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Mazda CX-9 Wash and Wax

7 messages,  Last post on Mar 27, 2011 at 1:23 PM

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#1 of 7 What waxes/ protectants are you all using on your CX-9? by claireb

Aug 05, 2008 (9:02 am)

Hi All,
 
I was wondering what waxes; steps etc you are taking to preserve your paint on your CX-9?
 
Could you post any problems/successes you are having?
 
I really want to take care of my paintwork, but I do not want to spend an absolute fortune on it either.
 
Thanks for any advice,
 
Claire

#2 of 7 Re: What waxes/ protectants are you all using on your CX-9? [claireb] by ceric

Aug 05, 2008 (10:29 am)

Replying to: claireb (Aug 05, 2008 9:02 am)
For me, I wax my vehicles (including CX9) once a year and wash them every other weekend if possible (manually). I seldom put my vehicles through machine wash unless it is the jet-type. Traditional cloth wash put swirl marks on your paint surface (very obvious for dark color vehicles). If you want to do more, you may consider "clear bra", which is a set of thin 3M films you put on the front (bumper, fender, hood, etc.) end panels. It is nearly invisible and it protects chipping from road debris. I have not used them yet. You will find lots of them on eBay.

#3 of 7 Zaino by abpelch1

Aug 05, 2008 (12:33 pm)

Just bought my CX-9 new last week, but have been using Zaino on my Accord for the last 4 years. Will probably use on the CX-9, too. It's more expensive & you have to order online, but it is 10x easier than carnauba wax to apply & remove, plus the results are great.

#4 of 7 Re: What waxes/ protectants are you all using on your CX-9? [claireb] by fishrule1

Aug 11, 2008 (7:24 am)

Replying to: claireb (Aug 05, 2008 9:02 am)
I have 3M's Paint Protective Film on my hood and fenders, side-view mirrors, headlights and foglights, and door edges. Elsewhere, I use Griot's products (http://www.griotsgarage.com), specifically the Paint Sealant when the car was new, followed by the Best of Show wax quarterly. I'm kind of nutty about this stuff, though.

#5 of 7 Re: What waxes/ protectants are you all using on your CX-9? [claireb] by 99zoomr

Aug 12, 2008 (11:42 am)

Replying to: claireb (Aug 05, 2008 9:02 am)
I've been using Meguiar's Tech Wax. Goes on easy, buffs off easy, and seems to hold up pretty well. I usually hand wash my cars every few weeks and wax them twice a year...

#6 of 7 can you wax too much? by dogdoc1997

Mar 27, 2011 (1:08 pm)

I have a guy that does my cars for years once a month and waxes every other month; I have NOT seen any problem with this even on my high end stuff...dogdoc

#7 of 7 Re: can you wax too much? [dogdoc1997] by steve_ HOST

Mar 27, 2011 (1:23 pm)

Replying to: dogdoc1997 (Mar 27, 2011 1:08 pm)
This has long been my favorite post on the subject of waxing:
 
Mr_Shiftright, "Teflon Paint Sealants Revisited" #7, 10 Jul 2003 10:33 am
 
Doubt that simple waxing is going to hurt the paint unless your guy is claying and polishing every time too.

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