Waxed my TLS....(Pics)
07-14-2002, 12:35 AM
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Some thoughts after waxing....
It's my first time using Yellow Wax, so what I am gonna say might be stupid/boring to some... :p But anyways, I figure I might as well share my observations....
I used Meguiar's Clay Bar, follow by Paint Prep/Swirl Remover, then Poly Sealant, and follow by Yellow Wax....
If you have light color TL/TLS, save yourselves the hassle and wax regular using Gold Class Wax.... Yellow Wax is really hard to come off once completely dry.... and dark color paint would see more dramatic difference than light color.... HOWEVER, if you are familiar with Orb Buffer and/or have dark color TL/TLS, I really would recommend it over Gold Class Wax....
Do small area at one time..... about the size of the front fender is more than enough... any bigger than that, the wax might dry up too quick for you to wipe off.....
Also, since Yellow Wax is harder than regular wax, the residues left on terry cloth you used wipe off wax are actually hard enough to scratch your paint!!!(I made the mistake when I first wax the trunk... good thing the swirls were minor and came right off after re did it).... so, if you are waxing with Yellow Wax, make sure you have plenty of Terry cloth and do small area at one time.....
Feel free to post your thoughts..
Andy Kuo
I used Meguiar's Clay Bar, follow by Paint Prep/Swirl Remover, then Poly Sealant, and follow by Yellow Wax....
If you have light color TL/TLS, save yourselves the hassle and wax regular using Gold Class Wax.... Yellow Wax is really hard to come off once completely dry.... and dark color paint would see more dramatic difference than light color.... HOWEVER, if you are familiar with Orb Buffer and/or have dark color TL/TLS, I really would recommend it over Gold Class Wax....
Do small area at one time..... about the size of the front fender is more than enough... any bigger than that, the wax might dry up too quick for you to wipe off.....
Also, since Yellow Wax is harder than regular wax, the residues left on terry cloth you used wipe off wax are actually hard enough to scratch your paint!!!(I made the mistake when I first wax the trunk... good thing the swirls were minor and came right off after re did it).... so, if you are waxing with Yellow Wax, make sure you have plenty of Terry cloth and do small area at one time.....
Feel free to post your thoughts..
Andy Kuo
07-14-2002, 01:40 AM
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oh my dear God, that is sexy
what percent of tint do you have on that sucker and how much did u pay for it?
u have a nice tint on your car, good job on the waxing, it looks very sharp!
what percent of tint do you have on that sucker and how much did u pay for it?
u have a nice tint on your car, good job on the waxing, it looks very sharp!
07-14-2002, 12:05 PM
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Originally posted by Ruski
sounds like that Yellow Wax is a real pain to use.
Why don't you just use Zaino?
Here is my Zaino-ed TL-S
sounds like that Yellow Wax is a real pain to use.
Why don't you just use Zaino?
Here is my Zaino-ed TL-S
) But I gonna get my hands on those sooner or later... hehe.. Yellow Wax is really pain in the A$$ IF one's going to apply/wip off by hand... if you are familiar with Orb Buffer, it would be really great, especially on dark color TL/TLS...
Originally posted by turbox777
oh my dear God, that is sexy
what percent of tint do you have on that sucker and how much did u pay for it?
u have a nice tint on your car, good job on the waxing, it looks very sharp!
oh my dear God, that is sexy
what percent of tint do you have on that sucker and how much did u pay for it?
u have a nice tint on your car, good job on the waxing, it looks very sharp!
I paid about $206 CDN... that's about $134 US, I think....Andy Kuo
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the no.26 yellow wax is pretty easy to get off for me...but I don't let it dry more than 30 seconds or so before wiping it off....and the more often you wax your car the easier it is to get off..if you haven't waxed for a while and let it dry, I can see why it was such a pain, but if you did it again in a few weeks, I bet it will be a lot easier than the initial coat
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Yeah, do it again in 3-4 weeks, and see how easily that stuff comes off, even by hand. Are you using 26 & 7 together? (I think those are the numbers).
07-16-2002, 01:28 AM
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Originally posted by GOT PSI?
Nady, iy's about time you washed/waxed that flithy pig of yours. J/K. How's the stereo coming along???
Nady, iy's about time you washed/waxed that flithy pig of yours. J/K. How's the stereo coming along???
Heh, haven't done much since.... carpet is ready, and can go in any time now..... might keep the amp on top instead 'til I figure out where I gonna mount a EQ.....
Originally posted by SimTypeS
Yeah, do it again in 3-4 weeks, and see how easily that stuff comes off, even by hand. Are you using 26 & 7 together? (I think those are the numbers).
Yeah, do it again in 3-4 weeks, and see how easily that stuff comes off, even by hand. Are you using 26 & 7 together? (I think those are the numbers).
But, I will give it another shot couple weeks later... Andy Kuo
07-16-2002, 06:16 PM
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Originally posted by thephantom
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Zaino a polish which just shines your car but does not protect your car like wax?
Correct me if I am wrong but isn't Zaino a polish which just shines your car but does not protect your car like wax?
It is not just a polish as you think.
07-17-2002, 08:06 PM
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Originally posted by dee diddy
is the poly sealant a polish?
is the poly sealant a polish?
Originally posted by hooked2TL
Andy,
Nice tint. Haven't been stopped by cops yet?
Andy,
Nice tint. Haven't been stopped by cops yet?
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