Who has waxed their car less than me?
05-09-2011, 11:09 AM
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05-09-2011, 11:11 AM
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St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13, '16-'17-'18
I can't wax/polish/seal my car for another 45 days until the paint totally cures. But according to my body guy (the one who did the work) when I asked about how long to wait:
Flame away!
90 days is generally what I tell everyone for wax. I don't know much about sealers but I think its best to stay away from those types of products because they tend to keep the paint from breathing properly and possible shorten the life of the paint. I recommend a good glaze (Meguires makes several) to help maintain the gloss. Today's clears have a built in UV protection to help extend the life of the paint so waxes and sealers are no longer necessary.
05-09-2011, 12:07 PM
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Race Director
With the new clear coats really don't need to be waxed. That said, I wax mine once a year during winter, unless I get tree sap like I did last summer. That was fun!
06-21-2011, 09:52 PM
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St. Jude Donor '13
Our 2009 will be 2 years/35k miles this month, no wax or polish yet.
Really guys, I'm gonna do it soon!
Really guys, I'm gonna do it soon!
06-21-2011, 10:01 PM
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St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15- '16-'17-‘18-‘19-'20-'21
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Wax ? 
NOT !
NOT !
06-21-2011, 10:05 PM
#48
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Never read any replies, but bet there were no Zainoists on here as they have to apply and reapply about one million coats, bi weekly. Zaino Brothers thank you! 
06-21-2011, 10:25 PM
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My early '05 is almost 7 years old. I have waxed it twice. It gets washed regularly every year. And has been prof. detailed 5X. It virtually never rains here, so all I regularly do is use a CA duster about every other Sunday, and it looks cleaner and shinier than 90% of cars more than 90% of the time.
I'm not lazy, but have a bad back.
I'm not lazy, but have a bad back.
06-21-2011, 11:04 PM
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2005 model never been waxed - still clean I wash it when the bugs get to thick on the front and the rain won't wash off - yes I am being serious Sorry I enjoy driving vs cleaning and I am slightly lazy but still shines when washed
06-21-2011, 11:06 PM
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06-22-2011, 12:37 AM
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06-22-2011, 02:01 AM
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Drifting
Picked up my 2008 coupe on 12-7-07 and I have never waxed it, not even once.
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish is all i use on all my vehicles. Best product ever.
Your results may vary.
Pro Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish is all i use on all my vehicles. Best product ever.
Your results may vary.
06-22-2011, 07:44 AM
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I do get a kick out of all the people (me included) that post pictures of how great their newly waxed cars look with pictures taken at angles and in the correct light. I was parked next to a coworkers black truck that has not been washed or waxed in years and the reflection was like a mirror. Kinda makes you wonder how much wax or sealant really contributes to the clear coat shine.
06-22-2011, 08:00 AM
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