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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 02:51 AM
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safe to wax a few days after a car wash?

i washed my car a few days ago, was too tired and not feeling to well to wax it, is it okay to wax it after a few days? It's been garaged... haven't taken it out at all...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 03:21 AM
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if it's been garaged i'd say it would be okay...
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 03:31 AM
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Personally, I would quick detail it to get the top layer of dust/whatever microdirts off of the car. Then, that's when I would wax it.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 03:46 AM
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i would only wax it right after a wash

too much dust can build up in a day
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 03:50 AM
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will any quick detailer work? i dont have the NXT one since thats what i use to wax my car with...

whats the purpose of a quick detailer? is it simply a spray on wax? if i apply wax on top of the quick detailer, would it not hold?
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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Negative nyckid. The purpose of a quick detailer is basically what it's named after. It cleans and aids in protection/shine. Nothing fancy shmancy about it.. but it is not however, a spray on wax. It's just a.. how do I put it.. I guess you can see it like a spray on lubricant for your car, it's not a wax though.

You would quick detail/wipe down. After that, then you would wax.. not necessarily spray the quick detail.. then wax on top of the unwiped quick detailer.. then wipe off lol.
 
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Old Sep 30, 2006 | 04:04 AM
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if it has literally been garaged the whole time.. then I don't see the harm in it. Inless however, your garage was open for a long period of time. Or the car is actually too dusty to even wipe it down, then save the wax for another day after a wash.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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I wouldn't do it. It's not worth the possible damage that could be done when preventable with a quick wash. If it is as clean as you say, then the wash shouldn't take long at all. Better safe than sorry!!!!!!!
 
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Old Oct 3, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Wash, clay, then wax.
 
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