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Wax that $hit

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#1 ·
Finally were getting some nice sunny weather and its time to wax the car. I have never done this before, this is my first car :) The paint has lots of swirl marks but is in otherwise good condition.

I was wondering what clay, polish, wax and sealant I should use? I don’t wanna order stuff by mail, just stuff I can go pick up at the local hardware/auto shop.


-- Also i have been parking under a tree, and OMG it has fuked up my paint, there is sap $hit all over it, doesnt come off. Will the claying fix that up?


Thanks, i need quick replies before it starts raining again.

Sardar :craig:
 
#11 ·
sardar said:
thanks, so what wax should i use since i didnt see one on the zaino page?
You don't need a Carnuba based wax. Z2 or Z5 function in the same capacity. They are essentially synthetic polymer based sealants. Z5 is felt to give a bit more depth and will help cover up very minor surface imperfections. Z2 gives a bit more shine to the car at the expense of depth. Zaino recommends a coat of Z5 then Z2 for most application.

mike
 
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