I have a 07 K9 with level 9 paint. I want to keep it perfect but I honestly don't understand all of the products mentioned in these threads. I need just a simple lesson on how to take care of the paint, what to do to clean it, wax it ...what wax to use etc. Polish or don't? There are so many products I just am getting lost
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BigDogBro1
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Use a carnuba type wax. Longer lasting and better protection results.
The History of Carnuba Wax...
Carnauba wax is a resin produced by the wax palm tree Copernicia Cerifera. This tree grows in various parts of South America. However, only the trees in the Northeastern tropical rain forests of Brazil produce the premium quality wax used by MOTHERS®.
Carnauba is available in various grades of purity and clarity: #1 yellow is the top grade going downward to #2 yellow, #3 yellow, and various other commercial grades. For our wax products (California Gold® Carnauba Cleaner Wax, California Gold® Original Formula Paste Wax, California Gold® Natural Formula Pure Carnauba Wax; paste and liquid) we use #1 yellow exclusively, the finest grade of carnauba available.
Carnauba has a very strong grain structure and is the hardest wax known to man. In addition to being incredibly durable, carnauba dries to a deep, natural shine (in contrast, bees wax, paraffin and many synthetic waxes tend to cloud and occlude). Carnauba wax is produced by the leaves of the tropical carnauba tree as protection from the incredibly harsh conditions of the tropical rain forest - intense heat, harsh equatorial sun and constant moisture and humidity.
Any surface coated with carnauba wax will be similarly protected.
Aside from automotive appearance products carnauba wax is used as a finish coating on a wide variety of items including: fine furniture, tobacco pipes and produce (apples, pears, etc. are sprayed with carnauba to achieve their polished look). It is a major ingredient in lipstick and other cosmetics. Before the advent of vinyl it was used extensively in producing phonograph records. Carnauba wax is so pure it is routinely used to coat pills in the pharmaceutical industry.
Polish offers no protection and is used only to remove sanding scratches etc..
Start with a cleaned surface washed with carwash soap and clean water. Use a KNOWN clean waxing rag or applicator. Nothing worse than scratching the paint with a grain of dirt while trying to wax your paint. I place all my polishing pads, microfiber towels, washmit etc.. in plastic tubs to keep garage dust from setting on them and wash them when needed. Follow the instructions on your selected wax product.
The History of Carnuba Wax...
Carnauba wax is a resin produced by the wax palm tree Copernicia Cerifera. This tree grows in various parts of South America. However, only the trees in the Northeastern tropical rain forests of Brazil produce the premium quality wax used by MOTHERS®.
Carnauba is available in various grades of purity and clarity: #1 yellow is the top grade going downward to #2 yellow, #3 yellow, and various other commercial grades. For our wax products (California Gold® Carnauba Cleaner Wax, California Gold® Original Formula Paste Wax, California Gold® Natural Formula Pure Carnauba Wax; paste and liquid) we use #1 yellow exclusively, the finest grade of carnauba available.
Carnauba has a very strong grain structure and is the hardest wax known to man. In addition to being incredibly durable, carnauba dries to a deep, natural shine (in contrast, bees wax, paraffin and many synthetic waxes tend to cloud and occlude). Carnauba wax is produced by the leaves of the tropical carnauba tree as protection from the incredibly harsh conditions of the tropical rain forest - intense heat, harsh equatorial sun and constant moisture and humidity.
Any surface coated with carnauba wax will be similarly protected.
Aside from automotive appearance products carnauba wax is used as a finish coating on a wide variety of items including: fine furniture, tobacco pipes and produce (apples, pears, etc. are sprayed with carnauba to achieve their polished look). It is a major ingredient in lipstick and other cosmetics. Before the advent of vinyl it was used extensively in producing phonograph records. Carnauba wax is so pure it is routinely used to coat pills in the pharmaceutical industry.
Polish offers no protection and is used only to remove sanding scratches etc..
Start with a cleaned surface washed with carwash soap and clean water. Use a KNOWN clean waxing rag or applicator. Nothing worse than scratching the paint with a grain of dirt while trying to wax your paint. I place all my polishing pads, microfiber towels, washmit etc.. in plastic tubs to keep garage dust from setting on them and wash them when needed. Follow the instructions on your selected wax product.
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Fibersnake
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I have to agree with the Carnuba wax as the best. More work for sure, but for best protection you can not go wrong with it. I use the 100% S-100 Carnuba wax about twice a year and then Turtle Wax Ice for detailing spray in between.
Nothing will beat a high quality Carnuba wax for the long term and though there is many great products out there, garuntee that if you were to take a fine Italian Sports car of British Luxary car to get properly done, they will use only the best hard wax and more than likely it will be Carnuba.
Nothing will beat a high quality Carnuba wax for the long term and though there is many great products out there, garuntee that if you were to take a fine Italian Sports car of British Luxary car to get properly done, they will use only the best hard wax and more than likely it will be Carnuba.