jaksax17

Forgive me if this is a dumb question, but my scion tc is the first new car i've ever had and i never thought much about waxing. i used to just take my jeep to the car wash and that was that. is the clearcoat polish you get at a touch free laser wash comparable to getting the car waxed? what's the difference? thanks.

TheScionicMan

No, that's just to help the water bead off. A good wax job is needed. Today's waxes are much easier than back in the day. Buy something good, like Mother's, Meguiars or Zymol. Personally, I steer clear of the Turtle Waxes and Armor-All brands. You don't need any machinery, a simple hand application and removal works best, IMO. If the paint feels rough to the touch (lightly slide the back of your fingers across it), you may want to use a Clay Bar first. Also easy to use and the results are AMAZING.

snowbuddytC

is it better to wax your car in the shade? or in the sun cuz i hear both sides from my friends..

also is there something that can remove the orangeish color on the brake discs?? or do i just wipe it off with a towel

DJ_Seksies

Definately better to wax in the shade. It should say on the label to NOT use it in direct sunlight. And are you talking about the orange rust on the disk brakes? You could just drive it for a little bit then it will come out.

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Neothin

waxes are protectants, polishes are abrasive products that remove clearcoat in order to remove/diminish swirls, scratches, waterspot etchings, etc. They're two completely different products.

TheScionicMan

He's talking about the spray on "polish" that squirts out for a few seconds at the auto carwash.

PaRaGoNViCtiM

I am so confused as to what to use to clean my xB?!

boostedscion

yea wax in the shade do panels by panels and careful with the plastic pieces and dips.. dont want wax stuck in there.

sarcazmo

I just washed my xb. Only wash mind you, I'm waiting for my other stuff to come before I detail it.

I went to Wal-Mart and bought a wool wash mit, some microfiber towels, two buckets, and some NXT wash. One bucket was full of clean water.

I just washed my car panel by panel, rinsing each one off after soaping and making sure I dried it properly. Worked out great.