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10-17-2002, 12:52 PM

I've only had my ride for a month or so but Ive been waxing it once a week. Is that enough or 2 much?

10-17-2002, 01:28 PM

it is definitely enough, and i don't know for sure if you can overdo it. but once a week isnt going to have negative effects.
i normally do mine once a month, but the paint job is already crappy. however i just got a carbon fiber hood and am going to wax that a lot to preserve it for as long as i can. wanna keep those babies protected from not only filth but from the sun if possible. of course in portland we don't have to worry about the sun beating down on our rides particularly hard.

94_AcCoRd_EX · 10-17-2002, 01:34 PM

Now that I use Klasse, I've been slacking b/c it lasts much longer. Maybe once every 2 months on the whole car, or sometimes I'll just do a section everytime I wash.

10-17-2002, 01:51 PM

Sheeit man, waxing is for ladies! I just trim up with some scissors.

10-17-2002, 02:15 PM

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Originally posted by Flawed L
Sheeit man, waxing is for ladies! I just trim up with some scissors.

could u be any more off topic?

i have new paint on my car... got painted 3 months ago... since then ive only waxed once... about a week ago

10-17-2002, 02:51 PM

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Originally posted by 94_AcCoRd_EX
Now that I use Klasse,

Ive never heard of that wax before. It sounds like it works pretty good. Ive been using some Mothers products. What type of wax do all of you use?

10-17-2002, 02:59 PM

you should read this if you really want to do it right.

I personally do it once a month and dont bother when its winter time out.

rename file to "car care.doc" sorry it wont let me upload a .doc file.

Cheif could we get that fixed?

10-17-2002, 03:26 PM

i use auto magic. i think it is only distributed for shop use, but i have some anyway. the wash smells like bubble gum.

10-17-2002, 03:57 PM

Mt Biker - thanks for the tips...I printed it out and am anxious as hell to try it!

10-17-2002, 03:59 PM

i use turtle wax paste

94_AcCoRd_EX · 10-17-2002, 05:24 PM

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Originally posted by Hondas4life
Ive never heard of that wax before. It sounds like it works pretty good. Ive been using some Mothers products. What type of wax do all of you use?

Its a 2 step process. First step is cleaner and the second is a sealant glaze. Search for Klasse to find more, very good stuff, but expensive.

ebpda9 · 10-17-2002, 05:37 PM

last time i washed the caqr was 2 years ago. i used polyglicoat, and the car looks like it has 16 clear coats on it. it shines better then a lambo or a ferrarri

slowEJ6 · 10-17-2002, 05:40 PM

ever since i got my car painted....i think ive gone from washing it once a week and waxing....to washing once every 3 weeks and waxing maybe once every other month.

Meguiars products fasho.

V8killimports · 10-17-2002, 08:01 PM

Wax once a week????? Wow your paint won't last long. You wax once a month at the most.. more is not always better.. if you do a decent job of waxing it should last 1-2 months if you wash it properly.

10-17-2002, 08:02 PM

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Originally posted by V8killimports
Wax once a week????? Wow your paint won't last long. You wax once a month at the most.. more is not always better.. if you do a decent job of waxing it should last 1-2 months if you wash it properly.

what happens to the paint?

10-17-2002, 08:05 PM

wax my car hahahahahhaha i haven't washed it in like 4 months!! yeah i dont care much for my car if ya can't tell

V8killimports · 10-17-2002, 08:52 PM

First off a wax protects the paint. Many waxes now are cleaner waxes, but if you want your car to shine like never before wash, POLISH, then wax. Remember polishing removes the very top layers of your paint and takes out stains, oxidation, etc. If you do a half ass job of waxing your car it won't protect the paint for shit. If you do a good job then it should be good for months. The easy way to tell is if water beads up when you spray water on your car.

Also, don't wash your car with soap. Regardless of what Mequiers, Turtle Wax, or any other brand say about their "non-stripping" car wash soap...they all strip wax. And for god's sake don't use laundry detergent or dish soap... use plain water.. I would have my car detailed then wash it with only water for 4 months after that, and people always asked me if I just had it detailed.... I know it sounds nuts but use only water.

10-17-2002, 12:52 PM	#1
Hondas4life Posts: n/a	How often do you wax? I've only had my ride for a month or so but Ive been waxing it once a week. Is that enough or 2 much?

10-17-2002, 01:34 PM	#3
94_AcCoRd_EX Insomniac Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: OR Age: 44 Posts: 11,142	Now that I use Klasse, I've been slacking b/c it lasts much longer. Maybe once every 2 months on the whole car, or sometimes I'll just do a section everytime I wash. __________________ 1994 Accord EX coupe --Need hosting for your pics on HST? PM me...--

10-17-2002, 05:37 PM	#12
ebpda9 Repost Wagon Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: over here Age: 44 Posts: 17,266	last time i washed the caqr was 2 years ago. i used polyglicoat, and the car looks like it has 16 clear coats on it. it shines better then a lambo or a ferrarri __________________

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10-17-2002, 01:28 PM	#2
monkut Posts: n/a	it is definitely enough, and i don't know for sure if you can overdo it. but once a week isnt going to have negative effects. i normally do mine once a month, but the paint job is already crappy. however i just got a carbon fiber hood and am going to wax that a lot to preserve it for as long as i can. wanna keep those babies protected from not only filth but from the sun if possible. of course in portland we don't have to worry about the sun beating down on our rides particularly hard.

10-17-2002, 01:51 PM	#4
Flawed L Posts: n/a	Sheeit man, waxing is for ladies! I just trim up with some scissors.

10-17-2002, 03:26 PM	#8
monkut Posts: n/a	i use auto magic. i think it is only distributed for shop use, but i have some anyway. the wash smells like bubble gum.

10-17-2002, 03:57 PM	#9
Hondas4life Posts: n/a	Mt Biker - thanks for the tips...I printed it out and am anxious as hell to try it!

10-17-2002, 03:59 PM	#10
firstgeardude Posts: n/a	i use turtle wax paste

10-17-2002, 05:40 PM	#13
slowEJ6 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Oviedo, FL Age: 43 Posts: 3,195	ever since i got my car painted....i think ive gone from washing it once a week and waxing....to washing once every 3 weeks and waxing maybe once every other month. Meguiars products fasho.

10-17-2002, 08:01 PM	#14
V8killimports Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Beale AFB, CA Posts: 1,377	Wax once a week????? Wow your paint won't last long. You wax once a month at the most.. more is not always better.. if you do a decent job of waxing it should last 1-2 months if you wash it properly.

10-17-2002, 08:05 PM	#16
tightteg52 Posts: n/a	wax my car hahahahahhaha i haven't washed it in like 4 months!! yeah i dont care much for my car if ya can't tell

10-17-2002, 08:52 PM	#17
V8killimports Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Beale AFB, CA Posts: 1,377	First off a wax protects the paint. Many waxes now are cleaner waxes, but if you want your car to shine like never before wash, POLISH, then wax. Remember polishing removes the very top layers of your paint and takes out stains, oxidation, etc. If you do a half ass job of waxing your car it won't protect the paint for shit. If you do a good job then it should be good for months. The easy way to tell is if water beads up when you spray water on your car. Also, don't wash your car with soap. Regardless of what Mequiers, Turtle Wax, or any other brand say about their "non-stripping" car wash soap...they all strip wax. And for god's sake don't use laundry detergent or dish soap... use plain water.. I would have my car detailed then wash it with only water for 4 months after that, and people always asked me if I just had it detailed.... I know it sounds nuts but use only water.