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scythezo6 · 02-04-2010, 01:16 PM

I wax at least once a month. I plan to use SwirlX come spring (after windy season) and again just before fall. Its a daily driver, we have harsh sun and pretty unpredictable wheater (hate you mother nature) so I try to keep some Meguiar's Gold class wax on it all the time. I park in a parking garage at work/school so that helps protect the paint tons more. I wash once a week (1 bucket for upper half of the car and I have 3 other microfibers for the lower portions, they don't get a bucket), follwed by Meguiar's Quick detailer. Midweek I'll dust with a Cali duster then use the quick detailer only on flat surfaces and only after I'm positive the surfaces are dust-free.

My car still looks brand new and swirl-free.

xshortd · 02-04-2010, 05:10 PM

yeah mine is a daliy driver too and i park in a lot but most of the time its on the top floor, you guys have any products that will protect the paint from the sun? or will any detailer be fine?

camarowa · 02-04-2010, 05:36 PM

once a quarter.

molsonbrador · 02-04-2010, 08:08 PM

When water ceases to bead?

FirstLSK · 02-05-2010, 08:50 AM

Zaino Z-CS for quick protection boost. Effective and quick to apply.

zeesh Moose, I can't believe you didn't beat me to that one.

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Moose · 02-05-2010, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FirstLSK

Zaino Z-CS for quick protection boost. Effective and quick to apply.

zeesh Moose, I can't believe you didn't beat me to that one.

.

promod55 · 02-05-2010, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xshortd

how often do you guys wax your car? also what do you do AFTER you wax your car?

Thanks!

Drive it!!!!!!!!

2LTRS · 02-05-2010, 08:55 PM

I'm a nut bag, I wax mine bi-monthly or once a month if I get too hosed up. Not because it needs it, just because I can. I usually wash it twice a week, and I always spray some sort of detail spray on the car as I'm drying it.

Yea I'm crazy like that.

sav1 · 02-05-2010, 10:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ljustin293

I use Zaino and try to get at least one coat on as much as I can, in between I use Zaino's car wash.

Zaino doesn't have a wax.

NAHURRY · 02-06-2010, 12:31 PM

One important fact to remember is...A sealant can give you up to 6 months of protection...A carnauba will not.

02-04-2010, 01:16 PM	#15
scythezo6 Virologist in the making Drives: 2010 VR SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: El Paso TX Posts: 2,865	I wax at least once a month. I plan to use SwirlX come spring (after windy season) and again just before fall. Its a daily driver, we have harsh sun and pretty unpredictable wheater (hate you mother nature) so I try to keep some Meguiar's Gold class wax on it all the time. I park in a parking garage at work/school so that helps protect the paint tons more. I wash once a week (1 bucket for upper half of the car and I have 3 other microfibers for the lower portions, they don't get a bucket), follwed by Meguiar's Quick detailer. Midweek I'll dust with a Cali duster then use the quick detailer only on flat surfaces and only after I'm positive the surfaces are dust-free. My car still looks brand new and swirl-free. __________________ Victory Red 1SS/RS Ordered - 8/4/09 & Joined Camaro5.com family 6000, Delivered to the customer - 12/21/09

02-04-2010, 05:36 PM	#17
camarowa Drives: 2013 SVT Raptor, sold 2010 Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: PNW....almost canada Posts: 1,907	once a quarter. __________________ - Pfadt Suspension Package; Springs & Sways - Brembo Brake Upgrade (Yellow); Courtesy Fesler Built - Custom Magnaflow Exhaust - Blacked-Out Bowties & RS Emblems, Front bowtie delete - Full Dynamat Extreme Trunk Coverage - Tinted side markers - Interior DSV Customs Leather Upgrades - Airaid CAI V2 - Forgestar F14 Gunmetal 20x9, 20x11 - Doug Thorley Shorties

02-05-2010, 08:50 AM	#19
FirstLSK Dude, I love my car !!!! Drives: 2010 Black 2SS/RS white rally Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DFW Posts: 811	Zaino Z-CS for quick protection boost. Effective and quick to apply. zeesh Moose, I can't believe you didn't beat me to that one. . __________________ -------------------------------------------------

02-05-2010, 08:55 PM	#22
2LTRS Detailing Connoisseur Drives: 2010 Rally Yellow 2LT RS Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Lakewood, ca Posts: 1,131	I'm a nut bag, I wax mine bi-monthly or once a month if I get too hosed up. Not because it needs it, just because I can. I usually wash it twice a week, and I always spray some sort of detail spray on the car as I'm drying it. Yea I'm crazy like that. __________________

02-06-2010, 12:31 PM	#24
NAHURRY Love's to Detail Drives: 2010 SS,97silverado/08crewcab Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Greenville SC. Posts: 1,421	One important fact to remember is...A sealant can give you up to 6 months of protection...A carnauba will not. __________________

02-04-2010, 05:10 PM	#16
xshortd Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT Rally Yellow Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: New Jersey Posts: 287	yeah mine is a daliy driver too and i park in a lot but most of the time its on the top floor, you guys have any products that will protect the paint from the sun? or will any detailer be fine?

02-04-2010, 08:08 PM	#18
molsonbrador Drives: 2010 Camaro SS, 2018 Colorado Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NC Posts: 2,207	When water ceases to bead?

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