Washing inbetween waxing?

MisterTee · 4th May 2008, 22:18

Hello all,

After spending quite a few weekends experimenting with wax's I spent yesterday polishing the car with Autoglym SRP, then waxing with Dodo juice, and finishing off with Collinite. The result is spectacular, its a much wetter shine that collinite on its own, and the car looks amazing (apart from a door ding, thank you very much, anonymous vandal).

I don't want to put that much effort in again for a while, so what washing do I do until the next big wax? I don't want the next wash to wash away all my hard work, but to remove the surface dirt only.

Ideas?

Thanks.

Chris_J · 4th May 2008, 22:41

Just use something like Megs Gold Class wash, or I think they do one called Soft Wash, but I'm not too sure about that.

If you want an absolutely blinding product (in my terms) look for AutoGlym Auto Gloss. You dilute it 100:1 so 2 teaspoons in every litre. Spray all over the car straight after rinsing, leave it 2 mins or so and rinse off again. Watch the water shimmer off as you rinse

and it's nt bad at all for an in between waxes use.

robbo51 · 5th May 2008, 08:16

I use Meguiars NXT Car wash (The best I've used)
Its PH neutral so wont strip the wax
Use a power washer first
Thats it!!
You wont need to wax it for many washes.
Takes me 10mins max

Wasser098 · 5th May 2008, 08:19

I need to 'de-tar' my CTR. Any good/safe product recommendations? I have used Autoglym on previous motors but with thin paint complaints about the Civics I am a little hesitant.

Anyone use a good tar remover lately?

robbo51 · 5th May 2008, 08:23

I use white spirit.
Works for me
Reapply some wax after though

Speedy471 · 5th May 2008, 10:47

Be careful with Megs gold glass as that stuff has a tendency to strip wax. One that I would recommend is Megs Shampoo plus, which is a much better product in my opinion and more economical. Other favs of mine are Chemical guys Citrus wash and gloss, and Chemical guys bodywash and wax. I would stay away from the Autoglym stuff its way overpriced for what it is, and the results are nowhere near as what you get from the ones I have previously mentioned.

As for de-taring, I would suggest a Sonus SFX ultra fine detailing clay and Sonus lubricant. Perfect for soft paints.

Chris_J · 5th May 2008, 11:01

I thought it was the NXT that stripped wax.

As for the tar, try a clay bar.

Speedy471 · 5th May 2008, 11:25

To be honest all shampoos will strip wax if used at a too high concentration. So I guess the most important thing regards to shampoo is to follow the dilution instructions carefully. Don't just 'chuck a few capfuls in' - and one for luck. But I got to agree about the Dodo wax, that stuff is amazing! I been using the orange crush on my Milano red. The best (looking) wax I have used to date. Also the great thing about Dodo waxes is that you can use them over black trim and it won't fade them. GREAT!

robbo51 · 5th May 2008, 17:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris_J

I thought it was the NXT that stripped wax.
................................

Been using it for years.
No wax stripped yet

Dimplyred · 5th May 2008, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

I use white spirit.
Works for me
Reapply some wax after though

I do exactly this too. No need for expensive tar removal products. Never had any problems.

Chris_J · 5th May 2008, 22:20

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Been using it for years.
No wax stripped yet

To be perfectly honest, I have too and not noticed any wax removed. I thought I had read on DW that the Gold Class was kinder on wax than the NXT

Now the Dodo Wax, I'll have to bear that in mind, as I'm hopefully getting a Milano in the next few weeks.

R GT · 5th May 2008, 23:20

Use a clay bar kit from halfords or online you would not believe the difference in removing any bonded contaminants.

Wasser098 · 6th May 2008, 21:33

Thanks for the tips!

wasser098

leartec · 6th May 2008, 21:43

Search the car detailing websites for tips on using clay bars and lubricants,as marring of your paint is one result of too little knowledge. It may take longer to polish out your efforts with the clay bar if you mess it up , but if you do a good job as said previous the results are well worth it

robbo51 · 6th May 2008, 21:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by leartec

Search the car detailing websites for tips on using clay bars and lubricants,as marring of your paint is one result of too little knowledge. It may take longer to polish out your efforts with the clay bar if you mess it up , but if you do a good job as said previous the results are well worth it

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/guides_maintain.html

4th May 2008, 22:18	#1 (permalink)
MisterTee Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 23rd February 2008 Location: Manchester,UK Posts: 116 Thanks: 1 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (1)	Washing inbetween waxing? Hello all, After spending quite a few weekends experimenting with wax's I spent yesterday polishing the car with Autoglym SRP, then waxing with Dodo juice, and finishing off with Collinite. The result is spectacular, its a much wetter shine that collinite on its own, and the car looks amazing (apart from a door ding, thank you very much, anonymous vandal). I don't want to put that much effort in again for a while, so what washing do I do until the next big wax? I don't want the next wash to wash away all my hard work, but to remove the surface dirt only. Ideas? Thanks.

5th May 2008, 10:47	#6 (permalink)
Speedy471 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 4th February 2008 Location: Cheam,Surrey Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Be careful with Megs gold glass as that stuff has a tendency to strip wax. One that I would recommend is Megs Shampoo plus, which is a much better product in my opinion and more economical. Other favs of mine are Chemical guys Citrus wash and gloss, and Chemical guys bodywash and wax. I would stay away from the Autoglym stuff its way overpriced for what it is, and the results are nowhere near as what you get from the ones I have previously mentioned. As for de-taring, I would suggest a Sonus SFX ultra fine detailing clay and Sonus lubricant. Perfect for soft paints. Last edited by Speedy471; 5th May 2008 at 10:49.

5th May 2008, 11:25	#8 (permalink)
Speedy471 Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 4th February 2008 Location: Cheam,Surrey Posts: 49 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	To be honest all shampoos will strip wax if used at a too high concentration. So I guess the most important thing regards to shampoo is to follow the dilution instructions carefully. Don't just 'chuck a few capfuls in' - and one for luck. But I got to agree about the Dodo wax, that stuff is amazing! I been using the orange crush on my Milano red. The best (looking) wax I have used to date. Also the great thing about Dodo waxes is that you can use them over black trim and it won't fade them. GREAT! Last edited by Speedy471; 5th May 2008 at 11:30.

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4th May 2008, 22:41	#2 (permalink)
Chris_J Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 25th April 2008 Location: West Mids Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Just use something like Megs Gold Class wash, or I think they do one called Soft Wash, but I'm not too sure about that. If you want an absolutely blinding product (in my terms) look for AutoGlym Auto Gloss. You dilute it 100:1 so 2 teaspoons in every litre. Spray all over the car straight after rinsing, leave it 2 mins or so and rinse off again. Watch the water shimmer off as you rinse and it's nt bad at all for an in between waxes use.

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robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,874 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use Meguiars NXT Car wash (The best I've used) Its PH neutral so wont strip the wax Use a power washer first Thats it!! You wont need to wax it for many washes. Takes me 10mins max

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Wasser098 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st August 2007 Location: Belfast Posts: 218 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I need to 'de-tar' my CTR. Any good/safe product recommendations? I have used Autoglym on previous motors but with thin paint complaints about the Civics I am a little hesitant. Anyone use a good tar remover lately?

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robbo51 It's my fault! Civinfo guru Join Date: 1st July 2007 Location: Bingley, W.Yorks Posts: 3,874 Thanks: 66 Thanked 75 Times in 72 Posts iTrader: (0)	I use white spirit. Works for me Reapply some wax after though

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Chris_J Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 25th April 2008 Location: West Mids Posts: 107 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	I thought it was the NXT that stripped wax. As for the tar, try a clay bar.

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R GT Supporter Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 17th December 2007 Location: s yorks, uk Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader: (0)	Use a clay bar kit from halfords or online you would not believe the difference in removing any bonded contaminants.

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Wasser098 Supporter Triangular Exhaust Join Date: 21st August 2007 Location: Belfast Posts: 218 Thanks: 5 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the tips! wasser098

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leartec Supporter Valve Cap Join Date: 8th August 2007 Location: Offerton,Stockport Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: (0)	Search the car detailing websites for tips on using clay bars and lubricants,as marring of your paint is one result of too little knowledge. It may take longer to polish out your efforts with the clay bar if you mess it up , but if you do a good job as said previous the results are well worth it