Car wax recommendations ?

Fe_man2000

OK - kinda embarrassing but I havent wax'ed my car before...I know shameful.  So now I have the new one and its black so really shows the marks I want to fix this.

so.. Whats a good wax for a fairly lazy so and so to use ?

And any tips for its application and ..buffing is that the word ?

how many coats etc...basically I know nothing -  help.
Thanks.

mjn

Get yourself into the Detailing Thread

Bl4ckGryph0n

And be prepared for a lot of work, Black is a pain in the backside. And you need to prepare really well as otherwise the wax will just protect the marks Not the best thing for a lazy so and so.

I would just pay the local hand car wash

KelvinS1965

You could use a wax that has fillers in it or use a ‘glaze’ then wax on top. This will mask the lighter marks.

As said though, Black is a pain especially if the paint is soft. My RS2000 is black and it was really hard trying to keep it looking good when I had it on the road. At least these days I have better tools to help maintain it, but we specifically avoided a Black SLK for my wife as I know how hard they are to look after well.

Nat64

I would start with a clay bar first.

Wash your car, dry it then clay bar it.

Then wax.

mjn

Eh? Dry? Nope, you want plenty of lube otherwise the claybar will trash your paint. And you’ll need a machine polish to correct the problems.

Nat64

I wasn't suggesting that he clay bar his car dry.

I was suggesting that after washing it and drying it he then clay bars it.
To clay bar a car you need it clean and yes you need a clay bar lube otherwise it wont slide and can mark your paintwork. However some clay bars only need water as lube like bilt hamber ones.

To the OP, please look up how to clay bar your car if you are not familiar with the process.

If you clay bar then wax you car you will find it not only stays cleaner for longer as crap doesnt stick to it but its also easier to wash/clean. Its well worth doing.

Delvey

Use plumbers putty. Cheaper than a clay bar and does job just as well