How to maintain the freshly waxed car

[07GTI]

So I just finished my first detail. After washing and drying, I used the mothers clay bar followed by nxt wax. Thanks to all who convinced me that the clay bar was a good idea. It really made the finish smooth as glass. It now looks great. :woot2:



My next question is how do I maintain it? Can I just spray it with quick detailer and wipe the dirt away? Or do I have to wash it first? are these products designed to clean and protect in one application or will I just scratch the paint?



Thanks again for all the help.

[socommatthews]

well you can use the QD if there is ONLY light dust,otherwise you`ll possibly scratch the paint.if theres anything more than dust,its best to wash.

[DrSauekraut]

How do like the new GTI? I love the color :bigups Any mods? I’m a life-long Dubber, but decided to part ways after the MK4.



I’m not a fan of QDs for light cleaning or dust removal . . . too easy to induce marring. My preference is to wash and follow-up with a QD to maintain gloss and protection [if applicable]. Maintaining your car’s appearance requires TLC - the best advice I can give you is hang around Autopia.



Good luck :)

[Neo62381]

If the car gets dirty, wait a week for the rest of the car to get dirty, then wash it. QDs cause WAY tyo much marring, and I devote them only to bird droppings, and Pre-wax cleaning of my paint.

[07GTI]

How do like the new GTI? I love the color :bigups Any mods? I’m a life-long Dubber, but decided to part ways after the MK4.



I love it. The 2.0T is really pulling hard since the break-in and the seats are very supportive. I`m still finding little gadgets and eastereggs not listed in the manual.



Thanks for the advise. I`ll be washing and using QD frequently over the winter.



Does anyone know if there`s a temperature limit for applying QD or nxt wax?

[DrSauekraut]

Room temperature if possible – don’t let your products freeze.

[Eliot Ness]

You might want to try QEW (http://www.protectall.com/qelg.htm) or ONR (http://www.optimumcarcare.com/norinse.html) which is very similar. A quick wash with one of those would be much better than moving dust/dirt around with a QD, plus it is a great option for a winter wash.



Below are some links on using QEW:



http://www.autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=32078



http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=31242



http://autopia.org/forum/showthread.php?t=67760



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