What Wax Do I Use On My Car? Helpful Tips From Turtle Wax

In this episode of Waxin' & Chattin', Mike and Mike discuss the myriad of confusing options presented to do-it-yourselfers in the car care aisles, and breakdown the right wax to choose based upon the job at hand. For more information on how to make your car - and your other finished surfaces - look their best, check out www.MakingLifeShine.net.

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[GianTerence]

What's the best regime and product for a newly painted car?

[TurtleWaxTommy]

@GianTerence A newly painted car should be allowed to cure for a minimum of 30 days prior to any wax type product is applied. After curing, I would wash the car weekly with a quality car wash, like Zip Wax or ICE car wash, and always follow with either a detail spray or spray wax, like Express Shine or ICE Spray Wax. Weekly upkeep of the finish will maximize your vehicle’s gloss and reflectivity, and will help to preserve the finish for years to come. -Tommy

[TurtleWaxTommy]

I suggest using Ice Liquid or Paste Polish or Ice Spray Wax. Ice makes it so easy to wax your car. It will not leave a white powdery residue and you can wax in direct sun. It also helps enhance the look of your trim.

- Tommy

[roxypen]

I turtle was my nissan sentra and it ends up a bit green on it even though i try to rub in circles. Any tips? I know im doing it wrong :(

[TurtleWaxTommy]

@roxypen Anytime a discoloration occurs on a finish especially after using a car wax like SHS (which is green), then the finish needs to be pre-cleaned or compounded. There is too much surface oxidation holding onto the residual wax. This is a classic symptom of oxidation and a need for finish restoration using a compound. Try using a clay bar on the finish or using Turtle Wax Premium Compound before applying wax. - Tommy

[jkherberger]

1. Can I safely complete all steps of the Black Box kit using a random orbit buffer?

2. Do I need to wash my car before using the Black spray detailer?

thanks, 2000 BMW 540i BLACK

[mikepan10]

What turtle wax product should i use to wax my british racing green Mini cooper S?

[danlc95]

F21 liquid, Ice Paste, and Platinum Ultra Gloss are my favorites from Turtle Wax! Super Hard Shell has never failed me though. I used to use Meguiar's, but because of the quality, I switched to Turtle Wax.