Waxing- How to?

[stockk5]

Just curious what is the best DIY wax to make these old trucks shine? I have been using a old tshirt/micro fiber cloth and some Meguiar wax and having halfway decent results. Every once in a while ill see some original paint that people shine up and it really impresses me but I do not know the best way to deal with this old 1 stage paint. I think my bed has been repainted at some point etc so looking to get it just a little better.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-...5035&wl11=local&wl12=871743&wl13=2144&veh=sem



I have used an old 6" orbital waxer with minimal results.

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• stockk5
• Aug 17, 2017

Doesnt look half bad when hand waxed.

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• stockk5
• Aug 17, 2017

Any tips for the land yacht?

 

[diesel4me]

Back in the day,Meguire's #7 polish was "the" one to use on gloss black.most guys used a buffer with it....then follow up with wax..

If the paint was dull and oxidized ,most body shops would buff black with 3M Super Duty rubbing compound first,but go easy, because it'll cut fast and deep with a buffer..

I've been out of the relm as far as selling or knowing about which body supplies work the best,since 1990,so I'm sure there may be better options out there today..

 

[rampage]

You’ll probably need to get rid of the oxidation and fine scratches first. I’d used 3M Finesse-it rubbing compound with a foam pad on a random orbital followed by carnauba wax.

 

[rampage]

Almost forgot, technique is everything ...

 

[Truckman4life]

I like this one for waxing. Simple wipe on and let haze then polish off by hand. http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/a1216-cleaner-wax-liquid/
I've used this on my newer vehicles and ones with nice paint after a wash to give it a quick shine without having to actually wax it. http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotive/products/a3316-quik-detailerreg-16oz/
Of course I don't hardly have time to wash any of my vehicles let alone wax them any more.

 

[Truckman4life]

Here's mine last time I waxed it a few years ago. Similar color to yours. Lots of oxidation on a crappy single stage repaint with no clear coat but it still shines up nice with that liquid wax I mentioned above. It's down a little ways https://ck5.com/forums/threads/the-spud-wagon-baby-steps.324516/page-11

 

[jekquistk5]

I start with a good hand wash. Then clay bar, followed by cleaner wax, tech wax 2, and then spray wax. Seems to work well

 

[chulisohombre]

I just bought some Lucas wax from the oil makers Lucas. I was surprised but it really does a great job for a quick spray and wipe. As for old oxidized paint you have to get down to a good layer of paint to start with. Possibly start with a good rubbing compound first and then a good hand wax so you can go slow and hit all the spots good.

 

[chulisohombre]

Here’s a good read. http://guidetodetailing.com/damage-repair/how-to-restore-faded-oxidized-paint/amp/

 

[Dan Myers]

You'd be surprised how much a clay bar will do. After that then do your buffing, polishing and waxing. Keep in mind, even the best waxes only last about 2 months.

 

[Blue85]

I start with a good hand wash. Then clay bar, followed by cleaner wax, tech wax 2, and then spray wax. Seems to work well

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Who's that midget?

 

[obijuank5]

This got 3m polishing compound on an orbital then a soft cloth buff. Same paint as yours.

 

[jekquistk5]

Who's that midget?

I resemble that remark.

 

[Blue85]

Zaino is the best I've ever used. https://www.zainostore.com/.