Waxing Required??

[Johnny5ive]

Hello All,

Can anyone advise as to whether or not waxing is required for my brand new 3? Since these last few days have been nothing but rain (in Toronto anyways), I did notice that the water beads off the car pretty nicely. However, I am not sure if the car comes pre-waxed, or what the manufacturer has done to the finish.

I guess in the end, waxing the car wouldn't hurt, but if it is not required, or if it is already somewhat protected, then I may do it later on.

Any comments or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

[aris]

Yes you should..at least twice a year

[x_o_k_x]

If you bought paint protection/clear coat protection, then you dont have to. But I still do, just for looks

[ZeroChalk]

This is the best time to wax your vehicle. Remember to clay it first.

[Flagrum_3]

This is the best time to wax your vehicle. Remember to clay it first.


I agree, best thing you can do for your car, is to clay bar the vehicle right away!!, as it is almost 100% the dealer hasn't and they usually do a shit job at waxxing!!.....It is important to remember that your vehicle has just spent several weeks travelling on an ocean going ship and on rails and sitting in some industrial parking lot subjecting it to salt water air, acid rain and rail dust..

Wash it, clay it and wax it twice!!, that's my advice :)




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[Caesu]

I tried to claybar, it takes freakin ages removing all the little spots, running the play dough back and forth across, it is nice and smooth after, but its a huge waste of a weekend sitting outside doing it. Got to be something faster then this. Maybe try Turtle Wax, liquid clay bar.

[mazda2010]

Ive never used the clay bar? what type would you guy recommend?

[Flagrum_3]

Ive never used the clay bar? what type would you guy recommend?

Others may say otherwise, but any brand will do. I personally use Mother's Clay bar kit....works fine.

Caesu, a clay bar won't remove spots, that's what a compound is for.Clay bars will only lift contaminants such as rail dust off the clear coat.


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[sunkist4338]

I tried to claybar, it takes freakin ages removing all the little spots, running the play dough back and forth across, it is nice and smooth after, but its a huge waste of a weekend sitting outside doing it. Got to be something faster then this. Maybe try Turtle Wax, liquid clay bar.

Mine didn't take long at all. I guess my car didn't have that much on it. or I just did a sh*ty job. lol

[Aggy]

Hey I was just looking into a couple detailing places in the Durham area as I work out there and it would be easier to get my car done out there during the day.

I went to one place and they said $60 for wash, clay and wax...I think that's a little too low of a price?

I also went to another place and they told me clay bar is not necessary unless there's like overspray of paint or stuff like that. I asked them about the rust spots (from rail dust) and they told me that their normal washing process will get that stuff out. I was surprised that they said I didn't need the clay bar done since they would be making more money. For wash, wax and tire cleaning they wanted $109...sound reasonable?

Any thoughts? If anyone knows of any places in the Whitby area that would be great.

[Flagrum_3]

Hey I was just looking into a couple detailing places in the Durham area as I work out there and it would be easier to get my car done out there during the day.

I went to one place and they said $60 for wash, clay and wax...I think that's a little too low of a price?

I also went to another place and they told me clay bar is not necessary unless there's like overspray of paint or stuff like that. I asked them about the rust spots (from rail dust) and they told me that their normal washing process will get that stuff out. I was surprised that they said I didn't need the clay bar done since they would be making more money. For wash, wax and tire cleaning they wanted $109...sound reasonable?

Any thoughts? If anyone knows of any places in the Whitby area that would be great.

Sixty bucks does seem quite low a price for that work, it would lead me to question the quality of the work....but still a reasonable price.

Whomever told you, claying is not necessary, obviously does not understand the true purpose to claying a vehicle's finish!! ...Claying specifically is done to 'lift' and 'remove' any hard contaminants from your clearcoat, contaminants meaning mostly rail dust amongst other things, but rail dust being the primary one.

The $109 for wash, wax and tire shine seems steep to me, your better off doing it yourself and understand no washing will rid the vehicle of the rust spots due to rail dust, atleast not for long, as the rail dust is still there and that my friend is what's rusting!.

Take a few hours out of your weekend and wash, clay and wax the car yourself! you'll save a few bucks, you'll be sure it's done right and you'll feel awesome afterward, staring at a job well done.


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[Darkfrosty7]

Yes you should..at least twice a year

twice is the minimum. once before winter. and once after winter. lol i do mine atleast twice a month. just love the look

[Aggy]

I would like to do it myself, but I live in a condo. Hopefully our house hunting will end soon and I can finally have my own driveway! I guess I could go to my parents or in-laws place and use their driveway on the weekend. Kind of hard though when I work 6 days/week and Sunday is my only day off

I did find a place that will wash, clay and wax for about $130 in Whitby. Not sure if I'll go that route though...what to do, what to do...saving a few bucks is always at the top my list!


Sixty bucks does seem quite low a price for that work, it would lead me to question the quality of the work....but still a reasonable price.

Whomever told you, claying is not necessary, obviously does not understand the true purpose to claying a vehicle's finish!! ...Claying specifically is done to 'lift' and 'remove' any hard contaminants from your clearcoat, contaminants meaning mostly rail dust amongst other things, but rail dust being the primary one.

The $109 for wash, wax and tire shine seems steep to me, your better off doing it yourself and understand no washing will rid the vehicle of the rust spots due to rail dust, atleast not for long, as the rail dust is still there and that my friend is what's rusting!.

Take a few hours out of your weekend and wash, clay and wax the car yourself! you'll save a few bucks, you'll be sure it's done right and you'll feel awesome afterward, staring at a job well done.


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[Flagrum_3]

I would like to do it myself, but I live in a condo. Hopefully our house hunting will end soon and I can finally have my own driveway! I guess I could go to my parents or in-laws place and use their driveway on the weekend. Kind of hard though when I work 6 days/week and Sunday is my only day off

I did find a place that will wash, clay and wax for about $130 in Whitby. Not sure if I'll go that route though...what to do, what to do...saving a few bucks is always at the top my list!

Well I can certainly understand, as I live in a condo also...I find myself using coin'ops most of the time at night when you won't get hassled to wash and chamois dry the car, drive it home and wax it in my parking spot.But I also take advantage whenever I can to do it at a friends place or my moms when I get the chance.It actually doesn't take that long to do the whole shmeal, if you have all your supplies ready and the proper supplies, 1 1/2 to 2 hrs tops.

Good luck with the house hunting! :)


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