First and probably LAST wax job - Toyota Yaris Forums

andaconda · 04-18-2009, 08:23 PM

Man, I forgot how much work it was to do a wax job!
It's been about 15 years ago that I did one.
5 hours total -- I don't think I'll do another one for another 15 years!

First tape off the areas you don't want waxed, then the wax, then
the final admiration of your work. Don't know if it was worth it...

AlexNet0 · 04-18-2009, 09:13 PM

I think it looks nice, completely up to you though if It was worth your time!

auxmike · 04-18-2009, 10:03 PM

I just did mine Fri. Washed it first, then clay barred where needed, then off to the waxing! Took mabye 2 hours. I did little sections at a time.

PETERPOOP · 04-18-2009, 10:35 PM

holy cow! you taped off parts of your car! lol. smart, but funny.

just use turtle wax ice, and you won't have to worry about hitting those parts.

TinyGiant · 04-18-2009, 10:51 PM

when i had my first new car (when i was 16) it was a ford escort sedan. i used the 3 step mothers on it every other weekend ..usually took me 3-4 hours to get it done.. probably a good thing i only had it for a year or so lol probably would have hand polished the paint right off it

*tomato* · 04-19-2009, 12:43 AM

I think it looks really nice and yes, it's worth it.

I have yet to do mine, not really looking forward to it, but I know I'll be happy when it's done.

evil genius · 04-19-2009, 12:59 AM

Looks really good. I had vinyl cutouts with 2 way tape that I used to cover the non-wax areas, now I apply non-staining wax on those areas then wipe those areas off when I'm done waxing. It's always worth it to do a great job. Nice work.

andaconda · 04-19-2009, 07:39 AM

Used Meguires cleaner wax. Some of the toughest I've ever used. Used to use Raindance - may have to go back to it again.

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Originally Posted by PETERPOOP

holy cow! you taped off parts of your car! lol.

I thought everyone taped off their car.
I learned it the hard way with my new Maverick Grabber that had a blacked out hood and rear panel. Had to use rubbing compound to get the flat black back.

andaconda · 04-19-2009, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by TinyGiant

when i had my first new car (when i was 16) it was a ford escort sedan.

This is what my Escort looks like without a single wax job in 18 years!
Looks great huh...

Toughest car I have ever owned - it just won't die!

auxmike · 04-19-2009, 09:19 AM

Anaconda,
Was the drivers door ever repainted?
I bet you could still get that paint to shine with some serious elbow grease!

andaconda · 04-19-2009, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by auxmike

Andaconda,
Was the drivers door ever repainted?
I bet you could still get that paint to shine with some serious elbow grease!

Yep, almost every square inch was repainted at one time or another. There isn't one square inch of the car that isn't scratched or dented. Needless to say, I didn't care where in the Walmart parking lot that I parked. Always left with window down and key in it. Nobody would ever steal it or give it a second look.

counterfiend · 04-21-2009, 06:38 PM

I always tape off the plastic stuff you dont want the wax on. But i also use a DA so i can polish, wax, and take the wax off in about 2-3 hours total. :-)

its nice.

marcus · 04-21-2009, 06:58 PM

we have spray wax nowadays.. ..even them car soap i use fr armorall gives me shine an beads without waxing..

YarisSedan · 04-21-2009, 07:30 PM

How does it take you guys that long to wax your car. I use liquid wax and takes me about a hour at the most. I just do the front of the car side side top and back
in 4 sections. Wax then buff off.

chasd60 · 04-23-2009, 10:17 PM

I use Turtle Wax Ice and it works great on the black plastic and rubber parts too.

jbracefan1977 · 05-29-2009, 11:09 PM

congrats!!! :) :).. I like the tape idea :) :)

AlexNet0 · 05-30-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by chasd60

I use Turtle Wax Ice and it works great on the black plastic and rubber parts too.

MAINE!

I AM NOT ALONE

jambo101 · 05-30-2009, 10:36 AM

Very nice job but you can get the same results with half the work.not sure what your system is but you can lose the tape .I use Maguires NXT and Mothers Carnuba,i wash and wax once a month alternating with the NXT and Carnuba

04-18-2009, 09:13 PM	#2
AlexNet0 View User's Garage Drives: '07 Yaris 3dr Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Rockland, ME Posts: 1,638	I think it looks nice, completely up to you though if It was worth your time! __________________ ---------- MI-YW ----------

04-18-2009, 10:03 PM	#3
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	I just did mine Fri. Washed it first, then clay barred where needed, then off to the waxing! Took mabye 2 hours. I did little sections at a time. __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

04-18-2009, 10:51 PM	#5
TinyGiant Tiny Giant Clothing View User's Garage Drives: 2008 Blazing Blue Yaris 3D LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rochester, NH Posts: 3,394	when i had my first new car (when i was 16) it was a ford escort sedan. i used the 3 step mothers on it every other weekend ..usually took me 3-4 hours to get it done.. probably a good thing i only had it for a year or so lol probably would have hand polished the paint right off it __________________ Sold the yaris... rocking an 89 vw cabriolet now :)

04-19-2009, 12:43 AM	#6
tomato Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: Yaris 2DR LB 07, MT, Abs. Red Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 5,155	I think it looks really nice and yes, it's worth it. I have yet to do mine, not really looking forward to it, but I know I'll be happy when it's done. __________________ Follow Bamboo the YarisWorld Traveler here

04-19-2009, 09:19 AM	#10
auxmike Drives: 2008 HB, A/T, Power W/L/M Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: LI, New Yawk Posts: 2,063	Anaconda, Was the drivers door ever repainted? I bet you could still get that paint to shine with some serious elbow grease! __________________ Never take eyes off opponent - Bruce Lee

04-18-2009, 10:35 PM	#4
PETERPOOP View User's Garage Drives: 08 white liftback Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Oahu Posts: 3,674	holy cow! you taped off parts of your car! lol. smart, but funny. just use turtle wax ice, and you won't have to worry about hitting those parts.

04-19-2009, 12:59 AM	#7
evil genius Drives: 09 Yaris S 3dr Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: HI Posts: 71	Looks really good. I had vinyl cutouts with 2 way tape that I used to cover the non-wax areas, now I apply non-staining wax on those areas then wipe those areas off when I'm done waxing. It's always worth it to do a great job. Nice work.

04-21-2009, 06:38 PM	#12
counterfiend Banned Drives: 2005 Ford Focus Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, tx Posts: 140	I always tape off the plastic stuff you dont want the wax on. But i also use a DA so i can polish, wax, and take the wax off in about 2-3 hours total. :-) its nice.

04-21-2009, 06:58 PM	#13
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	we have spray wax nowadays.. ..even them car soap i use fr armorall gives me shine an beads without waxing..

04-21-2009, 07:30 PM	#14
YarisSedan Drives: 08 Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California - Bay Area Posts: 2,773	How does it take you guys that long to wax your car. I use liquid wax and takes me about a hour at the most. I just do the front of the car side side top and back in 4 sections. Wax then buff off. __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3210549

04-23-2009, 10:17 PM	#15
chasd60 Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Auto Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Maine Posts: 6	I use Turtle Wax Ice and it works great on the black plastic and rubber parts too.

05-29-2009, 11:09 PM	#16
jbracefan1977 Drives: 2007, Meteorite Join Date: May 2009 Location: Kansas Posts: 17	congrats!!! :) :).. I like the tape idea :) :)

05-30-2009, 10:36 AM	#18
jambo101 Drives: yaris 08 sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Montreal Canada Posts: 1,286	Very nice job but you can get the same results with half the work.not sure what your system is but you can lose the tape .I use Maguires NXT and Mothers Carnuba,i wash and wax once a month alternating with the NXT and Carnuba