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Old 03-28-2016, 07:13 PM
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how to wax a Fit?

How do you wax a Fit without getting white dried wax all over the matte black trim pieces?
 
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Old 03-28-2016, 07:48 PM
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Carefully..... :rofl:
 
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How do you wax a Fit without getting white dried wax all over the matte black trim pieces?
Use the Meguiar liquid waxes, they don't stain trim
 
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Old 03-28-2016, 10:44 PM
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liquid waxes, they don't stain trim...
Grabbed some of this on the way home from work. Oooooh this is the right way to wax a car.
 

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Old 03-28-2016, 11:23 PM
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Turtle Wax "ICE" works great. Leaves no white residue on the black parts.

Works great on the Harley, too.
 
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Old 03-29-2016, 07:32 AM
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All the 'Wax as you Dry' products don't leave a white residue on unpainted plastic, either.

x2 on the Turtlewax ICE, I use that on my CR-V which has a LOT of unpainted plastic.
 
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I recommend these products as they are low in abrasion and won't damage clear coats. For the best pre-wax prep, try a clay bar kit.
 
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Originally Posted by Press Fit
How do you wax a Fit without getting white dried wax all over the matte black trim pieces?
use modern technology.

Prima Hydro Max.. it's a spray sealant that will last months. u can use it on paint, glass, trims, seals, etc.

.. or if u must use ur wax, use masking tape blue. i use it all the time when using polish with my random orbital.
 
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Old 03-29-2016, 06:48 PM
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To contribute prodctively..

I've used a product called "Race Glaze" with good results, its a very wipe-on --- Wipe off product fairly low energy to do it. Not like a hand wax and polish It also rejects tar and pitch nicely if you live where thats a problem.
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Gary
Turtle Wax "ICE" works great. Leaves no white residue on the black parts.

Works great on the Harley, too.

x2.. Love this wax!
 
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Originally Posted by Press Fit
Grabbed some of this on the way home from work. Oooooh this is the right way to wax a car.
Check out Meguiar's D15601 gallon if you want an ecomical amount for spray on wax. It's the same as their "quick wax".
 
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There has to be a Karate Kid "wax on wax off" joke somewhere in this.
 
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Originally Posted by SteveSatch
There has to be a Karate Kid "wax on wax off" joke somewhere in this.
I was thinking the same thing.
 
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Does Mr. Miyagi use Meguiar ?


 

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I don't wax. I use BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal Paint Sealant. It's wipe on, walk away. No buffing after application. I put it on the paint, glass and plastic.

My car is not garaged, not even in a carport. It's in the brutal SE Forida sun and rain 24/7/365. One application three months ago and it still looks great. An 8 oz bottle will last many years.
 
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I don't wax. I use BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal Paint Sealant. It's wipe on, walk away. No buffing after application. I put it on the paint, glass and plastic.

My car is not garaged, not even in a carport. It's in the brutal SE Forida sun and rain 24/7/365. One application three months ago and it still looks great. An 8 oz bottle will last many years.
Mr Miyagi say wax on wax off good for soul. Good exercise.
 
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I don't wax. I use BLACKFIRE Crystal Seal Paint Sealant. It's wipe on, walk away. No buffing after application. I put it on the paint, glass and plastic.
Ah, same stuff I use and a small bottle lasts a long time, still on my first after 2 years....
 
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Originally Posted by Uncle Gary
Turtle Wax "ICE" works great. Leaves no white residue on the black parts.

Works great on the Harley, too.
Best I have ever used. Works great on the trim and even on the rally stripes on the Camaro. The only wax I can use on the stripes and not leave streaks.
 
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3M synthetic is my choice of wax and I've tried tons of them. Hard to find in stores, so get it off Am@zon.
 
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Tape off plastic trim.

That's probably more time consuming than most want to do.

I'm going to spend a few weekends this summer taping/polishing/sealing/waxing/untaping my various automobiles.
 


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