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Wax for my 2011 Ram dually????????
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<blockquote data-quote="stevie_d" data-source="post: 4027294" data-attributes="member: 19169"><p>I used to do professional detailing and paint correction. You have infinite options - and most are better than nothing.</p><p></p><p>One recommendation I make for a lot of people (stands the test of time in detailing forums like Autopia, keeps a following of fans as other trends come and go - but again, MANY options are great): Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax.</p><p></p><p>The reason I recommend this to many people, is that it is very durable and sheds dirt and water very well - the durability is a big plus for people who don't want to wax any more than they HAVE to. It's a liquid/gel, and you want to apply it as *thin as possible* - it spreads a long way after you've done a couple panels. Spread it thin - depending on your paint color, you may have to tilt your head just right to confirm you see a thin "glaze" on the surface. Usually by the time you've done every panel, you can go back to where you started and begin buffing it off with a microfiber.</p><p></p><p>One bottle will last a long time if only used for your personal vehicles. I recommend dumping some of it into a dispenser bottle with a nozzle, so you don't accidentally dump a bunch on your applicator pad.</p><p>The other thing I do... is use "Aquawax" by Duragloss. It's a spray wax - you simply mist a panel and then wipe it around with a microfiber and it quickly seems to "evaporate". You can even mist the panel as you dry the panel. I like this for an extra layer of protection and to extend the life of the underlying Collinite (or other base wax).</p><p></p><p>My car is outdoors 24/7 these days. So, I'll put on Collinite every 2-3 months, and any time I wash it during that time, I'll take 3 minutes to put Aquawax on (I don't use Aquawax at the same time I apply Collinite/other-wax, just the in-between washes).</p><p></p><p>LASTLY (IMPORTANT): I've seen people use dish soap to wash their cars. DO NOT. Detailers will occasionally use dish soap *specifically to strip away old wax*. I've seen people complain about terrible wax durability, only to find out they apply it one weekend, only to then (unknowingly) strip it off the next weekend with dish soap!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="stevie_d, post: 4027294, member: 19169"] I used to do professional detailing and paint correction. You have infinite options - and most are better than nothing. One recommendation I make for a lot of people (stands the test of time in detailing forums like Autopia, keeps a following of fans as other trends come and go - but again, MANY options are great): Collinite No. 845 Insulator Wax. The reason I recommend this to many people, is that it is very durable and sheds dirt and water very well - the durability is a big plus for people who don't want to wax any more than they HAVE to. It's a liquid/gel, and you want to apply it as *thin as possible* - it spreads a long way after you've done a couple panels. Spread it thin - depending on your paint color, you may have to tilt your head just right to confirm you see a thin "glaze" on the surface. Usually by the time you've done every panel, you can go back to where you started and begin buffing it off with a microfiber. One bottle will last a long time if only used for your personal vehicles. I recommend dumping some of it into a dispenser bottle with a nozzle, so you don't accidentally dump a bunch on your applicator pad. The other thing I do... is use "Aquawax" by Duragloss. It's a spray wax - you simply mist a panel and then wipe it around with a microfiber and it quickly seems to "evaporate". You can even mist the panel as you dry the panel. I like this for an extra layer of protection and to extend the life of the underlying Collinite (or other base wax). My car is outdoors 24/7 these days. So, I'll put on Collinite every 2-3 months, and any time I wash it during that time, I'll take 3 minutes to put Aquawax on (I don't use Aquawax at the same time I apply Collinite/other-wax, just the in-between washes). LASTLY (IMPORTANT): I've seen people use dish soap to wash their cars. DO NOT. Detailers will occasionally use dish soap *specifically to strip away old wax*. I've seen people complain about terrible wax durability, only to find out they apply it one weekend, only to then (unknowingly) strip it off the next weekend with dish soap! [/QUOTE]
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