kmj90

I bought the car recently, and just with a car wash it looks shiny and clean. I'm planning on to wax the car soon myself, but anyone out there with same paint, does the car look much cleaner with wax? or look pretty much the same?

Jesstzn

The key to making WDP look good is

1) Clay bar it
2) Polish out the imperfections and oxidization
3) Use a a good sealant on it like 4Star UPP .. The reason I say sealant is because a sealant has more of a generic candy gloss where a carnuba is warmer & deeper.
4) Make everything else on the car especially the tires and windows look black and perfect.

ionojimbo

any sugguestions for those of us without PCs? as for sealants, does it do the same job as wax and will i still get that glass feel?

Jesstzn

As with anything the key is in the prep... if you have no PC you should clay and use a good cleaner like Meguiars ColorX and then the sealant .

To get the glass feel you need to do the above and yes the sealant is a protectant like wax but lasts a lot longer and gives the more glass shine.

exceldetail

Dale, does ColorX use abrasives as a cleaner or is it non abrasive? Why not DG 105?

Jesstzn

ColorX seems non abrasive .. only used it by hand .. seems to clean a little better than 105 but 105 would be great as a sealant behind it.

se619TL

How often would you wax? I've read 3-4 times a year, but i really like the feel of a smooth car. Would once a month be overdoing it?

PortlandRL

Nope. Wax only lasts between 30 and 45 days anyway so once a month isn't overkill. If you love a slick car, I'd suggest a sealant over wax. It's slicker and lasts longer.

se619TL

Thanks for the tip I'm about to start using sealant.

04actright

I heard using a clay bar is tricky. Should i leave it to a detail shop?

Jesstzn

Nothing is tricky about it .. read the box ... its easy . Who ever said it was tricky prolly has trouble doing up his fly.