What waxes do you use for the best results? Do you clay? I have never clayed a car so dont know how hard it is or if its worth bothering. Last time i waxed my car i used autoglym hd wax. Its good but ive seen better and want that deep wet look. Any suggestions! Thanks

 

You ever try the Zaino line? I think their polish is very good for the deep wet look. Clay bar the car is easy, but it just takes more time to the whole wash and wax process. I tend to clay bar cars at least twice a year to keep the paint smooth. I bet some members clay bar it even more often.

 

Can you re-use the clay bar? Or are they only good for a one time use?

 

Clay bar can be used more than once. The directions tell you how to use it anwhrn to dispose. It's some good stuff. For finish supplies and expertise, check out Adam's Polishes.com. our local P club had a workshop at their headquarters in Boulder last week. Great peole, products and results. Their website has great guidance and videos. Highly recommend them and their stuff (no affiliation).

 

I like to wash my car very well and dry it then I use Meguiars Quick Detailer and spray in small sections followed by clay bar until the all the paint is smooth then re-wash. Always gets best shine for me!

 

Anyone tried system 51???

 

Thanks for the replies, ill try claybar then some good wax

 

There is a detailers section on 6speed. I would browse there.

 

NO!, the purpose of the clay bar is to pick up any small particles you can't see, only feel. Once you are done using it, throw it away. Synthetic wax like sealant glaze will give you a 'wet, mirror like shine as oppose to carnauba wax like P21S. I've read synthetic wax doesn't protect and last as long as carnauba wax. You will get a million opinions on what is best. I use both P21S and Klasse Sealant Glaze. Here is my mirror like shine with Klasse.

 

P21s is good, Poorboys, Dodo Juice are good...

 

Wax is almost secondary.

Prior to waxing, unless you have a mirror-perfect surface you will not get that 'wow' result.

Clay is fine. In fact it is, IMO, an essential first step. But then comes swirl and scratch removal, then polish....and finally wax. (or zaino)

There is no magic here, there is no wax that will shortcut these steps.

 

agreed. at minimum clay and micropolish if you dont want to go deep into the paint. wax and seal.

 

if you are bored and want to really research the subject check out www.autopia.com

some waxes and polishes work better on different colors, for silver i like topcoat or rejex

 

I agree. A porter cable is the best investment I ever made. I use p21 and it seems to be a great product. In all honesty, with the proper method and prep, most waxes are pretty similar in appearance.

 

If you don't plan to clay the car before you polish it, you are wasting your time. It only takes 10 minutes and is totally worth it. Every time I don't clay a car prior to polishing it, I'm sorry I did not. You'll be surprised what clay pulls out of even "clean" paint. Want a great kit? Check this one out. Everything you need...