how to remove truck wax

[tybardy]

I know this belongs in detailing but i need many opinions and i think it will get better exposure in the section.


What is the safest way to remove the wax from my truck so i can start fresh again?

 

[Modded]

I used some Mequiars quick Ultimate Detailing spray to remove the Meguiars GOld CLass Wax with a microfiber

 

[tybardy]

i used to just use dawn dish soap, it strips the wax... but i have read here and there that this can be harmful to the clear coat

 

[Modded]

Whops I thought you meant getting wax off after applying it but you meant to get it off so you can redo it right?
If so most waxes wear off after about 12 car washes, just depends on the wax quality. But if you haven't reached that point I suggest using a clay abr to remove it. Turtle Wax ICE Liquid Clay Bar is easier to use and will remove that wax for you!

 

[tybardy]

i was going to pick up a cley bar this weekend, how many you think will be needed to do this whole truck? I was thinking at least two

 

[Modded]

If you do the Liquid Caly bar then you'll need just one bottle. COnsidering I'm still on the same bottle and have clayed about 4 times.
But then if the regular one then you can use just one, most packs come with two anyway!

 

[Fyrcaptain]

Zaino used to say wash the truck with Dawn......in moderation.....of course not the glug, glug, glug, glug method of metering out the Dawn....

 

[withac]

Joy dish soap to strip the wax. Yes, it can be harsh if used too often, but once a year to strip wax won't hurt. Then clay bar. If you dont drop the clay bar in the dirt you will only need one. You just keep working it over so you have a new surface. Ive' used the same clay bar 5 or 6 times. Depending on how dirty the vehicle is. If you pick up grit, paint chips, etc, you might need a new one. Otherwise you can reuse it.

 

[fatnlowtahoe504]

use the clay bar

 

[jmildoc]

yeah use the claybar it works wonders.... then use NXT wax after

 

[withac]

If you really want a deep, wet shine, (although this gives the best results on dark paint and I see you have white), get the Meguiars Deep Crystal System Step One cleaner and Step two Polish. Pick up a random orbit buffer. Lots of guys like the Porter Cable (I think that's the name) but it was a little too spendy for my thin wallet so I picked up a Craftman at Sears. Clay bar, clean, polish, then wax. Waxing is a since at this point since the paint is completely cleaned and prepped, you are just applying the wax and removing it, you aren't trying to remove any contaminants or oxidation with the wax. I like the Meguiars Gold Class or the Meguiars Nxt Tech Wax. If you want a real wet look you could then use a show glaze, I think #7 but I don't remember for sure. I've never used it but I've been tempted. Don't know how much this would do for white but dark blues, reds, blacks, will see a HUGE improvement.

 

[jmildoc]

those are the exact steps I take when I do my car and its black..... withac have you seen the "black box" by turtle wax?

 

[JennaBear]

I use Dawn and clay bar two-three times a year.

 

[road1will]

If you really want a deep, wet shine, (although this gives the best results on dark paint and I see you have white), get the Meguiars Deep Crystal System Step One cleaner and Step two Polish. Pick up a random orbit buffer. Lots of guys like the Porter Cable (I think that's the name) but it was a little too spendy for my thin wallet so I picked up a Craftman at Sears. Clay bar, clean, polish, then wax. Waxing is a since at this point since the paint is completely cleaned and prepped, you are just applying the wax and removing it, you aren't trying to remove any contaminants or oxidation with the wax. I like the Meguiars Gold Class or the Meguiars Nxt Tech Wax. If you want a real wet look you could then use a show glaze, I think #7 but I don't remember for sure. I've never used it but I've been tempted. Don't know how much this would do for white but dark blues, reds, blacks, will see a HUGE improvement.

You should use the glaze, then wax.

 

[withac]

those are the exact steps I take when I do my car and its black..... withac have you seen the "black box" by turtle wax?

Nope, what is it?

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You should use the glaze, then wax.

My understanding was you use the wax first because you have the paint cleaned of all contaminants it needs something to protect it and the wax does that. The glaze then puts an even wetter shine on top of the wax. Like I said, I've never used the glaze but that's the order I've always been told to use them in.

 

[tybardy]

well 1kill... AC... here is my previous education on the matter...

i was told that wax is the DEAD last step... as wax pretty much holds in everything you worked on prior. So glaze would be the step exactly prior to Wax... however that is just hear say on my part and i would like to hear more on the matter

 

[a1rstr1k3]

well i work at a turtle wax and what we do is wash the car first and then dry it
after its all dry we use the ICE Detailing Spray, to spray surface of car and then use the clay bar, we go by sections and dry it with a soft cloth
at the end the car is silky smooth u can put ur hand over the car lightly and there will be no bumps

i would recommend the clay bar as clay and not as liquid, they both do about the same but IMO the clay bar works best
and yes,the wax is the last step to keep all work on the truck under the wax

 

[withac]

Here's a link at that "other" site. If you are a member there as well you can see some pics of the difference the cleaning and polishing made on my red '**.

http://www.tahoeforum.com/showthread.php?t=8950

The guy that suggested the #7 Show Glaze said he did it last and the pics I saw looked amazing, that's what I was going on. Like I said, it was my understanding that once the paint was cleaned and prepped you needed to wax it to protect it then the glaze could go over that for a deeper/wetter shine. I just tried to find anything indicating the correct order of product application at the Meguiars web site but couldn't. I guess I can see the logic in waxing first then glazing as well as using the show glaze first and the wax last.

Anyone else got an opinion here?