what wax do you use?

[Zsolt Kovacs]

There is a really good web site that explains car care techniques and
products. For instance did you know that the reason you get swirl marks
on the car after you just waxed it is that you used a rag that was dried
with fabric softener? Check it out.

http://www.carcareonline.com/howto_articles.html

Cheers,
  Zsolt

scott thomas wrote:

>I was looking into car waxes on the web and saw
>lots of different opinions. One guy did a test
>with an NSX and five different waxes that put
>zymol and another z wax on top. Anyway, I use
>Gliptone and an orbital waxer with excellent
>results. SOmetimes, I use the wax shop's safe
>cut on some of my cars to clean up.
>
>Just wanted to know what everyone uses.
>
>I use:
>Turtle wax self dry? Car wash with the blue soap
>and the white-blue wax that floats on top. Great
>stuff and improves oxidized areas on its own
>before you wax. Sometimes, I pour it directly
>onto the sponge and wipe like that. Works well.
>
>Drive the car on the highway to dry.
>
>Gliptone show coat/ wet coat for wax. I heard
>the paste wax is phenominal. Now that I have a
>power waxer, I might use it. Maybe try the
>teflon stuff?
>
>Turtle wax finishing clothes after removal with
>power waxer to finish the surface. Real cheap.
>16 oz bag ~$2
>
>Finish 2001 for the plastic. Lasts longer than
>Armor and Son... Doesn't easily wash off in
>condensation and light splashes.
>
>Wheels get a nylon wheel brush and Dawn. I've
>got BBS's :) Cleaning :(
>
>Tried that clear vue stuff for the glass. Went
>back to isopropyl alcohol. Clear Vue doesn't
>work.
>
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