Thargor 1st Gear August 29, 2009 Share August 29, 2009 Hi folks, Sharing my car pic after I was done washing and hand wax. Is there any tips to make it shine even more? I am using Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 and Meguiar's NXT Generation Car Wash. Will appreciate any tips from the bros here. http://www.mycarforum.com/style_images/ip....mage-button.png Many thanks in advance! ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyer Neutral Newbie August 29, 2009 Share August 29, 2009 You can probably maintain the shine for some time, but do some touch up with Meguiars detailer spray-on, or Duragloss Aquawax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkblue 1st Gear August 30, 2009 Share August 30, 2009 Meguiar's Ultra Quik Wax is good, especially the hydrophobic effect Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davc Neutral Newbie August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 Hand polish? Very hardworking For white cars, what you would be facing is that it turns yellowish. Therefore, say 2-3 months down the road you need to use something like a cleaner polish, or some AIO products to get it all cleaned up to be white first before you apply the wax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alechi 2nd Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 TS, Gd job, it looks clean. But it doesn't look very shiny. Maybe because it's grey or maybe your camera and the lighting effects not there. But I've seen many much shinier car photos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icyfreakass 1st Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 Nice job bro. Don make too shiny. Alot of ppl itchy fingers!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 (edited) Hi folks, Sharing my car pic after I was done washing and hand wax. Is there any tips to make it shine even more? I am using Meguiars NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0 and Meguiar's NXT Generation Car Wash. Will appreciate any tips from the bros here. http://www.mycarforum.com/style_images/ip....mage-button.png Many thanks in advance! Bro, you have to proceed with your above combo for at least a few months down the road before your ride starts to really shine out But because your ride is light in colour, it would not be very obvious in terms of shine but slick should be there If you really want Gim Gim, try to do it on a weekly basis for say 6 months minimum down the road Previously, i was also using your above combo & do it weekly followed by twice a month for 1-1.5 years After that, really beh tahan liao cos maybe age is catching up with me ... & proceed to become 3 weeks once, 4 weeks once then follow by 5-6 weeks once nowadays Edited August 31, 2009 by Mzrmazda3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thargor 1st Gear August 31, 2009 Author Share August 31, 2009 Bro, you have to proceed with your above combo for at least a few months down the road before your ride starts to really shine out But because your ride is light in colour, it would not be very obvious in terms of shine but slick should be there If you really want Gim Gim, try to do it on a weekly basis for say 6 months minimum down the road Previously, i was also using your above combo & do it weekly followed by twice a month for 1-1.5 years After that, really beh tahan liao cos maybe age is catching up with me ... & proceed to become 3 weeks once, 4 weeks once then follow by 5-6 weeks once nowadays Wow bro...you do it weekly last time? Steady man. Hmm need to do a few months huh? I am actually thinking of doing that...but I scared got resident built up leh....you do the clay ma (not sure how claying works and dont really dare to do it)? Or just the 2 above combo? Hmm so once a month not good enough hor? Am thinking of getting the inbetween wash and wax treatment....quick detailing spray from the same brand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thargor 1st Gear August 31, 2009 Author Share August 31, 2009 You can probably maintain the shine for some time, but do some touch up with Meguiars detailer spray-on, or Duragloss Aquawax. Ah I am thinking of using the Meguiars detailer.... So goes like this Week 1 - Wash and Wax Week 2 - Wash and detailer Week 3 - Wash Week 4 - Wash and Wax...and continue the cycle.... Think that will work? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thargor 1st Gear August 31, 2009 Author Share August 31, 2009 Hand polish? Very hardworking For white cars, what you would be facing is that it turns yellowish. Therefore, say 2-3 months down the road you need to use something like a cleaner polish, or some AIO products to get it all cleaned up to be white first before you apply the wax. Hehe bro...my car is silver...actually thats why I choose not to get a white car...cos I scared my lack of grooming skill will cause it to be yellow with time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddriver 4th Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 Try to use a Meguire cleaner wax before your NXT..cos you wont get the best result from a sealant or wax without a good prep.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 Wow bro...you do it weekly last time? Steady man. Hmm need to do a few months huh? I am actually thinking of doing that...but I scared got resident built up leh....you do the clay ma (not sure how claying works and dont really dare to do it)? Or just the 2 above combo? Hmm so once a month not good enough hor? Am thinking of getting the inbetween wash and wax treatment....quick detailing spray from the same brand. Bro, i did that last time every week during the 1st 2 years of ownership Wash then wax & i'm using paste wax ... Actually do once a month is not enough one IMHO if you really want your ride to be Gim Gim Swee Swee Claying can be done once every 6 months if you parked your ride indoors daily for both work & home Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 Ah I am thinking of using the Meguiars detailer.... So goes like this Week 1 - Wash and Wax Week 2 - Wash and detailer Week 3 - Wash Week 4 - Wash and Wax...and continue the cycle.... Think that will work? Bro, i think your above combo is enough. If you can, get the Duragloss spray wax from Bro Maddriver to replace it as a detailer in your Week 2 The your combo would be Week 1 - Wash Then Wax (Paste Wax) Week 2 - Wash Then Spray Wax Week 3 - Wash Then Spray Wax Week 4 - Wash Then Wax (Paste Wax) Your ride sure Gim Gim one Bro Maddriver's Duragloss spray wax is easy to use. Jus spray & wipe off You won't have a backache Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thargor 1st Gear August 31, 2009 Author Share August 31, 2009 Try to use a Meguire cleaner wax before your NXT..cos you wont get the best result from a sealant or wax without a good prep.. Thanks for advice bro... actually thats the confusing part for me...the cleaner wax and the detailer spray. So its wash > cleaner wax > Wax > detailer? Actually whats is detailer for? And will cleaner wax spoilt the car paint if not use properly? Sorry me very noob in this area... Going to take up grooming as hobby and trying to learn more :) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thargor 1st Gear August 31, 2009 Author Share August 31, 2009 Bro, i think your above combo is enough. If you can, get the Duragloss spray wax from Bro Maddriver to replace it as a detailer in your Week 2 The your combo would be Week 1 - Wash Then Wax (Paste Wax) Week 2 - Wash Then Spray Wax Week 3 - Wash Then Spray Wax Week 4 - Wash Then Wax (Paste Wax) Your ride sure Gim Gim one Bro Maddriver's Duragloss spray wax is easy to use. Jus spray & wipe off You won't have a backache Hehe think i wait till my current stock (newly bought) finishes and then I order everything i need so that I can get free delivery....hehe not sure how to get to Maddriver's shop actually Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babyt 4th Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 how to remove those yellow stain left by harden bird s--t? must use polish?? is cleaner wax abrasive? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzomatrix 2nd Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 Wow bro...you do it weekly last time? Steady man. Hmm need to do a few months huh? I am actually thinking of doing that...but I scared got resident built up leh....you do the clay ma (not sure how claying works and dont really dare to do it)? Or just the 2 above combo? Hmm so once a month not good enough hor? Am thinking of getting the inbetween wash and wax treatment....quick detailing spray from the same brand. I do not recommend claying weekly Its like u stripping off your wax and rewaxing again Clay can be done at longer intervals like once every 6 months or depending on your ride's condition. Touch ur paintwork, when u feel its no longer smooth to touch (rough particles feel), you can start to clay. Lubricate your paintwork with car shampoo + water and move the clay panel by panel. I like the smooth feel so normally I wax once a week. Just got some samples yesterday which claims to be polish with sealant capability. Gonna try it out this sat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mzrmazda3 6th Gear August 31, 2009 Share August 31, 2009 (edited) Hehe think i wait till my current stock (newly bought) finishes and then I order everything i need so that I can get free delivery....hehe not sure how to get to Maddriver's shop actually Happy detailing Bro Edited August 31, 2009 by Mzrmazda3 ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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