Question

[airhog]

Hello! I just bought Adam's Buttery Wax the other day and just had a few questions on how to use it. I am just getting into detailing and don't really know how to apply wax at all. I have an applicator pad and a microfiber towel. I just needed some input on how to apply wax and take it off. Any tips or advice a newbie would need to know? Any tricks to this or is pretty straight forward? Anything is helpful to me.

Thanks Adam.

[Team Adam's]

If you have a microfiber applicator and pad a microfiber towel you are almost there! Using our Buttery Wax really is very simple so just because this is a long thread don't be discouraged - I just want to give you as much info as I can.

 

While I highly suggest you always clay bar and polish before waxing if you are just getting into it then let's at least make sure this step is done right

 

1. Wash your car!

- Washing is key - you'll want to only wax a clean vehicle to make sure the wax is drying to clear coat and not dirt. Plus you don't want to lock in imperfections.

 

2. Using the microfiber applicator pad, squeeze a quarter sized amount into the pad, squish it so it's spread evenly over the surface then in smooth, even lines apply the wax to the body panel. You don't want to do circles, just nice smooth strokes. Overlapping is fine to make sure you got everything just try your best to put on an even layer of wax (this will ensure a consistent deep shine.) A little goes a long way and all you are looking for is coverage. If you leave too thick of a layer you'll have a hard time removing it later (although Detail Spray always helps remove dried wax.) Wax itself dries to a microscopic thickness - bear that in mind, leaving a foot thick layer of wax on your car

 

3. Our Buttery Wax should dry in 10-15 minutes. You'll see it dry to an off white butter colored haze. To remove this residue:

Take your microfiber towel and fold it twice. This way the weight of your hand is distributed more evenly over the towel and you can remove more residue with less work. (Cool tip not many people know.)

If you come across an area that isn't wiping away easily spritz some Detail Spray on that spot and rub again with a towel. You won't remove any wax just that particular stubborn residue.

If you accidently got wax on your plastic or rubber trim pieces don't fear, try some Detail Spray and the towel first, if it does not remove - try our All Purpose Cleaner.

 

Below is a video of how to apply:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Videos_DVD5_24.aspx

 

Here is a quick wax removal video we have for you with similar tips, just more visual guides:

http://www.adamspolishes.com/t-Videos_DVD5_26.aspx

[mikegeaney]

My best "tip" for you would be to give it a good wash and hit it with a clay bar before you wax. Make sure you use something that is an actual car wash product, Adam's is nice, not dish soap. You will be amazed at all the junk that comes off your vehicle and onto the clay bar. I just hit my wife's brand new SUV and was shocked at all the contaminants that were on the surface. The cleaner the surface the better job the wax will do.

 

As far as putting the wax on, and removing, it is pretty easy. Apply a thin coat of the Buttery Wax to the surface. I like to do 1/2 the vehicle and then go back where I started from and remove with a nice microfiber.....then move on to the other half.

[Bill-V8V]

And don't hesitate to ask for help form members in you area

 

Many will have you come to them or will come to you, depending on how much beer is involved

 

Where you at ?

[08G8V8]

And don't hesitate to ask for help form members in you area

 

Many will have you come to them or will come to you, depending on how much beer is involved

 

Where you at ?

 

Not trying to take over this thread but, any experienced detailers in the Seattle area, I've got a kegerator with 2 beers on tap! Come on over and show me the tricks of the trade.

[Bill-V8V]

I'm sure you'll get some takers for that

 

Too bad me and Mike G are on the other coast

[Adam]

2 beers on tap!!!??? Wow, that's serious business! I've got a good friend in Bothell, and he's thirsty. Greg Erickson. Need help still?

[08G8V8]

2 beers on tap!!!??? Wow, that's serious business! I've got a good friend in Bothell, and he's thirsty. Greg Erickson. Need help still?

 

Well, I'm a total newbie! I've bought all the equipment, I just need to learn how to use it. I've got a 2003 Silverado that I have run through the car wash from day 1. The paint looks good, but there are swirls all over. It might be too much to take care of with a PC, but it will definitely allow me a test vehicle to work with. I want to learn how to take care of that before I take the PC to my new Pontiac G8GT, black. It's no Vette, but I think it's a beautiful car and want to learn to take car of it properly.

 

I had my truck waxed this summer by a detailer, but now that I know more about detailing, I see the holograms left from the rotary. I should have taken it back to them to take care of it, but it will give me the opportunity to learn on.

 

So, yes, I would love to get some hands on tips/advice from an experienced person. If he wouldn't mind providing some time one weekend, that would be very much appreciated.

 

Thanks Adam. Love your products so far. The detail spray and your towels are great. I keep coming back for more products, and just placed another order tonight. Getting close to having one of everything!

 

Jeff