Trying a new wax

[glowworm105]

Hi im just wondering when trying a new wax is it best to remove the old wax layer first before applying the new stuff or can you just apply it over the top obviously after the cars had a wash thanks

 

[Yellow Dave]

A new layer of wax will only be as good typical as your original layer of wax, as soon as that starts to deteriorate your new wax bonding to this and not directly to the panel doesn't have much choice

Unless you have a super durable base wax topped off with a short lived glossy wax, best to strip of off and start afresh

 

[glowworm105]

Ok thanks

 

[WAR 23N]

Strip it and start a fresh, only real way ur goin to get ur best result

 

[Gally]

Strip it back and either give it a fresh polish or a glaze to give the wax the best chance of showing it's looks off.

 

[glowworm105]

Whats the best thing to strip it back with because at the minute im using born to be mild and obviously that wont touch it

 

[chris_p]

Whats the best thing to strip it back with because at the minute im using born to be mild and obviously that wont touch it

Use a good all purpose cleaner, tesco daisy will do the job.
Some people use washing up liquid!

 

[glowworm105]

Ok il pick some of that up then thanks

 

[Yellow Dave]

Have you got a suitable wash routine already? you should ideally be washing, tar remover, iron remover, claying before you apply any new wax or sealant. that should rid your paint of most if not all wax before you start to polish or cleanse.

 

[glowworm105]

Yes i always use the carpro trix i have but tbh i dont use clay everytime should i be doing this ?

 

[WAR 23N]

If your going to be applying a new wax id definitely be claying!!

 

[Yellow Dave]

If I'm just stripping of an old wax to apply new, I would use iron remover, tar remover, then either an IPA wipe down or pre wax cleanser or glaze, this should remove everything.

I clay depending on condition of the paintwork, so providing you keep ontop of your wax or sealant I'm only claying once every 12 to 18months, unless there is a particular contaminant or fallout that needs attention

 

[glowworm105]

Well i clayed my car around a week ago , so if i washed , de iron , de tar and then use the poorboys blackhole it will be fine ?

 

[Yellow Dave]

I'm sure that blackhole has a little cleaning ability to it, whether it be chemically in its make up or just from the physical process of application. You'll be fine

 

[glowworm105]

Ok thanks for the help