winter time wax

shocka1212 · 01-08-2007, 11:45 PM

hey guys. its that time of year here in the northeast where we all prepare for winter and i need to wax before winter because the car will be parked outdoors all winter due to a cluttered garage. i was wondering best methods and best wax to use to protect my car from the harsh winter up here

Josh49 · 01-09-2007, 08:16 AM

Read the sticky on top called detailing 101. That should give you a good start. Come back with questions when you're done...

Good luck..

wvtlo · 01-10-2007, 06:27 PM

your best method would be to clean your garage!

Gripster · 01-10-2007, 06:59 PM

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your best method would be to clean your garage!

Gulfstream V Pilot · 01-14-2007, 01:48 PM

I use Zep Airplane Wax. Its $10 a bottle, and it works great. It decreases drag and shines like no other. I hope this helps.

Hawkshaw · 01-14-2007, 09:17 PM

I'd go with a sealant (like Klasse SG). My understanding is that they last a bit longer, and if you're going to put some on your wheels to protect them as well, then the sealant is better than the wax (the wax can break down due to the heat generated by the brakes).

brocken · 01-15-2007, 09:15 AM

Definitely look into a sealant like Klasse or Fourstar UPP for longer protection in the winter. Most likely you won't want to wax every month in the Winter.
Also, Meguiars #21 is a good, long lasting polymer. You should be able to find that at places like pep boys or autozone as well as autobody supply stores.

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shocka1212 Philanthropist 28 Rep 1,054 Posts Drives: e92 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	winter time wax hey guys. its that time of year here in the northeast where we all prepare for winter and i need to wax before winter because the car will be parked outdoors all winter due to a cluttered garage. i was wondering best methods and best wax to use to protect my car from the harsh winter up here
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Josh49 Major General 266 Rep 6,664 Posts Drives: E90 325xi Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boston, MA iTrader: (33)	Read the sticky on top called detailing 101. That should give you a good start. Come back with questions when you're done... Good luck.. __________________ E90 325XI, MYSTIC BLUE ON BLACK/ALUM, STEP, NAV, PDC, CWP, XENON, SIRIUS, ALARM, MUD GUARDS, CLEARBRA, CHROME GRILLS AND TIPS, VALENTINE 1 (HARDWIRED), HO CERAMIC 40%, 161'S, REAR FOG MOD, LUX 4.0, BLACKLINES, OEM PEDALS, MTEC FOGS, GRUPPE-M REP INTAKE. 156'S AND RUBBER MATS FOR THE WINTER.
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wvtlo Private 17 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Suburbs of Philly, PA iTrader: (0)	your best method would be to clean your garage! __________________ 2006 325xi \| SGM :: SOLD 2003 Z4 \| TiAG
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Gulfstream V Pilot Private 1 Rep 79 Posts Drives: 06 E90 325i Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	This Wax Works Great!! I use Zep Airplane Wax. Its $10 a bottle, and it works great. It decreases drag and shines like no other. I hope this helps.
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Hawkshaw Major 105 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I'd go with a sealant (like Klasse SG). My understanding is that they last a bit longer, and if you're going to put some on your wheels to protect them as well, then the sealant is better than the wax (the wax can break down due to the heat generated by the brakes). __________________ Paul
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brocken Captain 43 Rep 622 Posts Drives: X3MC Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (5)	Definitely look into a sealant like Klasse or Fourstar UPP for longer protection in the winter. Most likely you won't want to wax every month in the Winter. Also, Meguiars #21 is a good, long lasting polymer. You should be able to find that at places like pep boys or autozone as well as autobody supply stores.
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