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[Shadow277]

Those are good options. I personally think any of the "non wax" products are superior to any wax products t out there, especially when it comes to better protection against the elements for a longer time.

I do waxing every 3 months and when the cars get dusty, wash and apply the ceramic spray. Looks great to me.

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[Shadow277]

My old job had zero shade to park. 9+ hours a day, 5 days a week, for four years. My touch up pen still is a perfect match, to my eye. Just make sure to use a good wax with UV protection.

Edit:
To add, you'll have to be extra diligent dealing with bird poop and anything else because it'll cook in the sun. That's honestly the hardest part.

Had some poop this week so I washed my car yeaterday. I use Meguire's gold class Carnuba for both cars. I've tried other waxes woth the same soap to wash and rinse. Meguire seems to shine the best.

I feel like the shinier the car is, the more sunlight it reflects.

 

[Dfeeds]

Had some poop this week so I washed my car yeaterday. I use Meguire's gold class Carnuba for both cars. I've tried other waxes woth the same soap to wash and rinse. Meguire seems to shine the best.

I feel like the shinier the car is, the more sunlight it reflects.

I get the logic but there's more to it than that. I use turtle wax seal and shine (new formula). There's better out there but this legitimately lasts up to 6 months.

Getting something like this https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-NR2010Q-Rinse-Wash-Shine/dp/B00D8DR0AO will help with the maintenance. I have a spray bottle that has that diluted with distilled water for a quick detailer. I also keep a clean microfiber cloth, sealed in a bag, in my trunk. It's just not realistic to do a full car wash every time a bird poops on the car, and time is very much of the essence. I wouldn't want to wait for the weekend to have the time to do a wash. My girlfriend let some poop sit for quite a long time and learned the hard way how it will completely eat away the clear coat.

It's not the best photo but I'm too lazy to pull it back out. This is how it looks as of now.

 

[Shadow277]

I get the logic but there's more to it than that. I use turtle wax seal and shine (new formula). There's better out there but this legitimately lasts up to 6 months.

Getting something like this https://www.amazon.com/Optimum-NR2010Q-Rinse-Wash-Shine/dp/B00D8DR0AO will help with the maintenance. I have a spray bottle that has that diluted with distilled water for a quick detailer. I also keep a clean microfiber cloth, sealed in a bag, in my trunk. It's just not realistic to do a full car wash every time a bird poops on the car, and time is very much of the essence. I wouldn't want to wait for the weekend to have the time to do a wash. My girlfriend let some poop sit for quite a long time and learned the hard way how it will completely eat away the clear coat.

It's not the best photo but I'm too lazy to pull it back out. This is how it looks as of now.

I get it now, thanks.

Nice blue btw.

 

[DFB5.0]

I use the Turtle ceramic spray on. I also have Nu Finish polish. Is there something better I should use?

A couple of points to highlight, from this post and a few others -

- I know you ruled this out, but I want to highlight this for reference. While a car cover may sound like a good option, it's not something you want to be using like this. A car cover should only be applied to a freshly washed (clean) car, not taken on and off between journeys. It won't matter how high quality the cover is, you will do more damage taking a cover on and off a dusty vehicle than just letting it sit in the sun.

-Promise me, throw that Nu Finish in the bin please.

-Most wax's, sealants and ceramic coating will provide UV protection for your paint. A lot of this is personal preference as to what you ultimately use. The Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray would be a good thing to continue using, applied regularly, you will keep the paint protected from the elements. Having said that, here are a couple of products to also consider -

Adam's Slick & Slide - This is a super easy product to use and provides excellent protection. It can be used as a drying aid as you towel dry the car after a wash, or a more traditional application after the car has been cleaned and dried.

Collinite 845 is a liquid wax that is applied in a more traditional way. I like the durability, slickness and ability to reject most contamination. Can be applied by hand or via a machine.

Optimum Car Wax - this is a good option if you prefer a spray wax and can be applied as often as you like. Durability is low, but the application ease means it can simply be reapplied.

Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Detailer - this would be an alternative to your Turtle Wax product. Super easy to apply, I use it as a drying aid after a wash but can also be applied more traditionally. Excellent gloss too.

 

[Shadow277]

A couple of points to highlight, from this post and a few others -

- I know you ruled this out, but I want to highlight this for reference. While a car cover may sound like a good option, it's not something you want to be using like this. A car cover should only be applied to a freshly washed (clean) car, not taken on and off between journeys. It won't matter how high quality the cover is, you will do more damage taking a cover on and off a dusty vehicle than just letting it sit in the sun.

-Promise me, throw that Nu Finish in the bin please.

-Most wax's, sealants and ceramic coating will provide UV protection for your paint. A lot of this is personal preference as to what you ultimately use. The Turtle Wax Ceramic Spray would be a good thing to continue using, applied regularly, you will keep the paint protected from the elements. Having said that, here are a couple of products to also consider -

Adam's Slick & Slide - This is a super easy product to use and provides excellent protection. It can be used as a drying aid as you towel dry the car after a wash, or a more traditional application after the car has been cleaned and dried.

Collinite 845 is a liquid wax that is applied in a more traditional way. I like the durability, slickness and ability to reject most contamination. Can be applied by hand or via a machine.

Optimum Car Wax - this is a good option if you prefer a spray wax and can be applied as often as you like. Durability is low, but the application ease means it can simply be reapplied.

Meguiar's Hybrid Ceramic Detailer - this would be an alternative to your Turtle Wax product. Super easy to apply, I use it as a drying aid after a wash but can also be applied more traditionally. Excellent gloss too.

Good info here. Thanks for this.

I'll keep car pooling with my wife as much as I can and look into some of this stuff you recommend.

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