Wax or Polish the car ?

I never really new what was better to us...wax or polish. What do you all us ? I know back in the day turtle wax was popular.

Polish is for buffing a dull surface, wax is a sealer. Always use wax, polish if necessary.

Race Glaze all the way!

Originally Posted by mustang42782

Race Glaze all the way!

Race Glaze

This is from my local detailer to me. "After washing. Remove stubborn contaminants: There will be dirt, bugs, tar, etc... that will be left after washing. There are many products that are made specifically for removing these items you're your paint and car. Remove all the contaminants and follow the directions (some products can remove paint if not used correctly).

Use a cleaner polish: This will remove any left over stubborn contaminates like ground in bug splatter on your painted bumper, acid rain etching, bird drop spots, and minor scratches. Use a circular motion, just like for wax. Follow the directions for that particular cleaner polish (some require a wet or damp applicator pad others don't). Do the car one section at a time and use a clean section of cloth to buff once dry.

Most cleaner polishes will dry to a whitish haze. Be sure to buff off all the haze and residue from the cleaner polish. When done the car finish will be really smooth. Expert tip: for deeper scratches, contaminants, etc... you can use an orbital buffer or polisher to apply the cleaner polish. Be careful and use low rpm (under 2000) anything above this and you risk burning the paint.

Apply several coats of polish or wax: There is a big difference between car wax and car polish. Car wax is usually a blend of carnauba and other waxes which will give a deep, wet look and new car shine. It comes in both a liquid and a paste, and it will not last as long as a car polish. Car wax is also less effective in high temperatures and can actually melt on hot areas like the hood. Car polish is a polymer blend usually with no wax.

Car polishes can last 1 year between coats and is very durable protection for your paint. The experts recommend a car polish with Teflon in it for maximum protection and durability. The experts love the extra, deeper shine from car wax, but all agreed it was better suited for car shows. Whichever you choose, they are both applied the same way. Apply in a circular motion and let it dry to a haze. Then buff dry with a clean terry cloth or microfiber towel."

I like Meguire's with 100% Carnuba Wax.

Recently I found that a clay bar works great removing bugs, tar,and stuff.

Yes Race Glaze, it is a polish and a sealant, very easy to use and leaves it so slick you dont dare lean against your car. It even keeps bugs from sticking to your front bumper and windshield, and Slick rubber from sticking to your quarters. It was originally developed for Funny car and top fuel boat racers because it made the surface of the cars and boats so slick it actually made them faster.

Originally Posted by mustang42782

Yes Race Glaze, it is a polish and a sealant, very easy to use and leaves it so slick you dont dare lean against your car. It even keeps bugs from sticking to your front bumper and windshield, and Slick rubber from sticking to your quarters. It was originally developed for Funny car and top fuel boat racers because it made the surface of the cars and boats so slick it actually made them faster.

Any particular store sell it ?

You can find it at many stores, Around here Arnold Motors sells it but I doubt you have them, otherwise Orilleys has it too I believe