Mazda CX-5 Forums
Technical Section => Bodywork => Cleaning & Detailing => Topic started by: GRAVY on August 28, 2017, 10:42:54 pm
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Hi,
I've had my pearlescent white CX5 since March. To protect the paint work a little I am now thinking of applying a layer of polish / wax. I've read that there is a difference between these two items!! A polish contains fillers for filling in those tiny scratch on the surface of the paint, but you then need a sealer to apply on top. A wax is just a protective layer on top of a clean car.
I was thinking that because my car is only 6 months old, I just need a wax for it. No need for a polish.
Am I right thinking this way?
Any recommendations as to which one to use?
Thanks
Graham
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Hi,
I've read that there is a difference between these two items!! A polish contains fillers for filling in those tiny scratch on the surface of the paint, but you then need a sealer to apply on top. A wax is just a protective layer on top of a clean car.
Correct
I was thinking that because my car is only 6 months old, I just need a wax for it. No need for polish. Am I right thinking this way?
I think the first part answers this part of the question - in short, you also need to polish.
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Thanks Deeps.
If a polish is still required, even though my car is only 6 months old, when would one use a wax only?
Cheers
Graham
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I wax with collinite 762s
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Collinite-476-Super-Doublecoat-Auto/dp/B002P3ZO2E
check out the reviews
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I wax with collinite 762s
Like this?
(http://waxattackmk.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Male-waxing.jpg)
;D
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If a polish is still required, even though my car is only 6 months old, when would one use a wax only?
In short - never. The polish removes ingrained dirt etc and restores the finish. The wax adds another layer and ensures that all your hard work last a bit longer than without so time spent waxing without first having done anything to restore the original finish (ie polishing) serves no purpose whatsoever.
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;D , very funny ha ha, yeah that's me on the left