how do you correctly wax a car?

Question

I would GREATLY like to see a visual source of help such as a picture step by step on how to wax. So a website on how to wax would be much appreciated than words.

Answer 1

Its all about the same advice. But long story short, these sites are pretty right on. If you want to spend the $$ to get a buffer, go ahead, but I dont. I just do it by hand, spend a Saturday morning or afternoon knocking it out. But if you can, get a carnuba based wax, and if your car is 3 years or older, get a clay brick from Mother's. I've used it on my old 97' Grand Prix, and it totally restored most of the paint work. Good luck....

http://www.ehow.com/how_1327_wax-car.html

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wax.html

http://www.bettercarcare.com/

Answer 2

After the car is washed and dried, squirt some wax (about half of the tea spoon) on the sponge and spread it evenly on one area (one door for example) - try not to wax rubber and plastic parts - only painted surface.
Let it dry for a minute, then wipe it with clean soft rag utill the paint is shiny. Work one area (a fender or door, for example) at the time. It takes about 30 minutes to wax a whole car and it works better when the car is cool to the touch. Just try at some small spot - you'll see it's easy. You can also find directions on the wax bottle. Websites - check this one http://www.samarins.com/maintenance/bodymain.html

Answer 3

Griot's Garage (http://www.griotsgarage.com/ ) has a killer detailer's handbook that shows you how to properly wax a car, among other procedures for your exterior and interior detailing. It's only $12.00, and most collector car owners I know swear by it. Griot's is a full detailing service center in Washington state, and a favorite among collector car enthusiasts all over the Northwest.

I use Griot's products myself on our show cars. They've always taken first place or special awards at events. But if you simply want a site, I would trust Autopia's information the most. Good luck!

Answer 4

Wax on Wax off

Answer 5

Not a lot of pictures on this link: http://www.guidetodetailing.com/articles.php?articleId=29
but there are other parts to the website that have pictures on how to polish (the step before waxing).

Answer 6

www.ocdetails.com

instructions on how to wash, wax..detail you car