How often do you wax?
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Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Jersey Strong NY/NJ
How often do you wax?
I try to wax/seal my car once a month. I love that smooth to the touch feel and mirror reflection the Machine Silver paint gives off. It's quite addicting. With the cold weather here it's not possible to wax that easily in the NE. My question is this:
My car never even sees rain or snow or salt, etc.... So am I ok till the spring? Or should I maybe have the car waxed once when I take it to be washed of course at a hand wash place. Luckily I have an indoor auto spa close to my house that charges $10.00. I just don't trust them waxing my car. Only cause I'm not sure what they use. Maybe I can BMOW
My car never even sees rain or snow or salt, etc.... So am I ok till the spring? Or should I maybe have the car waxed once when I take it to be washed of course at a hand wash place. Luckily I have an indoor auto spa close to my house that charges $10.00. I just don't trust them waxing my car. Only cause I'm not sure what they use. Maybe I can BMOW
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2009
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From: Gainesville Florida
My Vette is a year round daily driver. I do a comprehensive polish and seal twice a year. I do a good wash maybe every couple of weeks and dust off in between as needed. Once in a while I will use a speed shine on a clean surface to gloss it up a bit. The car always looks great! 
Former Vendor
Joined: Apr 2005
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From: South Florida
I try to wax/seal my car once a month. I love that smooth to the touch feel and mirror reflection the Machine Silver paint gives off. It's quite addicting. With the cold weather here it's not possible to wax that easily in the NE. My question is this:
My car never even sees rain or snow or salt, etc.... So am I ok till the spring? Or should I maybe have the car waxed once when I take it to be washed of course at a hand wash place. Luckily I have an indoor auto spa close to my house that charges $10.00. I just don't trust them waxing my car. Only cause I'm not sure what they use. Maybe I can BMOW
My car never even sees rain or snow or salt, etc.... So am I ok till the spring? Or should I maybe have the car waxed once when I take it to be washed of course at a hand wash place. Luckily I have an indoor auto spa close to my house that charges $10.00. I just don't trust them waxing my car. Only cause I'm not sure what they use. Maybe I can BMOW
For those that like to wax often or try new products, I highly suggest a paint cleansing lotion. Used just like a wax, it will remove older product and any buildup chemically and prep for new product. Its not an abrasive polish and obviously that could be done also but likely on a more sporatic basis. (1x to 2x's a year)
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Stafford VA, home of our wolf den. No house break ins to date.
I stop counting... when ever I feel like it... LOL and:
thats a lot.
bwahahaahhahahaha
but i dont wax, I "polymer"..... Zaino Show Car Polish. FTW
thats a lot.
bwahahaahhahahaha
but i dont wax, I "polymer"..... Zaino Show Car Polish. FTW
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I try to wax/seal my car once a month. I love that smooth to the touch feel and mirror reflection the Machine Silver paint gives off. It's quite addicting. With the cold weather here it's not possible to wax that easily in the NE. My question is this:
My car never even sees rain or snow or salt, etc.... So am I ok till the spring? Or should I maybe have the car waxed once when I take it to be washed of course at a hand wash place. Luckily I have an indoor auto spa close to my house that charges $10.00. I just don't trust them waxing my car. Only cause I'm not sure what they use. Maybe I can BMOW
My car never even sees rain or snow or salt, etc.... So am I ok till the spring? Or should I maybe have the car waxed once when I take it to be washed of course at a hand wash place. Luckily I have an indoor auto spa close to my house that charges $10.00. I just don't trust them waxing my car. Only cause I'm not sure what they use. Maybe I can BMOW
When my car is not stored during winter..I normally put Rejex on it once when I pull it out of storage in April, then I'll put another coat of sealent on in August maybe, and then Pinnacle Carnuba about once every 4-5 weeks.
Wash as needed.
Racer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Jacksonville Florida
If your car never sees rain, snow or salt you probably don't need to bother with wax as that's what wax was tended to defend against.I live in Florida and drive my '06 black 'vert in the rain and occasionally to the beach where it is subject to salt spray and sand. Not to mention sometimes brutal heat and sunshine. I thouroughly detail it once a year but wash, vacuum etc. a couple of times a month.
The detail includes stripping old wax, clay bar, sealer, polish and good wax. Then every couple of months I wax with Turtle Wax liguid. Between waxing I use MaGuires Quick Detail.
Don't be OCD about wax. Enjoy your car.
