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Old 07-19-13, 04:24 PM
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I will be waxing my "Snow Bunny" tomorrow and I just bought (Meguiar's White Wax). Wanted to see what kind off advise some of you people can give me. It's been a long time since I've waxed a car. It's always good to hear from other people and their experience waxing a WHITE car. THANKS
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Old 07-19-13, 05:28 PM
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Well, hehehe I spent more then 3 hours just to washing my car every weekend. Personally I like wax my car indoor. If you can use a Air Compressor to take off all the water after wash will be better.

Then you can start using Meguiar's White Wax excellent. Try to do piece by piece dont try to wax all the car and then take off the wax. Just do piece by piece... turn on the music and enjoy it!

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Old 07-19-13, 05:51 PM
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Your cars must always be immaculate! Lovin it!
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I assume your car is not new when you advise using Scratch, Compound and Clay ?
Old 07-20-13, 06:33 AM
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Originally Posted by JerryWest
I assume your car is not new when you advise using Scratch, Compound and Clay ?
New cars nowaways have more defects than some old cars! Thats why I ordered mine and told the dealer not to touch it or take the wraps off and then I did the car myself
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Originally Posted by rayaans
New cars nowaways have more defects than some old cars! Thats why I ordered mine and told the dealer not to touch it or take the wraps off and then I did the car myself
Well my car is brand new IS350 F but every week I check all around to see if any imperfection. You only can use this product when its something small.
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Just be careful not to get the matte plastic pieces of the trim waxed. I use painters tape on those areas and by the windshield and that has always worked. Also, I used a Flex 3401 Dual action buffer that has been a great investment if you like to do some heavy lifting. Kind of pricey at a few hundred bucks, but a great investment for both of my cars.

Post some pics when you get done, would love to see it. I also do rain x on the windows so when it does rain, it sheets off the whole entire vehicle. 2 coats seems to be optimal for the first application to ensure even coverage. Same would apply to waxing. Just give it a day or two to soak in between coats.
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So i used (Meguiar's White Wax) this weekend on my car and have to say it looks great after i was done. It did take me 4 hours to wash, clean the inside and then wax the car. I know this pictures doesn't shine as much cause the sun was not out much this weekend here in LA but trust me the car is real smooth and shining. Real happy with this product. Thanks for all the advise from all you guys on my thread. Once the sun comes out and my car is clean I will post a picture to see the sine on that white paint
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Originally Posted by titoman110
So i used (Meguiar's White Wax) this weekend on my car and have to say it looks great after i was done. It did take me 4 hours to wash, clean the inside and then wax the car. I know this pictures doesn't shine as much cause the sun was not out much this weekend here in LA but trust me the car is real smooth and shining. Real happy with this product. Thanks for all the advise from all you guys on my thread. Once the sun comes out and my car is clean I will post a picture to see the sine on that white paint
good job buddy!
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arent you supposed to wait a 6 months to let paint cure before waxing?
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Originally Posted by T4Fun
arent you supposed to wait a 6 months to let paint cure before waxing?
That's not true...
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I used the Meguiars Ultimate Liquid Wax and that stuff really works . Also, it's plastic safe so you don't have to use masking tape and no white residue . After waxing the entire car the shine on the paint is incredible and feels super smooth. I waxed it by hand .

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what is the best product to take off old wax before applying a good wax job on a 1996 Lexus es300 original paint job?
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Try Blackfire Polish and Sealant next time OP. You will be amazed!

Nice job!
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I just realized that this thread is over a year old, but oh well.

What is the benefit of the White wax? Aren't most waxes white in color already? I understand the concept of waxes made for black vehicles or dark vehicles, but what does the Meguires white do that another high quality wax doesn't?


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