Best wax to use on a new car

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You really shouldn't wax a brand new car for at least 6 months (better if a year) from when it is built. Reason being is that the paint/clearcoat is still drying up in that time. Waxing during this critical time will cause the clearcoat to bubble up prematurely and fall off. At least this is the theory I heard anyways.

I usually though don't wax the car, I just use Meguiar's quick detailing spray after a nice hand car wash. Lasts for a few and won't drain you as much as the elbow grease required for a good wax job. (plus you can take it with you when moments require the extra bling factor) :)
 
You really shouldn't wax a brand new car for at least 6 months (better if a year) from when it is built. Reason being is that the paint/clearcoat is still drying up in that time. Waxing during this critical time will cause the clearcoat to bubble up prematurely and fall off. At least this is the theory I heard anyways.

I usually though don't wax the car, I just use Meguiar's quick detailing spray after a nice hand car wash. Lasts for a few and won't drain you as much as the elbow grease required for a good wax job. (plus you can take it with you when moments require the extra bling factor) :)

Wax on the go, sounds good:nice: I need some of that.
 
Speaking of residue on plastic pieces, what do you guys use to get it off. I try not to get wax on black plastic, but am usually not successful. Haven't really found anything that cleans it off completely.

What product(s) have you tried to remove the wax?

I use Griot's Garage Dried-On Wax Remover. It's fairly good, but I would certainly be interested in trying something else.
 
removing wax from plastic

I heard all kinds of things on a Lightning forum I used to be on-peanut butter, WD40, etc., what worked was straight Dawn and a little brush. Wax gone and be more careful or use ICE or tape it. I use Cherry wet to shine mine-vehicle that is.
 
hahahaha Sorry Roni. Try harder, Sport. You can do it. :D

And on Topic - I like all Meguiar's products as well as Zano.

For wax on plastic/ABS: liquid detergent and brush as mentioned above.
 
I use 3M perfect-It foam polishing pad glaze compound...Followed by 3M perfect-It show car paste wax..

For quick detailing, I'll either use Meguiar's quick spray detailer...Or bead-X spray detailer..

What I really like about Bead-X is...It can be used in direct sunlight, and can also be used on glass surfaces as well..