:36 PM

Try to find a green medium tip perm marker (Or touch up paint).

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NWI_#73 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 24 Posts: 215	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? __________________ 07' TL-S NBP Llumar ATR30 all around

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exceldetail Sponsor Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 5,912	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...... __________________ 5 products, 5 days, 25% off! Authorized distribution for Finish Kare, Four Star, 1Z, Optimum, Erasure, 303, Duragloss, Black Wow, Tuf Shine and more!

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95oRANGEcRUSH Dispenser of Reality 2007 Acura TL Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: North Canton, Ohio Age: 26 Posts: 177	I use Collinite 476s. Below is their website. I think I paid $10 or so for a can of it at Harbor Freight. http://www.colliniteautomotive.com/p....htm#super476s __________________ 2007 KBP Acura TL Type-S 35% tint all around ~ LED interior/license plate lights ~ 3000k, 55w HID foglights

11-09-2009, 8:53 AM	#10
NWI_#73 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 24 Posts: 215	Great, thanks for the info. I will try to use AW 1x a month or every other month throughout the winter months. I am going to apply a coat of DG105 tonight. __________________ 07' TL-S NBP Llumar ATR30 all around

11-10-2009, 7:23 AM	#11
NWI_#73 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 24 Posts: 215	1 coat of DG105 was applied last night. __________________ 07' TL-S NBP Llumar ATR30 all around

11-10-2009, 8:50 AM	#13
NWI_#73 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 24 Posts: 215	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. __________________ 07' TL-S NBP Llumar ATR30 all around

11-11-2009, 1:46 PM	#14
NWI_#73 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 24 Posts: 215	Is that good or bad, pat? __________________ 07' TL-S NBP Llumar ATR30 all around

11-11-2009, 3:23 PM	#15
exceldetail Sponsor Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 5,912	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. __________________ 5 products, 5 days, 25% off! Authorized distribution for Finish Kare, Four Star, 1Z, Optimum, Erasure, 303, Duragloss, Black Wow, Tuf Shine and more!

11-11-2009, 4:25 PM	#16
NWI_#73 Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lafayette, IN Age: 24 Posts: 215	With all of that being said, I really have no idea why it was a chore. Humidity wasn't an issue either. __________________ 07' TL-S NBP Llumar ATR30 all around

11-11-2009, 8:26 PM	#20
somrltl Registered User Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: Sep 2009 Age: 53 Posts: 6	looking for a green colored wax to use to fill in those small chips, when I use mothers get small white wax spots on front bumper any suggestions

11-11-2009, 10:36 PM	#21
exceldetail Sponsor Trader Rating: (0) Join Date: May 2004 Location: Thousand Oaks, CA Posts: 5,912	Try to find a green medium tip perm marker (Or touch up paint). __________________ 5 products, 5 days, 25% off! Authorized distribution for Finish Kare, Four Star, 1Z, Optimum, Erasure, 303, Duragloss, Black Wow, Tuf Shine and more!