cleaner wax

[zx1200r]

Has anyone used those one step polish/waxes, like 3m cleaner wax. I want to use them on older cars with oxidized paint will they work?

[jcattarulla]

Yes, I have used a cleaner/wax. While they are not bad by any means, they will never give the same results as a multi-step process, but I have had good results on a non-clear-coated car with Meguiar`s #6 Cleaner/Wax. I`ve used it by hand as well as with a PC and had good results.



Just keep in mind that you won`t get the same results that you would if you were to perform all the steps at once.



Good Luck!

[imported_Smoker]

Not very well .. oxidation needs something like SMR (mild oxidation) or DACP for worse oxidation.



Wax just gives a shine, it has no abrasive qualities.

A paint cleaner is only one step up on the abrasive scale.

[shaf]

Different cleaner waxes have more strength than others. Something like the off-the-shelf stuff TW probably won`t do very much even though they are "cleaner waxes". Some professional grade cleaner waxes are stronger though, like 3M MOR (is this the one you`re mentioning?), Meguiar`s #66 and #32 for example.

[Scottwax]

Clearkote`s Vanillla Moose Hand Glaze Wax and Moose Wax will both remove oxidation. Vanilla Moose has light abrasives and Moose Wax uses chemical cleaners.