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Old 10-06-2006, 04:51 AM
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just bought some mothers carnuba wax. how long should i keep it on? is it one of those longer the better things, was thinking about putting it on at night then taking it off in the morning... any thoughts? also, should i put my zaino products on before or after the mother's wax?

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Old 10-06-2006, 08:11 AM
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If you leave the wax on your car overnight you will have a hell of a time getting it off by hand. Follow the directions on the label.
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All you have too do is keep it on for 5 to 10 mintues.
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Originally Posted by SOMWS62001
All you have too do is keep it on for 5 to 10 mintues.
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And if you're going to use Zaino in addition to a carnuba wax, the Zaino should go first. It won't adhere to wax nearly as well as it will to the clearcoat.


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leave it on until it hazes (3-5 mins, depending on humidity and temperature)
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Originally Posted by dirtybird22
HMMM if you take off wax to soon it just streaks.
Old 10-06-2006, 01:53 PM
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ill most likely leave the wax for 30minutes to an hour due to living in freakin texas where humidity is king
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I always let my wax sit for about 30mins to an hour and remove. Never had any difficulty removing the wax at all. As long as the paint is prep'ed correctly there shouldn't be a problem with steaking and removing.
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Originally Posted by LS1MONSTER
I always let my wax sit for about 30mins to an hour and remove. Never had any difficulty removing the wax at all. As long as the paint is prep'ed correctly there shouldn't be a problem with steaking and removing.
ya i plan on using clay bar and a couple coats of zaino, i have the zfx Z2 and Z5 products as well as the Z6, to prep my car before wax!!! gonna be a long weekend. I usually leave zaino on over night, makes a much better shine
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got another question... should i rewash the car after using the claybar?
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It's optional..but I would highly recommend it. Can never have the paint too clean before applying some wax.
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Originally Posted by mellis028
got another question... should i rewash the car after using the claybar?
some people do, and some people don't. it's all a matter of if you're really **** about impurities and such. personally, i don't re-wash after the clay bar, and it come's out great with my black car. however, if you feel you'd like to re-wash, go right ahead! it won't hurt anything.
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apply a good cleaner wax and take that off. And then apply a good wax last.

Then the shine really comes out.
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anyone ever use that mothers carnuba wax, the one in the can not the liquid? On the directions it says to use a wet terry cloth, what did you guys use?



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