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YACT: should I wax my car every 3 months to keep the paint new?
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Heisenberg
Lifer
I wouldn't wax every 3 three months unless you are somewhere where the weather or pollutants, etc. are really harsh. Waxing too often can strip layers off the paint and cause the problem you're trying to prevent.
Heisenberg
Lifer
That's what I've always heard. Anytime you wax you're removing a little bit of the clear coat, especially with those cleaner waxes. Do it too much and you can strip the finish off. My dad knew a guy who'd wax his Vette several times a month and the paint ended up looking like crap (this was about 30 years ago though). I dunno, maybe it's not true anymore with modern paints and waxes.
ThisIsMatt
Banned
Are you sure you're not getting confused with buffing/polishing?
Heisenberg
Lifer
I don't think so, although obviously using any kind of polishing/rubbing compound will really take the paint off. I could easily be wrong. The next time I talk to the guy who painted my car I'll ask him.
Ns1
No Lifer
No, too much wax will not hurt your car, however too many coats of wax at any given point in time will diminish the shine on your car.
A "true" wax will not strip any paint off your car. However, if your wax has ALOT of abrasives *cough nufinish*, then yeah you'll start wearing the paint down.
<---does automotive detailing on the side
A "true" wax will not strip any paint off your car. However, if your wax has ALOT of abrasives *cough nufinish*, then yeah you'll start wearing the paint down.
<---does automotive detailing on the side
Waxing your car does not strip off your paint anymore than waxing your floor strips off linoleum. It really bothers me when people post something that they heard once from some person who isn't even educated on the subject, and act as though it's factual solely because "Some guy I knew once said...."
Wax does not strip your paint. Something like polishing compound will, but they're two entirely different things.
Wax does not strip your paint. Something like polishing compound will, but they're two entirely different things.
dartworth
Lifer
check out autopia forums
Heisenberg
Lifer
That kind of what I was thinking. Sorry for the confusion.
Pilsnerpete
Platinum Member
every month though. You want your car to be worth something in 4 years?
Heisenberg
Lifer
Yes, notfred because we all know you are the ultimate authority on all things automotive, and you've never been wrong. For the record, my information came from someone who's been waxing and detailing cars longer than you've been alive. However, it's been about 6 years since I had the discussion and the fact that only certain abrasive waxes will do it escaped me.
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