prtofcali Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Just wondering if anyone has ever mixed a little wax in with there soap to wash there truck. My buddy does it all the time and swears that it comes out smoother than just using soap alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSleepingbeauty Posted May 20, 2006 Report Share Posted May 20, 2006 Yep I do it all of the time. I still do my regular waxing, but it does keep up the shine between waxes. I make sure I mix the wax and soap with hot/warm water so the wax melts into the water. It works with liquid type waxes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSleepingbeauty Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So your saying this tip I got from professional detailers that work on six figure cars don't know what there talking about, and I should listen to some guy on the internet that I don't even know. I guess I will stop doing it so my 11 year old black BMW, 10 year old black show winning Impala SS and my black SSS look dull like everyone elses cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rays B4U Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 I think I'm gonna give it a try, anything to extend the life of a wax job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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haul@ss Posted May 21, 2006 Report Share Posted May 21, 2006 uh oh.... yeah dont listen to dylan... what the hell can he possibly know about washin n detailin cars and trucks anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haynss Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 uh oh.... yeah dont listen to dylan... what the hell can he possibly know about washin n detailin cars and trucks anyway <{POST_SNAPBACK}> no but seriously he got some TBSS or someting like that :-P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 wax is old get some new stuff, zaino or an acrylic sealer, waxes are old tech. yea they sell wash wax that is one product but I am happy when I was my zaniod truck that when I was the water beads up still and with a simple spray of z-6 you are back to a nice shine and then you could add some more layers of Z-2... read some of the threads about zanio or goto the detailers fourm and you will read about the shift away from older carnubia waxes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Posi12Bolt Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 damn... how did I miss this thread... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Generalms02 Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 <---- I like popcorn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dylan06SS Posted May 22, 2006 Report Share Posted May 22, 2006 (edited) <{POST_SNAPBACK}> So your saying this tip I got from professional detailers that work on six figure cars don't know what there talking about, and I should listen to some guy on the internet that I don't even know. I guess I will stop doing it so my 11 year old black BMW, 10 year old black show winning Impala SS and my black SSS look dull like everyone elses cars. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> WHOA!! Easy there lil fella... 1) I owned and operated a detailing business for years servicing high end clientele and still do some on the side to this day. I've worked on everything from lambos/ferraris to hot rods with paintjobs worth $10k. I have contributed countless pieces of advice to anyone and everyone on this board who has asked for my help... I can promise you I have the same if not more knowledge on the topic than whoever details your cars plus you combined. So maybe check your source before questioning me or my input on a subject I obviously have more exerience in than you. 2) Diluting wax in a wash mixture has been done before... its not a new idea. The problems with it are that any (quality) CAR WASH SOAP is going to already have a compound in it intended to do the exact same thing, typically its a silicone or carnuba mixture. So this leads me to believe you are doing what most people do when they don't have a clue... using dish soap to wash their cars. If this is the case you are way off base... if its not then you're doing nothing to help/hinder your finish results. Its that or you're buying cheap shit car wash from Walmart or something and not getting the correct mixture of carnuba or silicone additives. A problem typical with this process is that the user over does the amount of wax added to the soap and causes "globbing" where any excessive dust/dirt stands a chance of building up in the mit and causing more surface scratches. This technique would also lead me to believe that your detailer and yourself are still using a carnuba based product... IMO not much for protection... and most would agree. While I will say a high quality carnuba is ideal for show vehicles its less than ideal for daily driven or even regularly driven vehicles due to its low melting/evap point and even lower UV protectioin qualities. SO... in closing... Thanks for trying... better luck next time. Edited May 22, 2006 by Dylan06SS (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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