Waxing the Yaris?

[Nimble]

Originally Posted by esquiva

car wash w/ wax is just car shampoo w/ wax effect...but its not the same as actually waxing ur car

Yeah, not even close, it's a gimmick.

[Vervepipes]

On my old vehicles I used the colour match wax by turtle wax, it really hides scratches well if you have them. I also use a 10 or 12" orbital polisher and it saves a lot of time on the process (make sure the pad is contacting the car's surface before you turn it on! It goes everywhere otherwise)

[jmjonesey]

Wow, The Turtle Wax ICE works wonders, I can see from my third floor apartment, that I have the shiniest car in the whole lot, even more than the new chrysler 300m that someone just bought

To top it off, this is the first time I have ever polished/waxed a car, and it turned out damn near perfect!

[jamal1984]

Originally Posted by jmjonesey

Wow, The Turtle Wax ICE works wonders, I can see from my third floor apartment, that I have the shiniest car in the whole lot, even more than the new chrysler 300m that someone just bought

To top it off, this is the first time I have ever polished/waxed a car, and it turned out damn near perfect!

look like turtle wax ice is winning over Meguiar. Seriously i tried Meguiar's polish and wax on my old pathfinder and hardly shine at all, i don't know if i did it right.

[jaspie]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

look like turtle wax ice is winning over Meguiar. Seriously i tried Meguiar's polish and wax on my old pathfinder and hardly shine at all, i don't know if i did it right.

My results were good with Meguiar's ~ I could see my reflection ~

Basically you gotta wash it first....then Scratch X (gets rid of scratches and defects) then paint cleaner (bring out shine in paint), then the polish and protect (gives it a wet look.....I use the Meguiar's Wet look polish and protect) then Wax.....(I use Gold Class Wax)

Here are some pictures of my room mate's Camry Sportivo I worked on just a few days ago ~ Need to clean my car soon too ~

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Meguiar's is pretty good ~ I like it ~

Jaspie ~

[eTiMaGo]

looks good!

now we need to see better reflections of you

[jamal1984]

Originally Posted by jaspie

My results were good with Meguiar's ~ I could see my reflection ~

Basically you gotta wash it first....then Scratch X (gets rid of scratches and defects) then paint cleaner (bring out shine in paint), then the polish and protect (gives it a wet look.....I use the Meguiar's Wet look polish and protect) then Wax.....(I use Gold Class Wax)

Here are some pictures of my room mate's Camry Sportivo I worked on just a few days ago ~ Need to clean my car soon too ~

Meguiar's is pretty good ~ I like it ~

Jaspie ~

man i wish i got a room mate like you. look pretyy good, how long it took you to do all that?

[jaspie]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

man i wish i got a room mate like you. look pretyy good, how long it took you to do all that?

Well because we have water restrictions here ~ I used the 2 bucket washing way in my garage ~ So one with the wash and one with plain water to clean it ~ This is slower of course.....all together from Wash to final wax ~ 6 - 7 hours ~

I like the results though ~

Jaspie ~

[jaspie]

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

looks good!

now we need to see better reflections of you

Heh ~ You wish ~

I'll see how it will turn out on my Yaris ~ Maybe a better reflection will come out but.....she is white so that might be harder ~

Jaspie ~

[jamal1984]

Originally Posted by jaspie

Well because we have water restrictions here ~ I used the 2 bucket washing way in my garage ~ So one with the wash and one with plain water to clean it ~ This is slower of course.....all together from Wash to final wax ~ 6 - 7 hours ~

I like the results though ~

Jaspie ~

it took me less than 2 hours from wash to wax my car. i guess that why my car not shinny and wet looking.

[jamal1984]

Originally Posted by jaspie

Heh ~ You wish ~

I'll see how it will turn out on my Yaris ~ Maybe a better reflection will come out but.....she is white so that might be harder ~

Jaspie ~

how come no one want to see my Reflection?

[jaspie]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

it took me less than 2 hours from wash to wax my car. i guess that why my car not shinny and wet looking.

Hahaha ~ That is one other thing you need to keep in mind when washing your car....the willingness to spend 6 hours to A WHOLE DAY washing it ~

Hehehe ~

Jaspie ~

[jaspie]

Originally Posted by jamal1984

how come no one want to see my Reflection?

Heh ~

Jaspie ~

[Nibs]

Originally Posted by speedracer

First of all let me start by saying that I have over 25 years of experience in the automotive refinishing biz. The clear coat on your car is actually a clear paint just as durable if not more then the actual color paint under it. When a dealer offers you a clear coat protection they are actually selling you a wax job. $500 to $995 for a wax job! The interior protection is often just a can of scothguard sprayed on. Save your money and skip these add-ons. The exterior protection coverage on these extras often run the same as the factory waranty. Your main rust prevention on the new cars is a zinc coating placed on the bare metal under the paint. You can have your car profesionally buffed with out any worries of the clear coat coming off. I emphasize professionally. In the wrong hands a buffer can act just like a sander and remove the clear and the color paint especially on the edges of the panels. (Even if you use Foam Pads.) The Best thing you can do to protect your finish is wax your car. The type of wax is a personal preference. I have found the best protection is usually a paste such as turtle wax type. It provides a thicker film of protection against the elements then a simple spray on wax. Wax should be applied according to manufacturers suggestions. Also you should wax your car as soon as you get it. The paint will have been totally cured and all fumes released from the paint by the time it gets to the dealers lot and waxing it right away will add the extra protection to help keep it looking new

THX! I'm picking up my Yaris in two days and you just saved me alot of $.
I had originally bought the clearcoat, undercar treatment package for $500. But after researching on here I realized I can just do it myself. It's dumb but I thought they were actually doing the clearcoat paint job themselves. So I called up and sure enough it's just a wax job. Funny he still tried to sell me on it saying they do a really good job with bluffers and the whole five year warranty speel.

I've never had a car worth waxing before but sure will with this one. ICE wax seems to be the most popular so far. Will do as soon as I get it home.

how do you guys feel about the touchless car washes out there? i mean atleast just for the first wash when I get home before waxing

[jaspie]

Originally Posted by Nibs

THX! I'm picking up my Yaris in two days and you just saved me alot of $.
I had originally bought the clearcoat, undercar treatment package for $500. But after researching on here I realized I can just do it myself. It's dumb but I thought they were actually doing the clearcoat paint job themselves. So I called up and sure enough it's just a wax job. Funny he still tried to sell me on it saying they do a really good job with bluffers and the whole five year warranty speel.

I've never had a car worth waxing before but sure will with this one. ICE wax seems to be the most popular so far. Will do as soon as I get it home.

how do you guys feel about the touchless car washes out there? i mean atleast just for the first wash when I get home before waxing

Touchless car washes do nothing ~ I took my Honda Civic there once (when I still had it, that is) ~ Went home.....ran my finger along the side.....and my finger was dirty from the dirt STUCK ON the car ~ I never went again ~

Hand washing is the best method.....time consuming and tiring it can be but you'll be really impressed and happy with the results ~

Jaspie ~

[jmjonesey]

Originally Posted by jaspie

Touchless car washes do nothing ~ I took my Honda Civic there once (when I still had it, that is) ~ Went home.....ran my finger along the side.....and my finger was dirty from the dirt STUCK ON the car ~ I never went again ~

Hand washing is the best method.....time consuming and tiring it can be but you'll be really impressed and happy with the results ~

Jaspie ~

Amen to that, if youre gonna go to a car wash, dont pay for the touchless, if ur in a hurry, just pay the one dollar for a quick spray off, it will do a better job.

[jaspie]

Originally Posted by jmjonesey

Amen to that, if youre gonna go to a car wash, dont pay for the touchless, if ur in a hurry, just pay the one dollar for a quick spray off, it will do a better job.

Yep ~ Touchless car washes here cost around AU$13 ~ so expensive ~

Jaspie ~

[nick1983]

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?