Just the Basics Please If I May...

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miataman

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Folks I'm kind of new to this world class detailing business and need just a few basic thoughts:



Just had my gorgeous Miata professionaly buffed out, waxed and detailed. The shine is real deeeep. I love it.

All I can get the detailer to tell me is that he used a real wax not a synthetic of some sort. Guess he doesn't want to give away his secrets.



I keep the car covered in the garage and wash it often. But what can I use to bring back or maintain that maximum shine for a special event? Can I put a glaze over top of what's there or do a carnuba or synthetic wax? Is there a quick spray that will give me a deep high gloss....even thought it may not last for more than a few days or one real hard rain?



Thanks very much. I'm going to go wait for the UPS truck to bring me my towels. :D



Miataman
 
For a simple answer, if the car is always garaged and covered and never gets dirty, you really don't need to wash it often. The more often you wash it, the sooner the freshly detailed look will vanish.



Max shine will take some work, possibly some touch up needed from your detailer due to all the driving and washing. If the car was perfect and needed nothing except a little "pop" I'd just apply a coat of wax and be done with it.



For a top quality wax available locally, look for S100 at Harley Davidson dealers. Lots of us here use it. About $15. I dunno what's up in G'ville but I'd think Frazier's HD in Buford/Flowery Branch would carry it. Give em a call. And while you're there pick up a bottle of the S100 Shine Enhancing Paint Cleanser. Its a very mild polish with glaze-like abilities. About $9. This combo is real easy to use and would work well for some quick 'n easy show prep.



Hope this helps. See ya on the North Atlanta Superspeedway aka I-85 ;)
 
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