how often is too often to wax/polish

litestab · 11-07-2003, 09:54 PM

i just waxed my truck about two weeks ago, polish, wax, clay bar all that. im wondering if its too soon to wax and polish it again? and if the wax like builds up and gets crummy after a while?

Offthehook · 11-07-2003, 10:07 PM

most people do it monthly

Futuresweets10 · 11-07-2003, 10:23 PM

Monthly is way to often. I dont know that it hurts anything to wax it alot other then your arms, but whats the point. I work as a detailer as a living and we reccomend waxing about every 6 months. I would do it about once every other month or so if you are really into your vehicle (like most people here are). I havent waxed mine in two and a half years (primer), but I wax others everyday

isofilez · 11-07-2003, 10:30 PM

i agree w/ futuresweets10 once every 2 months or so is good enough, just use a detailer spray in between.

Futuresweets10 · 11-07-2003, 10:58 PM

You cant exactly do it yourself, but the wash I work at has some stuff called "simonize tripple foam" and its meant to be used once a month in between hand waxing, its a spray on wax. Some do it your self washes have a gun just for that product so you can do it yourself. Its a good product for prolonging the life of wax and if you arent happy with it (at least where I work) simonize will refund your money.

Offthehook · 11-07-2003, 11:19 PM

never seen that stuff before

litestab · 11-07-2003, 11:26 PM

yea really. will washing my car take some of the wax off?

WAFFLE HOUSE EATR · 11-15-2003, 12:26 AM

What about the "Wax as you Dry" product you spray on after the intial wash and then dry?

litestab · 11-15-2003, 12:44 AM

never tried that stuff.

BLACKZQ8stepside · 11-15-2003, 07:56 PM

The stuff I use is called "Dolphinite T-wax Sealant" it's available at most marine and boat dealer supply stores. It's wax for Speed Boats and other gel coated surfaces. For marine environments, it claims to last 6 times longer than other liquid waxes, I got it to protect my gel-coated tonneau cover, but I like it so well, I've waxed my entire truck with it, including all the chrome. I hate waxing, not because it's hard work or anything, I love hard work, I hate it because of all the white powder that gets all over my truck when I wax. This way, I wax about twice a year insted of every couple of months, like with other waxes. Costs about $15.00 for 16 fl. oz

Gus · 11-16-2003, 04:54 AM

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Originally posted by litestab
yea really. will washing my car take some of the wax off?

If you use something like, dishwashing soap, Yes... if your using actual car-wash soap. No.

If you ever want to strip the wax off your ride, use dish-soap, it works wonders.

scott750 · 11-16-2003, 05:10 AM

Never ever use dish soap on your trucks paint. Not only does it strip all of the wax off, it will also remove the nutrients out of the clear coat turning it dull looking. And you'll end up having to get a new paint job soon. Its better to use car soap and use a paint cleaner like meguiar's paint cleaner or body scrub to safely remove the wax and other bonded contaminates from the paint.

11-07-2003, 09:54 PM	#1
litestab harlem body kit has to go Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,170 Location: ct User is: OffLine	how often is too often to wax/polish i just waxed my truck about two weeks ago, polish, wax, clay bar all that. im wondering if its too soon to wax and polish it again? and if the wax like builds up and gets crummy after a while?
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11-07-2003, 10:07 PM	#2
Offthehook SVT Cobra Moderator Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,006 Location: LA california User is: OffLine	most people do it monthly
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11-07-2003, 10:23 PM	#3
Futuresweets10 former title junky mod Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,453 Location: Biloxi MS User is: OffLine	Monthly is way to often. I dont know that it hurts anything to wax it alot other then your arms, but whats the point. I work as a detailer as a living and we reccomend waxing about every 6 months. I would do it about once every other month or so if you are really into your vehicle (like most people here are). I havent waxed mine in two and a half years (primer), but I wax others everyday
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11-07-2003, 10:30 PM	#4
isofilez Registered User Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 725 Location: San Diego User is: OffLine	i agree w/ futuresweets10 once every 2 months or so is good enough, just use a detailer spray in between.
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11-07-2003, 10:58 PM	#5
Futuresweets10 former title junky mod Age: 23 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 6,453 Location: Biloxi MS User is: OffLine	You cant exactly do it yourself, but the wash I work at has some stuff called "simonize tripple foam" and its meant to be used once a month in between hand waxing, its a spray on wax. Some do it your self washes have a gun just for that product so you can do it yourself. Its a good product for prolonging the life of wax and if you arent happy with it (at least where I work) simonize will refund your money. Last edited by Futuresweets10 : 11-07-2003 at 11:01 PM.
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11-07-2003, 11:19 PM	#6
Offthehook SVT Cobra Moderator Age: 22 Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 16,006 Location: LA california User is: OffLine	never seen that stuff before
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11-07-2003, 11:26 PM	#7
litestab harlem body kit has to go Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,170 Location: ct User is: OffLine	yea really. will washing my car take some of the wax off?
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11-15-2003, 12:26 AM	#8
WAFFLE HOUSE EATR Registered User Age: 26 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 518 Location: Marietta, Georgia User is: OffLine	What about the "Wax as you Dry" product you spray on after the intial wash and then dry?
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11-15-2003, 12:44 AM	#9
litestab harlem body kit has to go Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 1,170 Location: ct User is: OffLine	never tried that stuff.
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11-15-2003, 07:56 PM	#10
BLACKZQ8stepside STPSYDR Age: 44 Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,445 Location: Rockford, Illinois User is: OffLine	The stuff I use is called "Dolphinite T-wax Sealant" it's available at most marine and boat dealer supply stores. It's wax for Speed Boats and other gel coated surfaces. For marine environments, it claims to last 6 times longer than other liquid waxes, I got it to protect my gel-coated tonneau cover, but I like it so well, I've waxed my entire truck with it, including all the chrome. I hate waxing, not because it's hard work or anything, I love hard work, I hate it because of all the white powder that gets all over my truck when I wax. This way, I wax about twice a year insted of every couple of months, like with other waxes. Costs about $15.00 for 16 fl. oz Last edited by BLACKZQ8stepside : 11-15-2003 at 07:58 PM.
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11-16-2003, 04:54 AM	#11
Gus Canadian men eat beaver.. Age: 29 Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 159 Location: Richmond, B.C. User is: OffLine	Quote: Originally posted by litestab yea really. will washing my car take some of the wax off? If you use something like, dishwashing soap, Yes... if your using actual car-wash soap. No. If you ever want to strip the wax off your ride, use dish-soap, it works wonders.
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11-16-2003, 05:10 AM	#12
scott750 Registered User Age: 31 Join Date: Aug 2001 Posts: 1,917 Location: Austin, TX User is: OffLine	Never ever use dish soap on your trucks paint. Not only does it strip all of the wax off, it will also remove the nutrients out of the clear coat turning it dull looking. And you'll end up having to get a new paint job soon. Its better to use car soap and use a paint cleaner like meguiar's paint cleaner or body scrub to safely remove the wax and other bonded contaminates from the paint.
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