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Old 05-07-2007, 03:34 PM
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If you want to polish the wax off then this is the way to go. Actually you want to wash, claybar, polish then wax. I personally use a 6 step Menzerna system on my STi that makes for some AMAZING results that last.
Yes, but the Ice Polish is really a synthetic wax.
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Old 05-08-2007, 11:00 PM
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wash, clay, polish, wax. Claybar / polish can be omitted for most washes. Personally, I get the car clean, and just wipe it daily with a microfiber towel (a little spray detailer may be needed if the birds ate early that day)
Then again, I also wax the car at least once a week with Mcguire's NXT Tech wax...so if the dust DOES make any light scratches, its A) only in the wax and B) gone when I re-wax
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Old 05-08-2007, 11:22 PM
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I usually do the same thing. A clay bar is only needed for a good cleaning and any debris on the paint. Detail spray helps a lot and keeps the car so the dirt won't stick as bad.
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Old 05-09-2007, 05:04 PM
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Then again, I also wax the car at least once a week with Mcguire's NXT Tech wax...so if the dust DOES make any light scratches, its A) only in the wax and B) gone when I re-wax
I wish I had that energy! (and time )

I may wax 4 times a year at the most, usually it's only twice. I'm just real fanatic about keeping it clean and it spends most of it's time in the garage.
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Old 05-10-2007, 10:05 AM
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Try that with as many as I have.
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Anyone know where I can get more "elbow grease"??
I guess you must run out, what with 13 cars to do.
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Ugh, I've only started a few months ago and already have two It's crazy...I've never been the type to have more than one car! But I guess it's like buying clothes; once you find something you like, you have to get it in every color lol.

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Old 05-11-2007, 09:34 AM
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Yes, but the Ice Polish is really a synthetic wax.
The Menzerna stuff is too though. It also costs probably five times as much though..
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Yes, but the Ice Polish is really a synthetic wax.
FUNNY ABOUT ICE POLISH!

OK the day after Dillon Ice Polished my car I was filling it up with gas and I leaned up against the car and after a second put my foot on the concrete thingy the gas pumps are on, well I had the slick dress pants on and I lost my balance and almost fell! I decided not to lean on my car again!
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Which would be better? The Ice Synthetic Wax or Meguiars NXT Tech Wax? I like the fact that the Ice is synthetic and can be used in direct sunlight (I dont have a garage and live in Texas, so its impossible to get the entire car out of the sun ). Right now im using Turtle Wax F21 and its really nice but I want to upgrade . Opinions anyone? I have a red and a black, so I have problems with oxidation and also the problems that come with a black car , the pearly is easy to clean though .



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Old 05-13-2007, 09:08 PM
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Which would be better? The Ice Synthetic Wax or Meguiars NXT Tech Wax? I like the fact that the Ice is synthetic and can be used in direct sunlight (I dont have a garage and live in Texas, so its impossible to get the entire car out of the sun ). Right now im using Turtle Wax F21 and its really nice but I want to upgrade . Opinions anyone? I have a red and a black, so I have problems with oxidation and also the problems that come with a black car , the pearly is easy to clean though .



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Dustin - my advice is try them both and see what you like. Asking for advice on wax is like asking the question "what oil should I use?"

Personally, if I had issues with not being able to wax without being in the sun, I'd give the Ice Synthetic a try, since it definitely states that it's safe to do so. It leaves a great shine and it's the easiest - and fastest - wax I've used. It also seems to work especially well on dark colors.
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Old 05-17-2007, 08:26 PM
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Another wax that fits in the same category is Eagle One NanoWax. Super easy to apply and looks great.
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Old 05-17-2007, 08:28 PM
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Your best bet on wax is go to the store, and buy anything that just screams "I WORK THE BEST" Usually itll be printed in similar words right on it. It also seems the more technilogical style words that are on it, the more likely itll work. Dont read the ingredients, its all the same...

No, but seriously, I was like...Mothers carnauba wax fanatic...Then the painter I worked with reccomended the NXT...So I bought a tin, and waxed two panels next to eachother on my sister's very, very not shiny station wagon. The NXT definently looked deeper, and bought the color out more.. Compared to the carnauba, it had a yellow cast. Being a synthetic wax, Im going to assume it has the same uv blockign addictives that most clearcoats have (I used to stare at paint for a living....99.8% of the worl;d populus wouldnt have noticed)

My thing on wax...ANY wax. I hate liquid waxes. A bottle is only good for like 6 waxes, and it usually smears, smudges, doesnt dry too ell, ect. I alwase use a paste...Usually they'll make the same wax in both forms. Big plus is pastes can be used in the sun
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