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Old 05-28-2006, 02:19 AM
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Anyone recommend a good economical clay bar set?

Or is Mothers the one to get?
 
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Old 05-28-2006, 09:02 AM
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I don't really like the mothers one. Clay magic makes a good one. It comes in a blue and black box I think
 
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Old 05-28-2006, 09:54 AM
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A good place to learn... http://www.autopia-carcare.com/

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Old 05-30-2006, 07:13 PM
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Yeah, wax it ASAP to get some protection on there. Or if you're in socal, give me a call
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Old 05-30-2006, 08:04 PM
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i was told that the paint shouldn't be waxe right away

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Old 05-30-2006, 08:14 PM
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I just waxed mine after two weeks. I used Meguiars NXT Tech Wax. Its so shiny and smooth, now.
 
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Old 05-30-2006, 08:52 PM
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I've heard that too....but on my last 3 cars i've waxed within the first week of ownership and there were never any ill effects.

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Originally Posted by sillypuddy
i was told that the paint shouldn't be waxe right away

-joe
 
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Old 05-30-2006, 11:47 PM
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Originally Posted by sillypuddy
i was told that the paint shouldn't be waxe right away

-joe
By the time it reaches you, I don't think you have to worry about waiting for paint to cure. How many weeks do these sit on a boat, in a storage lot, on a transport carrier before they reach the dealership?

Wax on Daniel-san!
 
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Old 05-30-2006, 11:52 PM
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What do you think about the Mcguire NXT ???

...just bought it and will do the job on saturday but
would like to have opinions... I'm use to Zymol and
Mothers.

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Old 05-31-2006, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by phil_qc
What do you think about the Mcguire NXT ???

...just bought it and will do the job on saturday but
would like to have opinions... I'm use to Zymol and
Mothers.

Philippe
There's another thread on here of a guy comparing the long-term protection of NXT and somethign else. My personal opinion is that Zymol is decent, but not that great, and NXT seems about the same, but then again, im a detailer. The wax I use costs $30 a puck, but it protects great and it lasts a while. Its called P21S. S100 is also great, but i think you have to order them both online.
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Old 05-31-2006, 12:10 AM
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i like NXT very much 2 yrs ago now i had the RX re painted and its all i've ever really used on it and i like it alot.
 
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Old 05-31-2006, 12:14 AM
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I use NXT and and its real easy to work with. The shine is great but not as great as Meguiars Gold Class. The Gold Class wasn't as easy to work with thou. I'm thinking of putting another coat of NXT just for shits and giggles tomorrow.
 
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Old 05-31-2006, 08:07 AM
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Thanks,
Will try the NXT...

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Old 05-31-2006, 08:51 AM
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I also have an RX-7 Second Generation..... Non Turbo, yours looks nice
 
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Old 05-31-2006, 06:07 PM
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I use nxt when I am just looking to get the job done quick, with decent results and something that will last awhile. I usually put it on my girlfriends car every few months. It is one of the longer lasting OTS waxes I have found.
 
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Old 06-03-2006, 05:47 AM
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Just washed, clayed, and waxed my Fit.

Used Meguiars Mirror Glaze Cleaner Wax. Was pretty easy to work with. It was an old bottle I had leftover. When it's gone, I'll buy something else. Perhaps something that lasts longer.
 
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Old 06-03-2006, 08:29 AM
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I just wash and waxed with Turtle Wax Ice..

comes in a squeeze bottle, with an applicator and microfiber cloth.. easy to work with, can even wax the black plastic trim (smoother)

-joe
 
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Old 06-13-2006, 05:53 PM
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WAX WAX WAX!!! Unless you live in an area that doesn't get snow EVER! or much rain, then wax once or twice a year!

I'm in the NYC metro Area and thus I was all throughout the summer to protect against the ill weather of fall and winter!
 
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Old 06-14-2006, 01:39 AM
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It is depend your hobby!! I just WAX my Fit last Sunday, so smooth now!!

just like GettiNaFit said if not much snow and rain, you don't have to WAX that much!!! I used to WAX my car 2 months a time.
 
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Old 06-14-2006, 08:03 AM
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No snow, still wax

We get brutal sun, heavy rain, high winds, debris and bugs, bugs, bugs year 'round. Car wax sales couldn't be better than they are in Florida. A drought just ended with a tropical storm and I was glad to see the water beading up on my Fit to show that my wax job was thorough.
 


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