08-12-2013, 05:27 PM | #1 |
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Wax for a new car?
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I have my new baby for two weeks and after taking it to the gas station to clean it I found the whole car full of "scratches" on the upper layer. not on the color but on the transparent one. I am thinking to bring my car to an expert that could pass the whole car with wax. do you think that's a good idea? thanks |
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08-13-2013, 01:24 AM | #3 |
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i had it done to mine, the guy spent a full 8hr day on it and only cost me £150
all i do right now is shampoo and rinse off with a low power pressure washer... will go back to the detailer in about 6 month for more love. i call this method, the lazy man detail
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Wax won't take away the scratches, it will only protect. You need to polish it to get rid of swhirls/scratshes.
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Yeah i also hate those brushes they provide to wash your car at garages etc.. TBH, i never trust anyone to wash my car other than myself now, too many times have i seen these 'professional' car washing people drop sponges, dunk it back in the bucket and carry on using it.... on something alot more expensive than my car! Theres only one place for a sponge that've been on the floor, and thats the bin IMO. I used to let the dealer wash my previous car (Golf Mk6) until i noticed swirls appearing on my high gloss plastic, after a quick look behind the dealership i noticed an Automatic Car Wash, from that point onwards i always requested they didn't wash the car I'm sorry to hear about the scratches, but as has been said, a good quality Polish is the way to go (I use AutoGlym), be careful though and go lightly, as you can strip lacquer off quiet easily if your not careful - and stay away from T-Cut ! |
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I would also, highly recommend Autoglym Aqua Wax, it comes in a box with two good quality microfibre cloths for £14 (not sure if you can get it in europe, mebe worth an import). Basically, no need to chamoise after a wash, just apply the wax whilst the car is damp. It won't be as good as a propper full wax, but i find it helps repel the dirt and keeps the car looking fresher for longer!
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08-13-2013, 09:53 AM | #11 |
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a wax with a cut will....
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Yup , needs properly mopping and a hard wax applying (Basically what BMW Seal and Protect is) but at a fraction of the cost.
Swirlies will always be your enemy though and on a dark colour they show up far easier being almost impossible to avoid. I never use an automatic wash just hand wash the car myself using a lambswool mitt and moving in straight lines panel by panel top down.
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