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Old Nov 21, 2004 | 03:59 PM
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finally waxed it, used that new meguiars stuff, pretty good, goes off and on easy, could tell a slight difference but not like it guarentee, i just did a quick job though. ill put more ___ and time in it next time

i waxed my window, does anyone else do this?
Old Nov 21, 2004 | 04:04 PM
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I wax everything that's not vinyl or rubber. Meguiar's is all I use, hard to beat for the price.
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The Meguiar's NXT wax? That stuff is okay. It's only $15 and it's a slight cleaner wax, so it does help to polish a little. I used it a few times and it gives decent results, but it also depends on what color you have, some colors just aren't conducive to reflection.
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finally waxed it, used that new meguiars stuff, pretty good, goes off and on easy, could tell a slight difference but not like it guarentee, i just did a quick job though. ill put more ___ and time in it next time

i waxed my window, does anyone else do this?
Try using a clay bar beforehand and then waxing. You'll notice a big difference.
Old Nov 22, 2004 | 05:04 PM
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i dont know a thing about waxing :oops:

it needs a wax and clay too
Old Nov 22, 2004 | 05:09 PM
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Default Re: finally waxed my xb

Originally Posted by Orataro
Originally Posted by casian_asian
finally waxed it, used that new meguiars stuff, pretty good, goes off and on easy, could tell a slight difference but not like it guarentee, i just did a quick job though. ill put more ___ and time in it next time

i waxed my window, does anyone else do this?
Try using a clay bar beforehand and then waxing. You'll notice a big difference.
Agreed.
Old Nov 22, 2004 | 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by casian_asian
finally waxed it, used that new meguiars stuff, pretty good, goes off and on easy, could tell a slight difference but not like it guarentee, i just did a quick job though. ill put more ___ and time in it next time

i waxed my window, does anyone else do this?
Try using a clay bar beforehand and then waxing. You'll notice a big difference.
Or if you really want it to shine wash it, then clay, then buy a DA Buffer and use some meguiars #83 on it then follow up with NXT. The 83 will get most or all swirl marks out resulting in more shine.
Old Nov 23, 2004 | 12:15 PM
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Not familiar with clay bars.

I use NXT for waxing and cleaning the inside dash. Works and smells great to me.
Old Nov 23, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Note:
Do not leave wax on the car, in the sun for about 8 min.
you will regret it
i already ruined my car trying, but hey, its the thought that counts right?

my poor corolla
Old Nov 24, 2004 | 02:44 AM
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if you want the best finish then try this:
1. wash
2. clay bar
3. wash again
4. cleaner wax
5. polish
6. wax

i highly discourage people from using a buffer as it tends to leace swirl marks and burn the finish if you don't know what you are doing which most people don't. random orbital polisher is the best way to go.
Old Nov 24, 2004 | 02:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Da BoX
Note:
Do not leave wax on the car, in the sun for about 8 min.
you will regret it
i already ruined my car trying, but hey, its the thought that counts right?

my poor corolla
what happened?
Old Nov 24, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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Default Re: finally waxed my xb

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Originally Posted by Orataro
Originally Posted by casian_asian
finally waxed it, used that new meguiars stuff, pretty good, goes off and on easy, could tell a slight difference but not like it guarentee, i just did a quick job though. ill put more ___ and time in it next time

i waxed my window, does anyone else do this?
Try using a clay bar beforehand and then waxing. You'll notice a big difference.
Or if you really want it to shine wash it, then clay, then buy a DA Buffer and use some meguiars #83 on it then follow up with NXT. The 83 will get most or all swirl marks out resulting in more shine.
Yup :D
Old Nov 25, 2004 | 12:59 AM
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Originally Posted by BoomBox757
Originally Posted by Da BoX
Note:
Do not leave wax on the car, in the sun for about 8 min.
you will regret it
i already ruined my car trying, but hey, its the thought that counts right?

my poor corolla
what happened?
most likely permanent marks
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