Clear Coat on C230K. Question safe to use wax?
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Clear Coat on C230K. Question safe to use wax?
A friend of mine at work owns a body shop, she is saying that if your car has a clear coat on it you should not use wax because it will eliminate the clear coat, and that you should use a polish instead. I waxed my car last night with turtle wax and i am praying to god this is not true.. can you guys fill me in on this?
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That's the most insane thing I've heard in a long time. Wax is just a coating that protects the paint. It is not abrasive and the worst thing that will happen is that it will yellow over time but that's a long time. Polish on the otherhand typically does not contain wax but is slightly abrasive to remove swirls and fine scratches. Polish is what makes your car shiny, wax protects the shine. There are some combination products but I generally stay away from a product that promises too much.
For best results use a synthetic wax like Klasse or Zaino as they last significantly longer and hide minor swirls better. Your Turtle wax will work but will be worn away in about 2 weeks on horizontal surfaces (hood, roof, etc.).
For best results use a synthetic wax like Klasse or Zaino as they last significantly longer and hide minor swirls better. Your Turtle wax will work but will be worn away in about 2 weeks on horizontal surfaces (hood, roof, etc.).
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Re: Clear Coat on C230K. Question safe to use wax?
Originally posted by christian655321
A friend of mine at work owns a body shop, she is saying that if your car has a clear coat on it you should not use wax because it will eliminate the clear coat, and that you should use a polish instead. I waxed my car last night with turtle wax and i am praying to god this is not true.. can you guys fill me in on this?
A friend of mine at work owns a body shop, she is saying that if your car has a clear coat on it you should not use wax because it will eliminate the clear coat, and that you should use a polish instead. I waxed my car last night with turtle wax and i am praying to god this is not true.. can you guys fill me in on this?
PS: listen to Buellwinkle.
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Your kidding right? A polish is abrasive...that will remove your clearcoat if anything!! A wax won't remove your clearcoat...well not the good ones anyway.
This will probably be moved to detailing...the guys there will set you straight.
This will probably be moved to detailing...the guys there will set you straight.
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thanks, for the info guys, i posted some more questions there to set myself straight, i went out to my car and retrieved the bottle of stuff i used on my car, this is what it is
turtle wax Emerald Series advanced liquid wax
100% pure carnauba blend
(on the bottle it says this)
ideal for clear coats
leaves no powdery residue
also says it contains micronized polishing agents that correct fine abrasions.
this is what the back says
Emerald Series™ contains 100% Brazilian carnauba wax to give your car a brilliant shine and long lasting Hard Shell® protection. This rare formula is ideal for exceptional performance on clear coat finishes. And, it also brings back the shine and luster to dull, neglected finishes. Micronized polishing agents correct fine abrasions that develop with exposure to environmental contaminants. Emerald Series™ provides a deep, rich paint color and helps restore the surface to show-room quality. This easy-to-use carnauba blend wipes off clean, leaving no hard-to-remove powdery residue in intricate automotive trim. Emerald Series™ contains the same Ultra Violet protective ingredients used in automotive finishes for state-of-the-art protection.
so should i still use this stuff or what?
turtle wax Emerald Series advanced liquid wax
100% pure carnauba blend
(on the bottle it says this)
ideal for clear coats
leaves no powdery residue
also says it contains micronized polishing agents that correct fine abrasions.
this is what the back says
Emerald Series™ contains 100% Brazilian carnauba wax to give your car a brilliant shine and long lasting Hard Shell® protection. This rare formula is ideal for exceptional performance on clear coat finishes. And, it also brings back the shine and luster to dull, neglected finishes. Micronized polishing agents correct fine abrasions that develop with exposure to environmental contaminants. Emerald Series™ provides a deep, rich paint color and helps restore the surface to show-room quality. This easy-to-use carnauba blend wipes off clean, leaving no hard-to-remove powdery residue in intricate automotive trim. Emerald Series™ contains the same Ultra Violet protective ingredients used in automotive finishes for state-of-the-art protection.
so should i still use this stuff or what?
Last edited by christian655321; Oct 9, 2002 at 03:13 PM.
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Canuba blend sounds a bit dubious. The fact that it has abrasive elements suggests it not a pure canuba wax.
Stick to a good canuba wax like Meguiars Gold Class or use a paint sealant ...everyone raves on about Zaino!
Stick to a good canuba wax like Meguiars Gold Class or use a paint sealant ...everyone raves on about Zaino!
Last edited by JeT; Oct 9, 2002 at 02:22 PM.
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You can. Meguires is good and easy to buy, but at least in Arizona it doesn't last that long. I recommend taking a day to do the Zaino process described in the detailing forum. Its really incredible. You might even want to let your body shop friend know about it. 
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