OK, I also belong to a Nissan Frontier forum and I help out where I can when it comes to detailing over there. Well I just read something that truely suprised me! You can read it here:
http://pub175.ezboard.com/ftunfsfrm1...cID=5569.topic
Basically a guy said "I use Meguiers on my vehicles and hadn't had any problems from lack of protection. Most show vehicles aren't waxed because they aren't allowed to get dirty enough to need the protection."
I replied with "I wasn't going to comment on this but I couldn't help myself
"Most show vehicles aren't waxed because they aren't allowed to get dirty enough to need the protection. "
Yikes! I do not believe I just read that Show cars like mine may not be driven but rely on different waxes to bring out the best possable shine! Waxes can add depth to the paint, "pop" to the color, and they make the finish smooth to the touch. Plus, oils in waxes help hide minor imperfections. It is these properties that make everybody I have ever met on the show circuit wax their pride and joy's on a regular basis. I would not even consider showing my car or truck for that matter without it being the very best it could be...would you?
Please do not take this as a flame...it really is not ment to be. I was just suprised, thats all."
He then goes on to say "people I know with show vehicle dont wax them. they dont wash them, they dont drive them (except on and off an enclosed trailer). you get your paint depth with clear coat. you get your smoothness with a good paint and body shop. the closest thing to dirt that gets on the vehicle gets dusted off before and after the show."
Now I ask you Autopians, Am I wasting my time waxing my show car to a perfect shine? Or should I just dust them???
