How to 'properly' wax your 7s?

[ryoonc]

I read conflicting reports here on whether I should wax my car in a straight line or swirls?

I went to Autozone today and they said that I should ALWAYS wax in swirles even after I told him that I read in this forum that waxing in straight lines would be better. I have no idea, this is my first car, so I have no prior experience to build on.

And while you're at it.. Could you tell me what I should do with said bottle of wax? Just wipe/swirl the wax product onto my car, then wipe off?

Also, I have the white 7, but I want to get rid of the little rust dots on my paint job.. Will rubbing the spot any sort of clay bar work to get rid of those?

And (Sorry.. So many questions but even with so many universal howtos online I wanted to know how to do these things cx7 specific so I don't mess up) should I wait for my touchup paint to arrive before doing any of this? (And uh.. how do I touch up paint?)

I love my cx-7 so much I wash it everyday, but there is only so much I can do with a water hose.. All of you guys loving your little 7s makes me want to keep mine that much more clean but if I only knew how! :confused:

[ottoblotto]

just relax. i dont think there is any "auto specific" method to waxing your car. just make sure you get quality wax and soaps and rags. i like meguires personally. seems to really make the clear coat look deep... make sure you dont do it in the bright sunshine. early morning or late evening is best. pay attention to plastic areas where the wax would leave a white residue. use a toothbrush in there and anywhere else that the wax will dry and leave a chaulky film after wiping it down. follow the directions on the wax, that usually works best as far as application. i usually do two coats. allows me to spend ample amount of time appreciating the cars lines and fixing any kind of light scratches to boot. if you are asking about how to apply touch up paint, i would leave it to someone that has experience and let them actually show you how to do it. that would probably be best. touch up paint isnt some kind of miracle cure that can be put on and POW! looks factory. so be careful if youre going to delve into that realm. i dont know about washing the car daily. seems that many times may remove the wax thats already on it protecting the paint... but thats just my opinion. wash away! i hope some of this stuff helps you out. and im sure some of the fanatic detailers here will give you some excellent tips. in the meantime this should tide you over. enjoy your car. give her a good coat of wax some nice summer afternoon with some good tunes in the background and a cold drink. i prefer coke with three ice cubes ;)

[Raider]

I use Meguiar's Clay Bar. Removes all the crap on the paint. Then I use one of the several waxes I now have, or a friend comes over with his buffer for 2 or 3 coats. Swirls are fine to use for waxing.

[mikomi]

How to properly wax:
Burn red candle, drip on car.

Oh wait, this is the Mosley edition. Oops.


Seriously, I just slather on the wax in generous portions and buff it down. I don't like the Meguiars wax, I've tried it, and I find the 3M liquid wax II is a lot better.

Meguiars Gold Liquid Wax
- smells non-toxic/tolerable smell
- does work, but leaves a matte-like feel to the car

3M Liquid Wax II
- has a heavy duty industrial smell that is very noxious
- works awesome, car feels like you just coated it with Teflon, water beads off better

[astraelraen]

Don't listen to anything Autozone ever tells you.

Their manager asked me if I really wanted to use 0w30 in my car because it was made "specifically for European vehicles" and using it in an Asian or American vehicle could cause damage. I stared at him really blankly, paid, and left.

[ottoblotto]

How to properly wax:
Burn red candle, drip on car.

Oh wait, this is the Mosley edition. Oops.


Seriously, I just slather on the wax in generous portions and buff it down. I don't like the Meguiars wax, I've tried it, and I find the 3M liquid wax II is a lot better.

Meguiars Gold Liquid Wax
- smells non-toxic/tolerable smell
- does work, but leaves a matte-like feel to the car
3M Liquid Wax II
- has a heavy duty industrial smell that is very noxious
- works awesome, car feels like you just coated it with Teflon, water beads off better

smells non-toxic/tolerable smell (like candy!)
does work, but leaves a matte-like feel to the car (whatre you using to apply remove?!?)
has a heavy duty industrial smell that is very noxious(ok, i know you like that!)
works awesome, car feels like you just coated it with Teflon, water beads off better(thats just the 1960s psycadellic affect you have from smelling the fumes...pretty colors!)

lol!

[erhayes]

Read the container directions. I don't use wax but, a Polymer like NuFinish. Rub on circular and when dry, wipe off in a straight line where possible. You could try both ways.

[papaalex]

if you really want a comprehensive "how to's" plus suggestions on what clay, wax, polish to use go straight to www.autopia.org all your questions will be answered there. You just have to do a little reading :)

[mikomi]

ottoblotto

There's nothing quite like the toxic fumes of industrial strength wax.. Yumm... wait a sec...haha


Anyway. Like it's been said, follow instructions and you'll be fine.

[ottoblotto]

ottoblotto

There's nothing quite like the toxic fumes of industrial strength wax.. Yumm... wait a sec...haha


Anyway. Like it's been said, follow instructions and you'll be fine.



lol! youre one cool cat...