cu3tip

hey, im goin to wax my integra, but i dont really have a buffing tool or anything like that, is it ok to use like a towel in general? or do i have to have some special kind of tool or towel to buff and smear the wax around with???

does it really matter?

96GreenCivic

I like to use a foam applicator for even distribution of wax. Use clean new terry cloths to take off the wax. It will just take a lot longer if done by hand.

Bill Hook

Do the rubbing and application in the same direction air flows over the car to keep swirl marks to a minimum..

Clean is the key, as in the car and the towels you use.

TarHeeL-Si

buy an orbital buffer, they are around 30 bucks and well worth it

Xymox007

Wash with Dawn soap (to break down old wax/polish))
Claybar + Meguiars's Detailer
3M Finish Restorer
Complete with a hard coat of 3M or Meguiar's Wax.

Presto!

pomansouth

will the 3m work well on the color fade in red paint??

timmy8151

Stay away from a cheap $30 orbital buffer. Not only are they crappy in quality, but if used improperly you can jack up your paint. If you want to use a buffer, get a Porter Cable 7424 random orbital buffer. With a velcro backing plate and pads, you're looking at about $150. The difference betwen a PC and a cheap buffer, is that you really can't mess up your paint with PC.

If you don't want to spend the money on a buffer, just use a good MF or foam applicator. Walmart sells Meguiars pads for cheap. Also, get some good microfiber towels to buff off the wax.

Xymox007

Absolutely. Careful though, I only recommend using 3M Finish Restorer once or twice a year. You can pick up a bottle at your local Wal*Mart.

94AccordSedanEX

1. Wash Car with Car Soap - Once A Week
2. Dry Car - Dry with Terry or Microfiber Towels - Once A Week
*Claybar - If you've never done this, I reccomend it. Clay Magic Claybar - $10.00 at Autozone. - Once A Year, or Twice depending on if the surface feels rough (Put your hand in a plastic bag and rub it over the surface)
* Swirl Remove - If you have swirls, I reccomend removing them. A buffer/polisher would work but you can do it by hand also. S100 Shine Enhancing Cleanser - Available at bike shops, or online. 3M Swirl Remover - Pep Boys should have it or online, Meguiars #9 Swirl Remover - Online, Detailing shop. - (Two, Three times a year. Depending when the car's swirled)
3. Glaze/Minor Polish - Meguairs # 7 Show Car Glaze - Autozone, Discount Auto Parts. Don't have to do this, but it really helps. (Once a month, or once every three months. All up to you. I usually do this once a month)
4. Wax - Don't need a buffer. S100 Paste Wax or P21s Paste Wax - Bike shops, or online. Best caranuba and easiest wax to use. Apply with pad, and remove with Microfiber towel. Meguiars # 26 High-Tech Yellow Liquid Wax - Discount Auto Parts, Autozone. Apply with terry towel, and remove with terry towel, or microfiber. (Caranuba waxes don't last as long as synthetics. They will last a good month and a half until two months or a little more. I usually wax every 2 weeks or so for some reason though since it's so easy)

My Routine - Wash Week One, Wash, Wax Week Two, Wash Week Three, Wash, Glaze, Wax Week Four.

Hope I helped somewhat.

Xymox007

You don't have a girlfriend do you, 94AccordSedanEX?