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    New guy needs help with wax and soap

    I just purchased an 07 Honda Civic LX Sedan. It has white paint. My question is what kind of soap and wax should I use. I want to do it right because I just found out the wax I have been using the past few years isn't the right kind. I'm also worried about using the correct soap. Help!
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    Re: New guy needs help with wax and soap

    This link should point you in the right direction... Suggested products for taking care of a new car!
    Scott

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      Re: New guy needs help with wax and soap

      Welcome to the forums!

      I'm pretty new myself, but here are some links that you should definitely read:

      Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle

      The two most popular consumer line washes seem to be:

       NXT Generation Car Wash



      and


      Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner


      In regards to products for a white car, here's two discussions that might be helpful:

      A Lesson From White Paint
      http://autopia.org/forum/detailing-a...ite-paint.html

      Is it pointless to use polish on a white car?
      http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17863

      Hope that helps some.

      -Ryan
      "All the sweetest winds they blow across the South." - Ryan Adams

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        Re: New guy needs help with wax and soap

        My thanks to kanabro and BlueZero for directing me in the right direction. I used to buy just any old soap and wax for my car but now I know better.

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          Re: New guy needs help with wax and soap

          Robert, no prob. The way that I've learned (and continue to learn) is by people helping out on these boards.
          There's a TON of good info on here.

          Here's another thread where Mike listed a bunch of info links:
          New Member w/ New Detailing Supplies!! - Car Care Forums: Meguiar's Online
          http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17705
          General Auto Detailing Discussion. Participate in existing discussion or start a new thread with your question.
          "All the sweetest winds they blow across the South." - Ryan Adams

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            Re: New guy needs help with wax and soap

            Thanks again Kanabro. I live in Cincinnati and just found two Mequiars dealers in my part of town off of one of your links. Also lots of helpful links that I have not had time to look at just yet. This is great. I've learned more the past couple of days than I did in all of my previous years combined.
            Robert 96

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              Re: New guy needs help with wax and soap

              Originally posted by Robert 96 View Post
              Thanks again Kanabro. I live in Cincinnati and just found two Mequiars dealers in my part of town off of one of your links. Also lots of helpful links that I have not had time to look at just yet. This is great. I've learned more the past couple of days than I did in all of my previous years combined.
              Robert 96
              Great!
              Glad I could help.

              -Ryan
              "All the sweetest winds they blow across the South." - Ryan Adams

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