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post Sep 19 2018, 08:15 PM, updated 8y ago

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Hi, i would like to wax my car after wash... Diy at home... Any good wax to introduce? Thanks
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post Sep 19 2018, 08:25 PM

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post Sep 19 2018, 09:05 PM

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Meguiars, compound , polish, wax

Guaranteed satisfaction
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post Sep 19 2018, 09:08 PM

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QUOTE(rcracer @ Sep 19 2018, 09:05 PM)
Meguiars, compound , polish, wax

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Use all three?
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post Sep 19 2018, 09:16 PM

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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 19 2018, 09:08 PM)
Use all three?
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Yes compound then polish then wax

Only need to do once a few months
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post Sep 19 2018, 10:23 PM

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QUOTE(rcracer @ Sep 19 2018, 09:16 PM)
Yes compound then polish then wax

Only need to do once a few months
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How long it would last ya
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post Sep 19 2018, 10:37 PM

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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 19 2018, 10:23 PM)
How long it would last ya
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Under covered parking , months

But the paint is restored and will last long time
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post Sep 19 2018, 10:59 PM

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QUOTE(rcracer @ Sep 19 2018, 10:37 PM)
Under covered parking , months

But the paint is restored and will last long time
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Is it possible to use compound den wax directly thx
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post Sep 20 2018, 07:36 AM

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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 19 2018, 10:59 PM)
Is it possible to use compound den wax directly thx
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Can but won't be as smooth or shiny without the polish step
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post Sep 20 2018, 08:38 AM

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Did u all buy any polishing machine to polish/wax your car?
Would like to ask any good and cheap polisher to recommend?
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post Sep 20 2018, 08:59 AM

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QUOTE(ADVAN @ Sep 20 2018, 08:38 AM)
Did u all buy any polishing machine to polish/wax your car?
Would like to ask any good and cheap polisher to recommend?
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can try turtle wax brand...
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post Sep 20 2018, 02:55 PM

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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 19 2018, 09:08 PM)
Use all three?
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QUOTE(rcracer @ Sep 19 2018, 09:16 PM)
Yes compound then polish then wax

Only need to do once a few months
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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 19 2018, 10:59 PM)
Is it possible to use compound den wax directly thx
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Be careful with the compound though. IMHO it depends on the existing condition of the paint now. If still relatively clean and shiny with just very light scratches/haze, then may not need to use the compound but just polish and wax. If condition is quite bad/looks cloudy then use the compound first. I may also suggest do claying first during wash to clean as much as possible.

I don't use expensive brands like Meguiars though, I just use Turtle Wax light polishing compound and Soft 99/Waxco cleaner & wax. I also have the claying kit I bought in AEON Jusco, forgot the brand but I think local brand, good enough.
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post Sep 20 2018, 06:40 PM

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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Sep 20 2018, 02:55 PM)
Be careful with the compound though. IMHO it depends on the existing condition of the paint now. If still relatively clean and shiny with just very light scratches/haze, then may not need to use the compound but just polish and wax. If condition is quite bad/looks cloudy then use the compound first. I may also suggest do claying first during wash to clean as much as possible.

I don't use expensive brands like Meguiars though, I just use Turtle Wax light polishing compound and Soft 99/Waxco cleaner & wax. I also have the claying kit I bought in AEON Jusco, forgot the brand but I think local brand, good enough.
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Do you suggest that if my car is now doesn't need compound? Just polish and wax? How about clay
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post Sep 20 2018, 06:56 PM

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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 20 2018, 06:40 PM)
Do you suggest that if my car is now doesn't need compound? Just polish and wax? How about clay
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I said depends on your paint condition, how good/bad they are now. If pretty bad due to much oxidation, water spots, or hazing/surface scratches then would need compound. You can try with clay and polish first and see if becomes pretty good already. If good enough then just continue with final waxing. If not, then can try compound.
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post Sep 20 2018, 08:27 PM

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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Sep 20 2018, 02:55 PM)
Be careful with the compound though. IMHO it depends on the existing condition of the paint now. If still relatively clean and shiny with just very light scratches/haze, then may not need to use the compound but just polish and wax. If condition is quite bad/looks cloudy then use the compound first. I may also suggest do claying first during wash to clean as much as possible.

I don't use expensive brands like Meguiars though, I just use Turtle Wax light polishing compound and Soft 99/Waxco cleaner & wax. I also have the claying kit I bought in AEON Jusco, forgot the brand but I think local brand, good enough.
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I compound my new car , it doesn't harm the paint , it is very well.designed to not harm the paint at all. Cheap brands have real rubbing compound that strip away the paint , meguiars doesn't do that

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post Sep 22 2018, 12:20 AM

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QUOTE(rcracer @ Sep 20 2018, 08:27 PM)
I compound my new car , it doesn't harm the paint , it is very well.designed to not harm the paint at all. Cheap brands have real rubbing compound that strip away the paint , meguiars doesn't do that

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OK so the 'compound' that you meant is actually like the light polishing compound that I also use then, not the harder rubbing compound. SO in tat case then still ok.
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post Sep 22 2018, 12:28 AM

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QUOTE(6UE5T @ Sep 22 2018, 12:20 AM)
OK so the 'compound' that you meant is actually like the light polishing compound that I also use then, not the harder rubbing compound. SO in tat case then still ok.
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How about clay?
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post Sep 22 2018, 12:31 AM

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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 22 2018, 12:28 AM)
How about clay?
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Still ok also.
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post Sep 22 2018, 07:16 AM

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QUOTE(sonicmaster @ Sep 22 2018, 12:28 AM)
How about clay?
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My experience is , if you going to compound no need to clay first, it's double work

Clay for me is just maintenance, when the paint feels rough but not faded or oxidized , then enough to just clay and wax
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QUOTE(SKY233 @ Sep 20 2018, 08:59 AM)
can try turtle wax brand...
tesco/ace hardware/lazada/shopee gt sell
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Turtle wax brand got polishing machine?? blink.gif

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