Car Clean + Wax + Polish. Not for 56k.

[Zubbie]

Today I washed, waxed and polished my car and took pics during it.

I used Simoniz Car Wash and Wax to clean the car; Meguiars NXT Wax to wax; and Turtle Wax Ice Liquid Polish to polish.

I have to say that Meguiars NXT Wax impressed me the most.

A quick question about waxing, I added more wax to the spots where I noticed the most scratches, is that alright to do?

After initial wash:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0034.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0035.jpg

After wax was applied:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0037.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0038.jpg

After wipping down wax:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0040.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0041.jpg

And after polish:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0049.jpg

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0047.jpg


The turtle wax ice liquid polish was more than a pain than anything, it did make the colour of my car a little darker, but in order to wipe it down evenly took too much time for the result it gave.

A pic of my ass:

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t165/zub88/100_0051.jpg

[b]

I have to say that Meguires NXT Wax impressed me the most.


Car looks amazing! I agree the NXT wax has always left a flawless finish afterwards. Nice pics.

[Zubbie]

Sorry for the 3 threads, I was getting error messages and they all showed up at the same time. :blush

[PlatMS6]

FYI your hat is on a Homosexual Slant
...the wax looks good!

[Zubbie]

after a some beers and waxing and polishing I am too tired to care.

[Triplebogey]

Looks great!

Did you find the NXT wax was good at removing the light scratches (swirls) ?

I use TW ICE myself and feel it gives a great shine but doesn't do much in the way of removing the light swirls.

[royroy]

looks great!!!
so shinny... i love it

[Zubbie]

Looks great!

Did you find the NXT wax was good at removing the light scratches (swirls) ?

I use TW ICE myself and feel it gives a great shine but doesn't do much in the way of removing the light swirls.

This is my first time using it and I did notice that the swirls are gone, but I have millions of light scratches that are still visible (at least I still notice them).

[justin]

after a some beers and waxing and polishing I am too tired to care.

and too drunk apparently. :chuckle

Car looks awesome though!!! Nice job.

[Zubbie]

and too drunk apparently. :chuckle

Car looks awesome though!!! Nice job.

lol, that's what the holiday is for... spending all day outside cleaning the car and drinking.
Thanks. but since your the detailer here, whats the best way/product to get rid of light scratches?

[justin]

lol, that's what the holiday is for... spending all day outside cleaning the car and drinking.

Exactly! What's a long weekend without inebration? :chuckle



Thanks. but since your the detailer here, whats the best way/product to get rid of light scratches?

I recommend Meguiars Scratch X.

Meguiars also has a synthetic sealant that they sell under their Glaze brand... It's more for professional detailers who detail for a living. Never tried this particular product, but I'd like to. It's quite good at removing fine scratches and swirls.

[MazdaTree]

wow looks clean!!!
good job!

[Wild Weasel]

Nice work!

And no... you can't really apply too much wax anywhere. It all just evens out when you buff it off.

[cyberscorpi0]

Nice, Clean and Glossy! Good Job Bro!

[WhiteSpeed3]

looks good wish i could do that

[3GFX]

mmmm shiney. I love it!

[Garu]

I spend 4 hours vacuuming, cleaning, washing my car this weekend. I take a look at the car while at work, it's already dusty, brakes dusts all over, etc etc.
I guess it's one of those perks having a white car. :chuckle

[justin]

I spend 4 hours vacuuming, cleaning, washing my car this weekend. I take a look at the car while at work, it's already dusty, brakes dusts all over, etc etc.
I guess it's one of those perks having a white car. :chuckle

LOL... bring a tarp with... cover your car... :chuckle

[MidnightSpeed]

Meguiars also has a synthetic sealant that they sell under their Glaze brand... It's more for professional detailers who detail for a living. Never tried this particular product, but I'd like to. It's quite good at removing fine scratches and swirls.

Which one? Is it appliable by hand?

[justin]

Which one? Is it appliable by hand?

http://www.meguiars.com/?pro-liquid-car-waxes/Synthetic-Sealant

Can be applied by hand, removed by machine, which is typically how I like to work with wax when I am detailing a car.