waxing ...

dres79 · 11-29-2008, 10:18 AM

i bought my car last friday and just waxed it for the first time yesterday (60k miles). the paint is a little rough ... was not taken care of properly but i have noticed a difference already.

i am planning on waxing it every sat with a good cut on the paint next week.

wanted to see how often you guys wax your cars

trippmann · 11-30-2008, 11:23 AM

what you should do is wash, clay bar, and then wax. the clay bar will remove all the surface contaminates that the wash just couldnt get. you will be amased by how much the clay will pick up off your clear coat. i reccomend the clay magic fine grade clay bar you get 200 grams of clay witch you can cut up into 6-8 pieces, so you get an extremely large ammount of clay for that one low price. and with the clay bar you would need clay lube. some people use soap diluted with water and a spray bottle, but most people use some form of instant or spray on detailer. good luck!

mav909 · 11-30-2008, 01:28 PM

with it being around 2 degrees outside i have no intention of doing it soon!

Breyton-BMW · 12-01-2008, 06:18 AM

I have a guy who does it for me once a month.

dres79 · 12-01-2008, 06:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trippmann

what you should do is wash, clay bar, and then wax. the clay bar will remove all the surface contaminates that the wash just couldnt get. you will be amased by how much the clay will pick up off your clear coat. i reccomend the clay magic fine grade clay bar you get 200 grams of clay witch you can cut up into 6-8 pieces, so you get an extremely large ammount of clay for that one low price. and with the clay bar you would need clay lube. some people use soap diluted with water and a spray bottle, but most people use some form of instant or spray on detailer. good luck!

thanks ... i used to detail waayyyy back in the day and we used to use clay with just soap and water. my brother has a detail shop so i might have him get some and give it a shot.

LABMW13 · 12-01-2008, 03:40 PM

also P21S Paintwork Cleanser from bavauto helps to get minor scratches and dirt out that washing cant do. I Wash, Cleanse, Clay Bar, then Wax.

dres79 · 12-01-2008, 07:20 PM

thanks for the responses so far ... i hope (rain or shine) this weekend i can clay it.

VillanovaGrad · 12-10-2008, 08:08 PM

ppl who wax a car every week needs to get a life

Dreamliner330 · 12-10-2008, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by villanovagrad

ppl who wax a car every week needs to get a life

+1

e46redline · 12-13-2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by VillanovaGrad

ppl who wax a car every week needs to get a life

haha!

Beamn46 · 12-13-2008, 02:50 PM

depends on the time of year...but im gonna say once ever 2 weeks during summer and once every month-month 1/2....BUT I DO CLAY BAR MONICA EVERY TIME I WASH IT..IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE IT U SHOULD ITS AMAZING LOL expensive but well worth it...

boywonda · 12-14-2008, 12:57 AM

every 3 months

dres79 · 12-14-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Beamn46

depends on the time of year...but im gonna say once ever 2 weeks during summer and once every month-month 1/2....BUT I DO CLAY BAR MONICA EVERY TIME I WASH IT..IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE IT U SHOULD ITS AMAZING LOL expensive but well worth it...

are you claying the whole car? i have thought about doing that but figured since i am waxing it once a week i could pass on the clay.

Acarder · 02-18-2009, 06:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VillanovaGrad

ppl who wax a car every week needs to get a life

Brian N · 02-19-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by VillanovaGrad

ppl who wax a car every week needs to get a life

Can you find me one?

Or can you make an exception becuase I am a professional detailer?

csurfr · 02-21-2009, 12:33 AM

since the clay bar has been brought up in this thread and I've never done it to my car, how exactly do I go about doing it without screwing something up? I've seen the Meguires clay bar at all the local stores. . .

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11-29-2008, 10:18 AM	#1
dres79 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DE Posts: 36 My Ride: 04 M3 View My Garage	waxing ... i bought my car last friday and just waxed it for the first time yesterday (60k miles). the paint is a little rough ... was not taken care of properly but i have noticed a difference already. i am planning on waxing it every sat with a good cut on the paint next week. wanted to see how often you guys wax your cars __________________

11-30-2008, 01:28 PM	#3
mav909 Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: taunton U.K Posts: 358 My Ride: Rx8 231 View My Garage	with it being around 2 degrees outside i have no intention of doing it soon! __________________

12-01-2008, 06:18 AM	#4
Breyton-BMW Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philippines Posts: 4,386 My Ride: Ti View My Garage	I have a guy who does it for me once a month. __________________

12-01-2008, 03:40 PM	#6
LABMW13 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 477 My Ride: M3, 330i, '89 325i View My Garage	also P21S Paintwork Cleanser from bavauto helps to get minor scratches and dirt out that washing cant do. I Wash, Cleanse, Clay Bar, then Wax. __________________ M3: SSR GT3 Wheels, H&R Coilovers, JL 12" W6, Eisenmann 83mm, SS Headers, 4.10's, CF CSL Trunk & Diffuser, Euro Front Bumper, Hamann CF front lip, 3000k Fogs, NX 125 Shot UUC Parts: SSBC Brakes, Lines, Sway bars, 8LB Flywheel, twin disc clutch, Evo 3 Shifter, RK7A Shift Knob, CF E-brake, Rasp-X Mid Pipes Coming Soon: VRS Vented Race Hood & VCSL CF Roof Panel

12-01-2008, 07:20 PM	#7
dres79 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: DE Posts: 36 My Ride: 04 M3 View My Garage	thanks for the responses so far ... i hope (rain or shine) this weekend i can clay it. __________________

12-10-2008, 08:08 PM	#8
VillanovaGrad Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Villanova Posts: 959 My Ride: M3 M5 X3 View My Garage	ppl who wax a car every week needs to get a life __________________

12-13-2008, 02:50 PM	#11
Beamn46 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Renton,Wa Posts: 2,261 My Ride: 02 M3 SMG CB/CINN View My Garage	depends on the time of year...but im gonna say once ever 2 weeks during summer and once every month-month 1/2....BUT I DO CLAY BAR MONICA EVERY TIME I WASH IT..IF YOU HAVEN'T DONE IT U SHOULD ITS AMAZING LOL expensive but well worth it...

12-14-2008, 12:57 AM	#12
boywonda Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Roanoke, VA Posts: 236 My Ride: Alpine White ///M3 View My Garage	every 3 months __________________ OB 330i = Gone Welcome Alpine White/Cinnamon ///M3!!! NEW Pics Here http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...hlight=http:// "...Leave 'em empty / I cruise through Harlem in a M3 / Never pay for parties, say my name and I'm in free" Big L - Flamboyant (R.I.P.)

02-21-2009, 12:33 AM	#16
csurfr Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: PA Posts: 35 My Ride: 323ci View My Garage	since the clay bar has been brought up in this thread and I've never done it to my car, how exactly do I go about doing it without screwing something up? I've seen the Meguires clay bar at all the local stores. . .

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