Wow! First time waxing

mbowen89 · 05-11-2014, 09:45 PM

So on this fine mother's day, my wife helped me clean and wax my car, can you believe it!?

she did a great job.

First time doing this, so I made sure to use all the microfiber stuff etc and not scratch anything.

After the washing, I parked it in the garage and we started waxing with paste wax. Had no idea what to expect applying it, removing it, or the results.

I think I needed more than the six small towels to remove it all next time....

When I got done and pulled out outside, I couldn't believe how awesome it looked. Like I was ready for a car show or something!

Amazing glossy reflection, etc etc. Made the car look 10x better. I know you guys are probably used to it looking like this, but like I said I've never waxed my cars before.

The wax likes to get down in the cracks between parts and that kind of sucked, but not sure how to prevent that really.

If I hose down the car after driving it on the rainy dirty roads tomorrow, will the wax prevent water spots if I don't dry it? Just wondering what the easiest way to keep it clean is without bringing out the soap and towels.

Delivery-Detail · 05-11-2014, 10:02 PM

Rinseless wash!

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

mbowen89 · 05-11-2014, 10:07 PM

With that I still have to wipe stuff down and dry. I wish I could just take 2 minutes to hose the car down, park in garage, and it would magically dry without water spots...

Delivery-Detail · 05-11-2014, 10:11 PM

Yea unfortunately you don't want to rinse without drying. This would be the quickest way to get a quick wash

Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

Glen e · 05-11-2014, 11:27 PM

There are so many ways to get gloss that don't involve paste waxes and buffing off....sealant can be sprayed on and you walk away. A great one is Blackfire crystal seal.....find it at the autogeek store....20 min to do the whole car....after 20 min it looks like this:

Send me a pm and I'll send you a step by step...include your email....

Adam's Polishes · 05-13-2014, 12:53 PM

Nice work getting the wife involved!!

What paste wax did you use?

05-11-2014, 09:45 PM	#1
mbowen89 Drives: 2015 CRT 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: IN Posts: 638	Wow! First time waxing So on this fine mother's day, my wife helped me clean and wax my car, can you believe it!? she did a great job. First time doing this, so I made sure to use all the microfiber stuff etc and not scratch anything. After the washing, I parked it in the garage and we started waxing with paste wax. Had no idea what to expect applying it, removing it, or the results. I think I needed more than the six small towels to remove it all next time.... When I got done and pulled out outside, I couldn't believe how awesome it looked. Like I was ready for a car show or something! Amazing glossy reflection, etc etc. Made the car look 10x better. I know you guys are probably used to it looking like this, but like I said I've never waxed my cars before. The wax likes to get down in the cracks between parts and that kind of sucked, but not sure how to prevent that really. If I hose down the car after driving it on the rainy dirty roads tomorrow, will the wax prevent water spots if I don't dry it? Just wondering what the easiest way to keep it clean is without bringing out the soap and towels.

05-11-2014, 11:27 PM	#5
Glen e Retired from Car mfrs.... Drives: 2LT RS/HR-V Join Date: May 2013 Location: /Fort Lauderdale Posts: 10,048	There are so many ways to get gloss that don't involve paste waxes and buffing off....sealant can be sprayed on and you walk away. A great one is Blackfire crystal seal.....find it at the autogeek store....20 min to do the whole car....after 20 min it looks like this: Send me a pm and I'll send you a step by step...include your email.... __________________ Glen CLICK HERE for detailing a new car: detailing for non detailers CLICK HERE for how to rinseless CLICK HERE for EASY wheel sealant

05-11-2014, 10:02 PM	#2
Delivery-Detail Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 7	Rinseless wash! Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

05-11-2014, 10:07 PM	#3
mbowen89 Drives: 2015 CRT 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: IN Posts: 638	With that I still have to wipe stuff down and dry. I wish I could just take 2 minutes to hose the car down, park in garage, and it would magically dry without water spots...

05-11-2014, 10:11 PM	#4
Delivery-Detail Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Houston Posts: 7	Yea unfortunately you don't want to rinse without drying. This would be the quickest way to get a quick wash Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk

05-13-2014, 12:53 PM	#6
Adam's Polishes Drives: The shiny ones. Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: In the detail shop! Posts: 5,979	Nice work getting the wife involved!! What paste wax did you use?