Jump1979man Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 how often should you be waxing a car? Every Wash? Once a month? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 It depends on what kind of climate and driving conditions you have. If your car is left outside year round or is garaged. Lots of variables and no one answer. If you have a harsh winter, then you definitely want to do a thorough detail and wax before winter to help protect your finish. Then do it again in the spring if it's your daily driver. You can do the plastic bag test first to see how much contaminant is on your car. Put a plastic baggie over your hand and run it over your cars paint. If it feels bumpy or grainy, then you need to clay and detail including wax. If not, then a good wash and wax will be enough. When was the last time you waxed your car? If it hasn't been waxed in the last year, then definitely do it! If it's only been 6 months, and is still beading when wet, then you can wait a bit, but I'd do it soon. I like to do my daily driver about 3 times a year. I'm sure you'll get lots of different answers to this question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 jjwvette Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 I agree with Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 11chevz71 Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 It depends on what kind of climate and driving conditions you have. If your car is left outside year round or is garaged. Lots of variables and no one answer. If you have a harsh winter, then you definitely want to do a thorough detail and wax before winter to help protect your finish. Then do it again in the spring if it's your daily driver. You can do the plastic bag test first to see how much contaminant is on your car. Put a plastic baggie over your hand and run it over your cars paint. If it feels bumpy or grainy, then you need to clay and detail including wax. If not, then a good wash and wax will be enough. When was the last time you waxed your car? If it hasn't been waxed in the last year, then definitely do it! If it's only been 6 months, and is still beading when wet, then you can wait a bit, but I'd do it soon. I like to do my daily driver about 3 times a year. I'm sure you'll get lots of different answers to this question. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superdutytd Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 All depends on driving/conditions stored/wax type. I know the Machine Super Wax lasts quite a while even on daily driven cars stored outside, like 6 months or so. The Americana seems to have good durability also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 What about the buttery wax? How long should that last on a daily driver? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Rich Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Again, the same answer applies. It depends on your driving conditions. If your car is left outside exposed to the elements, it's not going to last as long as a car only driven on sunny days and kept in the garage. It's a good wax though and should last you a few months at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superdutytd Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 What about the buttery wax? How long should that last on a daily driver? Buttery wax is a 2 month wax in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted October 5, 2009 Share Posted October 5, 2009 Buttery wax is a 2 month wax in my opinion. From reading some of these posts, that's about the time frame I was thinking. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superdutytd Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 From reading some of these posts, that's about the time frame I was thinking. Buttery wax is still a great wax, even if it has kind of been outshadowed by Americana and MSW. I chose not to replace my stock with it after all my stuff got stolen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 694doorbird Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Buttery wax is still a great wax, even if it has kind of been outshadowed by Americana and MSW. I chose not to replace my stock with it after all my stuff got stolen. I like how easy the Buttery wax goes on. I do plan on trying the Americana in the future. Maybe, when I do the Thunderbird in the spring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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