New Car Waxing?
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New Car Waxing?
What does Porsche recommend, and what do you do, with a new car for paint care? Other than washing it with a mild detergent and plenty of water, do you wait to apply a wax? Is the paint on a new Porsche "cured" at the time of delivery, or should I wait some number of months before waxing?
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This is what I have done in the past for new and used cars of all makes......excellent product that produces excellent results with great protection.....
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...de=APPLICATION
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...de=APPLICATION
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There are some real detailing fanatics out there - I'm not one of them. I've tried various products and found two that really are amazing. One in particular was FREE. Cost was $9.95 and it came with a $10 rebate (O.K., I was out postage and sales tax...). Eagle One Nano Wax. Before putting it on I did a good washing with basic car wash concentrate (don't use anything else). Used some bug and tar remover for the tough ones. Then did a coat of Nano Wax. Went on very easy and buffed off just as easily. Note that you will need a couple of buffing rags - the stuff gums up the towel. Mequires has some NXT stuff that's probably the same. I use their spray "instant detailer" every now and then.
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Have washed mine with Meguiars NXT and their 'Ultimate Wash Mit' and I swear, I have not one single swirl mark on the car (Atlas Grey). I find it works incredibly well. I have also waxed it with thier NXT wax and it was the easiest waxing experience I've ever encountered. Oh, and while I'm at it (and I swear I don't work for them!), their Microfibre Drying towel is the best thing I've ever encountered to dry a car...!
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Originally Posted by Atlas
Have washed mine with Meguiars NXT and their 'Ultimate Wash Mit' and I swear, I have not one single swirl mark on the car (Atlas Grey). I find it works incredibly well. I have also waxed it with thier NXT wax and it was the easiest waxing experience I've ever encountered. Oh, and while I'm at it (and I swear I don't work for them!), their Microfibre Drying towel is the best thing I've ever encountered to dry a car...!
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For what it's worth, I'm planning to use Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner to wash, #81 Hand Polish to polish and #16 paste wax for wax. In between washes, I plan to have Mother's CA Gold Showtime instant detailer around, but maybe not much....
This weekend will be the first wash, polish and wax.
This weekend will be the first wash, polish and wax.
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Originally Posted by Phokaioglaukos
For what it's worth, I'm planning to use Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner to wash, #81 Hand Polish to polish and #16 paste wax for wax. In between washes, I plan to have Mother's CA Gold Showtime instant detailer around, but maybe not much....
This weekend will be the first wash, polish and wax.
This weekend will be the first wash, polish and wax.
Between washes, I've been using the California car duster for years with great results. Somehow, rubbing a rag with detailing spray on the paint sounds like it will scratch the paint, and take a lot longer than the car duster, which is a 2 minute job. And the dash duster is great for interior cleaning:
http://www.calcarcover.com/product.aspx?id=1014&cid=101
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It's the Meguiar's weird nomenclature. Their #81 is not abrasive (to remove swirls) but just oils to deepen the shine. As they say: "The gentlest way to achieve a perfectly smooth finish. A special blend of polishing oils will transform subtle surface defects into a uniform reflective sheen. Rich nutrients feed your finish to replace vital oils stripped away by oxidation. Dark paints in particular will respond with a shimmering depth of color and clarity. Our silicone-free formula also allows painting." Not sure it's necessary, but they say it's fine for clear coat.
I've heard good things about the CA car duster. Sounds like a really good item.
I've heard good things about the CA car duster. Sounds like a really good item.
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Originally Posted by SrfCity
go to town with the orbital polisher
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Originally Posted by Phokaioglaukos
It's the Meguiar's weird nomenclature. Their #81 is not abrasive (to remove swirls) but just oils to deepen the shine. As they say: "The gentlest way to achieve a perfectly smooth finish. A special blend of polishing oils will transform subtle surface defects into a uniform reflective sheen. Rich nutrients feed your finish to replace vital oils stripped away by oxidation. Dark paints in particular will respond with a shimmering depth of color and clarity. Our silicone-free formula also allows painting." Not sure it's necessary, but they say it's fine for clear coat.
I've heard good things about the CA car duster. Sounds like a really good item.
I've heard good things about the CA car duster. Sounds like a really good item.
FWIW, I used Zymol on my Porsches for 15 years, and tried all kinds of different waxes (and once tried a synthetic/polymer, which I didn't like), and a few years ago tried One Grand Blitz wax after reading good things about it on various forums. Zymol has a great depth of shine (and smells like a day at the beach!!), but it's difficult to apply/remove, and doesn't last long at all. Blitz is the easiest carnauba wax I've used for application/removal, and last a very long time. Apply it (the less the better) to the entire car, then buff off. It lasts around 3 - 4 months with hand washing, and has a great depth of shine. Not quite as good a shine as Zymol (for the month it lasts!), but much better than the plasticy shine of the synthetic/polymers like Zaino or RejeX. Always use a microfibre towel to buff off any wax--so much easier and won't scratch.
http://www.carcareonline.com/detail....oduct_id=10201
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Originally Posted by RonCT
With the products I use these days (Nano Wax or NXT), you shouldn't need the heavy machinery. I'd be nervous using power tools when all you need is to wipe the stuff off. It's really that easy!
