Is spray wax all I need after prep?

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I normally wash my car once a week with the regular two bucket method or the rinseless two bucket method and then waterless wash it two or three times in between. If I prep my car with clay bar and polish could I get away with something like Meguiar's Ultimate Spray Wax and no other wax/sealant? Seeing as how I also use it as a drying aid after I wash the car? It is getting spray wax once or twice a week.
 
After taking the time to clay and polish I would definitely add a coat of substantial protection! Why short change yourself? Just my opinion of course.....
 
I would also recommend a more durable product for bird bombs, etc. but if you apply a sealant and then use the spray wax as you planned your ride will always look just detailed after each wash.
 
jem7sk said:
If I prep my car with clay bar and polish could I get away with something like Meguiar's Ultimate Spray Wax and no other wax/sealant? Seeing as how I also use it as a drying aid after I wash the car? It is getting spray wax once or twice a week.
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Spray waxes are meant to fortify an existing last-step-product. They are not meant to be used alone. Some LSP go on and come off really easily, so don't skip out on it.
 
I should also add; the less you rub a towel on your vehicle the better chance you have of keeping it swirl free. This is especially important with dark, soft paint.
 
I agree with the crowd. Put a more durable base down and use the spray between waxings.
 
Re: Is spray wax all I need after prep?

Yes!..Especially if that spray-Wax is Optimum Car Wax.

Bob
 
There's nothing that says you couldn't maintain it with a spray wax but you'll find yourself applying it often.

Atleast apply a coat of Meguiar's NXT then maintain it with a spray wax, I love the Duragloss 951, last a little longer than any over the counter product.
 
spiralout462 said:
I should also add; the less you rub a towel on your vehicle the better chance you have of keeping it swirl free. This is especially important with dark, soft paint.
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This makes me think I am cleaning it too much...
 
jem7sk said:
So how is Optimum different/better than Meguiars?
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The Optimum product generally last much longer and is thought to offer more protection than "traditional" spray waxes such as the Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax.
 
jem7sk said:
This makes me think I am cleaning it too much...
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Some people would say cleaning it every other day (once a week plus 2 or 3 times in between) is a bit excessive but that is all personal opinion.

You can clean it as often as you want and if you are using proper techniques you can keep it clean without swirling it.

The real question to be answered is; If you clean your car every other day, how much additional protection do you really need?
 
valleyrider said:
Some people would say cleaning it every other day (once a week plus 2 or 3 times in between) is a bit excessive but that is all personal opinion.

You can clean it as often as you want and if you are using proper techniques you can keep it clean without swirling it.

The real question to be answered is; If you clean your car every other day, how much additional protection do you really need?
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I do a rinse -less was on my cars very other day,good idea to stay on too of it:dblthumb2:
 
After clay and polish? Klasse AIO Klasse Sealant Glaze (3 Coats) Collinite 845 (2 coats). I live in NE Ohio and just can't wash as much as I'd like. Plus I need the protection. A spray wax on top of those products pops.
 
I have found Sonax BSD even though classed as a detailer seems to have better protection effects ie. beading, sheeting, and shine. Than some LSP's so I say yes with the right product. And I am looking to try hydro2 which seems like a very interesting sealant.
 
HateSwirls said:
I do a rinse -less was on my cars very other day,good idea to stay on too of it:dblthumb2:
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I typically use a waterless once or twice a week just so I dont have to pull out the buckets but once a month.

With many of these wash products having carnuba in them or some other form of a wax or LSP and with frequent, weekly, use of said products, do you really need an additional LSP in order for the car to be protected?
 
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