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Old 05-18-09, 04:57 PM
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Megs gold class if it lasted 1.5weeks would be a miracle with outside parking.[and no rain].

Yeah 2-4 weeks for OTC products seems like a good range
Old 05-18-09, 05:53 PM
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Now I'm thinking I might never leave the garage... I've been abusing my LS then. Since acquiring in Oct. have only waxed her by hand twice and now the detailing...
Old 05-18-09, 06:55 PM
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If you want it to look glossy, wet, dark, enlightened . Then I would wax it every 2 weeks. I have a DA so it doesn't matter. Makes waxing too easy.
Old 05-18-09, 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by AlexusAnja
Okay, I'm not exhibiting my car, so are you guys serious about a 2-4 week wax cycle? My Civic which I had almost 10 years and waxed maybe once a year, was still looking good when I sold her. I think every 2-3 months should be enough no?
Every 2 weeks can be a bit much, but I'd certainly wax more often than 1x a year. If its the time that it takes thats deterring you from applying a wax or sealant, think about an easier product like OptiSeal. You can do the car in 15 minutes and it has really good durability (think 8+ weeks). But again, its so easy to do, take an extra 15 minutes every couple of months and keep a nice layer of protection on there
Old 05-19-09, 12:17 PM
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well it really depends on the environment, rain/snow, garage kept/not, industrial fall out, and you're also on the east coast, many factors, etc. but a good rule of thumb would be to wax every 2-3 months if the time permits. if not, you could invest in products that "could" have better durability.
Old 05-23-09, 02:40 PM
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I may sound like a complete idiot here, but this is the first time I heard of or seen a Celsior! What year is it and how did you come into possession of it?
Old 05-28-09, 01:24 PM
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