What do you guys use when you wash and wax?
04-16-2006, 02:35 PM
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What do you guys use when you wash and wax? I was thinking about getting this:
http://www.adamspolishes.com/site/pr...D3FF3E251F7BE0
I was just wondering if anyone has ever used any of his products. They look like they work like a dream in the instuctional videos, but I don't want to spend $130 on all of that if it's no better that the stuff you can get at autozone. The main thing I can't stand is, no matter how many times I wash my truck, there are always spots.
That and I've always wanted to wax it, so it will be nice a shiny for once. What do you guys use?
http://www.adamspolishes.com/site/pr...D3FF3E251F7BE0
I was just wondering if anyone has ever used any of his products. They look like they work like a dream in the instuctional videos, but I don't want to spend $130 on all of that if it's no better that the stuff you can get at autozone. The main thing I can't stand is, no matter how many times I wash my truck, there are always spots.
That and I've always wanted to wax it, so it will be nice a shiny for once. What do you guys use? 
04-16-2006, 03:02 PM
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Well whenever I wash my car I just use water and a soft washing cloth. Then use a high quality shammy or chammies, whatever you want to call it. Do this in the shade or the evening when it isn't as hot and you shouldn't have waterspot problems, I don't.
I wouldn't spend $130 on all that crap, seems like a waste to me, just buy a can of good wax, they all work pretty well.
I wouldn't spend $130 on all that crap, seems like a waste to me, just buy a can of good wax, they all work pretty well.
04-16-2006, 03:06 PM
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Check the detailing and appearance section. Lots of awsome info in there....
Personally...as long as I do what Drew said...I have good results...for awsome results...I'd wash, dry, clay bar, wash, dry, polish, wax...Or use some of the new products out there that out perform carnuba
Personally...as long as I do what Drew said...I have good results...for awsome results...I'd wash, dry, clay bar, wash, dry, polish, wax...Or use some of the new products out there that out perform carnuba
04-16-2006, 04:18 PM
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Zaino's good, but way overrated.
Remember this: It's not what you use, it's how you use it. No wax will look better than another if the surface underneath looks like crap. With proper prep, you can use a $3 can of the cheapest **** at AutoZone and look better than any other wax or sealer out there that's not prepped at all.
Proper surface cleaning, claying, compounding, and polishing are what makes for a good-looking surface. Waxes and sealants are protectants. They may add a little to the look and vary slightly from one another, but anyone that knows how to polish a car can get it to look amazing with no wax or sealers at all on it.
And remember that three-quarters of the fight is washing properly. If you do a crappy job washing and scratch the hell out of the paint, it doesn't matter what you do, it's going to look bad. Starting with proper technique and a good quality mitt will do wonders.
For starters, browse through these:
http://www.guidetodetailing.com/
http://www.properautocare.com/detailingtips.html
http://www.autopia.org is a large site and board centered around detailing, and the guys will answer any questions you have.
Remember this: It's not what you use, it's how you use it. No wax will look better than another if the surface underneath looks like crap. With proper prep, you can use a $3 can of the cheapest **** at AutoZone and look better than any other wax or sealer out there that's not prepped at all.
Proper surface cleaning, claying, compounding, and polishing are what makes for a good-looking surface. Waxes and sealants are protectants. They may add a little to the look and vary slightly from one another, but anyone that knows how to polish a car can get it to look amazing with no wax or sealers at all on it.
And remember that three-quarters of the fight is washing properly. If you do a crappy job washing and scratch the hell out of the paint, it doesn't matter what you do, it's going to look bad. Starting with proper technique and a good quality mitt will do wonders.
For starters, browse through these:
http://www.guidetodetailing.com/
http://www.properautocare.com/detailingtips.html
http://www.autopia.org is a large site and board centered around detailing, and the guys will answer any questions you have.
