JoeFromPA Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Hi all, I recently detailed the LGT (and the Civic) with a full wash/clay bar/klasse AIO/klasse SG treatment. I've been thinking about the Leggy and how she always get stuff "stuck" to her. I'd like to do some intermittent waxes before my late-fall, pre-winter detailing where I do all the above steps again. I've never waxed on top of SG. I've heard it's fine. My question is: I've got a bunch of various waxes lying around (I think all car guys have a collection of half-used car waxes). Mother's showtime wax. Meguair's cleaner wax. Maybe a few others. I'm wondering if these are ok to apply on top of the SG after a thorough wax and dry of the car. I suspect the cleaner wax may not be a good choice, but what about the mothers? I'm just hoping to layer on a bit of extra protection. Our cars are taking an absolute beating with tree debris, pollen, and bird crap. I had to grind the Klasse AIO into my Civic's paint to remove the residue/oxidation that the bird crap left. Thanks, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
praedet Posted May 27, 2009 Share Posted May 27, 2009 Use a pure wax, not a cleaner wax, and you are fine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brady Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 What Ted said. Most over the counter waxes would be ok, I believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Waxing the wax? I would put clear bra over it Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Waxing the wax? I would put clear bra over it No no no, you are all wrong and backwards and upside down. I'm waxing the acrylic!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Then what will you use to protect the wax? Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Forcefield. I'm working on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 What protects the forcefield? Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 Self-healing, so no worries. It's made from synthetic oil. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wang Lung Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanboy Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Will Klasse prevent soap damage on the intercooler? -B http://www.standardshift.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted May 28, 2009 Author Share Posted May 28, 2009 only when applied in a toroid motion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system60 Posted May 30, 2009 Share Posted May 30, 2009 Like praedet said make sure it's a pure wax not a clear like Meg NXT or OTC Zymol etc.. . How may coats of SG have you done? I usually do 2-3 coats (min 24hrs between coats) before I top it off w/ a carnauba. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 I don't have a garage and I park under a tree...meaning getting one coat of SG on after AIO and before the car is covered in pollen is difficult. So to get your answer: I give it one coat of SG and do this twice a year I'll avoid the cleaner wax (might as well throw that out one of these days), but I'll use up my mother's showroom wax (liquid carnuaba IIRC). I still have half a container of turtle ice wax, which I liked for a quick detail but which I found hazed headlights, made black plastics fade, and which made black rubber (i.e. tires) look brown after it wore off. Otherwise, it was great for about 1 week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rao Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 You are waxing your tires? Interesting. Rob IF YOU CARE ABOUT YOUR CAR YOU SHOULD NEVER DRIVE IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 I still have half a container of turtle ice wax, which I liked for a quick detail but which I found hazed headlights, made black plastics fade, and which made black rubber (i.e. tires) look brown after it wore off. You shouldn't be getting wax on your black plastic trim... I have heard you can you can remove they haze left behind with peanut butter. Never tried it though. The Crimson Dynamo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 Lol to both of you Sorry, Turtle Wax ice (meant to spell it that way, doh!) is a synthetic polish that can be applied to all surfaces, including plastics, glass, and rubber. It's actually MEANT to be applied to them, as it's supposed to be protectant. It does a real nice shine on the tires (with a wet look) but when it faded, the tires were brown. I switched to using Aerospace Protectant 303 on the tires and a little bit goes a long way and gives a nice black matte. Anyhoo....back to waxing my headlights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted June 1, 2009 Author Share Posted June 1, 2009 BTW Unclemat: I buffed the headlights with Klasse AIO and elbow grease, and it removed the haze (and the acid splotches left over from dead things). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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