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Old 12-26-2007, 01:22 AM
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I just waxed my entire car, and noticed that the very top of the car seems to be of a different material. (You know, the only non-glass part of our F bodies on t-top cars.) I don't know if its painted or vinyl covered.

Can I just use the wax that I used for the rest of the car or do I need to sue something else special?

And what do I use on the windows? When I first bought it the windows beaded the rain, now it has lost whatever protection that was on it. What can I use for the exterior windows too?

Thanks and sorry for the n00b question.
Old 12-26-2007, 01:24 AM
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You're talking about the sail panel?
Old 12-26-2007, 01:29 AM
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If you are talking about the sail panel then you can wax it as well. If you want the water to bead on the windows try some rain x.
Old 12-26-2007, 01:31 AM
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Yeah if you are talking about the sail panel wax it as you would the rest of the car.
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The bar between the t-tops and the triangles behind the windows can be waxed.

I use RainX on all my windows (including t-top glass).
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I just wax my windows haha that works well to, claybar with detail spray, then throw some wax on and wipe it good. And KABOOM
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just dont wax the windshield
Old 12-26-2007, 05:36 PM
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Yeah sorry, I was talking about the sail panel. Thanks for the responses for both the sail panel and the windows.

Appreciate it!
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Originally Posted by 02gtp4now
just dont wax the windshield
Why?
Old 12-26-2007, 06:44 PM
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I wax every damn spot.. sail panel windows ttops... and never had a problem... whats wrong with waxing the windshield... i wax it and it lasts way longer then that rain x has ever held up.....
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Originally Posted by Luna
Why?
It can smear sometimes, just depends on what you use.
Old 12-26-2007, 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Luna
Why?

it makes a smear look on the windshield in the rain when you have your wipers on. That's what it did to me. So i cleaned it with alcohol then used rainx not more smearing
Old 12-27-2007, 08:32 PM
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funny... i never use my wipers when it rains .... doing bout 30+ mph the water shoots right off the windshield... i dont know what kidn of wax you used but that may be the problem.... was it a synthetic wax? cause u use the meguiars 100% pure brazilian carnuba and that **** works
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anyone wax under the hood??? or is it just me??
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Originally Posted by LS1BLKSS
anyone wax under the hood??? or is it just me??
No i have never waxed under the hood.
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Rain X works and its easier to apply.
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Originally Posted by crapyboy750
No i have never waxed under the hood.
helps it clean up pretty good!!! and shins pretty nice!
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Originally Posted by chevrolet02z28
cause u use the meguiars 100% pure brazilian carnuba and that **** works
I use the exact same wax on the glass and paint. Its good stuff! no problems ever with smearing or anything the water beads of nicely on the glass and it lasts a long time as well.



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