Waxing my car for the first time

[whidobie]

Adams is the one!

[Blau camaro]

Originally Posted by whidobie

Adams is the one!

+1

[Mikey193]

I just bought mothers carnauba wax. Any tips how to do it

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by Mikey193

I just bought mothers carnauba wax. Any tips how to do it

Did it come with an applicator? If so, just wipe it around so a small amount of product is on the applicator, then lightly apply. Doesn't really matter in what direction you go, just make sure you cover everything. Let it set for maybe 15-30 minutes, then buff off with a good microfiber towel. Easy enough.

[Iomcamaro]

Mothers is a WOWO wax. It isnt a synthetic wax so there is no need to let it cure. Do not let it haze or you will have a rough time getting it off. WOWO is wax on wax off. Do one panel and remove it immediately. You should use a foam applicator or your bare hands. Don't use a microfiber applicator as nubas cause them to drag.

[CamaroDreams07]

Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

Mothers is a WOWO wax. It isnt a synthetic wax so there is no need to let it cure. Do not let it haze or you will have a rough time getting it off. WOWO is wax on wax off. Do one panel and remove it immediately. You should use a foam applicator or your bare hands. Don't use a microfiber applicator as nubas cause them to drag.

Different strokes for different folks I guess. Never used mother's carnuaba specifically but that's how I do others and never had an issue.

[Iwantone2]

Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

Mothers is a WOWO wax. It isnt a synthetic wax so there is no need to let it cure. Do not let it haze or you will have a rough time getting it off. WOWO is wax on wax off. Do one panel and remove it immediately. You should use a foam applicator or your bare hands. Don't use a microfiber applicator as nubas cause them to drag.

I learned this the hard way when I decided to try Mother's carnauba...

[TGG1SS]

I've used Meguiars Ultimate wax for the last year with really good results. Clay treatment helps a lot to remove bug deposits, water spots and grit from the clear-coat. My car as black also, it makes it shine like Glass!!!!

[Mikey193]

I used mothers with a micro fiber applicator. Worked pretty good no problems at all.

[Iomcamaro]

Originally Posted by CamaroDreams07

Different strokes for different folks I guess. Never used mother's carnuaba specifically but that's how I do others and never had an issue.

With a pure nuba you don't want to leave it on though. As it dries it will turn into a rock and you will literally have to scrape it off lol (learned from experience). Most nubas aren't pure. The only ones that are pure are the ones that are marketed as wax on wax off. They aren't 100% nuba as there is no possible way. The highest percentage nuba is around 68% IIRC. the higher the nuba content, the harder they are to use for the most part. The waxes that have a ton of solvents are the ones that need to sit. Most OTC waxes and many botique waxes are this way. The solvents have to evaporate in order for the nuba to stick to the surface properly. But as you said, to each their own. I just didn't want him to scratch his paint trying to get it off.

[Iomcamaro]

Originally Posted by Mikey193

I used mothers with a micro fiber applicator. Worked pretty good no problems at all.

Next time try a foam pad, or even your bare hands. It makes it even smoother. Microfiber applicators just increases the risk of marring the paint due to the nuba making the fibers drag.

[joeybsyc]

Originally Posted by Iomcamaro

Next time try a foam pad, or even your bare hands. It makes it even smoother. Microfiber applicators just increases the risk of marring the paint due to the nuba making the fibers drag.

You put wax on with your bare hands??

[Iomcamaro]

Originally Posted by joeybsyc

You put wax on with your bare hands??

Yep I sure do. I have had waxes that you have to apply it that way. The wax must be warmed up in order for it to spread. The only way to warm it up is by the friction of rubbing your hands together. It is quite easily actually and allows you to get a nice, even, thin coat.

[Mikey193]

I think It did a good job.