Nissan Titan Forum - View Single Post - New Paint: When to wax, how to get "water spots" out

rico387 · 02-16-2006, 07:56 PM

Just understand the difference between wax and polish. Most polishes have a cleaner base/stripper built into them. You can apply polish to your car 3X a day. Each time you apply it strips the last coat. If you apply wax, such as a hard carnuba base, it wil build. Wax will also oxidize and wear away. It acts as a sacrificial barriar. Boat guys appreciate this. Polish makes pretty. Wax protects.

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rico387 Registered User iTrader: (1) Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tampa Bay Area (Lithia) Posts: 823 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: New Paint: When to wax, how to get "water spots" out Just understand the difference between wax and polish. Most polishes have a cleaner base/stripper built into them. You can apply polish to your car 3X a day. Each time you apply it strips the last coat. If you apply wax, such as a hard carnuba base, it wil build. Wax will also oxidize and wear away. It acts as a sacrificial barriar. Boat guys appreciate this. Polish makes pretty. Wax protects.