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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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I would like to know how often you wax your LS?

Sealant vs Carnauba Wax?

What brand of Sealant and wax for your light paint color?


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I clay bar and polish the car twice a year, spring and fall (although I've fallen behind this year, I have to get to it).

I use Zaino Z2 Show Car Polish and then seal it with their clear sealer. I also use their detailer spray after car washes.
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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 11:02 PM
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I use Mothers carnauba wax once a month on my obsidian LS.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 03:54 AM
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If I'm using carnauba wax, I do it every other month. If I use a sealant I may go three months and then throw a coat of carnauba on top of it. I use either Mothers or McGuires. For the inside I use McGuires interior detailer - it doesn't streak, or leave any oily residue - and I do that every other week.
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To me, it has a lot to do with how the car is stored when not in use. Mine is garaged most of the time and a once a year waxing works fine. I use Meguiar's clean and wax.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 06:01 AM
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I also wax my cars twice a year (fall and spring). As mentioned, I garage my cars, so they don't see much daylight since I work from home.
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Old Jul 16, 2015 | 09:25 AM
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I just went through an 8 hours long process with the Chemical Guys products. Started with wash, clay bar, V36 then V38 then glaze then Jetseal and finally 50/50 wax. Used the griot DA and results are quite remarkable. No swirls anywhere anymore and paint is glossy and shining. Really pleased with the results but the work was quite demanding. I also used 3 steps process on the leather and 303 protectant on vinyl. Will now do this whole process once or twice a year depending on usage and wax/seal again every 3 month.
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I have my car waxed every couple of years. I'm happy.
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I do this twice a year:

Clay bar
Swirl remover ( I use Meguiars or Mothers)
Klasse All in ONE
Klasse Sealant Glaze

All done with a Porter Cable 7424 random orbital buffer and various colored pads from Lake Country.

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