Oxidatified

So unfortunately, I live in the big city, meaning I don't have a garage where I can wash, clay bar, polish, and wax my car.

In the past, I've been paying someone else to detail my car, but I'd rather save my money, so I've been thinking about just applying cleaner wax. Would cleaner wax replace the clay bar, polish, and waxing steps?

What are you guys' thoughts on cleaner wax vs a proper detail?

Jesstzn

Wont do it .. cleaner wax just removes some of the oxidization on the clear but not contaminants or spider webbing etc and the live is very short.

C8N

Cleaner wax would not replace claying.

damaged442

IMO, it's a waste of time.

01acls

No, cleaner wax is for lazy people, but it's better than nothing. You still need to wax the car.

Tip: use Mirror Glaze once a year to "Feed" the paint. I'll keep the paint pliable to prevents chips.

Oxidatified

Thanks for all the help!

Mirror glaze huh?...never thought about using that.

01acls

Yes Mirror Glaze. For best results you should put wax on top of it right away. The wax will seal it in to feed the paint longer.

ttribe

Is this version of Mirror Glaze you are referring to?

Jesstzn

Forget the Mirror glaze .. its just fillers .. Use Meguires #21

ttribe

This one?

01acls

Yes the M7 is the correct one. Notice it uses the term "Restores".

Jesstzn

Yes that one