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General => Detailing => Topic started by: shorty0100397 on 07 February 2010, 19:12
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Im looking for a wax. I have no idea what im looking at, there is so many different ones at different prices. Ive never used wax before and unsure at what stage to apply it. As you guys are the pros, before i buy, please point me in the right direction. Id prefer something affordable. Its not a show car but I want it to dazzle like a flame in the winter night lmao.
My thinking of the process is
Powerwash the thick off.
I have autoglm shampoo conditioner so ally this.
Powerwash again
then use my Autoglm super resin polish
then would i apply the wax straight over the top.
:laugh:
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I love this stuff
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-no-476s-super-doublecoat-auto-wax/prod_207.html
Put 2 coats of it on over the summer last year and the car still beads now. Perfect IMO if you are lazy and not a hardcore detailer :laugh:
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Quick Q too - If you wax your car, lets say a month later it needs a wash, will you need to re-wax after the wash?
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yep wax is applyed last :wink:
collinite 845 for ease of application and good protection,
collinite 915 is a hard wax which takes a bit more effort to apply but is very good on the gloss front and protection.
dodojuice(take your pic as they are all good waxs)
poorboys nattys blue paste wax smells lovely,easy to apply and has good protection.
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Quick Q too - If you wax your car, lets say a month later it needs a wash, will you need to re-wax after the wash?
no not really but it wouldnt do any harm if you wanted to. make sure you use a neutral shampoo for your washing so not to strip the wax.
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Thanks fella, im going to buy from waxamomo, the prices look nifty and £5 off first buy :rolleyes: Happy Days :rolleyes:
Edit - Think ill get this one -
Collinite 476s Super Doublecoat Wax 9oz
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yes!! do that :wink: chris is a good chap and very helpfull and if your lucky and have been good you might get some sweetys with your order too.
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Lol sweeties. Ha ha, must be a cool dude. The website looks good too.
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Quick Q too - If you wax your car, lets say a month later it needs a wash, will you need to re-wax after the wash?
no not really but it wouldnt do any harm if you wanted to. make sure you use a neutral shampoo for your washing so not to strip the wax.
You could try dodo's Red Mist as a top up for shine & a bit of added protection, its spray on, buff off & looks great. Most waxes should last a few months between applications (and your choice is I hear a good one). Enjoy :smiley:
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I plan on following pretty much the same process... having read a bit on detailing world I've ordered the collinite 476s, gets excellent comments
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yes 476 is a good wax for the money, i use 845 which is basically the same but in a liquid form,so economical in its application with good durabilty.
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Thanks for all the advice, cant wait to get my product and shine away. This weather is very annoying though. Just want one decent day to work on the beast lol.
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I've been using Megs Yellow wax for the past 6 months, its pretty damn good: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/26-hi-tech-yellow-paste-wax.aspx
I have heard a lot of good things about Collinite 476 though so may give that a try when the Megs stuff runs out!
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I've been using Megs Yellow wax for the past 6 months, its pretty damn good: http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/26-hi-tech-yellow-paste-wax.aspx
I have heard a lot of good things about Collinite 476 though so may give that a try when the Megs stuff runs out!
collinite wax's are highly durable.