How often to wax? - Page 2

russm · 06-22-2008, 03:04 PM

I use Blackfire products and wax twice a year....works great for me

The best quick detailer I have found is One Grand Show Off - it really makes the paint "pop."

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bulldogbones · 08-27-2008, 04:04 AM

I wax my truck about every 1-2k miles. Which is my case is every other weekend. You might say thats a little excessive. But I have gotten washing, waxing, vacumming and dash cleaning down to an hour.

Has anyone use the carnuba wax? I tried it because I was told its really easy to rub off once it had hazed. NOPE it took an hour to do the hood and one door. Finally I applied my normal wax over the carnuba and then that broke the carnuba down so I could rub them both off.

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Blktaws6 · 08-27-2008, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by bulldogbones

I wax my truck about every 1-2k miles. Which is my case is every other weekend. You might say thats a little excessive. But I have gotten washing, waxing, vacumming and dash cleaning down to an hour.

Has anyone use the carnuba wax? I tried it because I was told its really easy to rub off once it had hazed. NOPE it took an hour to do the hood and one door. Finally I applied my normal wax over the carnuba and then that broke the carnuba down so I could rub them both off.

WOW, that is amazing. You must move really fast. It takes me about an 1.5 hours just to wash my truck (wash, dry, wheels, wells, tires, door jams)

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straight6in · 08-27-2008, 08:29 PM

i messed up a wax job with Mothers caranuba hard wax...

used turtle wax Liquid Clay bar...
greatest product i have ever used.

waxed with turtle wax ICE paste wax.

deep color, awesome shine, great beading action (Patriot Blue rig)

Blktaws6 · 08-27-2008, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by straight6in

i messed up a wax job with Mothers caranuba hard wax...

used turtle wax Liquid Clay bar...
greatest product i have ever used.

waxed with turtle wax ICE paste wax.

deep color, awesome shine, great beading action (Patriot Blue rig)

Liquid Clay bar???? I haven't seen anything like that, does it really work like a true clay bar?

I have clayed so many cars here recently I dont even want to clay mine.

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kneedragger · 08-27-2008, 10:18 PM

I use mothers clay bar and Zaino products. I thought my friend was nuts when he told me about zaino. (its a little pricey) but after using it Im sold. The zaino car wash soap alone makes my toyhauler and truck look like they were waxed all day by hand. The actual polishes are amazing and contain UV blockers that seem to work pretty well. Beads water a long time. I usually only polish once a year.

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95whtzr2 · 08-30-2008, 09:04 PM

I always use Zymbol, hasn't let me down yet. Usually has a good shine and good beading for several months, I usually lose track.

When I was in college I used to cook some steaks, wash and wax my truck every friday right after classes. Now, when I have a truck worth babying like that, I don't have the time... lol.

Can you get the Zaino products from any Auto parts retailer? I would be interested in trying them out.

Blktaws6 · 08-31-2008, 08:20 PM

No, I dont think that you can. just google "Zaino Bros" you should find it pretty easy.

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95whtzr2 · 09-01-2008, 01:16 PM

Cool thanks!

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msparks90 · 09-03-2008, 03:18 PM

Meguiars Tech wax is a very good one.....fairly long lasting

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ben762 · 09-06-2008, 07:54 PM

I recently did a 2k mile trip so the truck needs a good wash and wax to keep it happy and to get it prepped for a very northern winter. Water still beads but you know what they say about an ounce of preparation...

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GWarhol · 09-06-2008, 10:35 PM

I own a detail shop here in rainy Seattle WA so I use a wax that keeps the water beading up. I use a paste wax called Easy Off and its made by Car Brite. I use it on all my customers cars for the final wax and it lasts 4-5 months or so if you keep you truck washed regularly.

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ben762 Cummins Fan Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Eureka, CA originally - Grand Forks, ND for now Posts: 38 ben762's Truck Pics	good info I recently did a 2k mile trip so the truck needs a good wash and wax to keep it happy and to get it prepped for a very northern winter. Water still beads but you know what they say about an ounce of preparation... __________________ 2001, NV4500, 4x4, 3.55, Quad Cab/Short Bed (FS 2500, FASS, AFE Stage I, MBRP 4" Turbo-Back, Edge Juice w/Attitide) Purchased June 07 as 2nd owner with 37007 miles on the ticker.

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06-22-2008, 03:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
russm Newbie Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 19 russm's Truck Pics	I use Blackfire products and wax twice a year....works great for me The best quick detailer I have found is One Grand Show Off - it really makes the paint "pop." __________________ 2006 Patriot Blue 2500 Thunder Road Package, 4X4, 48re, Jacobs Exhaust Brake, Volant CAI, MBRP Muffler, ISSPRO Gauges, PML Differential Covers, Randy Ellis Lightbar w/ 4 KC Slimlites, AFE Blade Runner

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08-27-2008, 04:04 AM	#14 (permalink)
bulldogbones Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Lowville NY Posts: 283 bulldogbones's Truck Pics	I wax my truck about every 1-2k miles. Which is my case is every other weekend. You might say thats a little excessive. But I have gotten washing, waxing, vacumming and dash cleaning down to an hour. Has anyone use the carnuba wax? I tried it because I was told its really easy to rub off once it had hazed. NOPE it took an hour to do the hood and one door. Finally I applied my normal wax over the carnuba and then that broke the carnuba down so I could rub them both off. __________________ 06 SLT Big Horn 5.9 6spd 4" straight pipe all the way 305/70/17 Nitto Terragrappler's 1" lift front 2" in the rear about 40 Aftermarket lights

08-27-2008, 08:29 PM	#16 (permalink)
straight6in Newbie Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 18 straight6in's Truck Pics	i messed up a wax job with Mothers caranuba hard wax... used turtle wax Liquid Clay bar... greatest product i have ever used. waxed with turtle wax ICE paste wax. deep color, awesome shine, great beading action (Patriot Blue rig)

08-27-2008, 10:18 PM	#18 (permalink)
kneedragger Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Reno/Elko,NV Posts: 9 kneedragger's Truck Pics	I use mothers clay bar and Zaino products. I thought my friend was nuts when he told me about zaino. (its a little pricey) but after using it Im sold. The zaino car wash soap alone makes my toyhauler and truck look like they were waxed all day by hand. The actual polishes are amazing and contain UV blockers that seem to work pretty well. Beads water a long time. I usually only polish once a year. __________________ Red 05 2500 4x4 AT, 2" leveler kit, BFG 315, firestone airbags, PSM cool intake, TAG, cool blue hose, amsoil head to tail, buckstop winch bumber w/16.5 warn winch,Mag Hytec tranny/front/rear diff covers,Tiregate.

08-30-2008, 09:04 PM	#19 (permalink)
95whtzr2 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin Area Posts: 156 95whtzr2's Truck Pics	I always use Zymbol, hasn't let me down yet. Usually has a good shine and good beading for several months, I usually lose track. When I was in college I used to cook some steaks, wash and wax my truck every friday right after classes. Now, when I have a truck worth babying like that, I don't have the time... lol. Can you get the Zaino products from any Auto parts retailer? I would be interested in trying them out.

08-31-2008, 08:20 PM	#20 (permalink)
Blktaws6 Cummins Nut Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Moreno Valley, CA Posts: 308 Blktaws6's Truck Pics	No, I dont think that you can. just google "Zaino Bros" you should find it pretty easy. __________________ 2007 5.9 2500 Mega Cab 4x4, Black.

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95whtzr2 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Austin Area Posts: 156 95whtzr2's Truck Pics	Cool thanks! __________________ Tom 2008 Dodge 3500/SRW/manual 6spd/CC/LB, B&W tob My Photobucket

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msparks90 Cummins Fan Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 98 msparks90's Truck Pics	Meguiars Tech wax is a very good one.....fairly long lasting __________________ 2001 2500QC 4X4....edge juice w/attitude....4'' exh turbo back....silencer ring mia....airdog 150.....k&n filter

09-06-2008, 10:35 PM	#24 (permalink)
GWarhol Cummins Fan Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 36 GWarhol's Truck Pics	I own a detail shop here in rainy Seattle WA so I use a wax that keeps the water beading up. I use a paste wax called Easy Off and its made by Car Brite. I use it on all my customers cars for the final wax and it lasts 4-5 months or so if you keep you truck washed regularly. __________________ '08 3500 Larmie ,4x4, Quad Cab, 6.7L, 6 Speed G56, Flame Red, Factory Sunroof, Leveling Kit, Smoked Putco Led Cab Lights, 35/12.50/20 Toyo MT's, MKW 29 Wheels, Painted mirrors & Door handles, 06 tail lights, 17% tint, Smitty nerf bars, Billet tow hooks, SRT Hood