[jopa489]

I'll apply sealant with the PCXP often. Only wax by hand personally though.

[Zero.7]

Originally Posted by noro

Keep one thing in mind though... every single time you put a towel of any kind against the car's finish you are scratching it no matter how gentle you do it. A car washed / waxed once a week will age faster then a car that was never washed. My friend leased an X3 for 3 years without washing it a single time (no joke). The dealer that took it back from him, washed it and put it up for sale. I have never seen car's paint look that perfect unless it was brand new.

Somewhat in agreement here....especially now that I have BSM paint. When I had TiAg and AW, I definitely waxed/wash more often. Now, I'm just reluctant to wax the car often. I do wash her at least 2x month with very light pressure. Then, once a year, I have her professionally detailed to rid the swirl marks.

[Gig103]

In the winter, I go probably 2 months. But in the summer, despite the heat, I'm more diligent because I see what the desert sun does to cars out here. JetSeal + Natty Blue at all times.

[J BONE]

Originally Posted by Bobble

Carnuba based waxes last from 3 to 8 weeks tops, sealants about 4 to 6 months on average. I seal every six months and top it with a carbuba wax. I rewax every 6 to 8 weeks.

+1 Exactly what I do

[jsublime]

Just put on a coat of Natty's Red. First time using it, smells nice but took me some effort to get it off. I probably put too much on.

[SS e93]

Originally Posted by ERIC212NYC

Curious how many of you guys wax and buff by hand versus using an electric buffer? I park in an apartment garage so I don't have access to an electrical outlet =(

get a power converter for your car? that could work possibly. not sure how bad that will drain your battery. I don't own a buffer and i am not sure if i want to venture out an buy one. If i can find a deal for a good detail for $100-$130 i'd rather just pay. doing that once a year for 4 years is about the same cost as buying everything to do it myself.

with the winter i just sealed before winter started and washed and sealed whenever it got warm enough. over the summer i wash weekly and wax every other week to once a month.

[Bobble]

Originally Posted by jsublime

Just put on a coat of Natty's Red. First time using it, smells nice but took me some effort to get it off. I probably put too much on.

I use Natty's blue and when applied thin it's easy to get off, you probably did apply too thick and maybe the foam pad was a bit dry?

[jopa489]

Originally Posted by Bobble

I use Natty's blue and when applied thin it's easy to get off, you probably did apply too thick and maybe the foam pad was a bit dry?

I use very thin layers and have a little bit of QD on hand when using Natty's Blue. A very small amount of QD on the removal MF helps a lot.

[jsublime]

Originally Posted by jopa489

I use very thin layers and have a little bit of QD on hand when using Natty's Blue. A very small amount of QD on the removal MF helps a lot.

Originally Posted by Bobble

I use Natty's blue and when applied thin it's easy to get off, you probably did apply too thick and maybe the foam pad was a bit dry?

Thanks for the tips.

[John 070]

Originally Posted by SCA

+1

Once a year (fall). It is not a DD so every six months or less would be an overkill.

I am in this camp too....anyway it seems that look that's achieved only lasts a matter of days, because if it isn't rain, it's dust or pollen so I feel the wax is for looks, and maybe the once per year to make sure that water beads off of it i.e. some protection....

[xxxjecxxx]

My friend does detailing so I usually give the car to him once every two months for a nice wax. I wash it with a small cotton towel 2-3 times a week and use the turtle spray on wax. Last week I washed it in the rain, because even if it was raining, it was still going to be cleaner than it was before. My neighbors always look at me funny.

[Bobble]

Originally Posted by jopa489

I use very thin layers and have a little bit of QD on hand when using Natty's Blue. A very small amount of QD on the removal MF helps a lot.

Even better idea than keeping the applicator moist. I go thru PB Spray & Gloss like it's water but I use it every wash every week, except when I wax I should say.

[gary88]

Every 2-3 months with P21S caranuba.