How often do you boys wax?

Allegroboi · 21st October 2009, 16:50

Well take it how you please :lol:

But seriously I have just clayed and polished and waxed my baby and she looks absolutely fantastic.

How often do you think I should re-wax and what are the benefits and drawbacks of waxing regularly?

Surely if the wax is at a good level then I won't need to clay and polish so often!

Your wise advice as always eagerly awaited :lol:

Simon · 21st October 2009, 16:55

Personally I generally re-wax my car every two or three months. Weekly cleans are usually followed by some quick-detailer spray which helps to keep the protection on-going.

Generally when you start to see the beading effect diminish from the wax is the time to reapply the wax.

Dave***t · 21st October 2009, 17:12

It varies a lot according to which wax you use, and whether you put several coats on.

Simon's spot on, but if you use a couple of coats of Collinite wax that'll last much longer before you need to add more wax than if you use a single coat of something like Meguiars liquid stuff. Possibly not the 12 months that Collinite claim, but certainly there'll be a very big difference.

It's also good to make sure you're using shampoo at the recommended dilution when you wash, as stronger wash solutions will strip the wax. I used to use loads of shampoo before I realised that, and then wondered why my wax never seemed to last

Tatts · 21st October 2009, 17:27

I tend to wax monthly, been using Collonite this year, but going back to Natty's Blue when my supply is used up.

James.uk · 21st October 2009, 17:35

Wax?

Polish?

whatchootalkinboutWillis!! It rains in the UK, what more do we need?

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Bobon · 21st October 2009, 18:20

I do mine every few months and it seems to keep quite well.

Allegroboi · 21st October 2009, 20:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave***t

It's also good to make sure you're using shampoo at the recommended dilution when you wash, as stronger wash solutions will strip the wax. I used to use loads of shampoo before I realised that, and then wondered why my wax never seemed to last

Never thought of that as I do use a shampoo and probably do just as you are saying. I always go on the beading, hate not having that. Just wondered if it was worth putting several coats of wax on.

Cheers guys helpful as usual

Dave***t · 22nd October 2009, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Allegroboi

Just wondered if it was worth putting several coats of wax on.

Sure is, although anything more than maybe 3 is overkill.

And if you give it a spray of Last Touch or similar (~£19 for over 7 litres once diluted, which will last aaaaages) after each subsequent wash, the beading will last much better.

And of course pictures of your handiwork wouldn't go amiss

Allegroboi · 23rd October 2009, 16:07

Cheers again guys, not very good with the pics side of things, but will try, the car looks fantastic though. I thought that it looked good before, but now looks really shiny, a nice deep shine

pab · 24th October 2009, 20:25

auto glym for me.
super resin polish followed by
extra gloss protection....a superb finish

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Allegroboi Posted a thing or two 2.0 CDTi Tourer Connie SE auto Royal Blue/Dorchester red connie V6 with Aubergine interior Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Farnborough Posts: 1,490 Thanks: 64 Thanked 33 Times in 17 Posts	Cheers again guys, not very good with the pics side of things, but will try, the car looks fantastic though. I thought that it looked good before, but now looks really shiny, a nice deep shine __________________ [SIGPIC]http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q...P1010031-1.jpg[/SIGPIC]Two 75's twice the cost, twice the amount of road tax and insurance but most important of all, twice the pleasure. Ian

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Personally I generally re-wax my car every two or three months. Weekly cleans are usually followed by some quick-detailer spray which helps to keep the protection on-going. Generally when you start to see the beading effect diminish from the wax is the time to reapply the wax.

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