Waxing

[StevenH72]

Rather than going through the whole process every other week , can you top up with da polisher or are you better to start again?

Realistically once you have polished once as long as you wash and dry correctly (two bucket wash mitt and towels) you should get any swirls so wont need to polish for a long time

I just wash nornally weekly
And monthly wash normally + pb black hole + wax all applied using da on the lowest speed with a waxing pad

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Using a polish will effectively remove all of the wax/ sealants that you have applied to the car so will only be needed very infrequently.

FOllow what Sam has said above, but after each wash I tend to apply a bit of QD just to top up the wacx and make it last a bit longer. Waxing every 2 months should be fine if you QD after each wash.

 

[StJimmyL]

POLISH GETS RID OF DEFECTS, WAX PROTECTS!

Wax stays on the car, polish effectively 'smooths' the paint and is then removed.

 

[Johnalexander]

So always polish before wax?

 

[sam1832]

So always polish before wax?

You dont have to polish every time, but if you are going to polish, polish then wax

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[Johnalexander]

Thanks.would waxing always be your final step?

 

[sam1832]

Yes
Other than dressing tyres and trim

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[Johnalexander]

I've seen a lot of people comment on purple haze as the benchmark for black cars. Has anyone got an opinion on this?

 

[StevenH72]

I've seen a lot of people comment on purple haze as the benchmark for black cars. Has anyone got an opinion on this?

Can't comment on purple haze, but I was incredibly impressed with Chemical Guys Blacklight....very easy to use and great results

 

[Mafoo]

I've seen a lot of people comment on purple haze as the benchmark for black cars. Has anyone got an opinion on this?

Purple haze is excellent on dark colours. Highly recommended.

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[sam1832]

Can comment on purple haze, I use DJ supernatural and it gives brilliant results

Its all about finding products you like, easy to use and give goos results

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[jarhead]

Purple haze is excellent on dark colours. Highly recommended.



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[Johnalexander]

 

[Johnalexander]

So all in all worth the extra for purple haze

 

[ba3bas]

Please, when claying use plenty of lube, so dilute fairy liquid and spray away.
Let the clay do the work so no pressure, just contact with paint.

Black hole is also just a filler so helping flatten the surface to help with glaze.
Wax after then seal with poor boys exp or whatever it's called.

Aerospace 303 is best used on the engine bay.

Again if you do an intense clean with wax applications let everything cure including the sealant.

Use sealant on the wheels and glass too.
Something like Zaino clear seal.

After that you don't have to wax the car for a few months. The. Just top up as you like.
Paint cleaners, and tar removers remove wax.

As for polish, never frequently polish your car as polish cuts paint.
If you wash your car how I've explained then you shouldn't gain scratches.
If you do have a fine scratch for whatever reason just polish that spot.

Happy to do a write up with pics when weather is better on how to safely wash car or when I do a summer detail but there won't be much if any polishing as it's done already.

 

[Johnalexander]

That would be very helpful

 

[StevenH72]

Wax after then seal with poor boys exp or whatever it's called.

Good explanation, but this needs to be the other way around. Seal then wax. Sealant lasts longer than wax, but if you put it on top of wax then its lifespan will diminish (i.e. only last as long as wax).

Wax could last 2-3 months, whereas sealant could last 4-6, to maximise protection on your car put sealant on before wax.

The layering order should be:

Glaze / filler (black hole)
Sealant (Poor Boys EXP)
Wax

 

[ba3bas]

Apologies, you are correct with that, sealant then the wax.

When it comes to what wax then get the best with your budget.
The better it is, the longer it will last.

When summer comes top up accordingly and layer on for super shine.

Winter time, keep contact to a minimum but clean your wheels once a week.
Get yourself some soft fluffy wheel brushes to make it an easier job.

 

[Johnalexander]

What sealant would you recommend ?

 

[ben g]

Why would you use a sealant and a wax together?

A sealant is a man made wax, basically. They both do the same thing.

Absolutely no point whatsoever putting them both on. Thats what a detailer told me.

 

[StevenH72]

Why would you use a sealant and a wax together?

A sealant is a man made wax, basically. They both do the same thing.

Absolutely no point whatsoever putting them both on. Thats what a detailer told me.

Most other detailers seem to disagree then. Sealant adds longer lasting protection, but doesn't get the shine that a wax does. Waxing on top of sealant adds a deeper shine. Absolutely every point in doing it