@@karataskaratas253 I've seen it too. If your applicator gets a small rock or whatever it will continue to transfer all over your paint. And if it gets put back in the jar it'll keep messing stuff up. It's the reason I stopped using those kind of waxes.
@@Hot-1LE True but 1 strong wind blow can blow a small rock or whatever and your paint wil get ruined anyway. If you gonna exaggerate you should wax your car inside a painting cabine.
Thanks for the video Scott it's really useful. In my area I only have the paste cleaner wax option and I've never used one so is nice to have the considerations that you expose in this video.
Thank you for the video Scott; great as always and full of valuable information for us newbies! I used a teaspoon to apply paste wax to my DA polisher, worked great without risking anything getting on the paint with an applicator.
At first I was concerned that you were so brash, but then I felt super convicted because I learned a lot! Very informative. I’m glad you share your opinions and many facts.
another plus for using the da polisher is speed and can get more volume everywhere of product. my ex mother in-law used to do her makeup by hand in the mornings which would take hours. we gave her a da polisher and now she can put on 4 coats of makeup in a matter of minutes with twice the thickness
I've always been such a "guy" about my rigs..washing them religiously, waxing, while my husband thought it was overkill...I now need a clay bar and I guess to throw my 3 paste waxes away, thanks Scott, I bought an older SUV with a paint job that still.looked brand new....couldn't believe how good it looked, been trying to maintain the old girls shine ...with varying degrees of success, of course didn't help when the day after I waxed them , we got hit with a thick layer of ash all over both rigs...needless to say my husband wiped his hand across to try and wipe it off...now she's scratched...ugh...been trying to undo the damage, and maintain the paint ever since
I agree with the bringing back contaminants to the paste wax from the pad is not ideal. I have recently started using a plastic spoon to scrape a tiny bit of the paste wax out of the container and applying it to the waxing pad or Da finishing pad. Idk what others think but it works well for me.
I never really considered the implications of using the applicator with a paste wax that is dipped into the container again and again. Seems like there would be a way around that if you like paste better. Why not use a spatula in the container to apply the wax to the applicator? Obviously it's more work, but you would be able to use paste without contamination that way if you prefer it.
I can definitely say if you have a system down where you wash clay bar you can actually dip the applicator back and forth and have absolutely no problem and the paste actually does a better job and protects longer than liquids the system I have is probably the best way about car detailing that you can get to me it's all about the process and steps that need to be tooken that makes for a showroom car not so much the product name but you are absolutely right about cross-contamination everything you do with a vehicle you must think in your head am I cross contaminating it or not .
I have great experience with meguiar's ultimate paste wax. I clay bar, compound if necessary, polish then hit it with the ultimate paste wax. I apply meguairs with a 5" DA hex logic black finishing pad. I think it lasts longer than liquid wax.
The biggest WOW factor for an auto customer is a great auto detail. It's a great way to start a good relationship with a client. My son has my auto done a number of times a year and it's just great to have a nice looking car.
I just used the Meguires liquid cleaner wax on my black pickup Saturday. At the right angle when applying it you could see areas where you had to rub a little more like crud was being rubbed out. It wipes off easily when dry. Great stuff.
According to the Meguiar's reps I deal with at work, the liquid and paste waxes both start out as liquids. If the liquid is allowed to cool slowly it remains liquid, if its cooled rapidly it gels in to a thick paste or almost solid in the case of the synthetics
If happy you changed my mind between paste & liquid waxes. A liquid is so much easier to lay down and wipe off is a breeze compared to paste. Been waxing my cars wrong for over 50 years wish I knew this back then. 👍👍
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I’ve been watching a whole bunch of your videos and have learned a lot. Just wanted to compliment and say good job and love all the teachings.
As a car enthusiast, I like both. I use Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 as a base, them use Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnuaba Paste Wax as a topper. Solid video!
thank you John...someone told me that wolfgang 3.0 is just menzerna power lock in a wolfgang bottle...im not sure if thats true but i have a feeling they are very similar ...either way its a great product
I learned something. Also its refreshing to hear someone who actually takes pride in their work. That's a dying breed and a diamond in the ruff. rough? w/e spelling police, keep away :)
"Liquidable" is an asset readily able to be converted into cash is similar to cash itself because the asset can be sold with little impact on its value.
I love how Scott systematically breaks things down, this is the way I think. I guess I can still us my Mothers paste wax but I have to claybar my vehicle first.
Funny to see hard headed people that know nothing about detailing trying to prove Scott wrong. So many haters out there and I dont know why but....its life. Scott you did help me a lot with this video as I had this dilema going on as well. Paste wax should only be applied on a contaminang free surface. Cheers
I love your videos and have learned a lot from them. Thank you! Question though, why does it matter if the wax jar gets contaminated from the pad? The pad is going to be what is touching the paint. If you wax a dirty panel with paste or liquid, it doesnt matter because the dirt is in the dirty pad and is still rubbing into the paint. Maybe the key is to either clay bar and prep properly or just use multiple pads!?
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Just buy a pack of pads. And a stack of microfibers.
I have found that if you use spray on wax by soaking one cloth with the wax then use that to apply the wax and buff while you do this then polish with a dry cloth you get the same quality and durability as liquid and paste waxes it only makes it a little less work. I think that's the thing to keep in mind it's not a shortcut wax it's designed to help you.
I don’t know a S**** about detailing ; but I think you have a good point, despite my ignorance I never use any “cleaners” on my paint, just plain CARNUBA wax every 3 month just to protect my car paint from the sun !
I used Meguiar's Ultimate liquid wax on a car, Brain new washed clay bared. The pad felt heavy with wax. I threw it in a plastic bag. My car was washed, clayed, and wax last week. I gave it quick wash, dried it. Thinking I would work the excess wax out of the pad. I gave the pad two squirts of Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer spray. Then a lite spray on the car. It was wet, but after 2-3 passes the heat? was pulling the wax out of the pad. I found pressing the pad hard on the car brought the wax to the surface. This was with a Griot's 6''orbital and their red polishing pad. The best wax job my car has ever seen.
I can attest to the using a clay bar before waxing. All these years I’ve just always thrown some turtle wax carnauba wax on my cars and calling it a day. I recently bought the mother’s synthetic clay bar and used it before waxing. What a world of difference it made! There’s no reason in a weekend warrior spending more than $6 on wax. Get yourself a mother’s or griot’s synthetic clay and some turtle wax and see the difference!
I am a detailer not as experienced as Scott but the only way you learn about products their uses and their effectiveness is by trial and error and this man knows what he’s talking about.
I swear he should call his channel "In The Moment Paint Correction & Auto Detailing" given how many times he says "but I don't need it IN THE MOMENT!" Love it man! :D
Thank you ! You have a point, liquid wax are better because it won't get contaminated I accidentally bought liquid wax and sealant... I'm pretty new to this
I've used both Turtle Wax Hardshell and Meg's Ultimate pastes. Meg's is by far the better wax in my opinion. The only issue I've noticed is that it gets super tacky if its even slightly humid out which makes removing it by hand a nightmare. I don't know that I'd ever use a cleaner wax for a personal vehicle, something about the idea of a cleaning wax just doesn't sit right. Plus I've always been a dedicated product kind of guy.
Scott, your the best, I highly regard you experience working car finishes. I always view your videos for direction for my car's finish. I know I'll be able to keep my car's finish in top notch condition, by following your expert direction. Thank you
Smarter than the average Bear. Enjoy your videos and learn a lot. I'm not a pro bur maintain two black cars and a 45' motorhome. You have saved me many hours of labor. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Like both. Use paste wax in the much warmer months, liquid in the much colder months, especally in the winter when the tempetures begin to rise a little and you can wash and clean off the salt from the car or truck and wax it with the liquid at least until the warmer tempetures come back into the area.
Just stumbled upon your videos I've watched probably four or five in a row you have helped solve many problems for me and gave me ideas on how to make things look better and inspired me to actually take a chance and buff out my own truck thanks for all the tips
What's your take on Collinite? Have you ever tried their products? Thank you for this informative video. You have now become my favorite detail reviewer. Your approach is very honest, and makes sense.
Thanks scott for additional information...now i know the importance of clay bar...i immediately watch your best clay bar kit...again thanks for informative video...
People saying he take to much and to just get on with it,this man has lots of knowledge,do you not want to learn this from him (time he’s taking out of his day to do this for us)if he don’t talk about it how are people like me(new to detailing)ever going to no what’s what
I know this comment is a year old. Yes there is contaminates on the pad, but, you can also wash and treat that pad between uses, once a contaminate is in the wax, its in the wax and will be there the next time you clean a car. I think thats what he is saying, with the liquid form it is much harder to transfer a contaminate into the bottle
Excellent point, i have used only 1 paste wax and it re hazed on me. I never used paste again Only liquid and applied only with my 17yrs old 7424. Thanx for the Video
Love your videos and respect your opinion. Looking to wax my car for the first time in a year. Plan is to wash and clay (first clay ever on five year old car) paint prep then wax. Would you recommend adding m guide ultimate compound to clear up any issues befor I was.
Hi i work at professional detailing and i have huge respect for scott. In my honest opinion it all depends on the quality of your paint in the beginning as too what preparation it's going to need before wax. Make sure you wash, remove all bugs and tar, clay paintwork thoroughly and if ur paint has swirl marks and scratches on it you will need to compound it 1st using something like meguiars ultra cut compound or ultimate compound if you have it. Ultra cut gives slightly better results and if you have a DA polisher use it with cutting pad. Then cause ultimate wax has no abrasion in it you will need a second product like meguiars ultimate polish or meguiars ultra finishing polish and use it again with Da polisher and soft polishing pad. After those two steps you can apply ur wax, leave it on till it hazed over and slowly and gently polish it off using clean soft microfiber cloth's. Hope this helps
negative. cleaner wax vs wax in itself have two different uses... cleaner wax is so to say (polish and protect) . . . wax is morbidly just for protection
Meguiars liquid cleaner wax gives great results for what you are looking for. Light coats, not heavy ones. Sometimes I will do the hood, roof and trunk twice because of the heavy sun and elemental exposure those surfaces get. It depends on the condition of the vehicle. If I am going for a great shine, I finish everything off with a coat of Meguiars #26 high tech yellow wax. I don't like "spray waxes " because they don't last very long. Look into a random orbit buffer. They generally are safer to use and nearly idiot proof.
I just buy and use microfiber applicator pads and toss it when done. Also after each vehicle I do a clean swipe and clear the top level of the cleaner wax so next client gets a clean start from the wax
Didn't even know Meguiars had a paste in a cleaner wax. They only sell liquid. I did notice the ultimate Mequiars wax had better results applying by hand, when I didn't have a dual action polisher. When I did use a DA with it, it did form a haze in certain climates..maybe it is temp sensitive when applying
and you watched every minute!..thank you and perhaps you should do research on marketing my friend:)...you are a silly boy but i enjoyed your comment..much love:)
Sweet Jesus. Scott busts his ass in the Texas sun all day, comes home and makes THE MOST INFORMATIONAL detailing videos for you--for free--and you piss and moan about his lack of editing. Just stop.
In regards to the paste finishing wax, how are you contaminating the container if you're applying it to clean paint with no bonded contaminates? (after clay bar)
Stuff flies through the air and can land on your car even after you wash it. You can also drop it by accident and it picks up stuff and you think it's clean and keep dipping into the container, it's contaminated. It's personal preference really. I've only used sprays and I love how I have to squint my eyes when I look at my car.
Scott...Any recommendations to prep a car for the long snowy winters as far as a wax or paint sealant or both for the the longest lasting? I assume Ultimate Fast Finish? Lots of salt is used on our roads as well. Thanks for your time.
From what I understand the Boss line of Griot's has no fillers it is what you get. The HD speed which doesn't truly correct the paint just kind of fills in the damage and eventually the scratches will show again? I guess I could have formed that in the question a little bit better but that's my question? Lol.
the eabster any cleaner wax like hdspeed will fill the panel to some degree, but hdspeed can do some form of paint correction as well since it has abrasives and will remove light to moderate defects depending how long you work it over the paint with a polisher. Yes most polishes within the BOSS line doesn't have fillers except for their finishing sealant within the BOSS line
I use liquid(liquidable doesn't exist)wax,the paste ones are too much work.A thorough hosing down to get loose dust/particles off the paint before washing with proper car wash,either with a hose or one of those pressure washers used carefully and correctly is important.I used a foam cannon but I think they're more of a gimmick than a necessity.Avoid using waxes full of silicone and go for something of good quality.
So I use a paste wax so I’m glad to see this video, it makes alot of sense. But what I’ve been doing is using a cleaner wax and then follow it up with ceramic coating? Is that ok? I live in Florida and the sun here is a killer.
I changed my whole outlook on cleaner waxes after this video a few yrs ago. I still like the Mequires cleaner wax but I threw away the applicator that came with it and use a new microfiber one each time, and I always clay a car if I know Its never been clayed (after the other obvious steps.) I Have the paste just cause its lasted forever and it was cheap. So when someone asks me to detail their car (as my mom did recently on her rav-4) and I know 1. they just want it to look better, and 2. the car is realistically beyond "paint correction", I use the paste and it looks good to me and great to them. Would I use it on my Firebird though?.....not a chance, just too many better options.
Very informative video. I use Maguiar's Deep Crystal Polish, Gold Class paste wax and Show Car Glaze. I'm still not sure what order they're supposed to be used in. Would love your advice on which one goes first, second, and third. Thanks!
I recently can spray painted and then clear coated my car. I got rid of the gouges I made while removing 2 feet of snow from my husband's car. Yes I did do that, thinking I was using an all plastic shovel. Oh well. Moving on. My question is... what is the best was to remove the excess clearcut which is giving the exterior a rough finish. Do I need to wet sand with 2000 grit and then polish with a wax? At what point do I stop sanding so I dont remove the clear coat I just applied? Anyway, the paint job came out really nice and I dont want to ruin it. Thanks for your help.
I used the canned once with the applicator and the rotary and it made my hood matte. :/ I am probably to blame, but I took my liquid clean and wax and I just went over it for a few minutes and it was all good. I threw the canned one into the trash. Not worth my time, probably not anyone's...Oh and yes, I tried the canned one twice, I always washed the applicator, but I saw no difference if I put in on by fingers or any of the applicators I have (I didn't expect it to anyway...) used by hand (the tin says use it with a cloth, I tried that) or by rotary it was just matte then some shine comes barley through no matter how long I kept on it. And my car is pure white, nothing complicated paint wise...
Pretty much the only straightforward explanation of what wax to use and why. Thanks
Basically in the 15 mins video. He is saying liquid is better because you contaminate the paste wax with your buff
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It's not Howards fault, this is what happens when Robin Quivers takes a day off.
contaminate.... contaminate........... contaminate....... WTF? its JUST application wax its not infected with Virus just ignore this guy.
@@karataskaratas253 I've seen it too. If your applicator gets a small rock or whatever it will continue to transfer all over your paint. And if it gets put back in the jar it'll keep messing stuff up. It's the reason I stopped using those kind of waxes.
@@Hot-1LE True but 1 strong wind blow can blow a small rock or whatever and your paint wil get ruined anyway. If you gonna
exaggerate you should wax your car inside a painting cabine.
Thanks for the video Scott it's really useful. In my area I only have the paste cleaner wax option and I've never used one so is nice to have the considerations that you expose in this video.
I understand the point you make. So years ago started to use a soft plastic scoop to apply it to pads so only clean scoops go into paste wax jar.
That is why Scott, you are one of the best detailers to watch on RUclips!!
You’re thinking like a great teacher, teaching his naive students.
Thank you for the video Scott; great as always and full of valuable information for us newbies! I used a teaspoon to apply paste wax to my DA polisher, worked great without risking anything getting on the paint with an applicator.
At first I was concerned that you were so brash, but then I felt super convicted because I learned a lot! Very informative. I’m glad you share your opinions and many facts.
another plus for using the da polisher is speed and can get more volume everywhere of product. my ex mother in-law used to do her makeup by hand in the mornings which would take hours. we gave her a da polisher and now she can put on 4 coats of makeup in a matter of minutes with twice the thickness
This man is thorough!!!!
The hand gestures makes this video extremely enjoyable. Thanks for the info. 🇺🇸
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Scott, your videos make me go hmmmm, that makes perfect sense. Great videos. Don't let up!
I've always been such a "guy" about my rigs..washing them religiously, waxing, while my husband thought it was overkill...I now need a clay bar and I guess to throw my 3 paste waxes away, thanks Scott, I bought an older SUV with a paint job that still.looked brand new....couldn't believe how good it looked, been trying to maintain the old girls shine ...with varying degrees of success, of course didn't help when the day after I waxed them , we got hit with a thick layer of ash all over both rigs...needless to say my husband wiped his hand across to try and wipe it off...now she's scratched...ugh...been trying to undo the damage, and maintain the paint ever since
Haha... don’t have this issue because all this time I will use a butter knife to spread the wax paste to the applicator pad.
Same here.
Good idea
exactly !
Never thought of that. I’ll definitely try that. Thanks for the tip!
Why don’t you just use the liquid wax?
I agree with the bringing back contaminants to the paste wax from the pad is not ideal. I have recently started using a plastic spoon to scrape a tiny bit of the paste wax out of the container and applying it to the waxing pad or Da finishing pad. Idk what others think but it works well for me.
I never really considered the implications of using the applicator with a paste wax that is dipped into the container again and again. Seems like there would be a way around that if you like paste better. Why not use a spatula in the container to apply the wax to the applicator? Obviously it's more work, but you would be able to use paste without contamination that way if you prefer it.
I can definitely say if you have a system down where you wash clay bar you can actually dip the applicator back and forth and have absolutely no problem and the paste actually does a better job and protects longer than liquids the system I have is probably the best way about car detailing that you can get to me it's all about the process and steps that need to be tooken that makes for a showroom car not so much the product name but you are absolutely right about cross-contamination everything you do with a vehicle you must think in your head am I cross contaminating it or not .
“womens makeup is a wax ... anything that covers treats or fills a panel is a wax”
-Scott from Dallas Paint Correction
I have great experience with meguiar's ultimate paste wax. I clay bar, compound if necessary, polish then hit it with the ultimate paste wax. I apply meguairs with a 5" DA hex logic black finishing pad. I think it lasts longer than liquid wax.
The biggest WOW factor for an auto customer is a great auto detail. It's a great way to start a good relationship with a client. My son has my auto done a number of times a year and it's just great to have a nice looking car.
Great insight - valuable information explained clearly. 👍👍
I just used the Meguires liquid cleaner wax on my black pickup Saturday. At the right angle when applying it you could see areas where you had to rub a little more like crud was being rubbed out. It wipes off easily when dry. Great stuff.
"Liquidable," is that even a word? Never mind, we still luv you Scott.
Jonnie Bangkok i know right..lol..stick around i have my own language!..i can't stop laughing:)
Yes, a very funny word Scott invented!
From The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Capable of being liquidated.
Etymologies
Sorry, no etymologies found.
Jonnie Bangkok He is looking for the word Viscous or viscosity...
I guarantee u everybody who hears liquidable will know and understand what ur talking about
According to the Meguiar's reps I deal with at work, the liquid and paste waxes both start out as liquids. If the liquid is allowed to cool slowly it remains liquid, if its cooled rapidly it gels in to a thick paste or almost solid in the case of the synthetics
If happy you changed my mind between paste & liquid waxes. A liquid is so much easier to lay down and wipe off is a breeze compared to paste. Been waxing my cars wrong for over 50 years wish I knew this back then. 👍👍
Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I’ve been watching a whole bunch of your videos and have learned a lot. Just wanted to compliment and say good job and love all the teachings.
As a car enthusiast, I like both. I use Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 as a base, them use Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnuaba Paste Wax as a topper.
Solid video!
thank you John...someone told me that wolfgang 3.0 is just menzerna power lock in a wolfgang bottle...im not sure if thats true but i have a feeling they are very similar ...either way its a great product
I heard the samr thing about menzerna
I learned something. Also its refreshing to hear someone who actually takes pride in their work. That's a dying breed and a diamond in the ruff. rough? w/e spelling police, keep away :)
It's rough 🚔
"Liquidable" is an asset readily able to be converted into cash is similar to cash itself because the asset can be sold with little impact on its value.
well said!...i love it...i think i said liquidable to many times in this video..lol
Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing I'm stealing that, and will patent that!😂😂😂😂😂Awesomeness....😂
close, but the word is liquidity.
Arshaad C not liquidable but liquefiable
Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing what do you think of meguiars cleaner wax is it worth to buy it ?
I love how Scott systematically breaks things down, this is the way I think. I guess I can still us my Mothers paste wax but I have to claybar my vehicle first.
Funny to see hard headed people that know nothing about detailing trying to prove Scott wrong. So many haters out there and I dont know why but....its life.
Scott you did help me a lot with this video as I had this dilema going on as well.
Paste wax should only be applied on a contaminang free surface.
Cheers
The new turtle wax synthetic liquid wax is phenomenal! I have some clearcoat issues on a BMW 7 series and the stuff makes it almost undetectable!
Called what?
Thanks for being so detailed with your explanations and talking about concerns that others don't like to talk about.
I love your videos and have learned a lot from them. Thank you! Question though, why does it matter if the wax jar gets contaminated from the pad? The pad is going to be what is touching the paint. If you wax a dirty panel with paste or liquid, it doesnt matter because the dirt is in the dirty pad and is still rubbing into the paint. Maybe the key is to either clay bar and prep properly or just use multiple pads!?
Just buy a pack of pads.
And a stack of microfibers.
I have found that if you use spray on wax by soaking one cloth with the wax then use that to apply the wax and buff while you do this then polish with a dry cloth you get the same quality and durability as liquid and paste waxes it only makes it a little less work. I think that's the thing to keep in mind it's not a shortcut wax it's designed to help you.
Best video to date that i have seen on detailing - Thank you.
I don’t know a S**** about detailing ; but I think you have a good point, despite my ignorance I never use any “cleaners” on my paint, just plain CARNUBA wax every 3 month just to protect my car paint from the sun !
mrs smith needs to wash that pad 😂
I used Meguiar's Ultimate liquid wax on a car, Brain new washed clay bared. The pad felt heavy with wax. I threw it in a plastic bag. My car was washed, clayed, and wax last week. I gave it quick wash, dried it. Thinking I would work the excess wax out of the pad. I gave the pad two squirts of Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer spray. Then a lite spray on the car. It was wet, but after 2-3 passes the heat? was pulling the wax out of the pad. I found pressing the pad hard on the car brought the wax to the surface. This was with a Griot's 6''orbital and their red polishing pad. The best wax job my car has ever seen.
I can attest to the using a clay bar before waxing. All these years I’ve just always thrown some turtle wax carnauba wax on my cars and calling it a day. I recently bought the mother’s synthetic clay bar and used it before waxing. What a world of difference it made! There’s no reason in a weekend warrior spending more than $6 on wax. Get yourself a mother’s or griot’s synthetic clay and some turtle wax and see the difference!
I am a detailer not as experienced as Scott but the only way you learn about products their uses and their effectiveness is by trial and error and this man knows what he’s talking about.
I swear he should call his channel "In The Moment Paint Correction & Auto Detailing" given how many times he says "but I don't need it IN THE MOMENT!" Love it man! :D
Thank you !
You have a point, liquid wax are better because it won't get contaminated
I accidentally bought liquid wax and sealant... I'm pretty new to this
Nice info, but sometimes it seems extreme in that the the car paintwork should be treated like food grade surfaces
I've used both Turtle Wax Hardshell and Meg's Ultimate pastes. Meg's is by far the better wax in my opinion. The only issue I've noticed is that it gets super tacky if its even slightly humid out which makes removing it by hand a nightmare. I don't know that I'd ever use a cleaner wax for a personal vehicle, something about the idea of a cleaning wax just doesn't sit right. Plus I've always been a dedicated product kind of guy.
Hard Shell is a cleaner wax :)
Scott, your the best, I highly regard you experience working car finishes. I always view your videos for direction for my car's finish. I know I'll be able to keep my car's finish in top notch condition, by following your expert direction. Thank you
Smarter than the average Bear. Enjoy your videos and learn a lot. I'm not a pro bur maintain two black cars and a 45' motorhome. You have saved me many hours of labor. Thanks and keep up the good work.
Awesome video. Im not a big fan of spray wax, it always leaves streaks.
I like the "paste" experience but I always find myself picking particles out of the wax. Liquid is much better for profitability.
Like both. Use paste wax in the much warmer months, liquid in the much colder months, especally in the winter when the tempetures begin to rise a little and you can wash and clean off the salt from the car or truck and wax it with the liquid at least until the warmer tempetures come back into the area.
Just stumbled upon your videos I've watched probably four or five in a row you have helped solve many problems for me and gave me ideas on how to make things look better and inspired me to actually take a chance and buff out my own truck thanks for all the tips
What's your take on Collinite? Have you ever tried their products? Thank you for this informative video. You have now become my favorite detail reviewer. Your approach is very honest, and makes sense.
Thanks scott for additional information...now i know the importance of clay bar...i immediately watch your best clay bar kit...again thanks for informative video...
Omg I've been waiting for 2 hours 😩😩
muiggz Njuguna bro did it come out
People saying he take to much and to just get on with it,this man has lots of knowledge,do you not want to learn this from him (time he’s taking out of his day to do this for us)if he don’t talk about it how are people like me(new to detailing)ever going to no what’s what
If you keep using the same applicator for liquid wax, that applicator is contaminated isn't it ? Or does it matter ?
I know this comment is a year old. Yes there is contaminates on the pad, but, you can also wash and treat that pad between uses, once a contaminate is in the wax, its in the wax and will be there the next time you clean a car.
I think thats what he is saying, with the liquid form it is much harder to transfer a contaminate into the bottle
Any Collinite lovers here? I love the 476 double coat paste. Not a cleaner wax. Use plastic putty knife to apply to a pad.
Thank you very your wisdom from life long❤ detailer
lotsa minute details indeed,very good perspective,thank you
Stop bashing the man. Let him talk from his personal experience so we can learn geez.
I agree
If this guy does it for a living. He is an expert in my head. I listened.
This guy is brilliant.
6:25 ‘the car has to tell you what to use’- understanding this is the entry point for professional car detailing. THANK YOU.
I would use a clay & detailer after washing & before applying either a cleaner wax or separate compound,polish & wax
Good approach, well thought out...you brought out things I had not considered...thanks
I got the idea the first 6 minutes. USE LIQUID WAX! class dismissed.
But you’re putting the contaminated pad back on the panel.
After washing my car,I used a synthetic clay with detailer before applying Turtle Wax Carnuba paste cleaner wax
Excellent point, i have used only 1 paste wax and it re hazed on me. I never used paste again Only liquid and applied only with my 17yrs old 7424. Thanx for the Video
How is coolant and oil getting on the body of the car? My biggest problem is frigging landscapers blowing dirt all over my car.
Some cars leak oil and if you drive when it rains it can get on your car. Roads ain't clean
Driving on the roads.
Video starts at 7:25
yes thats correct:)..its called marketing my friend...you should look into it:)
Just trying to save your subs time : )
"Liquified form" is what you want to say
thank you!
Thank you!
He talks like he’s mad
Malek Elayyan thats how everyone on the east coast talks
@@Dkickz93 Jersey, NYC area
LOL!..Meguires car cleaner/wax! I been using it off and on since 1977, it looks great on a fresh polish...last about 30 days...
Good explanation, I'm learning thanks to you!
Why not alternate sides of the applicator and also change applicators often if you must use a cleaner paste wax or even cleaner liquid wax?
You would go through a TON of applicators just on one car.
Love your videos and respect your opinion. Looking to wax my car for the first time in a year. Plan is to wash and clay (first clay ever on five year old car) paint prep then wax. Would you recommend adding m guide ultimate compound to clear up any issues befor I was.
Hi i work at professional detailing and i have huge respect for scott. In my honest opinion it all depends on the quality of your paint in the beginning as too what preparation it's going to need before wax. Make sure you wash, remove all bugs and tar, clay paintwork thoroughly and if ur paint has swirl marks and scratches on it you will need to compound it 1st using something like meguiars ultra cut compound or ultimate compound if you have it. Ultra cut gives slightly better results and if you have a DA polisher use it with cutting pad. Then cause ultimate wax has no abrasion in it you will need a second product like meguiars ultimate polish or meguiars ultra finishing polish and use it again with Da polisher and soft polishing pad. After those two steps you can apply ur wax, leave it on till it hazed over and slowly and gently polish it off using clean soft microfiber cloth's. Hope this helps
This is a fine presentation. Ignore the untoward and ridiculous comments.
I agree with this. Paste wax actually gives you more chance of scratching the paint >:3
So for a regular guy that want's to wax a car 2-3 times a year(mainly for paint protection,only secondary for shine). I should buy liquid cleaner wax?
negative. cleaner wax vs wax in itself have two different uses... cleaner wax is so to say (polish and protect) . . . wax is morbidly just for protection
Meguiars liquid cleaner wax gives great results for what you are looking for. Light coats, not heavy ones. Sometimes I will do the hood, roof and trunk twice because of the heavy sun and elemental exposure those surfaces get. It depends on the condition of the vehicle. If I am going for a great shine, I finish everything off with a coat of Meguiars #26 high tech yellow wax. I don't like "spray waxes " because they don't last very long. Look into a random orbit buffer. They generally are safer to use and nearly idiot proof.
I just buy and use microfiber applicator pads and toss it when done. Also after each vehicle I do a clean swipe and clear the top level of the cleaner wax so next client gets a clean start from the wax
I like your no bullshit advice. 👍
Imagine if people in food safety were this passionate? There would never be another E. Coli outbreak
Didn't even know Meguiars had a paste in a cleaner wax. They only sell liquid. I did notice the ultimate Mequiars wax had better results applying by hand, when I didn't have a dual action polisher. When I did use a DA with it, it did form a haze in certain climates..maybe it is temp sensitive when applying
That’s some really good info! Thanks for your honest opinion. And I subscribed
You just took 10 minutes to say something that could have been explained in 10 seconds. Bravo, sir.
and you watched every minute!..thank you and perhaps you should do research on marketing my friend:)...you are a silly boy but i enjoyed your comment..much love:)
Sweet Jesus. Scott busts his ass in the Texas sun all day, comes home and makes THE MOST INFORMATIONAL detailing videos for you--for free--and you piss and moan about his lack of editing. Just stop.
Welp just bought the paste 2 minutes before watching this
Lasts longer anyway
Use the butter knife as said.
I use NXT 2.0 and love it...
Wow! Mind blown! Thank you Scott! 👍
In regards to the paste finishing wax, how are you contaminating the container if you're applying it to clean paint with no bonded contaminates? (after clay bar)
Yep. I don't apply wax until I've used a prep towel and then polished my vehicles. There's no contamination that way.
Stuff flies through the air and can land on your car even after you wash it. You can also drop it by accident and it picks up stuff and you think it's clean and keep dipping into the container, it's contaminated. It's personal preference really. I've only used sprays and I love how I have to squint my eyes when I look at my car.
Very informative, thank you.
Quite an informative video..Thank you
In your professional world, you want the easiest/fastest to apply with good results. Next car please.....
The DA pad has contaminents in it. I apply wax with a clean section of microfiber each time
Scott...Any recommendations to prep a car for the long snowy winters as far as a wax or paint sealant or both for the the longest lasting? I assume Ultimate Fast Finish? Lots of salt is used on our roads as well. Thanks for your time.
Great point on contamination!
From what I understand the Boss line of Griot's has no fillers it is what you get. The HD speed which doesn't truly correct the paint just kind of fills in the damage and eventually the scratches will show again? I guess I could have formed that in the question a little bit better but that's my question? Lol.
the eabster any cleaner wax like hdspeed will fill the panel to some degree, but hdspeed can do some form of paint correction as well since it has abrasives and will remove light to moderate defects depending how long you work it over the paint with a polisher.
Yes most polishes within the BOSS line doesn't have fillers except for their finishing sealant within the BOSS line
Wow, nice vid. I've learned a lot. Thanks#
I use liquid(liquidable doesn't exist)wax,the paste ones are too much work.A thorough hosing down to get loose dust/particles off the paint before washing with proper car wash,either with a hose or one of those pressure washers used carefully and correctly is important.I used a foam cannon but I think they're more of a gimmick than a necessity.Avoid using waxes full of silicone and go for something of good quality.
So I use a paste wax so I’m glad to see this video, it makes alot of sense. But what I’ve been doing is using a cleaner wax and then follow it up with ceramic coating? Is that ok? I live in Florida and the sun here is a killer.
I changed my whole outlook on cleaner waxes after this video a few yrs ago. I still like the Mequires cleaner wax but I threw away the applicator that came with it and use a new microfiber one each time, and I always clay a car if I know Its never been clayed (after the other obvious steps.) I Have the paste just cause its lasted forever and it was cheap. So when someone asks me to detail their car (as my mom did recently on her rav-4) and I know 1. they just want it to look better, and 2. the car is realistically beyond "paint correction", I use the paste and it looks good to me and great to them. Would I use it on my Firebird though?.....not a chance, just too many better options.
Very informative video. I use Maguiar's Deep Crystal Polish, Gold Class paste wax and Show Car Glaze. I'm still not sure what order they're supposed to be used in. Would love your advice on which one goes first, second, and third. Thanks!
I recently can spray painted and then clear coated my car. I got rid of the gouges I made while removing 2 feet of snow from my husband's car. Yes I did do that, thinking I was using an all plastic shovel. Oh well. Moving on. My question is... what is the best was to remove the excess clearcut which is giving the exterior a rough finish. Do I need to wet sand with 2000 grit and then polish with a wax? At what point do I stop sanding so I dont remove the clear coat I just applied? Anyway, the paint job came out really nice and I dont want to ruin it. Thanks for your help.
I use paste wax with a random oribital. Dig the paste out of the can and smear it on the buffer pad with a putty knife.
I used the canned once with the applicator and the rotary and it made my hood matte. :/ I am probably to blame, but I took my liquid clean and wax and I just went over it for a few minutes and it was all good. I threw the canned one into the trash. Not worth my time, probably not anyone's...Oh and yes, I tried the canned one twice, I always washed the applicator, but I saw no difference if I put in on by fingers or any of the applicators I have (I didn't expect it to anyway...) used by hand (the tin says use it with a cloth, I tried that) or by rotary it was just matte then some shine comes barley through no matter how long I kept on it. And my car is pure white, nothing complicated paint wise...