polish and wax?
06-21-2007, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ToneBoat923
Im ahving a noob debate wiht a firned...hes saying your supposed ot polish before you wax...this cant be true...dont you wax first to remove the crap then polish to protect?
pretty sure you wash with Dawn to remove the wax, then clay bar, then polish, then wax. But your paint is fresh so wait a month.
06-21-2007, 08:16 AM
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Your friend is correct. Polish, then wax. Polish removes scratches and swirl marks. Wax then protects what you just polished.
You don't have to wash with Dawn. In fact it's not a good idea. It's not good for the paint, rubber and trim. Polishing will remove any leftover wax before you wax again.
My process: wash with automotive car wash soap, clay bar, polish, seal, wax.
New paint (from a body shop, not factory) should not be waxed for at least a month as mentioned. Polishing is ok.....I've yet to see a paint job that didn't need further polishing.
You don't have to wash with Dawn. In fact it's not a good idea. It's not good for the paint, rubber and trim. Polishing will remove any leftover wax before you wax again.
My process: wash with automotive car wash soap, clay bar, polish, seal, wax.
New paint (from a body shop, not factory) should not be waxed for at least a month as mentioned. Polishing is ok.....I've yet to see a paint job that didn't need further polishing.
06-21-2007, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ToneBoat923
i even heard that your only supposed to wax once a year....what do you use to seal
read up here
http://www.autogeek.net/carwax.html
autogeek is an EXTREMELY helpful and explanatory website, yes their stuff is on the expensive side but its all quality stuff thats well worth it
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