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Old 10-06-2007, 11:53 AM   #1 (permalink)
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What do you use to apply wax? Sponge? Towel?

So i just got my first car ever, and know nothing about this.. i bought some mothers carnuaba wax. what am i supposed to use to apply it? (i dont have a buffer, so its gotta be by hand)

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I apply almost everything with a foam applicator. Those round foam discs work fine. I like to use foam blocks or Eagle One Tire Swipes to apply tire dressing on the tires too.

Remove wax and polish with a good microfiber towel.
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thanks, i read your awesome post but only showed how to apply wax with the PC...

do people generally use microfiber towels to apply wax too?
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Just like PB posted, use a foam applicator. You can get them for a few dollars where you got the wax.
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http://www.autogeek.net/pinfoamwaxap1.html

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thanks, i read your awesome post but only showed how to apply wax with the PC...

do people generally use microfiber towels to apply wax too?
Just use MF towels for removing wax and polish. Don't use them to apply. Use foam applicators to apply.
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