Waxing

MJO9040 · 03-14-2007, 07:21 PM

This is a quick noob question. Do you need to wax a car if it has metallic paint?

Dont want to get made fun of, just wondering. lol

Thanks

tctic · 03-14-2007, 07:26 PM

Up to you. If you want your car to look good, wax it. Waxing is not necessary for the car even if it doesn't have metallic paint. But it will help protect the clearcoat of your paint.

tomcat503 · 03-14-2007, 07:33 PM

Yep - It makes not difference whether you have metallic or non-metallic, you still need to wax the car to protect the finish. The wax really just sits on top of the clear coat which I'm pretty sure is the same for both styles of paint.

MJO9040 · 03-14-2007, 10:00 PM

thanks guys I really appricate it. I guess ill go buy some wax.

Any recomendations on a nice wax that isnt too expensive?

sinnet112 · 03-15-2007, 02:49 AM

What's your definition of expensive? Go to your local AutoZone or Pep Boy's if you want something at a normal price. For a few bucks more you can go online and get much better products. Stick with Meguiar's and Mothers if you're going to the store.

gonzo · 03-15-2007, 06:35 AM

More coats ='s more reflection. More oil for the paint. My brand, Meguiars Carnuba(sp). When a bird poops on it it comes off easier and helps prevent a poop ring, an outline of the poop pile.

picus · 03-15-2007, 08:26 AM

Oh boy....

scottwww · 03-15-2007, 08:39 AM

Wax is optional. But you must do something. Here is what I did:
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...170#post613170

This spring, I will do this again, and then wax to get the ultimate shine.

MJO9040 · 03-15-2007, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

Oh boy....

completely uncalled for man.

im sorry im not a car buff that knows everything and anything like you. I hope by posting that u feel a lot better about yourself. Putting someone down u dont even know. big man.

Thanks for all the help guys, ill have to check the store this weekend.

picus · 03-15-2007, 09:06 PM

Chill out. I wasn't putting you down. I was replying to the post above mine.

I hope "calling me out" made you feel better. And for what it's worth, you might want to check these out:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9145

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41760

MJO9040 · 03-15-2007, 09:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by picus

Chill out. I wasn't putting you down. I was replying to the post above mine.

I hope "calling me out" made you feel better. And for what it's worth, you might want to check these out:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9145

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41760

i must have taken it the wrong way. thanks for the help.

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tctic Major 38 Rep 1,238 Posts Drives: BMW E90 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Up to you. If you want your car to look good, wax it. Waxing is not necessary for the car even if it doesn't have metallic paint. But it will help protect the clearcoat of your paint.
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tomcat503 Infrequent Poster 3 Rep 34 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	Yep - It makes not difference whether you have metallic or non-metallic, you still need to wax the car to protect the finish. The wax really just sits on top of the clear coat which I'm pretty sure is the same for both styles of paint. __________________ 2006 325i
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MJO9040 Private 24 Rep 60 Posts Drives: Alpine White 328i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i Coupe [0.00]	thanks guys I really appricate it. I guess ill go buy some wax. Any recomendations on a nice wax that isnt too expensive?
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sinnet112 Major 30 Rep 1,118 Posts Drives: 2009 E89 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i Coupe [0.00] 2007 328xi Sedan [0.00]	What's your definition of expensive? Go to your local AutoZone or Pep Boy's if you want something at a normal price. For a few bucks more you can go online and get much better products. Stick with Meguiar's and Mothers if you're going to the store.
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gonzo Lieutenant General 10206 Rep 14,400 Posts Drives: as many as possible Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: TeXXXas iTrader: (0)	More coats ='s more reflection. More oil for the paint. My brand, Meguiars Carnuba(sp). When a bird poops on it it comes off easier and helps prevent a poop ring, an outline of the poop pile. __________________ Crazy Diamond
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scottwww Brigadier General 536 Rep 4,760 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 335i, 15 Infiniti Q60S Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	Wax is optional. But you must do something. Here is what I did: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...170#post613170 This spring, I will do this again, and then wax to get the ultimate shine. __________________ 2007 BMW 335i E92, Montego Blue on Cream Beige, MT, ZSP, ZPP, CA, PDC, CWP and Style 188 for winter
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picus Brigadier General 125 Rep 4,172 Posts Drives: e92 SG 335i Coupe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Toronto, ON iTrader: (0)	Chill out. I wasn't putting you down. I was replying to the post above mine. I hope "calling me out" made you feel better. And for what it's worth, you might want to check these out: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=9145 http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=41760
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