Cleaning questions and rain sticking to car

[jimmievan14]

Hello I have a white 2010 Mercedez E350 4MATIC . I was wondering how I could make my car whiter. I've cleaned it a bunch of times. I also clay bared the whole car. I was wondering if that shade of white just wasn't as "white" as other cars. My car is very glossy but when its parked next to another white car, there is a big difference. Is it just the white is too faded? Also, ever since I clay bared my car I noticed that the rain sticks to my car and doesn't just fall off. After I clay bared it, I washed it down and used Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere. Is the wax not strong enough? Thanks

[Buster906]

Wash and wax soap is designed not to strip wax. Very little wax is added. Do you have a iron remover? Post some photos of your Mercedes

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[jimmievan14]

No I didnt use any iron remover. I'm pretty sure clay bar removes wax doesnt it

[Buster906]

If I am correct, some waxes may be removed with clay bars. I prefer clay pads from Nanoskin.

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[Buster906]

I would be happy to give you my experience over the phone if you like

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[cleanmycorolla]

So you clayed the car, and all you applied was wash and wax anywhere correct? if so, yeah that snot good enough protection, thats basically a beefed up detail spray. You'd ideally clay, polish to reduce marring caused, and protect with an actual wax.

Claying a car removes embedded dirt, sap, pollen, etc, it doesn't add protection, thus rain sticking to your car. Theres currently nothing protecting the paint on your ride. Wash an wax anywhere isn't a protectant. i would suggest "pause" all your detail activities. Read up, study, then tackle your car. You don't want to continue ruining your Benz.



good luck!

[Buster906]

Just searched "clay bar stripping wax" and clay does strip wax

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[DavidM235ily]

Yes, that wax is not substantial enough after a claying. It's more meant as a quick detailer for spot cleaning. As far as making your car whiter... a polish may help. My gf / exgf in process bought a white car that previously had decals applied to it. The white below the decals was much whiter than the exposed paint. I just used a light polish applied by hand and it cleaned right up and matched again. She was ecstatic as she had just assumed it was not fixable without a repaint. I'm sure others on here can give you more detailed advice on polishing. Then top it off with a good wax or sealant.

Hello I have a white 2010 Mercedez E350 4MATIC . I was wondering how I could make my car whiter. I've cleaned it a bunch of times. I also clay bared the whole car. I was wondering if that shade of white just wasn't as "white" as other cars. My car is very glossy but when its parked next to another white car, there is a big difference. Is it just the white is too faded? Also, ever since I clay bared my car I noticed that the rain sticks to my car and doesn't just fall off. After I clay bared it, I washed it down and used Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere. Is the wax not strong enough? Thanks

[custmsprty]

Hello I have a white 2010 Mercedez E350 4MATIC . I was wondering how I could make my car whiter. I've cleaned it a bunch of times. I also clay bared the whole car. I was wondering if that shade of white just wasn't as "white" as other cars. My car is very glossy but when its parked next to another white car, there is a big difference. Is it just the white is too faded? Also, ever since I clay bared my car I noticed that the rain sticks to my car and doesn't just fall off. After I clay bared it, I washed it down and used Meguiar's Ultimate Wash and Wax Anywhere. Is the wax not strong enough? Thanks

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[custmsprty]

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