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Old 01-07-2009, 09:25 PM
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what to do between waxes?

what do you guys do between waxes to keep the shine?

i was thinking about just using some quick detailer after each wash to keep it clean?
 
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Old 01-07-2009, 10:03 PM
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You could try using Megs new Ultimate Quick Wax. Dry your truck after washing, then grab an applicator, spray it on the applicator, wipe it on, and it's dry by the time you have done the whole truck, and then just wipe it off.
 
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Old 01-07-2009, 10:20 PM
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Optimum Car Wax spray is what I use. It is awesome. Duragloss Aqua Wax is also good.
 
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Old 01-07-2009, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Sleestak
Optimum Car Wax spray is what I use. It is awesome. Duragloss Aqua Wax is also good.
Ditto or pick up some Optimum IDGE....its pretty amazing and brings back that slick touch.

Have you read the sticky?
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 12:20 AM
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yeah, i downloaded the sticky.

i just detailed my truck and was just wondering how to keep the clean slick feeling inbetween waxes.
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 12:28 AM
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Originally Posted by str8t six
yeah, i downloaded the sticky.

i just detailed my truck and was just wondering how to keep the clean slick feeling inbetween waxes.
Some of the more advanced "tricks" will not be in the sticky. The main purpose of the sticky is to get you acclimated to the over all process. Obviously there are many, ways to snap peas (skin the cat is so over used) so that being said, use it as a guide line...for the more "advanced" stuff just ask.

There is much to learn. Read, study, visit websites...tons of data out there and like anything, lots of opinions.

Let us know.
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 12:36 AM
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yeah, i know, there are tons of websites with so much info!!
http://www.ocdetails.com/html/ocd_university.html

ive been reading there.
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by str8t six
yeah, i know, there are tons of websites with so much info!!
http://www.ocdetails.com/html/ocd_university.html

ive been reading there.
There ya go...you're doing the right thing. Put it to practice and learn from your mistakes...you'll make em but you can fix it too.
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 12:50 AM
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yeah, ive been practicing my DA skills on my parents cars before i did it to my truck!
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 01:45 AM
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If you are using NXT 2.0 to "wax" your truck, you can use Ultimate Quick Detailer after each wash to boost the polymers.
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 02:02 AM
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im just using NXT. till i run out, then ill get the 2.0
 
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That's fine - UQD will help boost that too.
 
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Old 01-08-2009, 06:00 PM
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ok, i have some megs quick detailer now, ill pick up some UQD when i run out. thanks
 
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On my Oxford White truck - where I use Zaino as the LSP - I use Zaino Grand Finale spray. Awesome results. On my Scion with Deep Burgundy paint - where I use either Collonite 845 or Meg's #16 as the LSP - I use Optimum Spray Wax. Again - awesome results.
 
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Optimum Spray Wax is a great booster wax or a stand alone wax. It adds a nice look plus leaves the finish very slick. Aqua Wax is another one of my favorites. You can't go wrong with either product.
 


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