Waxing the Yaris? - Toyota Yaris Forums

YotaYarisUSA · 05-10-2006, 07:03 PM

My new yaris will be here next week,I'm already to go and buy new products to protect her. What should I get,what is the best? I just saw something on QVC called final detail and it looks like great stuff! You can use it on the whole outside of the car even the plastic,windows,trimming etc and it want make that white flaking mess. It should them putting it on a car and then showing a penny slide down it,then they showed how it sheeted off water etc,I know that must waxes will do that when applied right. But,this stuff looks easier to put on that that paste wax stuff. Should I order this stuff or should I just get me some the Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax which is supose to last longer than regular wax and protect the paint longer that just plain wax? But I don't what do you guys use on your Yaris?

Thanks in advance

YotaYarisUSA

dandj · 05-10-2006, 07:37 PM

I bought some ultra polish http://www.ultrapolish.com/Catalog.asp glare aircraft polish. I used it on my Yaris and I think impressive results, After I did both applications I RAN INTO A LOT OF BUGS (one every 1/2 to 1/4 inch on the bumper) after a rain this morning the bugs were all gone but for two. It is suppose to last 5 years. (time will tell) as for chorme I did it to my bike and can you say mirror. It was fabulous. I still want to get some plastic covering for the front end. As for now ,so far so good!

YotaYarisUSA · 05-10-2006, 07:47 PM

Thanks,man that sounds like some good stuff! Pricey,but if its as good as they say it is then,its worth it!

YotaYarisUSA

nick1983 · 04-17-2007, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by dandj

I bought some ultra polish http://www.ultrapolish.com/Catalog.asp glare aircraft polish. I used it on my Yaris and I think impressive results, After I did both applications I RAN INTO A LOT OF BUGS (one every 1/2 to 1/4 inch on the bumper) after a rain this morning the bugs were all gone but for two. It is suppose to last 5 years. (time will tell) as for chorme I did it to my bike and can you say mirror. It was fabulous. I still want to get some plastic covering for the front end. As for now ,so far so good!

I think I will have to try It.

Any Pics?

ricko · 05-10-2006, 08:11 PM

My dealer said wax (they suggested Turtle), twice a year. I listened to their advice, but wax can be a pain.

Nimble · 02-04-2007, 03:23 AM

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Originally Posted by ricko

My dealer said wax (they suggested Turtle), twice a year. I listened to their advice, but wax can be a pain.

Lol, Turtle Wax is probably the worst brand of product out there. If you have to buy OTC products, at least go Meg's. For the enthusiast out there, read up and become a member at autopia.org and learn from the best. Below are my fav brands.

Poor Boys
Pinnacle
Wolfgang
Collinite
Optimum
Four Stars
Blackfire
Klasse

From one person or another you're bound to here 2 brands I didn't list above....Zaino and Zymol.

I've never used Zymol but from what I've read, their top quality stuff works, but is matched/beaten in looks/durability by other brands for less money. Zaino, on the other hand, I used to swear by, until I looked into other products for less money that work as good or better. Problem with synthetic polishes like Zaino is that they are more "shiny" than deep looking like a quality wax. Sure they last longer than a wax, but I detail my car more than twice a year. If you plan on only doing a full detail twice a year, use Klasse AIO/SG combo. Better than Zaino, and price competitive.

forpinks · 02-04-2007, 08:25 PM

I Tried that cheap Eagle1 NANOWAX at Walmart... well its crappy!

even if you use a microfiber cloth and after 10 coats its still not shiny on my friends absolutely white 07 Corolla S,
Also I felt this sticky feeling on it and and my microfiber cloth does not glide smooth... HOW COME?

Im going to try that Turtle WAX ice on my Yaris when I get it.

Nimble · 02-05-2007, 01:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by forpinks

I Tried that cheap Eagle1 NANOWAX at Walmart... well its crappy!

even if you use a microfiber cloth and after 10 coats its still not shiny on my friends absolutely white 07 Corolla S,
Also I felt this sticky feeling on it and and my microfiber cloth does not glide smooth... HOW COME?

Im going to try that Turtle WAX ice on my Yaris when I get it.

Did you not read mine and other's posts? T Wax sucks. period.

bikergal · 05-10-2006, 10:21 PM

Meguiars Gold is what I use on my truck. Works great! Only $10 bucks a bottle at Walmart

Better than turtle wax in my opinion..... Meguiars comes in a bottle where you squeeze the wax out onto the pad so it isn't that paste stuff

C2AUTOSPL · 05-10-2006, 10:41 PM

Just get the meguiars off-the-shelve 1-2-3 step waxing. HOw often you wax your car depends on how often your car is exposed to the elements(outside, garage, under a tree, etc).

Try running your hand on the paint after you washed it. If its not smooth, speciall if feels a bit sandy, wax your car.....clay bar it first though.

Island Boy · 05-12-2006, 12:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C2AUTOSPL

Just get the meguiars off-the-shelve 1-2-3 step waxing. HOw often you wax your car depends on how often your car is exposed to the elements(outside, garage, under a tree, etc).

Try running your hand on the paint after you washed it. If its not smooth, speciall if feels a bit sandy, wax your car.....clay bar it first though.

Clay bar on a clearcoat paint finish?

are you serious?

w1ngzer0 · 05-10-2006, 10:48 PM

Wait a month after you get the car. The paint could be still settling. Waxing it. Well there are those 1 year wax products that make your car look like a mirror :)

fearturtle44 · 05-11-2006, 02:36 PM

Only use a very good NON-paste wax and definitely wax OUT of sunlight.

Kevin

Island Boy · 05-12-2006, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fearturtle44

Only use a very good NON-paste wax and definitely wax OUT of sunlight.

Kevin

"ICE" by Turtle Wax is the best and easiest stuff I have used in years. no residue at all. Just remember, on a car with clearcoat, you are not waxing the paint, you are waxing the clearcoat, so if you wax toooo much and/or toooo hard, you will eventually ware throught the clearcoat, and then the paint will have no protection from the elaments.

grampi · 07-25-2007, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Island Boy

"ICE" by Turtle Wax is the best and easiest stuff I have used in years. no residue at all. Just remember, on a car with clearcoat, you are not waxing the paint, you are waxing the clearcoat, so if you wax toooo much and/or toooo hard, you will eventually ware throught the clearcoat, and then the paint will have no protection from the elaments.

TW Ice is a waste of money. It only lasts about 2 weeks. Meguiar's stuff is a bit better, but there are way better products than either of those available. Zaino, Duragloss, and Classe all make far superior products and I'd highly suggest that you check them out. Don't waste your time or money on the others.

Billstein · 10-29-2006, 01:17 AM

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Originally Posted by w1ngzer0

Wait a month after you get the car. The paint could be still settling. :)

I was wondering if somebody was going to say this.. Except
I was told to wait 6 months something about the paint and clear coat.

bigsky2 · 05-19-2006, 05:25 PM

I believe Maguiar's clay bar is ok to use on a clearcoat paint finish. It is stated as being clear coat safe.

For waxing, I'm going to use Maguiar's Gold Class LIQUID Wax. It has been proven to be as effective as the paste. I like the idea that it's easy to apply, hence allowing you get a nice thin coat on it, and just as easy to remove.

I've a question though... I had a conversation with someone who is an auto detailer and he explained that a protecting the car is a 5-step process.

1) Wash - get rid of dust and dirt
2) Clean - get rid of scratches and other minor defects
3) Polish - brings out the shine in the paint, protects the shine
4) Wax - protects the paint from the environment
5) Maintain - all of the above

My question is, Is POLISHING necessary for a new car?

DARK505 · 05-19-2006, 09:29 PM

I highly suggest Zanio! It works wonders! Ill see if i can get pics of my buddies Mazdaspeed that he used it on... after he had layered it several times it looked like a mirror NO JOKE!
I will be telling the dealer NOT to wax, wash or touch the exterior of my yaris (whenever it happens) and i will be applying Zanio the first day i get it.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc

Its a bit pricey but SO worth it.
When i get pics you will understand.

05-10-2006, 07:03 PM	#1
YotaYarisUSA Drives: Yaris Sedan,Pacific Blue Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western North Carolina,USA Posts: 62	Waxing the Yaris? My new yaris will be here next week,I'm already to go and buy new products to protect her. What should I get,what is the best? I just saw something on QVC called final detail and it looks like great stuff! You can use it on the whole outside of the car even the plastic,windows,trimming etc and it want make that white flaking mess. It should them putting it on a car and then showing a penny slide down it,then they showed how it sheeted off water etc,I know that must waxes will do that when applied right. But,this stuff looks easier to put on that that paste wax stuff. Should I order this stuff or should I just get me some the Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax which is supose to last longer than regular wax and protect the paint longer that just plain wax? But I don't what do you guys use on your Yaris? Thanks in advance YotaYarisUSA

02-04-2007, 08:25 PM	#7
forpinks Drives: 03 Toyota Corolla S modded, Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: LAS VEGAS, NV Posts: 221	I Tried that cheap Eagle1 NANOWAX at Walmart... well its crappy! even if you use a microfiber cloth and after 10 coats its still not shiny on my friends absolutely white 07 Corolla S, Also I felt this sticky feeling on it and and my microfiber cloth does not glide smooth... HOW COME? Im going to try that Turtle WAX ice on my Yaris when I get it. __________________ THE YARIS: TINY BUT PRICEY! BUT YOU JUST GOTTA LOVE IT....

05-19-2006, 05:25 PM	#17
bigsky2 Cousin Vitz View User's Garage Drives: Yaris RS 5DR / Vitz RS wannabe Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 1,082	I believe Maguiar's clay bar is ok to use on a clearcoat paint finish. It is stated as being clear coat safe. For waxing, I'm going to use Maguiar's Gold Class LIQUID Wax. It has been proven to be as effective as the paste. I like the idea that it's easy to apply, hence allowing you get a nice thin coat on it, and just as easy to remove. I've a question though... I had a conversation with someone who is an auto detailer and he explained that a protecting the car is a 5-step process. 1) Wash - get rid of dust and dirt 2) Clean - get rid of scratches and other minor defects 3) Polish - brings out the shine in the paint, protects the shine 4) Wax - protects the paint from the environment 5) Maintain - all of the above My question is, Is POLISHING necessary for a new car? __________________ 2007 Yaris RS Hatchback Black Sand Pearl 5DR MT DIY Speaker Spacer/Bracket Template for Yaris Hatchback http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1930

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05-10-2006, 07:37 PM	#2
dandj Drives: 07 Yaris sedan auto Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: micigan us Posts: 60	I bought some ultra polish http://www.ultrapolish.com/Catalog.asp glare aircraft polish. I used it on my Yaris and I think impressive results, After I did both applications I RAN INTO A LOT OF BUGS (one every 1/2 to 1/4 inch on the bumper) after a rain this morning the bugs were all gone but for two. It is suppose to last 5 years. (time will tell) as for chorme I did it to my bike and can you say mirror. It was fabulous. I still want to get some plastic covering for the front end. As for now ,so far so good!

05-10-2006, 07:47 PM	#3
YotaYarisUSA Drives: Yaris Sedan,Pacific Blue Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Western North Carolina,USA Posts: 62	Thanks,man that sounds like some good stuff! Pricey,but if its as good as they say it is then,its worth it! YotaYarisUSA

05-10-2006, 08:11 PM	#5
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	My dealer said wax (they suggested Turtle), twice a year. I listened to their advice, but wax can be a pain.

05-10-2006, 10:21 PM	#9
bikergal Drives: Tacoma 4x4 Join Date: May 2006 Location: USA Posts: 101	Meguiars Gold is what I use on my truck. Works great! Only $10 bucks a bottle at Walmart Better than turtle wax in my opinion..... Meguiars comes in a bottle where you squeeze the wax out onto the pad so it isn't that paste stuff

05-10-2006, 10:41 PM	#10
C2AUTOSPL Drives: 240sx, 00 Celica Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Loma Linda, CA Posts: 691	Just get the meguiars off-the-shelve 1-2-3 step waxing. HOw often you wax your car depends on how often your car is exposed to the elements(outside, garage, under a tree, etc). Try running your hand on the paint after you washed it. If its not smooth, speciall if feels a bit sandy, wax your car.....clay bar it first though.

05-10-2006, 10:48 PM	#12
w1ngzer0 Drives: Subaru Impreza Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 73	Wait a month after you get the car. The paint could be still settling. Waxing it. Well there are those 1 year wax products that make your car look like a mirror :)

05-11-2006, 02:36 PM	#13
fearturtle44 Drives: S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 209	Only use a very good NON-paste wax and definitely wax OUT of sunlight. Kevin

05-19-2006, 09:29 PM	#18
DARK505 Drives: Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 41	I highly suggest Zanio! It works wonders! Ill see if i can get pics of my buddies Mazdaspeed that he used it on... after he had layered it several times it looked like a mirror NO JOKE! I will be telling the dealer NOT to wax, wash or touch the exterior of my yaris (whenever it happens) and i will be applying Zanio the first day i get it. http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc Its a bit pricey but SO worth it. When i get pics you will understand.