Before, during, after Waxing

[Nismo86]

I've been reading many topics on waxing and found some good stuff to go buy.

1) What steps should be taken before waxing?

2) I have meguiars nxt generation tech wax paste should I use it? Why/why not?

3) This will be my trucks first wash, should I wax it?

4) Which type of pad should I be using while applying wax?

5) If you didn't recommend #2, which wax do you? Where can it be found?

6) What steps should be taken after waxing?

7) What should I prepare for the next time waxing?

I've done waxing before, but since this is my first brand new car, I want to take extra care of it.

I'am going to pick up some 303 aerospace today as it seems most people use it for interior, which I also want to keep in top condition. Thanks!

[RedRocket3456]

Originally Posted by Nismo86

I've been reading many topics on waxing and found some good stuff to go buy.

1) What steps should be taken before waxing?

2) I have meguiars nxt generation tech wax paste should I use it? Why/why not?

3) This will be my trucks first wash, should I wax it?

4) Which type of pad should I be using while applying wax?

5) If you didn't recommend #2, which wax do you? Where can it be found?

6) What steps should be taken after waxing?

7) What should I prepare for the next time waxing?

I've done waxing before, but since this is my first brand new car, I want to take extra care of it.

I'am going to pick up some 303 aerospace today as it seems most people use it for interior, which I also want to keep in top condition. Thanks!

meguiars is great stuff, but use the cleaning wax first, then the gold paste, the next gen. tech wax. wash truck first then start waxing. the 3 coats of wax make the paint really smooth. It takes me roughly 4 hrs to do the 3 stage wax. but it keeps my red paint looking really rich. but afterwards i dnt anything except buff the swirls out. you get the meguiars waxs at any auto store

[brett3116]

Originally Posted by RedRocket3456

meguiars is great stuff, but use the cleaning wax first, then the gold paste, the next gen. tech wax. wash truck first then start waxing. the 3 coats of wax make the paint really smooth. It takes me roughly 4 hrs to do the 3 stage wax. but it keeps my red paint looking really rich. but afterwards i dnt anything except buff the swirls out. you get the meguiars waxs at any auto store

3 coats and then buff, or buff after all three coats?

[RedRocket3456]

Originally Posted by brett3116

3 coats and then buff, or buff after all three coats?

woops sorry you can buff all three but i usually buff the last one out

[Zero Six LE]

Clay bar should be used before any polishing or waxing.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

[Argo73]

There's a lot of good info at this site on detailing:
http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...-your-car.html

[RedRocket3456]

Originally Posted by Zero Six LE

Clay bar should be used before any polishing or waxing.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

wow ya i forgot about the clay bye, mothers make a good one i seldom use it though, i only use clay every 6 months

[Nismo86]

I'am assuming this is the clay bar your talking about?

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/son-3100.html

Originally Posted by Argo73

There's a lot of good info at this site on detailing:
http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...-your-car.html

I've seen this before.

I have a buffer, should I apply the wax with my hand, and then use the buffer to buff it out? Which speed should I buff it out at?

It's been awhile guys.

[Aussie Frontier]

I used the Gen X Meguires and applied by hand and buffed out by hand
Was a quick job and it turned out ok
I wuill however say that I am going to Clay the truck and then give it a full good waxing.
I was told by a friend that dteails show cars that the Gen X that you get in the can not the bottled stuff can be left on over night and then taken off
Oh yeah one last thing
give your wheels a good hit with Quick Detail Wax spray and then the brake dust will just wash off when you squirt them with a good high pressure hose

[808Chaney]

go to properautocare.com there is a lot of good info to be found on that sight. I buy almost all of my detail products from them. They have a live chat that will answer all your questions and have good reccomendations for you.