Can i use this to apply wax on my car?

roadmaster_tx

roadmaster_tx

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Hi,
Im actually new to this forum and i know there are alot of people here who know what they are talking about, I just had a question about when applying wax, and that is Can i use a 100 percent cotton t shirt to apply the wax? I tried it the other day and it didnt seem to leave any scratches.
Has anyone ever tried this or any opinions on it?
thanks
 
If I were you I would run over to Walmart or the auto parts store and get a foam applicator They're really cheap, and you'll definitely be glad that you did, as it will make the task much easier.
 
Way2SSlow said:
If I were you I would run over to Walmart or the auto parts store and get a foam applicator They're really cheap, and you'll definitely be glad that you did, as it will make the task much easier.
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ok, but what about drying a car for example, could i use something like a 100 percent cotton t shirt for that?

OR should i just use something like meguires microfiber towel?

thanks
 
roadmaster_tx said:
ok, but what about drying a car for example, could i use something like a 100 percent cotton t shirt for that?

OR should i just use something like maguires microfiber towel?

thanks
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Like anything else use the proper tool for the job. Foam apps will cost you a $1.60 at Walmart. A Megs drying towel or a big blue Microtex Microfiber drying towel will cost you about $8.00 - $10.00. This is not much money and you will certainly be better off.

Why do want to use old T shirts?
 
T-shirts don't "normally" have a nap, so any dirt etc. that is on the paint will be dragged across the vehicle, marring the paint. Also, t-shirts tend to be not very absorbent, so you would be wringing it out as much as you laid it on the paint.

As to the wax application, you may be more likely to mar the finish (esp. if you have a "heavy hand"), as you'd have your fingers pressing almost directly onto the paint. (Which may also be too much pressure for you to get an even application.)

The only thing I can think of to use a t-shirt for is the Mothers Paint Chip Repair kit. )Or else as a "hand cleaning rag" when you're doing oil changes etc. :D )
 
The problems that you will run into with an old T shirt is that they probably wont hold any water, and you have to watch out for the collar hitting the paint. If you were to use one successfully (which I have never tried) you will probably end up wringing it out about 100 times. I think most people on here dry with an electric leaf blower or blot with a towel and the use their favorite quick detailer to finish up. Personally, I really like the Meguiars Water Magnet. It's cheap and it does the job as well as any other Waffle Weave drying towel that I have used. HTH

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we must have replied at the same time Big Leegr.....:D
 
I cut up my old T's for rags for products that I am using in one or two places. Appling bug & tar remover, or paint thinner for removing whatever.
In the old days I used T's for polishing and waxing, but that was all I knew back then, and what was avaiable on the market was terry applicators so T's seemed like a good fit.
For drying buy some micro fiber towels and you won't look back again. Also as started for appling wax get the foam ones they are cheap and allow you to spread the wax real even.
 
T-shirts and paint just don't go together! Just the thought of a T-Shirt touching my paint is scary!

Some things T-shirts are good for!

Wearing, rags to wipe your hands on, engine detailing. They are also great to sit on! if you should need to sit on the ground and not want to get dirty ... just take your T-shirt off and use that!

Ok but seriously If your going to do the job right pick up some Microfiber towels! I am not sure where exactly you are located Check out Sams club, or Costco , or even BJ's. These guys usually have a pretty good deal on decent microfiber towels they are great all purpose towels and a HUGE step up from a T-shirt!

The only other thing that I use t-shirt rags for is sometimes dusting my interior ... but thats a rare occasion due to the fact that I have over 100 Microfiber towels!
 
Focusedonsound said:
T-shirts and paint just don't go together! Just the thought of a T-Shirt touching my paint is scary!
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Not to sound like an old guy but I would bet that there are some here that can remember using old T's for car polishing and waxing. My Dad did and his cars looked great. We together painted a 66 stang with 26 coats of lacquer, compounding, polishing and waxing with old T's. As I said that was about all that we had and the only thing that was available on the market then was terry pads. They were great for awhile then the inside would break down and you where left with something that looked like an old T :lol
 
Beemerboy said:
Not to sound like an old guy but I would bet that there are some here that can remember using old T's for car polishing and waxing. My Dad did and his cars looked great. We together painted a 66 stang with 26 coats of lacquer, compounding, polishing and waxing with old T's. As I said that was about all that we had . . .
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You're not OLD!!! You just have a very good memory!! :lol

PS - I can remember using old T's for waxing duty too - but I was VERY young & didn't know any better ;)


PPS - to get this back on topic - Don't use T-shirts for paint care!! :)

and :welcome to the City!! :D
 
norahcrv said:
You're not OLD!!! You just have a very good memory!! :lol

PS - I can remember using old T's for waxing duty too - but I was VERY young & didn't know any better ;)


PPS - to get this back on topic - Don't use T-shirts for paint care!! :)

and :welcome to the City!! :D
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Thanks alot for the help guys :bigups

What about the megures MICROFIBER single pack, should i use that instead?
 
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