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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:18 AM
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wax every wash?

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i usually wash my car once a week :-D do i have to wax it every wash or every other wash? Just something in my mind that makes me think the next time i wash without waxing, the wax is gone from the wash, lol. thanks.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:16 AM
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Re: wax every wash?

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hi all,
i usually wash my car once a week :-D do i have to wax it every wash or every other wash? Just something in my mind that makes me think the next time i wash without waxing, the wax is gone from the wash, lol. thanks.
Probably not, but what kind of wax do you use? That will determine in large part how long it lasts. Then Al can tell you what to expect.
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 09:23 AM
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I usually go with Meguiars Gold Class Wax or their 1-2-3 system every wash...
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 03:04 PM
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Originally posted by GDawgC220
I usually go with Meguiars Gold Class Wax or their 1-2-3 system every wash...
wow don't do all that!!! The 1-2-3 system EVERY wash will eventually thin your clearcoat to nothing... Go to PARAMOUNT motorcycles in framingham and buy a can of S100 paste wax. It is easy on easy off and comes with an app. For 14.95 it is the best carnuaba wax i have used!
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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What is the 1-2-3 system? Polishing?
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 05:21 PM
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the 1-2-3 system is Paint Cleaner, Paint Polisher then Wax
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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 05:22 PM
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Originally posted by oggle
What is the 1-2-3 system? Polishing?
It is meguiars lowest grade product line. Deep Crystal System (not a fan of it at all). It is a cleaner/scratch remover, then a oily polish/glaze, then a carnuaba wax. The system produces ok results but really shouldn't be used EVERY wash!
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Just to clarify Al, i just bought the 1-2-3 a few weeks ago. Used it only once so far. I did a wash today, using Meguiars Gold Class wax...hope that is ok.

Al, whats your opinion on taking care of clearcoat peeling off? on the pillar between the drivers door and the rear drivers door, a small area, about 1.5"x1.5" of clearcoat is starting to peel off...waxing protect it from further peeling or what should i do in this situation as I don't want my whole car to lose the clearcoat. Thanks al.
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Re: wax every wash?

Originally posted by GDawgC220
hi all,
i usually wash my car once a week :-D do i have to wax it every wash or every other wash? Just something in my mind that makes me think the next time i wash without waxing, the wax is gone from the wash, lol. thanks.
As long as you use a soap formulated for cars and the water still beads, the wax is doing its job. The changing shape of the bead is a good indicator when the wax protection is going away.

To enhance a shine you can do a quick spray detailer after a wash or use a wax-as-you-dry product like Eagle One.

Since my cars aren't garaged, I rinse and dry the cars every day because of brake dust, tree sap, bird droppings, and construction dust. I wash them once a week too and try to wax them once a month.
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I wash my car once a week and 6 weeks between wax.
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I just use turtle wax every wash...which is about every week if I have time, or if not every 2 or 3 weeks.
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