beginners first REAL was and wax

[jhallhall]

Hello, I'm just getting started with all of this and learning as I go. Today I did my first Real wash and wax. Heres the before pictures:

[jhallhall]

I wet the car down and then washed the wheels. I proceeded to wash the car 1 panel at a time with a microfiber mitt and Chemical Guys Citrus Clear. After rinsing car off I then dried with a microfiber waffle weave towel. I then clayed the whole car and waxed with Poor Boys world Nattys paste wax blue. Please let me know what you think and i will appreciate any pointers and feedback. Thanks

The After:

[Nick@Autogeek]

Excellent work! This picture is awesome...

[natewood70]

Nice job man! The paint really has a whole new depth and wet look to it after the work you did!

[Nitro24]

Looks no different from the dirty one, there's only a few pictures that make a difference. You didn't spend enough time or you should of invested into more expensive wax. I found wolfgang to be amazing. The hood is the only best picture..lol

[Wills.WindowsAndWheels]

I agree w/Nick..that was my favorite picture too...i love when you get a pic that shows different degrees of depth (especially with a panel like your hood that has different curves etc) and has great reflection.

I couldn't tell but, did you dress the tires? Also did you use the 2 bucket method?

I think it looks good...its a nice looking car to begin with but looks real sharp now. Just wait until you start buying buffers and polishes and pads..thats when you'll really end up being a TOTAL freakin nut case like some of us here lol

[CrownKote]

Originally Posted by cheffery

Hello, I'm just getting started with all of this and learning as I go. Today I did my first Real wash and wax. Heres the before pictures:

Originally Posted by cheffery

I wet the car down and then washed the wheels. I proceeded to wash the car 1 panel at a time with a microfiber mitt and Chemical Guys Citrus Clear. After rinsing car off I then dried with a microfiber waffle weave towel. I then clayed the whole car and waxed with Poor Boys world Nattys paste wax blue. Please let me know what you think and i will appreciate any pointers and feedback. Thanks

The After:

Originally Posted by Nitro24

Looks no different from the dirty one, there's only a few pictures that make a difference. You didn't spend enough time or you should of invested into more expensive wax. I found wolfgang to be amazing. The hood is the only best picture..lol

Nitro;
For being a newer poster that is not something you want to start out with!
Brand of wax is not what the OP was posting about! He was posting that he did a first time wash and wax! Lighten up! no need for negativity like what you displayed!



Look at the pics again! there is a huge diff between the first set and the second set!


OP;
Great job! Don't let others push their BS on you! I love the hood shot as well!

[jhallhall]

Yes i used two bucket method and I did dress the tires but only after i took the pics. I'm just starting out so I have a long way to go lol Thanks for all the feedback. I can't really afford really expensive waxes just yet and from be being just a beginner I figured the Natty wax was the way to go because it offered simplicity and good results. Also, thanks willis!! I have been reading a lot on flex polishers and am starting a fund to save up for one!! cant wait!

[jhallhall]

Thanks crownkote!!

[ExoticAutoDetai]

I agree f*** the bs! But a real good 50/50 shot is what I like to call the "money shot". So maybe next time if you got some good lighting it will be better. Good job BTW nice car.

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