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Meguiar vs Nu Finish test. Wax and all other polishing problems... any advice?

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#1 · (Edited)
IF you are looking for the test Nu Finish vs Meguiar, go here:
http://www.kia-forums.com/kia-caren...guiar-vs-nu-finish-test-wax-5.html#post264648




Spring came to MI, so it is the right time to start some spring cleaning...

I was thinking where I should start this thread...
garage? off topic??
well, since I own Rondo, I believe Rondo/Carens forum is fine.

So, the question is - do you wax your car, if so what do you use. Or maybe this way - what do you suggest to use.

I could not find any definite answer what type of wax I should use for my silver Rondo. I decided to buy Meguiar’s NXT Generation® Car Wash and NXT Generation® Tech Wax® 2.0.

I talked to some friend of mine (he owns some black Lexus, around 10yrs old) and he said that some cars do better with some waxes, while some other do not work so well...

So do we have anyone here who knows this topic well?

I am pretty satisfied with this product I use. It is easy to polish/buff and stays several weeks (depends on weather). Although, on silver you can't really say how shiny it is...:cool:
 
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#2 ·
I don't think you can go wrong with any of the products on the market. Specially name brands.
I've been using Meguires Classic Gold for the last two or three years. Have no reason to change. Quick and easy. Generally wax the car three times a year. Also use Maguires car wash. Not sure of the exact name. Looks purple.

My Rondo is silver. My last three cars were too.

I stopped using stuff on my tires long ago. Found that once you start, the rubber tends to turn kind of brownish, and you have to keep re-applying.

Also spray Silicone on a rag, and wipe on all the rubber door seals. Clean the dash when I do the windows. Have not found any difference between products. Regular or for 'automotive use'.

Regular vacuuming keeps the inside looking good.
 
#3 ·
I have been using Zaino products for years. You won't find it locally, must order it over the internet. A good job takes a lot of time, but the full line of products are excellent. First, a wash product for the vehicle. Then, for new vehicles or after many months of neglect, a clay bar to remove small particles. Third is a polish lock that wipes on before the wax. Then the wax which is a liquid, dries to a fine haze and wipes off easily. My 2003 truck has only been waxed twice. Just did the new Rondo a few weeks ago and I probably won't wax it again for a few yrs.
 
#4 ·
Snow foam
wash with Dodo Sour Power
Rinse
Clay
Wash again
Rinse
Dry with Dodo Supernatural Drying Towel
Dodo Lime Prime Lite to cleanse the paintwork
3 layers of Dodo Supernatural Wax 1 every 24hrs.
You will be amazed at the finish on Silver and yes I have a Silver Carens;)
 
#6 ·
hmm, I would say just when it gets dry (after washing) :lol:

OK, I know what you mean.
As far as I know there is no "drying time" for factory cars. It applies only to repainted parts in body shops. Therefore, you can wax it right now. Well, it might be too dark now :)

Do it in warm day, but not sunny - unless you have some shadowed place.
 
#7 ·
Considering that most have been sitting on a lot after a long boat ride and the paint and clearcoat should be as dry as they will ever get.

Agree on the "new" bodywork needing to cure for awhile, if you have any done, ask the body shop about their suggestion on the proper curing time.
 
#10 ·
Considering that most have been sitting on a lot after a long boat ride and the paint and clearcoat should be as dry as they will ever get.
That may well have been a very, very long time in my case. Signs? Green deposit on a few places where the dealer didn't clean it thouroughly enough (back hinges), and also on the front side blinkers (green deposit inside the plastic joint). Other giveaways : partially discolored/rusty brake calipers; and ik looks like they even replaced the window washer spray nozzles - why, I don't know. Lastly, I noticed that the inside of the front right light is slightly fogged - not from damp, but from being exposed to light - so I'm assuming this is the side that has been in the sun while kept on the parking lot.
 
#8 ·
I just used a product that was real nice. real nice. "Ice Synthetic Polish" by turtle wax. About $17 at the store but it goes on with no residue and it shines up the black plastic nicely. Went on easy, and polished up easy. We'll see how long it will hold up to the weather.
 
#11 ·
Well, I've got an 09 LX I4 this weekend and it was built in 06/08. It's got 15K miles on it so I'm not sure when Enterprise got it.

One of the local dealers now has 7 or 8 09s on their lot, several are EXs and they all have the 3 row seating. I want an EX, but only a 5 seat one, from the Kia web site it looks like they come either way. Has anyone had any experience talking to a dealer about this - or seen an 09 EX with the two row seating ?? ?? ??
 
#16 ·
I recommend Turtle Wax. Works well - relatively inexpensive and seems to do ok for semiannual waxings.

Didn't mean to be misleading in the above post, haven't bought one yet, the LX was a rental for weekend.

Do intend to buy one - assuming the 09 prices aren't out of line - as soon as I find a dealer with the previously mentioned EX-V6 in Molten, black interior and a 5 seater.
 
#17 ·
So, tomorrow finally, I will have time to wax my ride.
Thanks for all your responses.
 
#19 ·
wax, and ..... rain

Finally done...
Little more than three hours and here it is.
I used Meguiar’s NXT Generation® Car Wash and NXT Generation® Tech Wax® 2.0.
It is very easy to apply and even easier to polish/buff.

Unfortunately silver is not the best color... but you can see some nice reflection.


Side note...
I did it on Sunday, and guess what. On Tuesday started raining...:mad:
 

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#20 ·
Biannual Wax?

Does biannual wax mean you only wax your car twice a year?
I wash and wax my Carens every week.
Turtle wash and wax , then turtle wax colour polish (mines red ).Looks really shiny and the rain just rolls off , makes cleaning it easier as well. I polish the wheels with MER polish , but I will invest in some wheel wax.


Is the Biannual wax different to normal wax/polish as we call it?:huh:

Mudds

I think some chrome covers on the fixed roof rails would look nice.
 
#21 ·
Does biannual wax mean you only wax your car twice a year?
I wash and wax my Carens every week.
Turtle wash and wax , then turtle wax colour polish (mines red ).Looks really shiny and the rain just rolls off , makes cleaning it easier as well. I polish the wheels with MER polish , but I will invest in some wheel wax.


Is the Biannual wax different to normal wax/polish as we call it?

Mudds

I think some chrome covers on the fixed roof rails would look nice.
I did not know it is called biannual wax :huh:
On the other hand I recall statement that it stays on for long time. It was one of the reasons I decide to go with this product.
And no, I do not do it only twice a year. I do my best to do it at least once a month. Do not have time to do it more often. For sure not every week. I wish I could.

When you wash it/wax it every week, do you do it yourself?

One more thing about the wax. It does stay around three months (in winter, with snow and so on).
 
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Yes I do wash and wax myself. When I feel really lazy I visit one of our many Polish (Poe-lish) hand car washes , they do a great job , then its just a drive home to wax it.


I have a large drive and the dog is always outside with me, I'm stuck inside most of the week at work so it's a pleasure to get some outside time.

I called it Bi-annual wax because that was how it was referred to in an earlier post.

Mudds
 
#28 ·
Mr Clean.

Bravo ,that looks exceedingly clean.
I notice that your car also appears low over the rear wheel , although the 17" wheels give it a higher look, (more wheel less tyre).

A leather seat cover set from USA costs $495 , but the middle row have arm rests, if I could source a middle row with arm rests I would invest in them. Yours look cool.I wish I had known they were going to change to a lighter interior when I bought mine,(Black interior).

Just popping outside to give the old girl another going over..........

Mudds
 
#30 ·
AutoGlym

As soon as I took possession of my carens, I washed (but not polished) with autoglym body shampoo. Applied one coat of Autoglym extra gloss protection. I will only wash the car every week for the next six months, before polishing with autoglym resin polish and applying extra gloss protection. This seem to have worked in my previous new cars.

By the way, how do i keep water drops rolling on my window screen? Is there any special liquid available for this?

bbkaran
 
#31 · (Edited)
By the way, how do i keep water drops rolling on my window screen? Is there any special liquid available for this?

bbkaran
Yes, there is. I do not really remember now how it is called though... sorry. But what it does - it is kind of liquid you apply and there is no need to use wipers. Friend of mine was using it (it was windox or something...) and was very happy with it.

On the other hand - you can apply wax and will do the same :)



EDIT
It could be that
Rain-X® Original Glass Treatment—The Invisible Windshield Wiper

or something like that
Rain-X®: Anti-Fog Wipes with Glass Cleaner—For unexpected fogging on the go

I hope you can find it in UK :)
 
#32 ·
Wax may affect the visibility of Windows. You really don't want to have too much reflection on it. I just use RainX to coat the glass and also added in the wind shield washing fluid (different RainX product though). I don't need to use wiper when it was raining on highway.
 
#33 ·
To be honest. Even without it you do not need to use wipers on highway in Rondo. I found the wind does it for you.
 
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