How long do you let the wax sit?

CyberTron · 08-14-2009, 07:47 PM

After a wash and clay bar, I usually wax my car. How long do you guys leave it on for? I use the cheap turtle wax for my civic and its real tough to wipe off the excessive wax.

humanoid · 08-14-2009, 08:18 PM

Take it off when it dries. Turtle Was is the devil, have never used it and never will.

SoCal Tom · 08-14-2009, 08:41 PM

I've been using Meguiar's NXT liquid wax and I can take it off after just a minute or two. I've been very impressed with it!

I agree with the previous post regarding Turtle Wax. I used it when I was 16 and it sucked! Never used it again.

VooDooTrip · 08-14-2009, 10:24 PM

Once it cures to the point that it does not smear to the touch.

genxer36 · 08-14-2009, 11:37 PM

Get some of the synthetic wax. It goes on clear & you can do it on hot surface or in the sun. It works great! And if you get it on the plastic, it doesn't matter.

CyberTron · 08-15-2009, 07:01 AM

Have you guys ever tried the spray wax? It only takes 15 mins to apply!! How does it compare to other waxes?

PolishAndWax.com · 08-15-2009, 07:01 AM

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Originally Posted by rt_truong

After a wash and clay bar, I usually wax my car. How long do you guys leave it on for? I use the cheap turtle wax for my civic and its real tough to wipe off the excessive wax.

Get an easy on, easy off wax and you won't have to wait. Some of the best ones are:

Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax
SYSTEM ONE Spray Wax
Duragloss Aquawax
Eagle One Nanowax

Meguiar's NXT 2.0 liquid wax is nice except that it stains plastic trim.

chris4x4 · 08-15-2009, 07:04 AM

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Originally Posted by PolishAndWax.com

Get an easy on, easy off wax and you won't have to wait. Some of the best ones are:

Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax
SYSTEM ONE Spray Wax
Duragloss Aquawax
Eagle One Nanowax

Meguiar's NXT 2.0 liquid wax is nice except that it stains plastic trim.

I have to say, The Duragloss Aquawax is on the poor side of the spray waxes. 1 rain, and it was virtually all washed off. When are you gonna carry the CSI stuff??

CyberTron · 08-15-2009, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PolishAndWax.com

Get an easy on, easy off wax and you won't have to wait. Some of the best ones are:

Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax
SYSTEM ONE Spray Wax
Duragloss Aquawax
Eagle One Nanowax

Meguiar's NXT 2.0 liquid wax is nice except that it stains plastic trim.

Thanks! The less elbow grease I have to use the better!

PolishAndWax.com · 08-15-2009, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

I have to say, The Duragloss Aquawax is on the poor side of the spray waxes. 1 rain, and it was virtually all washed off. When are you gonna carry the CSI stuff??

I think you mean Eagle One Nanowax. I'm pretty sure you said you liked Duragloss.

chris4x4 · 08-15-2009, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by PolishAndWax.com

I think you mean Eagle One Nanowax. I'm pretty sure you said you liked Duragloss.

Whichever one was Product #4. That was the one that washed off after 1 rain.

IrishPilot · 08-15-2009, 01:38 PM

I was always told that the wax was ready to be removed when you can run your finger over it and it comes off without resistance. If its still smudgy, wet, etc. it still needs to dry. It should come off on your finger almost to the point of being like a thick dust. YMMV. Time will be different based on ambient conditions (temp, sunlight, vehicle temp. etc.)

PolishAndWax.com · 08-15-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by chris4x4

Whichever one was Product #4. That was the one that washed off after 1 rain.

You're right; my mistake.

SoCal Tom · 08-15-2009, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by PolishAndWax.com

is nice except that it stains plastic trim.

That is good to know. I'm always careful around plastic trim so I've been lucky so far.

rb11701 · 08-15-2009, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by genxer36

Get some of the synthetic wax. It goes on clear & you can do it on hot surface or in the sun. It works great! And if you get it on the plastic, it doesn't matter.

Meguiars NXT 2.0 stains bad. Love the wax but hate to use it.

rb11701 · 08-15-2009, 09:41 PM

I guess I should have mentioned that everyone should tape off thier black trim with painters tape to make life alot easier. Takes 10mins if that and saves some real aggrevation if you get that crud on your trim.

CyberTron · 08-16-2009, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by rb11701

I guess I should have mentioned that everyone should tape off thier black trim with painters tape to make life alot easier. Takes 10mins if that and saves some real aggrevation if you get that crud on your trim.

Good Tip... I hate it when I wax my car and the wax somehow find it self between hard to reach crevices. I usually tape off the the outer parts of the headlights and taillight as well.

topgun155 · 08-16-2009, 09:41 AM

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Originally Posted by rb11701

I guess I should have mentioned that everyone should tape off thier black trim with painters tape to make life alot easier. Takes 10mins if that and saves some real aggrevation if you get that crud on your trim.

I found that peanut butter will take it right off like nothing the oil or something will allow you to wipe it away.

PolishAndWax.com · 08-16-2009, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by rb11701

I guess I should have mentioned that everyone should tape off thier black trim with painters tape to make life alot easier. Takes 10mins if that and saves some real aggrevation if you get that crud on your trim.

Why tape when you can use wax that doesn't stain? There are several out there that work great and don't stain or leave crust/residue.

chris4x4 · 08-16-2009, 12:48 PM

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Originally Posted by PolishAndWax.com

Why tape when you can use wax that doesn't stain? There are several out there that work great and don't stain or leave crust/residue.

X2.

08-14-2009, 07:47 PM	#1
CyberTron NorCal Joined: May 2009, #17824 Location: California Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 245	How long do you let the wax sit? After a wash and clay bar, I usually wax my car. How long do you guys leave it on for? I use the cheap turtle wax for my civic and its real tough to wipe off the excessive wax. __________________

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SoCal Tom Member Extraordinaire Joined: May 2009, #16871 Location: Orange County, CA Age: 28 Gender: Male Posts: 244 2009 Double Cab TRD Sport 2009 Double Cab Automatic V6	I've been using Meguiar's NXT liquid wax and I can take it off after just a minute or two. I've been very impressed with it! I agree with the previous post regarding Turtle Wax. I used it when I was 16 and it sucked! Never used it again. __________________ 2009 Tacoma Double Cab TRD Sport

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CyberTron NorCal Joined: May 2009, #17824 Location: California Age: 25 Gender: Male Posts: 245	Have you guys ever tried the spray wax? It only takes 15 mins to apply!! How does it compare to other waxes? __________________

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IrishPilot Senior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #19104 Age: 30 Gender: Male Posts: 700 09 TRD Off-Road 4x4 Double Cab 2009 Double Cab Automatic v6	I was always told that the wax was ready to be removed when you can run your finger over it and it comes off without resistance. If its still smudgy, wet, etc. it still needs to dry. It should come off on your finger almost to the point of being like a thick dust. YMMV. Time will be different based on ambient conditions (temp, sunlight, vehicle temp. etc.) __________________ - 09 Off Road 4x4 DC - Another Satisfied Mr. Marv Customer

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rb11701 Let Polly do the printing! Name: Rob Joined: Apr 2009, #15708 Age: 35 Gender: Male Posts: 708 '09 Silver Streak TRD Off-Road 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 Rear Suspension TSB, DTRL Mod, aFe Pro-Dry S,USA Spec PA15-TOY iPod Adapter, Dynolock Tailgate Lock	I guess I should have mentioned that everyone should tape off thier black trim with painters tape to make life alot easier. Takes 10mins if that and saves some real aggrevation if you get that crud on your trim.

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