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Old May 25, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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Ive been using a Maguire's spray on wax after a wash. I use microfiber mit for the wash and microfiber towels for the dry and wax removal.

What do you use? What works the best?
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 11:19 AM
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honda wax.. spray on, wipe off
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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I just noticed that I got some of the spray on wax on my plastic parts and it turned them white. Do you guys know what I can use to get it off? Does the honda spray on wax do the same thing?
 
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Old May 26, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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you can't let it sit on the plastics after spaying it for too long or it will take a lil extra elbow grease to wipe it off either way it makes everything look brand new
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 01:56 AM
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I use a little bit of mild detergent and a sponge. I dry with a shammy (and no its not a shamwow, just a cheapy from a local store).

I have some Maguires but haven't used it yet. I also have some good wax, but haven't used it yet either.
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jimbo69ny
I just noticed that I got some of the spray on wax on my plastic parts and it turned them white. Do you guys know what I can use to get it off? Does the honda spray on wax do the same thing?
use an eraser....it will rub that white stuff right off
 
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Old May 31, 2009 | 08:24 PM
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Microfiber cloth, meguiars gold car wash, microfiber or air dry then use meguiars #26 wax or NXT. As far as making your plastics shine i use Optimum Protectant Plus, it protects against uv rays and leave a matte finish not shiny and slick. Don't use armorall that stuff is garbage.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Windex, soap and water, Honda Polish, Plexus, microfiber towels.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by bmgcya
Windex, soap and water, Honda Polish, Plexus, microfiber towels.
Windex doesn't damage the paint?

Can you use all those products on stompguards too?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2009 | 11:05 PM
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I def wouldnt use windex, if anything use invisible glass.
 
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