quick waxing

Blackmirror · 11-12-01, 04:53

Lets say I want to put a quick layer of wax in between big wax jobs. Say the car is dusty. Is it preferrable to use a quick detailer to remove dust or just wash the car before using a quick wax spray?

DETAILKING · 11-12-01, 04:59

THey offer no durability, and are really loaded with oils. THey attract more dust than they are worth.....

But if you have your heart set on using one, I would wash the car first...especially black. You are gonna be rubbing the product into the paint, and you don't want anything in between that could scratch your finish.....

Josiah · 11-12-01, 06:49

I agree with DK - just wash it... I've been washing my car every day for the past 2 days, as I am using 3M abrasives on it. I thought about QD'ing it... but then I thought for a minute and shuddered.

Washing a clean car, I forego the 2-bucket method and get lots of lather going in 2 to 3 gallons of water, and walk around the car and wipe the entire car down (after I rinsed the whole car). Then I rinse again and dry (boy I hate drying). Takes 15 to 20 minutes, but I ONLY do it this way when the car is CLEAN... I.E., clean enough to QD (or maybe a littel beyond that).

Whew, sorry for the long post to a simple question.

Likecars · 11-12-01, 07:32

I would offer that a wash and a quality QD (EF, Pinn., 1gSHo) would be better than the quick wax plan.

Which did you have in mind?

Blackmirror · 11-12-01, 07:38

Thanks for the replies guys!