01-31-2021, 05:50 PM | #1 |
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Hi All,
I need to wash my 2018 540i which hasn't been washed for a few months now! after I wash I want to wax, any suggestions on which wax to buy/use. Thanks in advance! |
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I hate to be the guy that answers a question by not really answering since you ask about wax...
But I have switched to a ceramic coating and absolutely love it. So much faster to apply and much longer lasting. I am using CMX by Meguiar's but I've read a lot of great stuff from folks on the forum in the detailing threads. |
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Side note, I helped a friend apply 22PLE ceramic coating to his Lexus and it was pretty easy, just time consuming... but it lasted for over two years with amazing results. |
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02-01-2021, 12:02 AM | #4 |
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+1 re clay bar
Well worth the effort If you ask 100 people you will get 100 different answers! I use double speed wax Lasts a very long time and makes water "bubble" nicely on the paintwork Not expensive |
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02-01-2021, 07:03 AM | #6 |
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With valuing just be sure you spray lots of lubricant and pass the clay bar over lightly. Don't want to introduce more scratches. You will be surprised how much muck gets picked up and once done the paint will feel very smooth. Without this there is a small amount of roughness to the paint.
Don't reuse any clay if you drop it on the ground! |
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02-02-2021, 12:38 PM | #8 |
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Use whatever they use at your local Bmw dealer. My car always looks fucking fantastic after they wash and wax. I'm just not sure what they use.
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02-07-2021, 11:32 AM | #9 |
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First, use a clay towel with clay lube, and some iron remover at least. Then Turtle Wax Seal and Shine.
Given you haven't washed it in a few months, I can only assume you're not the weekend detailer type, so the above will at least de-gunk up your paint, not really correct anything, but at least it'll protect it for the next few more months... all while being pretty easy to apply. |
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opinions here in this thread are like aholes, we all have one.
It really depends on how often you intend to wax it, and what your goals are in using the wax you are using. AGREE with ALL on here to clay the car first. Stop paint damage when you wax. Griot's and Adam's as well as Chemical Guys all have quality products. Call them, they love to talk about what they have for you to use.
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02-18-2021, 02:33 PM | #11 | |
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And you can clay bar it annually if you like, on top of that. (I used to wax my other car back in the day before ceramic coats existed) |
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03-06-2021, 08:21 AM | #12 |
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So ya want a wax... but you need the technology of ceramic and graphene. Well, you're in luck:
https://www.turtlewax.com/products/t...source=youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIjLgmqtYJg
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04-17-2021, 11:33 AM | #14 |
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PolishAngel wax products
I use PolishAngel wax products from Germany. In my opinion, it's one of great detail products out there! Although, it's pricey when compared to other fine detail products on the market.
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04-28-2021, 01:27 PM | #15 |
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I use Bilt Hamber double speed wax. Not the easiest to polish off perhaps, but seems to give good protection and lasts pretty well too. Not expensive for what you get. Also highly rate their wheel cleaner, best I've used..
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Wax is so 70's! Ceramic is the way to go either DIY or a Pro which is pricey but worth it. A really good ceramic job involves curing each coat (and there should be multiple) with IR lights.
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07-06-2021, 02:29 PM | #17 |
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I'll never wax again. There's no way it does much 3-4 months after applying. CarPro ceramic. Best if you polish, but not necessary if you already pay attention to your car. Semi permanent and actually protects plus better at resisting dust and dirt build up. Even a spray & rinse ceramic spray will be better as you can apply it to windows and wheels. Easier to dry with a blower, the list is endless.
If you really want to wax then try out Collinite and apply in straight lines. https://www.collinite.com/product-category/automotive/. But instead of waxing, you can focus on more things like keeping the wheels clean, vacuuming, and cleaning the windows. This guy has more time on his hands than a prisoner and points out the best spray on ceramics - |
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ScottH on youtube has probably the most realistic testing, and accepts no sponsorships.
From watching his videos, you learn that some manufacturers appear to have issues with batch to batch variability. In other words, he can run the same test with a different lot number of a product and get a different (better or worse) result. If you have free time, his videos are very informative: https://www.youtube.com/c/ScottHD/videos He's convinced me that there are many excellent, and durable "spray on" ceramic coatings that can last up to a year or more outside. The idea of rubbing and polishing is not necessary anymore unless you need to remove surface imperfections. A light surface prep with a clay bar is usually all I do first. Spray on products are so easy that I can perform a quick touch up at the 4 or 5 month point, usually on the lower rockers and bumpers as here in Seattle those areas take a beating from road spray due to all of our rain. I will notice those areas become less hydrophobic first. |
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Check out the Gtechnic product line. The stuff is magic. You can coat your car in 15 minutes.
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If you're not going to ceramic coat, then my advice is . . . .
NuFinish. Sounds crazy, I know. But have watched no fewer than 3 "side by side" ceramic coating comparisons where NuFinish has lasted well past one year, nearly 18 months. It's cheap. It works. Having said that, if you go the ceramic route, I'd say: CarPro CQuartz 3.0. Oh, and as someone has already said: if you haven't washed your car in several months, a good wash + clay or surface decontamination will go a long way. |
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+1 on CarPro CQuartz 3.0 it has consistently shown excellent durability going on close to 2 years. Just don't use the CarPro Reload as the "topper" or detail spray with it...as the Reload has poor durability losing it hydrophobic qualities after 30 days or less. Griot's Garage 3 in 1 Ceramic Spray would be a better option. |
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Had heard same for reload, apparently the new solution is a product called "gliss" as a top coat for hydrophobic properties. Don't know how well it works, will let you know as I plan to apply it on top of Cquartz when I get my new M550i here in a few more weeks. |
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