Wax on, Wax off....

[whitenemesis]

Today, for the first time ever, I used wax on my car

Collonite 915.

First washed it then a quick squirt of Ultimate detailer and then the wax.

Must say I was pleasantly surprised how easily it went on, used a damp sponge. Even more surprised how quicklly it was ready to be buffed off. No real effort required, a bit of dust but a wonderful smooth finish and a good shine.

Not hugely different to my usual treatment using Mer.

The window trims and roof rails came up really well!

Last time I used a wax I was 14 and was helping my dad polish with Simoniz. Now, that was hard work!

 

[corned]

I remember (twitch) helping my dad when he bought some Simoniz Liquid Diamond for his car back in the early 80's. I'll never forget it - set like concrete and was virtually impossible to buff up once dried.

I wouldn't blame anyone if they had felt the need to use wet and dry to remove it. Bloody awful stuff.

Thank goodness technology moves on...

 

[whitenemesis]

We had dull patches for weeks!!

I wonder what has changed?

 

[corned]

Less cement in the recipe!

You have brought back some very unpleasant memories of that stuff. You couldn't possibly buff it up with proper circular hand movements - more like a straight-armed scraping action into the body and away again. I bet the dull patches were in straight lines!!! Ours were, due to having to do the above.

I'll wager the current top class waxes outlast that old crap too.

 

[whitenemesis]

My arms ache just remembering!

But it must be said the finish was very good, if you could get there

 

[whitenemesis]

A couple of pics to illustrate my hard work (they are the same car!!)

 

[merc man]

missed a spot!

 

[whitenemesis]

missed a spot!

Where? Where??

 

[crockers]

Carefull....First detailer ... then how to clean glass....now WAX..

You're turning into a closet detailer...

 

[Dieselman]

I'll wager the current top class waxes outlast that old crap too.

Unlikely. The old fashioned 'Hard shell waxes' gave very good protection, but as you say are harder to buff off.

The biggest mistake people make is applying too much product, that's what makes it difficult and dull.

 

[crockers]

Unlikely. The old fashioned 'Hard shell waxes' gave very good protection, but as you say are harder to buff off.

The biggest mistake people make is applying too much product, that's what makes it difficult and dull.

Absolutely ............... little and often.....

 

[BRABUSS]

Applied with hands is a great way, because you know how much is being applied...... although i only recommend this for hard waxes

 

[whitenemesis]

Why didn't I do this sooner??

Waxing the car that is....

Just washed the car after another week and 300mls (this time with rain!)

Usual hosed off, then wash using brush attached to hose. Bugs, grime just floated away!

Used a waffle cloth to dry, fantastic! Wont use a chammy again. No effort required, water was simply soaked up instantly. No smears, nothing.

Paintwork left clean, spot free and glossy :bannana:

All in about half the usual time

 

[crockers]

What's a waffle cloth???

 

[nigel cross]

A man made drying cloth, in a square pattern made of cotton and ?
It makes drying really easy