Wax question?

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jeepbut
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Wax question?

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What is a good wax for patina trucks that have some bare metal. I would think most wax would leave a white residue that would be hard to get off. Slick4X4-What did you use on the green one ton?
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Re: Wax question?

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I use turtle wax , polishing compound
Then turtle wax , paste wax
And yes … it can leave a white haze
But go ahead & do it & then after it dries
Just use a high pressure washer on it

Do yourself a favor & buy a electric polisher
Saves a LOT of elbow grease !!
I bought a variable speed at harbor freight
I like it much better than the single , or Hi/Lo polishers
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I just used it (the polisher) the other day
My sister came up & I noticed the hazy plastic
Headlight lenses on her car
About 3-4 minutes on each lens
With the polisher & polishing compound
They were much more clear
https://www.harborfreight.com/power-too ... 62297.html
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Re: Wax question?

Post by slick4x4 »

Here is polished / unpolished picture
The areas where there was bare rusty metal
I hit with some wet 1500 sandpaper first
Then went ahead & polished & waxed
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[b]'' I think what scares me the most about you guys is that I understand you '' ..... KID
'' lookin good, a little paint adds at least 100hp!'' ....... COOTER
'' well an old guy can dream cant he? ''............ICEMAN
''I would donate organs before selling my slick''........ HOOFBEAT RACER
jeepbut
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Re: Wax question?

Post by jeepbut »

Thank you. I have heard to use Turtle Wax Ice. It does not leave the white film but is very expensive.
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