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Simons 06-20-2012 02:26 PM

OK thanks everyone.....

Next question then,


What wax to use, how to do it properly and is there kits to buy and where from?

I bought this soft drying towel from walmart last night in the automotive section, but not sure if i am happy with it.

I have never waxed before and am in total lostness on this. been trying to forum search it and google search but must not be wording the words right to learn

Apocalypse Pony 06-20-2012 05:19 PM

Find something that works for you and go with it. Wax is another one of those things where you got a million choices of what to buy and you can spend a little or a lot - both time and money.

Ray Spencer 06-20-2012 05:21 PM


Originally Posted by Simons (Post 179979)
OK thanks everyone.....

Next question then,


What wax to use, how to do it properly and is there kits to buy and where from?

I bought this soft drying towel from walmart last night in the automotive section, but not sure if i am happy with it.

I have never waxed before and am in total lostness on this. been trying to forum search it and google search but must not be wording the words right to learn

Meguair's Drying Magnet is good for picking up all the rinse water after a wash. I use Meguair's Ultimate Wax. Some Mustang owners with dark colours suggest that the Ultimate Wax may leave a shadow. I found on the girlfriend's car (dark blue Honda) that some extra rubbing is required with a fresh microfiber towel to get rid of the haze. Microfiber towels are the key to a perfect shine.

http://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebs...B&ord=0&ct=AR&

stev0h 06-20-2012 05:24 PM


Originally Posted by Simons (Post 179979)
. . . What wax to use, how to do it properly and is there kits to buy and where from?

I bought this soft drying towel from walmart last night in the automotive section, but not sure if i am happy with it.

I have never waxed before and am in total lostness on this. been trying to forum search it and google search but must not be wording the words right to learn

Hmm, I haven't been a member long, but this sounds like a SNAKEBITE question to me. :wink:

Simons 06-20-2012 05:41 PM


Originally Posted by Ray Spencer (Post 179986)
Meguair's Drying Magnet is good for picking up all the rinse water after a wash. I use Meguair's Ultimate Wax. Some Mustang owners with dark colours suggest that the Ultimate Wax may leave a shadow. I found on the girlfriend's car (dark blue Honda) that some extra rubbing is required with a fresh microfiber towel to get rid of the haze. Microfiber towels are the key to a perfect shine.

http://search.mywebsearch.com/mywebs...B&ord=0&ct=AR&

Thanks Ray i will read over that link you posted and read up...

markhooper 07-13-2012 03:28 PM

I had the 3M film installed the day after I took delivery of my new Mustang last summer. The film is on the front part of the hood, the headlights/foglights, front bumper and mirrors. So far, so good - the shine on the 3M covered parts is exactly the same as the rest of the car... so much so that you can't really tell that the film is even there!

I used Meguiar's Ultimate Detailer frequently and love it. I also have some Meguiar's Tech Wax 2.0 which I haven't used yet so I can't comment on it.
The extra thick microfiber towels rule!

DublDee 07-13-2012 10:53 PM


Originally Posted by Ray Spencer (Post 179975)
Sorry...don't agree. Mine waxes and polishes just fine. As a matter of fact the wax and polish over the years as blurred the line to the point that you can hardly see it.

It may be better quality than it used to be. Back about 6 years ago a buddy of mine had it done to his black Nissan Maxima, and I thought it looked awful. Like I said though, that was 6 years ago, I'm sure they have improved their product since then.

stev0h 07-13-2012 11:10 PM

Just met up with my buddy that installs this stuff at the T.O. Nickelback concert the other night. He just finished putting it on a black '13 GT that day and he did mention that the quality of it has improved greatly since I had him put it on mine six(!) years ago.

VAEM 07-17-2012 06:21 AM


Originally Posted by stev0h (Post 179987)
Hmm, I haven't been a member long, but this sounds like a SNAKEBITE question to me. :wink:

This is TOTALLY a SNAKEBITE question - I've never seen a mirror shine like on his Mustang. SNAKEBITE ..... wake up! ;)


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