Wax

[SirRobyn0]

What do you guys recommend for wax? I'd like to find something that is reasonably easy to apply and stays on for a while. Really I'm not much of a waxer because I find it to be a pain to do with bad knees and feet, but I'd like shine so I'd take recommendations and advice. Thanks

 

[Snoots]

I used to really like Blue Coral. It's a lot of work but worth it.

 

[Arkansas_V8]

Had good luck with this. It lasts a while.

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[79dentside]

Personally, I have grown to enjoy sealants better than wax. There can be a price difference for sure and I can’t tell you the best product on the market, but I personally enjoy F11 Topcoat because it’s fast and apples like a detailer (just my preference). I love the stuff. My truck is rough so I don’t wax it, but my other car has black paint and the wax just does not last, especially in the summer.

 

[Paladin]

As far as the work part goes that is what grandkids are for, while you sit in lounge chair sipping suds and supervise! Don't forget the stack of $1.00 bills placed stratigically in plain view so they can discuss what all kind of goodies and toys they will spend their earnings on to teach them good work ethic!!! Also let them know you will give them a ride to the store in your now spiffy looking truck so you can show off what a good job they did!! Win, win there!

 

[80BrownK10]

Had good luck with this. It lasts a while.

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I use the paste version of this!

The best part about this wax is that it does not discolor plastic or rubber white like other waxes even their hold series colors it white

 

[animal]

I'be been using Adams buttery wax. You have to apply a little more often but it is really easy to apply and easy to wipe off.

 

[SirRobyn0]

A lot of great suggestions so far and I appreciate it. Though not really wax, I may try @79dentside suggestion of using a sealant. My current paint is dull, and of course there are imperfections after 35 years, but I don't really care about the imperfections. Will a sealant bring back shine on dull paint? Thanks

 

[79dentside]

A lot of great suggestions so far and I appreciate it. Though not really wax, I may try @79dentside suggestion of using a sealant. My current paint is dull, and of course there are imperfections after 35 years, but I don't really care about the imperfections. Will a sealant bring back shine on dull paint? Thanks

In my experience (for what that’s worth haha..), if you want it to shine, dull paint needs to be corrected; if it hasn’t failed, to achieve the best results. F11 might add a little shine to dull paint, I am not sure. I always correct my paint before sealing it. It will still protect paint, but as far as bringing back shine on dull paint, I can’t tell you how that will work. I don’t know the condition of your paint, so it’s hard to say. I bought an old cop car that was SEVERELY diminished. Straight body, but swirls and dullness on every panel. The car looked like a dull black. I had to spend some time compounding and polishing, then topped it with F11 Topcoat (again, just my preference) and it looks FANTASTIC. This is before and after of me compounding the hood.

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Here is the same hood, original paint

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Do you have any pictures of your paint?

 

[80BrownK10]

Your going to have to cut the old paint and buff it out, you have to remove the oxidation and old too layer of paint to get to the pain just under it to make it shine. Then wax or sealant to keep it looking good.

 

[SirRobyn0]

@79dentside @80BrownK10, ok thanks. I'm not sure I'm up to a whole lot of buffing, but we'll see maybe a little at a time. The paint is not perfect by any means, in the picture it is raining so hence it looks shiny, but when dry it just looks dull. I've done the sort of paint restoration you guys are talking about it's just been a long time, so I appreciate the refresher.

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[80BrownK10]

@79dentside @80BrownK10, ok thanks. I'm not sure I'm up to a whole lot of buffing, but we'll see maybe a little at a time. The paint is not perfect by any means, in the picture it is raining so hence it looks shiny, but when dry it just looks dull. I've done the sort of paint restoration you guys are talking about it's just been a long time, so I appreciate the refresher.

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I use a little thing from meguires. They sell it with their ultimate buffing compound. I can't remember what it's called but it's only got about a 3" pad. You hook it to your drill and it basically is a DA orbital type buffer then. You can pretty much hit every spot on a vehicle. You have to had do around trim and really tight places but the size allows you to get close to things. I haven't used it on my square but have done our Toyota Sequoia a few times with it. I don't have the patience to do a whole vehicle at once. I usually will say do a fender and the hood or the roof or one side. After I do that size I wash the residue off and then way that bare paint to protect it. But by breaking it up into sections over three or five days you cut down what you do each time to thirty minutes to an hour each day. This device takes all the arm work out of the job.

 

[Lil'm]

@79dentside @80BrownK10, ok thanks. I'm not sure I'm up to a whole lot of buffing, but we'll see maybe a little at a time. The paint is not perfect by any means, in the picture it is raining so hence it looks shiny, but when dry it just looks dull. I've done the sort of paint restoration you guys are talking about it's just been a long time, so I appreciate the refresher.

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Nice truck! If you're not up to the task, take it to someone and have it done professionally. Correcting the paint is laborious but maintaining it afterwards is quite simple. The shelves are full of product that can be very confusing and manufacturers spend a lot on packaging to catch your eye. Some of it is crazy expensive. Once the corrective work is done, Nu Finish liquid is a great maintenance product. Been around forever, available everywhere, and only costs around $11.

 

[SirRobyn0]

Nice truck! If you're not up to the task, take it to someone and have it done professionally. Correcting the paint is laborious but maintaining it afterwards is quite simple. The shelves are full of product that can be very confusing and manufacturers spend a lot on packaging to catch your eye. Some of it is crazy expensive. Once the corrective work is done, Nu Finish liquid is a great maintenance product. Been around forever, available everywhere, and only costs around $11.

I'd love to have it done, but I'm also cheap, so I'll probably do it like @80BrownK10 suggested, a little at a time we'll see how it goes.

 

[Arkansas_V8]

I use the paste version of this!

The best part about this wax is that it does not discolor plastic or rubber white like other waxes even their hold series colors it white

Forgot to mention if you do discolor the plastic, a regular old eraser will take it right off. My stepdad showed me that many years ago.