Do You Have to Wait for Wax to Be Gone before Waxing Again?

yeahnah-nahyeah on 12/10/2019 - 17:15

I know this is a newb question, in fact, im not even sure if im explaining my question properly but anyways.

So i have just bought a car from a dealer. After driving through the rain today it's been well prepped with the water beading on it.

Since i obviously have no idea what was used on it, do i have to wait for all of the current protectant to be gone before applying wax on it again?

Just from youtube reviews i was going to get Turtle Wax Seal and Shine, but all the tests apply it on cars that have had all previous protectants removed first.

Automotive

Comments

  • Switchblade88 on 12/10/2019 - 17:50
    +6

    Yes, when waxing, you generally pull it off (cue screams of pain) before applying the next strip alongsi…

    OOohh. Car Wax.

  • nubzy on 12/10/2019 - 17:57

    No you don't have to but you can if you want. I recommend Bowden's Own Lazy Wax, and every couple of washes I use Auto Glym Polar Seal to top up. The thing you might want to remove is the horrible silicone stuff that used car places put all over the dash/interior plastics. Nasty stuff, makes the car sticky, much better off using a water based treatment.

  • Bourb on 12/10/2019 - 17:59
    -4

    Bought a Suzuki XL-7 in 2001, never waxed/polished it til the day I sold it 15 years later, and the paintwork was as good as new.
    Have you ever noticed that the polishing cloth ends up being the same colour as the car after you have polished it? Hmmmm!!

    But each to their own, wax away if your car spends most of it's time in the Sun.

  • AdosHouse on 12/10/2019 - 18:05
    +1

    Get yourself an All Purpose Cleaner, that will remove all the old product, and then apply your own.

  • holdenmg on 12/10/2019 - 18:43
    +1

    I like a vehicle with fur.
    https://img.maximummedia.ie/her_ie/eyJkYXRhIjoie1widXJsXCI6X…

  • WreckTangle on 12/10/2019 - 18:57
    +5

    From the title I did not think this topic would be about cars

  • [Deactivated] on 12/10/2019 - 19:18
    +1

    Someone needs to ask Mr Miyagi. I would like to know too.

  • Hithere on 12/10/2019 - 19:52

    You'll know when it's time for another wax job on your car, the slick slippery feel you get when you run your hand over the paintwork will be almost gone or gone completely.

    If a reasonable quality product is used and the car is kept under cover when not driven expect to need to wax the car a couple of times or so a year.

    • nubzy on 12/10/2019 - 20:00
      +2

      Loss of the slick feel is usually due to the bonded contaminants, clay bar will fix it. Clay car 1-2 times a year and wax every 1-2 months is the best way to keep your car looking good and protected IMO.

    • yeahnah-nahyeah on 12/10/2019 - 20:09

      yup. But can I wax even before it is gone? Or is that not advisable since I dont even know what is on it at the moment?

      • specks on 12/10/2019 - 21:01

        theres nothing wrong with applying another coat of wax on top of whatever the dealership applied; however, because you don't know whats on it, I would decontaminate the paint by using dishsoap to wash your car (cheap and effective) and apply your own sealant/wax.

  • zuuutoootuuu on 12/10/2019 - 21:42

    In youtube videos they remove the old wax to show a true example of the product working rather than it being mixed with another which would skew results.

    There is no problem with applying one product over the top of another as you can build up protection to a degree depending on the product used.

  • H E B on 12/10/2019 - 22:46
    +2

    Here I thought this was a different type of waxing question… Sorry not my job to polish and wash cars.

  • brad1-8tsi on 14/10/2019 - 08:42

    Look at the Bowden's Own website. Lots of info and a better product than Turtle Wax which is full of filler and not much wax

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