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On Memorial Day I did a comprehensive cleaning and wax (wash, clay bar, wash, Klasse AIO, Klasse HGSG, Mother's Carnauba). The finish looks pretty good but I suspect the carnauba is gone by now even though the shine is still there. I was thinking about refreshing the wax - can I just wash and re-wax? Or do I need to strip the wax (Dawn Dish Soap), then re-apply the wax? If I strip the wax, is the sealant layer (Klasse HGSG) still intact, or do I need to reapply that, then wax? I'm not sure I need to do anything, but holiday weekends are good times for me to provide special attention to my car.
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Rudy
All advice is welcome!
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Rudy
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Rudy-you will no doubt get many differing inputs, but IMHO, wash and re-wax if you're pleased with the condition of the finish. As in not overly swirled etc. Dawn will remove the wax and I suspect the HGSG too.
Given you cleaned up the finish about a month ago, it probably doesn't need additional cleaning,unless it's been outside all this time.
Given you cleaned up the finish about a month ago, it probably doesn't need additional cleaning,unless it's been outside all this time.
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Agree with the above post.
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Rudy-you will no doubt get many differing inputs, but IMHO, wash and re-wax if you're pleased with the condition of the finish. As in not overly swirled etc. Dawn will remove the wax and I suspect the HGSG too.
Given you cleaned up the finish about a month ago, it probably doesn't need additional cleaning,unless it's been outside all this time.
Given you cleaned up the finish about a month ago, it probably doesn't need additional cleaning,unless it's been outside all this time.
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I would have to agree re wax....
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Thanks to all for the advice - that's exactly what I wanted to hear, wash and re-wax. Last time I did it by hand, but this time I think I'll go with the PC and the blue LC pad. Spent some time playing with the black pad on my F-150 so now I think I'm ready to try it on my baby...
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Thanks again everyone!
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the last step really can be done by hand or by machine, the benefit maybe only speed in applying.
for best results I always remove with a clean mf towel.
have fun!
for best results I always remove with a clean mf towel.
have fun!
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Providing you don't use a high alkaline soap the sealant should be fine (polymers are detergent resistant) if the finish requires detailer's clay use a mild abrasive clay like Pinnile or Sonus and then proceed to apply a wax