WAXING YOUR CAR
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Many people assume that polishing and waxing are the same. But, the two are different processes. Properly cleaning and polishing makes a world of difference to the outcome and gloss duration of the paint. Waxing over surfaces that need polishing or compounding will only create a temporary gloss. Polishing actually deep cleans the paint by removing oxidation, scratches, spotting, old wax, swirl marks, and other minor paint defects. Polishes work with abrasives and/or chemical cleaners to flatten, or level, the surface. Waxing provides a protective barrier between the finish and the environment. It also makes your car look better by allowing the surface to reflect more light resulting in a high gloss finish. Waxing is the final step for your painted finish.
There are many different types of waxes ranging from carnauba waxes, to synthetic sealants, to highly advanced polymers. Determining which of these to use is a matter of personal preference. Some people prefer the ease and quickness of a liquid spray-on polymer such as S-74 Wipeout while others like the extra long lasting durability of a hard paste wax such as W-41 Paste Wax. Follow the guidelines below for proper waxing.
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Recommended PRO products
Waxes
- P- 36 CHERRY FINISHING WAX
- P- 35 H SATIN CREME WAX
- P- 79 QUICKOR WAX
- P- 59 EXPRESSO LIQUID WAX
Glazes
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Recommended Waxing Procedures
STEP 1:
CLAYING THE SURFACE, Paint Cleaning"
After properly washing your vehicle, spray S-74 Wipeout Lube on a 3'X 3' section of the vehicle's painted surface.
Clay the surface with Clay MagicŪ. For more info on claying, see Using Detailing Clay.
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DETERMINE THE PAINTED CONDITION
Each vehicle may require a different process for compounding, polishing, and waxing.
This process depends upon the condition of the paint. Some vehicles may only need a protective layer of wax while others may require compounding and polishing. Use the Paint Condition Chart to help determine your paint condition. |
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FOLLOW THE PAINT CONDITION CHART PROCESS
After you choose your paint condition, follow the recommended repair with the product choices listed on the Paint Condition Chart. Refer to each product technical bulletin for additional usage and helpful tips.
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STEP 2A:
APPLY WAX
Apply a thin, straight line of wax directly to the paint. Do not wax in direct sunlight.
If you can't get indoors, get into the shade. For polymer and paint sealant instructions,
follow the recommended directions on the product's back label.
Some sealants are best applied to the applicator first, not the paint.
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STEP 2B:
HAND BUFF & WIPE
Use a micro fiber towel or applicator pad to wax the paint.
Hand buff in small sections at a time, body panel by body panel.
Rub the wax into the paint using circular, overlapping motions.
Let the wax film dry, then remove with a clean,
soft micro fiber or terry towel. Remove any remaining wax that may be in cracks, emblems, and molding. |
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