Nanowax and plastic?

neuronyx · 07-27-2006, 09:51 PM

I was wondering if Nanowax is safe to use on plastic? Or is it like caranumba wax, where after a while it begins to haze over plastic? Never uses Nano before, thats why I am wondering.

DfntPntbll · 08-01-2006, 01:58 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx

I was wondering if Nanowax is safe to use on plastic? Or is it like caranumba wax, where after a while it begins to haze over plastic? Never uses Nano before, thats why I am wondering.

dont get it anywhere near the plastic,... it is just like regular wax. you should see my old mirrors,.. caked in white wax buildup. looks like a can of wax jizzed all over them,.. pretty nastey.

neuronyx · 08-07-2006, 02:23 AM

Allright, thanks for the tip. I have seen some nasty wax jobs where people that dont know how to use carnuba wax end up waxing everything and its a hazy mess in a few months.

I did get the nanowax (wanted to give it a try), but havent used it yet. Waiting to get my new sound system installed before I give it a good shine.

DfntPntbll · 08-07-2006, 03:32 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx

Allright, thanks for the tip. I have seen some nasty wax jobs where people that dont know how to use carnuba wax end up waxing everything and its a hazy mess in a few months.

I did get the nanowax (wanted to give it a try), but havent used it yet. Waiting to get my new sound system installed before I give it a good shine.

You'll like it. I've used it for a couple of years with no problems. I wash my truck once a week and wax it every other wash, but really you could go a month before the rough texture starts to come back. But, when you apply it, MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN SHADE AND THE PAINT IS COOL. the best thing you can do is wash the car under some shade, then wax it immediately after washing and drying it. Apply 2 coats of wax.

masssdime420 · 08-07-2006, 04:40 PM

the new nano spray wax is awesome as well. i ussually use that everytime iu wash my truck and use the regular wax once a month!

neuronyx · 08-08-2006, 11:22 PM

Hey, I just gave the Nanowax a try today. Used it in the garage, since the sun was out today. Not too sure about that stuff. While it is easy to apply and wipe off it sure does leave a lot of swirl marks. I made sure to use clean microfibers too. The Mothers Carnuba that I used last time really didnt do that. At the same time though, the Nano is easier to wipe off plastic if you get it on there. It doesnt turn it all white. It also does do a better job at hiding surface imperfections. Ill may try Carnuba again and compare it, or just stick with the Nano til I use it up.

97minitaco · 08-13-2006, 05:22 PM

If you are using the Meguiar's NXT Gen nanowax, it wont matter if it's in the sun or the shade. I waxed my Honda this morning in the heat and sun and it looks like new. I've only used the Meguiar's wax for years and the nXt Gen wax imo is the best. You can apply it and remove it as soon as you are done applying. It gives a deep shine and hides quite a few swirls. My paint looks like brand new from 3 ft away. You have to get right up on the paint to see the tons of imperfections such as rock chips and swirls. I swear by this stuff.

masssdime420 · 08-13-2006, 09:15 PM

u shouldnt be getting swirl marks from the nano. swirl marks come from buffing. its just wax u havent completely wiped off. whenever i use the nao i use one microfiber to rub it in once applied and another clean one to polish it thoroughly.

neuronyx · 08-13-2006, 11:37 PM

Maybe it was some reisdue or something left over from the carnuba. I also park under this tree that overhangs my driveway, that drops little dots of sap all over the damn place (cant park it anywhere else, and cant remove the tree (in a condo)). I try to wash that off as best as I can, and for the most part it comes off (its less dense than pine sap). It also could be something on my microfiber rags. They have been cleaned a few times (I throw them into the washer after I use them).

Next time I will use new microfibers and make sure to remove wax with one rag and polish with another. Since you guys have had a positive experience with nano it must be something with my method.

DfntPntbll · 08-14-2006, 05:37 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx

Maybe it was some reisdue or something left over from the carnuba. I also park under this tree that overhangs my driveway, that drops little dots of sap all over the damn place (cant park it anywhere else, and cant remove the tree (in a condo)). I try to wash that off as best as I can, and for the most part it comes off (its less dense than pine sap). It also could be something on my microfiber rags. They have been cleaned a few times (I throw them into the washer after I use them).

Next time I will use new microfibers and make sure to remove wax with one rag and polish with another. Since you guys have had a positive experience with nano it must be something with my method.

yeah you wanna use new microfiber cloths each application. and since they arent that expensive, it is worth the money to get a good shine. if I use mine and wanna wash them, I normally dont use them for waxing,... but they still do great on glass and when used with a quick detailer.

07-27-2006, 09:51 PM	#1
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Nanowax and plastic? I was wondering if Nanowax is safe to use on plastic? Or is it like caranumba wax, where after a while it begins to haze over plastic? Never uses Nano before, thats why I am wondering.
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08-01-2006, 01:58 PM	#2
DfntPntbll Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,062 Location: St. Auggie Dog, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx I was wondering if Nanowax is safe to use on plastic? Or is it like caranumba wax, where after a while it begins to haze over plastic? Never uses Nano before, thats why I am wondering. dont get it anywhere near the plastic,... it is just like regular wax. you should see my old mirrors,.. caked in white wax buildup. looks like a can of wax jizzed all over them,.. pretty nastey.
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08-07-2006, 02:23 AM	#3
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? Allright, thanks for the tip. I have seen some nasty wax jobs where people that dont know how to use carnuba wax end up waxing everything and its a hazy mess in a few months. I did get the nanowax (wanted to give it a try), but havent used it yet. Waiting to get my new sound system installed before I give it a good shine.
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08-07-2006, 03:32 PM	#4
DfntPntbll Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,062 Location: St. Auggie Dog, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx Allright, thanks for the tip. I have seen some nasty wax jobs where people that dont know how to use carnuba wax end up waxing everything and its a hazy mess in a few months. I did get the nanowax (wanted to give it a try), but havent used it yet. Waiting to get my new sound system installed before I give it a good shine. You'll like it. I've used it for a couple of years with no problems. I wash my truck once a week and wax it every other wash, but really you could go a month before the rough texture starts to come back. But, when you apply it, MAKE SURE YOU ARE IN SHADE AND THE PAINT IS COOL. the best thing you can do is wash the car under some shade, then wax it immediately after washing and drying it. Apply 2 coats of wax.
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08-07-2006, 04:40 PM	#5
masssdime420 NVR2LO Age: 25 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 700 Location: Palm Bay, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? the new nano spray wax is awesome as well. i ussually use that everytime iu wash my truck and use the regular wax once a month!
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08-08-2006, 11:22 PM	#6
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? Hey, I just gave the Nanowax a try today. Used it in the garage, since the sun was out today. Not too sure about that stuff. While it is easy to apply and wipe off it sure does leave a lot of swirl marks. I made sure to use clean microfibers too. The Mothers Carnuba that I used last time really didnt do that. At the same time though, the Nano is easier to wipe off plastic if you get it on there. It doesnt turn it all white. It also does do a better job at hiding surface imperfections. Ill may try Carnuba again and compare it, or just stick with the Nano til I use it up.
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08-13-2006, 05:22 PM	#7
97minitaco Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 49 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? If you are using the Meguiar's NXT Gen nanowax, it wont matter if it's in the sun or the shade. I waxed my Honda this morning in the heat and sun and it looks like new. I've only used the Meguiar's wax for years and the nXt Gen wax imo is the best. You can apply it and remove it as soon as you are done applying. It gives a deep shine and hides quite a few swirls. My paint looks like brand new from 3 ft away. You have to get right up on the paint to see the tons of imperfections such as rock chips and swirls. I swear by this stuff.
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08-13-2006, 09:15 PM	#8
masssdime420 NVR2LO Age: 25 Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 700 Location: Palm Bay, FL User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? u shouldnt be getting swirl marks from the nano. swirl marks come from buffing. its just wax u havent completely wiped off. whenever i use the nao i use one microfiber to rub it in once applied and another clean one to polish it thoroughly.
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08-13-2006, 11:37 PM	#9
neuronyx Seeking Insight Age: 22 Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 554 Location: User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? Maybe it was some reisdue or something left over from the carnuba. I also park under this tree that overhangs my driveway, that drops little dots of sap all over the damn place (cant park it anywhere else, and cant remove the tree (in a condo)). I try to wash that off as best as I can, and for the most part it comes off (its less dense than pine sap). It also could be something on my microfiber rags. They have been cleaned a few times (I throw them into the washer after I use them). Next time I will use new microfibers and make sure to remove wax with one rag and polish with another. Since you guys have had a positive experience with nano it must be something with my method.
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08-14-2006, 05:37 PM	#10
DfntPntbll Registered User Age: 25 Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 4,062 Location: St. Auggie Dog, Florida User is: OffLine	Re: Nanowax and plastic? Quote: Originally Posted by neuronyx Maybe it was some reisdue or something left over from the carnuba. I also park under this tree that overhangs my driveway, that drops little dots of sap all over the damn place (cant park it anywhere else, and cant remove the tree (in a condo)). I try to wash that off as best as I can, and for the most part it comes off (its less dense than pine sap). It also could be something on my microfiber rags. They have been cleaned a few times (I throw them into the washer after I use them). Next time I will use new microfibers and make sure to remove wax with one rag and polish with another. Since you guys have had a positive experience with nano it must be something with my method. yeah you wanna use new microfiber cloths each application. and since they arent that expensive, it is worth the money to get a good shine. if I use mine and wanna wash them, I normally dont use them for waxing,... but they still do great on glass and when used with a quick detailer.
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