Washing after waxing

gt9729b · 11-18-2005, 07:01 PM

Okay, I think I have the basics down of the typical wash: soap, rinse, dry, wax, buff, clay bar, etc. I know enough to be able to mislead people, but I have a question.

How do you guys wash your car after you've recently waxed it? I know the common procedure for many of you is to use Dawn to remove wax so that one can really clean the old stuff off before a new application. But, I'm assuming that you guys aren't waxing every week, so, what are you doing in the weeks between waxes? Just a simple rinse off (no soap)? What soaps do you use if you use them? Suggestions? I'd like to make the shine from the wax last as long as possible.

***VSGTS14*** · 11-18-2005, 07:15 PM

normal wash then go over with speed detailer (like a quick wax)
you'll definately be able to tell if the car still has a good coat of wax on it after a normal wash and dry.
the detailer adds to it and also cleans up those little spots you can miss.

Andy STI · 11-18-2005, 07:20 PM

For regular washing I use Meguires Gold Class car wash soap. Using a car wash soap will not remove your wax.

***VSGTS14*** · 11-18-2005, 07:31 PM

oh yea and i use meguiars nxt car wash, i really like it.

***Nachos Libres*** · 11-18-2005, 08:32 PM

I don't remove wax before adding another layer, as with Zaino multiple layers enhance the shine and protection. Like others said, regular car wash soap won't remove wax (at least the good wax) and I just use a claybar every couple of months to remove any contaminents on my car and make it soft as a babies butt again, and also wax and polish at least once a month.

11-18-2005, 07:01 PM	#1
gt9729b Junior STI Driver Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 101 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Washing after waxing Okay, I think I have the basics down of the typical wash: soap, rinse, dry, wax, buff, clay bar, etc. I know enough to be able to mislead people, but I have a question. How do you guys wash your car after you've recently waxed it? I know the common procedure for many of you is to use Dawn to remove wax so that one can really clean the old stuff off before a new application. But, I'm assuming that you guys aren't waxing every week, so, what are you doing in the weeks between waxes? Just a simple rinse off (no soap)? What soaps do you use if you use them? Suggestions? I'd like to make the shine from the wax last as long as possible. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-18-2005, 08:32 PM	#5
*Nachos Libres* Beneath the clothes, we find a man... and beneath the man, we find his... nucleus. Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,584 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	I don't remove wax before adding another layer, as with Zaino multiple layers enhance the shine and protection. Like others said, regular car wash soap won't remove wax (at least the good wax) and I just use a claybar every couple of months to remove any contaminents on my car and make it soft as a babies butt again, and also wax and polish at least once a month. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

11-18-2005, 07:15 PM	#2
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	normal wash then go over with speed detailer (like a quick wax) you'll definately be able to tell if the car still has a good coat of wax on it after a normal wash and dry. the detailer adds to it and also cleans up those little spots you can miss.

11-18-2005, 07:20 PM	#3
Andy STI Professional STI Racer Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Britax Roundabout Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 818 Join Date: Sep 2005 Trader Rating: (5)	For regular washing I use Meguires Gold Class car wash soap. Using a car wash soap will not remove your wax.

11-18-2005, 07:31 PM	#4
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,984 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	oh yea and i use meguiars nxt car wash, i really like it.