How to use Wax-As-U-Dry?

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Here is my dilemma. I'm planning to wax my car (carnauba) monthly. It has 3 Layers of Klasse SG. Between wax applications I'm planning to apply Eagle's Wax-As-U-Dry to keep some protection and shine, and because is faster than wax the car weekly with carnauba.

I applied WAUD to my other car (it wax not waxed) and the surface was not so smooth as it should have been after WAUD was applied. So the question is how do I apply this product? If I apply it to the wet surface and dry it with a chamois (The Absorber in my case)as the manufacturer suggest, the drying towel will capture the product + the water on the car. Should I apply it to the dry surface with a microfiber, let it dry and buff it (I'm not getting any advace if I do this because I want to give my car a quick wax)? Any suggestion you have or experience with this product will be greatly appreciated. :bow
 
If you're going to wax your car monthly, I'd skip the WAUD. I tried it once on my car (which is waxed about every 4-6 weeks) and really couldn't tell any difference.
 
I love the product. Of course I am now learning of much better ones. If I don't use it when I dry I get streaking and water spots. I don't think it is much of a wax but it sure helps me dry. I think that any detail spray will work as I use it though.



Good luck! Usta
 
It's a decent product, good for getting you by until your next full detail. I found it worked best on a wet surface with a couple mists per panel. I does leave a film-like substance on the surface which is a little annoying to deal with, but it will get you by until you can add a layer of wax later on. It's not the best product ever, but it's nice to use when you are short on time.
 
I think its a great product. Its a QD on steroids! I even went as far as thinning it out 3:1 and used as a QD. Use full strength on wet surfaces or full strength on dry surface as a QD. $3.97 for 16oz is real hard to beat......
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
I think its a great product. Its a QD on steroids!
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Agreed!



I think the stuff is great. Super slick and wet apearance after every use.



I use it after every wash instead of following my wash with a traditional QD. I use it on glass too.



I use a few dedicated drying towels for WAUD instead of my other drying towels since there tends to be a film buildup.



When I wash cars for those who call me, they are amazed at the feel and look of the car and ask if I waxed it too.



NPGNPG, apply a few spritzs per panel when the car is wet and gently buff with a dry quality MF. It'll absorb the water and product. I follow up with another MF for a quick, few stroke buffing. Do not use a chamois, synthetic towel or an Absorber. Stick with MF's.
 
I absolutely love the stuff, and like Patrick suggested, I also dillute it. It makes the world of a difference on our dark colored cars, and makes it extremely slick as to avoid marring from the drying process.
 
its a nice looking product but tends to have a bit of a grabby feel to it with our hard water-i also like NXT Booster and feel it's an underrated product too
 
Was there ever any other discussion about them ruining MF's? I remember someone stating that their MF's would just push water around after using WAUD. I love WAUD, but am a little leary of the towel use after I heard that. I haven't had a chance to use WAUD again since I read that (QEW, winter time), but spring is upon us and the hose will be out again soon.
 
n2_space said:
Was there ever any other discussion about them ruining MF's? I remember someone stating that their MF's would just push water around after using WAUD. I love WAUD, but am a little leary of the towel use after I heard that. I haven't had a chance to use WAUD again since I read that (QEW, winter time), but spring is upon us and the hose will be out again soon.
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That is why I use dedicated MF's for WAUD. After a while the product doesn't seem to come out when u wash. A little Simple Green soaked in the washing machine with hot and detregent water gets most of it out.



It's no big deal. Use dedicated MF's and wash separately.
 
Spilchy said:
........ A little Simple Green soaked in the washing machine with hot and detregent water gets most of it out.
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I currently was my MF with Micro Restore. What are the benefits or side affects of using some Simple Green.



Shawn
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
Tom, maybe you set your expectations a little high for it ?? It really is a good product....
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Naw, I don't like the way it looks on my cars. It's shiny, but not much else for me. I think it's a matter of us seeing the same thing and feeling differently about it.



I was being flippant, I know, but I also knew there'd be a lot of great advice about how to use it so I knew it wouldn't be a thread killer. Lots of people like it, I'm in the minority.





Tom
 
I don't know about Simple Green, but I use MicroRestore for cleaning and a vinegar rinse and they come out great, no problems.
 
uflraptor said:
I currently was my MF with Micro Restore. What are the benefits or side affects of using some Simple Green.



Shawn
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For me Micro Restore is way over priced especially if you do a lot of wahses. I own it as well so I could try it out.



Simple Green is a degreaser. After all, many here use it on engines, wheel wells and some use it on wheels.



The Simple Green (about a cup), when dilluted in a hot wash works as an emulsifier, breaking down the wax and polish residue lodged in the MF's. I believe on the gallon jug there is a reference to it as a laundry booster.



I use liquid laundry detergent (a tad less than normal) and vinegar in the fabric softner cup as well.



MF's come out clean and soft when dried on a delicate setting and then allowed to air tumble dry for a bit.



I noticed no real difference between washing with Micro Restore and Simple Green. With both, MF's come out clean and soft. So, for $8 a gallon, the Simple Green works for me. I have @ 200 MF's of all quality and they all get washed this way.



However, neither Micro Restore or Simple Green can get out all the WAUD residue in the MF's for some reason. Some still remians because you can smell it. That's why I wash them separately and keep them dedicated for WAUD exclusively. I use the Viking towel that DavidB sold in the Autopia store. I have six of them.



FWIW, Simple Green is AWESOME on foam pads and buffing pads. I wash ALL my pads and applicators together in the washing machine. They come out completely clean. If you have ever used Collinite Insulator Wax you know how awful the applicator becomes clogged. This wash method takes care of that. Washing my pads in the machine has no way affected the shape or backing material. I do it all the time.
 
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