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

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.

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.

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

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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.

Island Boy · 05-12-2006, 12:06 PM

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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?

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.

why? · 05-20-2006, 01:09 AM

From what I understand you should definately not polish it the first day. I guess that the paint could possibly take some time to fully cure, ad I guess polishing uncured paint is bad.

Master2192 · 05-20-2006, 02:35 AM

I wouldn't start claybaring fresh paint either, claybar is an abrasive and using it too much can go through the clear coat and start removing paint. Regular waxing will really protect the paint very well, I wax my g/fs WRX ever 3 months as it rains alot here in washington and I'd like to keep it looking good.

Currently using Meguirs Gold Class Liquid wax and loving it.

DARK505 · 05-20-2006, 05:14 AM

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Originally Posted by why?

From what I understand you should definately not polish it the first day. I guess that the paint could possibly take some time to fully cure, ad I guess polishing uncured paint is bad.

The paint should have had time to cure in the time it takes to get from japan to the US to me. I may have misstated how quick i would Zanio my car, but i will be doing it very soon after i get it. I will let the pics talk for me.

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Then I'll wax it using a 10" orbital Yes I'm lazy! But there will still be some hand waxing for those hard to reach places.

That can damage the clear coat due to the high speed/pressure of the orbital (swirls/rubbing away the clear coat). I hope you dont plan on Dawn washing it...

ricko · 05-20-2006, 11:45 AM

I have to admit despite my earlier whine about waxing with Turtle Wax (dealer's recommendation), it has worked out well. The car buffs up nicely after a wash, and the surface seems to repel dust and dirt well. Now if I could only do something about the seagulls ..........................

DARK505 · 05-20-2006, 05:55 PM

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On the other hand, if you were to use a rotary polisher and you are inexperienced, then you might damage the clearcoat if you are not vigilant with the amount of pressure applied to the surface and also the speed at which it is operating.

Well i guess i can see where i am mistaken. bigsky2, thank you for the well explained post and not insulting me for being mistaken (ive seen it happen many times on other forums).

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It will be Meguiar's Gold Class Shampoo

Im not familiar with that one, but i will look into it. I still will most likely use Zanio tho, because of the great jobs ive seen after using it.
Here are a couple pics of my buddys MSP after being Zanio'd:

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Now if I could only do something about the seagulls ..........................

Covered parking...?

ricko · 05-20-2006, 06:00 PM

Covered parking (a garage) means a huge jump in housing costs here in resort-land. I was thinking more along the lines of a pet owl.

DARK505 · 05-20-2006, 06:05 PM

HAHA, owls would be a perfect addition to ward off the seagull prob... but what to do about the owl droppings... hmm maybe an ocelot would help with the owl prob

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

05-20-2006, 01:09 AM	#12
why? Only Happy When it Rains View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: harnett county NC Posts: 4,097	From what I understand you should definately not polish it the first day. I guess that the paint could possibly take some time to fully cure, ad I guess polishing uncured paint is bad. __________________ Colin Chapman disciple

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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	#4
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	#5
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	#6
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	#7
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	#8
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	#11
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.

05-20-2006, 02:35 AM	#13
Master2192 Drives: 98 Subaru Impreza 2.5RS Join Date: May 2006 Location: Washington Posts: 11	I wouldn't start claybaring fresh paint either, claybar is an abrasive and using it too much can go through the clear coat and start removing paint. Regular waxing will really protect the paint very well, I wax my g/fs WRX ever 3 months as it rains alot here in washington and I'd like to keep it looking good. Currently using Meguirs Gold Class Liquid wax and loving it.

05-20-2006, 11:45 AM	#15
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	I have to admit despite my earlier whine about waxing with Turtle Wax (dealer's recommendation), it has worked out well. The car buffs up nicely after a wash, and the surface seems to repel dust and dirt well. Now if I could only do something about the seagulls ..........................

05-20-2006, 06:00 PM	#17
ricko Drives: Copper-Orange Yaris RS Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Georgian Triangle Ont. Posts: 310	Covered parking (a garage) means a huge jump in housing costs here in resort-land. I was thinking more along the lines of a pet owl.

05-20-2006, 06:05 PM	#18
DARK505 Drives: Subaru Impreza WRX Join Date: May 2006 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 41	HAHA, owls would be a perfect addition to ward off the seagull prob... but what to do about the owl droppings... hmm maybe an ocelot would help with the owl prob