Can I wax my car before a very long trip? - Toyota Yaris Forums

hans_fh · 07-19-2007, 07:18 PM

Sorry for the word omitting

I'm from North Utah and I'm going to Los Angeles on Aug 2nd and Santa Monica on Aug 7th.

Do you guys recommend me wax the car one day before I set out? Because I'll meet me girlfriend and I want the car extremely shiny.

One of my friends warned me that the new wax on the car is sticky and will get more bugs and dust on highway.

Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!!

slvryaris · 07-19-2007, 07:34 PM

I waxed mine a couple weeks ago , and the bugs just came right off when I washed it better then before. So I would say wax away just make sure you get it all off, and dont get it on the black plastic.

static808 · 07-20-2007, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hans_fh

Sorry for the word omitting

I'm from North Utah and I'm going to Los Angeles on Aug 2nd and Santa Monica on Aug 7th.

Do you guys recommend me wax the car one day before I set out? Because I'll meet me girlfriend and I want the car extremely shiny.

One of my friends warned me that the new wax on the car is sticky and will get more bugs and dust on highway.

Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!!

your friend is using some crazy-ass wax if it makes his car sticky. the way to tell whether your car needs detailing/waxing is to run a microfiber towel along the hood (preferably when its clean). if its still slippery, you dont need a detail job yet. if its sticky or shows some resistance, its time to detail/wax. just makes ure to avoid whatever it is your friend is using. i can imagine him pouring maple syrup all over his car...now that stuff's sticky...

--B

duck · 07-25-2007, 09:10 AM

in my opinion waxing a car before a trip is a great idea. with a fresh coat of wax it will make washing off all the road debris and bugs so much easier.
i'd say wash/wax it before the trip then before you see your gf, swing on through a quick car wash.
i have no idea what sticky wax is and wax certainly won't make a bug stick. if a bug hits your car at 65mph, it's going to stick pretty damn good regardless.
get some goo-gone or bug & tar remover or something for that as well.

JetfireK · 09-07-2010, 04:12 PM

No matter how many highway bugs you have stuck on your yaris....just spray WD40 and wait...It will not harm the paint....also

If anyone drips oil on your concrete driveway spray the oil with WD40 ...and the next day if still there...spray again...It will disappear and is simple to do....

fnkngrv · 09-07-2010, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by static808

your friend is using some crazy-ass wax i can imagine him pouring maple syrup all over his car...now that stuff's sticky...

--B

yarrr · 09-07-2010, 06:57 PM

holy necro post, but since its up:

Most new waxes have a full cure time of 12 hours or less. I believe some older ones and some still on the market might be a full 24 hours. Personally I wouldn't wax the day before, I'd go 2-3 days at least. The wax isn't "sticky" its soft - bugs splat IN to the wax, not on top.

Also, WD-40 isn't going to strip paint, but I know it rusts bearings after a month - is it really worth using?(considering its barely cheaper than meguiar's quick detailer). If you properly wax your car you don't need anything but a damp microfiber to get bugs/bird crap/tar off your car.

Klink10 · 09-07-2010, 07:19 PM

On a lighter side.....can the girlfriend and save yourself all the grief.

Edited to add.......I wash and wax my car to get away from my girlfriend.

yaris2010RS · 09-20-2010, 02:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

On a lighter side.....can the girlfriend and save yourself all the grief.

not exactly sure what u were trying to say there......

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klink10

I wash and wax my car to get away from my girlfriend.

ROTFL!!! U ARE GOD!!!

Klink10 · 09-20-2010, 08:29 AM

You got it !!!

bobolinko · 09-20-2010, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Klink10

On a lighter side.....can the girlfriend and save yourself all the grief.

Edited to add.......I wash and wax my car to get away from my girlfriend.

Ahem.... You apparently can't even follow your own advice ?

.....can the girlfriend and save LOL...
Wait till she gets a copy of this post!

pierre_tec · 09-25-2010, 07:23 PM

u recomend wax it and get a quickdetailer spray and done

TheDriver916 · 10-25-2010, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Klink10

On a lighter side.....can the girlfriend and save yourself all the grief.

Edited to add.......I wash and wax my car to get away from my girlfriend.

exactly haha this guy knows what hes talking about. thats why my car is always spotless. and just to let you know. she wont notice that your car is shiny. and dont be ashamed when she asks why you drive a honda haha

bzinn 1 · 02-19-2011, 01:35 PM

Make sure girlfriend also waxes.....jk....

I always put on a coat of wax and polish or glaze before a trip,it to me helps get the grim off,figure it is sticking the bugs to the wax layer instead of my paint layer,so easier to get clean.

RedRide · 02-19-2011, 06:07 PM

Carnuba wax, whether newly applied or an older application will soften in the sun/
heat and potentially trap dirt.

Polymer wax does not have this problem and this is one of the reasons why many (ncluding me) prefere it.

Trubin · 02-20-2011, 10:43 AM

Yaris is pimping already, no need to wash/wax it, its already a chick magnet.
but as a side note which wax do you guys use and how do you apply it?

yaris2010RS · 02-20-2011, 06:53 PM

i use turtle hard shell and am happy with the results. never tried anything else, never had any need too

Viperoni · 02-22-2011, 08:07 PM

Meguairs NXT Tech Wax 2.0.
Synthetic and lasts 4-6 months, instead of natural waxes that last half that at best.

Also, the GF would probably notice a spotlessly clean interior more than a shiny exterior (vs one that's just washed at a car wash).

07-19-2007, 07:18 PM	#1
hans_fh Drives: Yaris Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Utah Posts: 133	Can I wax my car before a very long trip? Sorry for the word omitting I'm from North Utah and I'm going to Los Angeles on Aug 2nd and Santa Monica on Aug 7th. Do you guys recommend me wax the car one day before I set out? Because I'll meet me girlfriend and I want the car extremely shiny. One of my friends warned me that the new wax on the car is sticky and will get more bugs and dust on highway. Any suggestions? Thanks a lot!!

09-07-2010, 04:12 PM	#5
JetfireK View User's Garage Drives: 2008 3 Dr Liftback Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 113	How to get the bugs off...easily.... No matter how many highway bugs you have stuck on your yaris....just spray WD40 and wait...It will not harm the paint....also If anyone drips oil on your concrete driveway spray the oil with WD40 ...and the next day if still there...spray again...It will disappear and is simple to do....

02-20-2011, 06:53 PM	#17
yaris2010RS View User's Garage Drives: no-longer-boosted '10 Yaris Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Angus, Ontario Posts: 1,891	i use turtle hard shell and am happy with the results. never tried anything else, never had any need too __________________ If it has boobs or wheels sooner or later your gonna have problems with it

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07-19-2007, 07:34 PM	#2
slvryaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan S Join Date: May 2006 Location: Indiana Posts: 885	I waxed mine a couple weeks ago , and the bugs just came right off when I washed it better then before. So I would say wax away just make sure you get it all off, and dont get it on the black plastic.

07-25-2007, 09:10 AM	#4
duck Drives: 2007 Silver Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 75	in my opinion waxing a car before a trip is a great idea. with a fresh coat of wax it will make washing off all the road debris and bugs so much easier. i'd say wash/wax it before the trip then before you see your gf, swing on through a quick car wash. i have no idea what sticky wax is and wax certainly won't make a bug stick. if a bug hits your car at 65mph, it's going to stick pretty damn good regardless. get some goo-gone or bug & tar remover or something for that as well.

09-07-2010, 06:57 PM	#7
yarrr Banned Drives: 07 sedan Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: new mexico Posts: 292	holy necro post, but since its up: Most new waxes have a full cure time of 12 hours or less. I believe some older ones and some still on the market might be a full 24 hours. Personally I wouldn't wax the day before, I'd go 2-3 days at least. The wax isn't "sticky" its soft - bugs splat IN to the wax, not on top. Also, WD-40 isn't going to strip paint, but I know it rusts bearings after a month - is it really worth using?(considering its barely cheaper than meguiar's quick detailer). If you properly wax your car you don't need anything but a damp microfiber to get bugs/bird crap/tar off your car.

09-07-2010, 07:19 PM	#8
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	On a lighter side.....can the girlfriend and save yourself all the grief. Edited to add.......I wash and wax my car to get away from my girlfriend.

09-20-2010, 08:29 AM	#10
Klink10 View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris Liftback Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: 910 Posts: 1,229	You got it !!!

09-25-2010, 07:23 PM	#12
pierre_tec Drives: Yaris HB Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Puerto Rico, USA Posts: 3	u recomend wax it and get a quickdetailer spray and done

02-19-2011, 01:35 PM	#14
bzinn 1 Drives: 2008 Yaris HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: University Place,WA Posts: 828	Make sure girlfriend also waxes.....jk.... I always put on a coat of wax and polish or glaze before a trip,it to me helps get the grim off,figure it is sticking the bugs to the wax layer instead of my paint layer,so easier to get clean.

02-19-2011, 06:07 PM	#15
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	Carnuba wax, whether newly applied or an older application will soften in the sun/ heat and potentially trap dirt. Polymer wax does not have this problem and this is one of the reasons why many (ncluding me) prefere it.

02-20-2011, 10:43 AM	#16
Trubin Drives: 2009 Toyota Yaris Hatchback Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 70	Yaris is pimping already, no need to wash/wax it, its already a chick magnet. but as a side note which wax do you guys use and how do you apply it?

02-22-2011, 08:07 PM	#18
Viperoni Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 505	Meguairs NXT Tech Wax 2.0. Synthetic and lasts 4-6 months, instead of natural waxes that last half that at best. Also, the GF would probably notice a spotlessly clean interior more than a shiny exterior (vs one that's just washed at a car wash).