03-01-2010, 03:24 PM | #1 |
Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT RS IBM Join Date: Oct 2009
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Difference between Polishing and Waxing...
Please forgive me for asking this question , I had a Jeep Wrangler and always ran the jeep through a car wash at the gas station so I was never into detailing a vehicle
Is Polishing and Waxing the same thing? I recently bought the Turtle Wax ICE and will use it the next time I wash my Camaro, now is that enough to protect from the elements or do I need to apply a Wax paste after polishing the vehicle? |
03-01-2010, 03:42 PM | #2 |
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Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009
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I used to use ICE liquid polish (still do on my stripes). For intensive purpose it's a synthetic wax/sealant. They confused a lot of people by calling the ICE line polish.
In general detailing terms no; Polish is Different than wax. Polish - Fine abrasive compound used for heavy/light swirls and scratch removal Wax - Protectant and or sealant. The ICE liquid polish will hold up for about 4-6 weeks on a vehicle that is outdoors, however I found it difficult to remove because of a greasy feeling it leaves on the paint. Its not nessasary to follow with a wax, as its not a true polish. If keeping up with this every 4-6wks is a bit too much I recommend a better polymer sealant - Meguiars NXT 2.0 (for over the counter purchase) or Adam's Buttery wax (Avail @ Adamspolishes.com) Both should last about 3 months on a vehicle kept outdoors.
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