warsh'n and wax'n it

**smegnl** · 2012-05-14, 19:43

Now that my car is finally being painted; what do you recomend for washing and waxing it? Are 'touchless' spray carwashes ok? How about a doit yourself power washer place? Or only hand wash.
What kind of wax is best for a new paint job?
Thanks

**Dave B** · 2012-05-14, 19:54

After what you've spent, hand washing should be the only consideration...I like Mothers products for waxes.

**darren** · 2012-05-14, 20:17

My car was painted 3 seasons ago this year. It has yet to see a bucket of soap. Its had the big chunkies blown off with the hose if need be. Like the rear lower quarters or rockers if muddy etc. Its only ever seen micro fibre cloths and Norton detail spray. My body man / painter has his camaro that had 8 year old paint on it. Not so much as a wash mark or swirl on it 8 seasons later. Never seen a wash mit or soapy bucket. I followed his advice and mine is the same. I get comments all the time on the paint. How long do you spend polishing it? Did it just come out of the booth? Nope just detail spray and common sense care.

I use this one. No silicone.

Amazon.com: Norton Clean Up Detailer Spray 32 oz: Automotive

**smegnl** · 2012-05-14, 20:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by DDB

After what you've spent, hand washing should be the only consideration...I like Mothers products for waxes.

Thanks for reminding me,

Quote:

Originally Posted by darren

My car was painted 3 seasons ago this year. It has yet to see a bucket of soap. Its had the big chunkies blown off with the hose if need be. Like the rear lower quarters or rockers if muddy etc. Its only ever seen micro fibre cloths and Norton detail spray. My body man / painter has his camaro that had 8 year old paint on it. Not so much as a wash mark or swirl on it 8 seasons later. Never seen a wash mit or soapy bucket. I followed his advice and mine is the same. I get comments all the time on the paint. How long do you spend polishing it? Did it just come out of the booth? Nope just detail spray and common sense care.
I use this one. No silicone.
I can get some close up pics in the sun if you like. Has very few wash type marks. I enjoy shocking people when they ask how often I wash it. LOL.
Oh I did use this once.
Didnt look or feel much different over the detail spray.
It really is amazing that it doesnt scratch at all. The dirt just slides off in the cloth. You just have to try it or else it sounds like an infomercial.LOL.

That must be the stinky stuff they sprayed on his Mustang they showed me the color of it (it was a tri coat I was thinking or using). Do you wax it after the spray, or was it just the one time wax?

**Dave B** · 2012-05-14, 20:42

Unlike Darren (who lives in the dirtiest place in Ontario

) I wash my car with soap , maybe twice a year, but I use car wash soap, not dish soap!

**mavmad** · 2012-05-14, 21:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by smegnl

Now that my car is finally being painted; what do you recomend for washing and waxing it? Are 'touchless' spray carwashes ok? How about a doit yourself power washer place? Or only hand wash.
What kind of wax is best for a new paint job?
Thanks

I don't have a recomendation -Just found myself jump'n up & down with ya!

.It's got to be a great feeling to be at the point where you are ! Can't wait for my turn I guess. Congrats 2 u !

**Craig Selvey** · 2012-05-14, 21:42

My orange car has been painted for close to 9 years now and has also NEVER seen a drop of soap or water. I have neer washed it. Then again...it never gets dirty.

DO NOT TAKE YOU CAR TO THE CAR WASH!!!!!

**smegnl** · 2012-05-14, 22:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by mavmad

I don't have a recomendation -Just found myself jump'n up & down with ya!

.It's got to be a great feeling to be at the point where you are ! Can't wait for my turn I guess. Congrats 2 u !

THANKS!

Mavman72 · 2012-05-14, 22:17

Car washes are for beaters and daily drivers...Not for these old hounds we spend years getting to look good...As stated...Dont wax the car for at least 6 months after painting. Quick detailers like Norton or Mothers or Mcguires are the best way to go.If you must wax...(Not a bad thing by any means) Use a good carnuba wax like Mothers or Mcguires paste wax.They will come with a good applicator. For buffing the wax... Use only clean microfiber towels.(Lots of em) Only put wax on a CLEAN paint surface.You should only have to wax the car once a year if that much. (It will depend on how the car gets used/ environment it lives/operates in. Quick detailer and a couple microfiber towels are your best freind...

**darren** · 2012-05-14, 22:39

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Originally Posted by Mavman72

Car washes are for beaters and daily drivers...Not for these old hounds we spend years getting to look good...As stated...Dont wax the car for at least 6 months after painting. Quick detailers like Norton or Mothers or Mcguires are the best way to go.If you must wax...(Not a bad thing by any means) Use a good carnuba wax like Mothers or Mcguires paste wax.They will come with a good applicator. For buffing the wax... Use only clean microfiber towels.(Lots of em) Only put wax on a CLEAN paint surface.You should only have to wax the car once a year if that much. (It will depend on how the car gets used/ environment it lives/operates in. Quick detailer and a couple microfiber towels are your best freind...

You should see my pile of micro fiber.LOL. My wife thinks im nuts.

2012-05-14, 19:43	#1
smegnl Roger Saffle Join Date: 2010-04-03 Location: Brunswick, Ohio Posts: 1,321 Vehicle(s): 1970 Grabber Clone iTrader: 6 (100%)	warsh'n and wax'n it Now that my car is finally being painted; what do you recomend for washing and waxing it? Are 'touchless' spray carwashes ok? How about a doit yourself power washer place? Or only hand wash. What kind of wax is best for a new paint job? Thanks __________________ . . . . . . Click here to view my Maverick Webpage.

2012-05-14, 19:54	#2
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,353 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	After what you've spent, hand washing should be the only consideration...I like Mothers products for waxes. __________________

2012-05-14, 20:42	#5
Dave B MCCI Ontario Rep. Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Ontario Posts: 14,353 Vehicle(s): 3 Grabbers iTrader: 14 (100%) Images: 42	Unlike Darren (who lives in the dirtiest place in Ontario ) I wash my car with soap , maybe twice a year, but I use car wash soap, not dish soap! __________________ Last edited by Dave B; 2012-05-14 at 20:43. Reason: kinda high from sealing my cement porch...

2012-05-14, 21:42	#7
Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI Join Date: 2002-03-09 Location: Albany, Indiana Posts: 12,653 Vehicle(s): 1972 Maverick Grabber - Color: Orange Also, 1976 Ford Maverick 4-door, 1976 Ford LTD Station Wagon - Grabber Blue with Orange flames. Daily driver: 2005 Ford Focus SE Station Wagon iTrader: 198 (100%) Images: 431	My orange car has been painted for close to 9 years now and has also NEVER seen a drop of soap or water. I have neer washed it. Then again...it never gets dirty. DO NOT TAKE YOU CAR TO THE CAR WASH!!!!! __________________ Craig's Maverick Corral: http://www.maverickcorral.com To email me DIRECTLY, do NOT click on my name to the left and choose an option, instead, email me DIRECTLY at:

2012-05-14, 22:17	#9
Mavman72 I'm mister heat mizer... Join Date: 2007-04-24 Location: Buffalo N.Y. Posts: 5,974 Vehicle(s): 1972 Maverick 2 door.Original V-8 3 spd std shift.Also a 72 one owner Sprint sporting a 351 Windsor iTrader: 15 (100%) Images: 28	Car washes are for beaters and daily drivers...Not for these old hounds we spend years getting to look good...As stated...Dont wax the car for at least 6 months after painting. Quick detailers like Norton or Mothers or Mcguires are the best way to go.If you must wax...(Not a bad thing by any means) Use a good carnuba wax like Mothers or Mcguires paste wax.They will come with a good applicator. For buffing the wax... Use only clean microfiber towels.(Lots of em) Only put wax on a CLEAN paint surface.You should only have to wax the car once a year if that much. (It will depend on how the car gets used/ environment it lives/operates in. Quick detailer and a couple microfiber towels are your best freind... __________________ "Buying a Maverick is easy, restoring one is not"

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