Wax job - prep question

[AutoApollo]

Hey guys, going to do a wax job tomorrow on my daily. Can I use a degreaser to strip the old wax off the paint? Also, I did a quick baggie test and the paint is still smooth as silk after 6 months of the last clay job. Is it necessary to clay? Thanks

[Eldorado2k]

If the paint is still smooth there's no reason at all to clay. What kind of degreaser you talkin bout? Something like Super Degreaser? Why would you do that? What lsp are you planning on using?

If it was me I would even worry about stripping any wax, if the paint is smooth just re apply your lsp immediately after a wash.

[shadwell]

If paint is mint, Wash, dry, add LSP....




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[wing commander]

If this is a daily driver you should see Mikes article on road film. It really makes a point for cleaner waxes.

[parshooter]

If this is a daily driver you should see Mikes article on road film. It really makes a point for cleaner waxes.

I don't have a problem using a cleaner wax when I feel it's needed. As soon as time permits, I'd throw on a coat of a non-cleaner wax (looking at you 845) after the cleaner wax.

[TTQ B4U]

in addition to the above comments I'll add that McKee's 37 Jeweling Wax is another great alternative. it's not a cleaner wax but it has micro abbrassives in it and when applied with a black pad will do wonders for enhancing the gloss on your car while at the same time applying a nice 'nauba wax for a wonderful glow and feel.

here's a reflection of my garage door in the roof of my Audi after applying it earlier this year.

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/DSC01174_zpsvukkurfh.jpg (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/PDQS4/media/Misc%20Detailing/DSC01174_zpsvukkurfh.jpg.html)


One of the hood too. Ignore the FK1000P in this shot. It was there to show two of my favorite products. Bob Turned me onto FK for summer time use when my car baked in the sun.

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/DSC01203_zpsys5uu5ky.jpg (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/PDQS4/media/Misc%20Detailing/DSC01203_zpsys5uu5ky.jpg.html)

[FUNX650]

Hey guys, going to do a wax job
tomorrow on my daily.

Can I use a degreaser to strip
the old wax off the paint?

Also, I did a quick baggie test and the
paint is still smooth as silk after 6 months
of the last clay job. Is it necessary to clay?
Paint may be smooth...but:
You didn't mention if there were
any paint blemishes (swirls, etc.)
that you intend to polish out.

If so:
Polishing will remove the old Wax...
No need to use a degreaser in
order to strip the Wax, IMO.

If you deem to not polish at this time:
Wash/Dry/Apply Wax



Bob

[emmjay]

in addition to the above comments I'll add that McKee's 37 Jeweling Wax is another great alternative. it's not a cleaner wax but it has micro abbrassives in it and when applied with a black pad will do wonders for enhancing the gloss on your car while at the same time applying a nice 'nauba wax for a wonderful glow and feel.

here's a reflection of my garage door in the roof of my Audi after applying it earlier this year.

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/DSC01174_zpsvukkurfh.jpg (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/PDQS4/media/Misc%20Detailing/DSC01174_zpsvukkurfh.jpg.html)


One of the hood too. Ignore the FK1000P in this shot. It was there to show two of my favorite products. Bob Turned me onto FK for summer time use when my car baked in the sun.

http://i1379.photobucket.com/albums/ah133/PDQS4/Misc%20Detailing/DSC01203_zpsys5uu5ky.jpg (http://s1379.photobucket.com/user/PDQS4/media/Misc%20Detailing/DSC01203_zpsys5uu5ky.jpg.html)

Those pictures hurt my brain. Testament to a stunning finish my friend. Well done.

[Eldorado2k]

@AutoApollo. What kind of wax did you use?

[Jowillie]

I'm thinking about using Backfire Gloss Enhancing Polish on a well maintained black Volvo. It has no abrasives but lots of cleaners and also fillers for minor swirls & scratches.
Does anyone have experience with this product?

[AutoApollo]

@AutoApollo. What kind of wax did you use?

I ended up using Meguiars Ultimate liquid wax. I love the results but jeez this stuff takes looong to haze.

[mwoolfso]

in addition to the above comments I'll add that McKee's 37 Jeweling Wax is another great alternative. it's not a cleaner wax but it has micro abbrassives in it and when applied with a black pad will do wonders for enhancing the gloss on your car while at the same time applying a nice 'nauba wax for a wonderful glow and feel.

While I am open to hear otherwise, McKee's 37 Jeweling Wax is a cleaner wax. Anyone want to take guesses why the marketing machine is not calling it a cleaner-wax?

McKee's 37 Jeweling Wax is a sophisticated blend of gentle cleaners, micro abrasives and rich carnauba wax.

Mothers California Gold Pre-Wax cleaner is formulated to clear the oxidation, embedded dirt, road salts, tar, airborne chemical pollutants, stains, old wax, and other built-up surface contaminants. Pre-Wax cleaner polishes out minor flaws and smoothes the paint surface.

Meguiar's #6 Cleaner Wax is your ideal choice. It is actually made from genuine carnauba wax, so you can enjoy the maximum shine and protective benefits of a true carnauba finish. However, the experts at Meguiar’s saw the need to develop a blend that would polish, wax, and shine all in one simple-to-use step.

The definition from the man himself...

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/23263-difference-between-cleaner-wax-finishing-wax.html

[The Guz]

I ended up using Meguiars Ultimate liquid wax. I love the results but jeez this stuff takes looong to haze.

ULW doesn't haze like a traditional wax. It can be removed within 3-5 mins of application.