well if thats all ya do you see why it doesnt last as long a good hand wax job lasts much longer than a little car wash/wax combo and rinse. i need to wax my truck but waxing it will take at least 2hours. i havent done it yet but i want to before winter really hits.

 

wash and claybar the car.

Then you need to clean the paint with something like meguiars scratch and swirl remover.

Then polish with something like meguirs step #2 polish.

Then use the ice paste wax. Let it dry 3 to 5 minutes.

Then when wiping it off use a detail spray to help wipe the wax off and create a nice shine.

Did this on my civic all swirl marks are gone.

 

i used this compound, scratch remover, wax and polish like 2 months ago and it looks no where near as nice as just a wash and polish with this ice stuff... our buffer is garbage tho so maybe thats why haha

 

Everyone in this thread could benefit from a trip over to http://autopia.org/


CHeck out the forums, articles, write ups, and how to's. Getcha pee pees wet

 

ill take a look now, thx for the link, im always lookin for diys and how toos


dont work, they have a database error.. must have a new admin not knowing what their doing, or someone haxxed em

 

edited post, try that link

 

kk that link works now, ill read around more later

 

wash your car. then polish.

 

still got to wax it....

 

Picked up a new polisher yesterday....Full DIY write up coming SOON!