GA's have to be the hardest to wax...

[stucazzo81]

So many groves in the body. I spent 2 hrs taking the wax off, then wound up spraying it down and its still there.

[klc317]

Yup...takes me awhile too...but the results or more than worth the time.

[BlackThorn]

i always thought this too... glad somebody else feels the same

[Artic]

Its not that bad to wax but i do i often must be used to it

[smitz123]

Yeah Grand Ams suck to do, but try doing a truck..............

[klc317]

I invite you to come wax my '93 F-150 Supercab. I washed, clay-bared, and waxed it a few weeks ago and it took about 7 hours to do a thorough job.

[Subtle_Cynicism]

Personally, I feel the Grand Am GT's are much easier to wax than the Grand Am SE's (99+, at least), because the ribbings are farther apart on the GT's.

But I agree, the front bumper and sides of an SE are a ***** to clean.

[Detailed Image]

If you guys hate waxing them you can always bring it to me :)

It is so satisfying when you step back after you wipe off that last bit of wax and unveil the masterpiece after a great detail. Ahhh can't wait for some nicer weather!

George @ Detailed Image

[Jibo]

Originally posted by Detailed Image
It is so satisfying when you step back after you wipe off that last bit of wax and unveil the masterpiece after a great detail. Ahhh can't wait for some nicer weather!


I agree George, Don't knwo about the rest of you but I can run my car througha handwash, a full claybar and a 3 step wax process in about 3.5 hours, totally worth every bit of time spent :thumbup:

[03gagt]

i spent a good 6 hours doing a wash, wax, carpet shampoo, buff, interior detailing and scotchguarding....3 weeks and the car still looks show room new....youd never know its 2 years old.

[03gagt]

wow just realized i opened a dead thread...SBT

[03xGAxSE]

naw i got to say 3 black denali XLs are alot worse than my GA but i dont have the ribs, although i detailed an se with the ribs today... its takes a little more skill but not much

btw: when your hand waxing why not stay away form the cracks? its alot easier that way

[erimar77]

you guys must be using too much wax.

[PeteXcore]

yes, mine took forever to wax. i need to do it again, but augh....such a pain. May be a stupid question, but you dont apply the wax to the whole thing, than remove it, right? you do it section by section? i know i keep finding spots i missed from last time, but with winter coming, and ROAD SALT(:2up: ) i need to wax it. oh yeh, and the Mr. clean bull crap left water spots all over my car. rip off.

[red hornet]

Hey~ anyone try the Megulars,color X?Thi stuf they say is the perfecct prescription to boost all colors.i just used in on my 04' Ga ,it sure did a nice job with a a great squirt top and enouph wax to use again and again! Oh, I am not a salesmen for Megulars.lolMike

[Brandon]

I love waxing mine.... *usually take a crap load of pics and post em all overe here* when i do.... but for me atleast the pride of knowing you got a shiny black car around here with decent chromed rims from the factory....

either that or you might as well try keeping a 25000 dollar car looking it.

[PeteXcore]

i'd take a buncha pics of mine, but it's so basic. dont even have rims...i'd kill for a GT though, but i cant afford it :( IS there a wax everyone can agree on that does an awesome job? I just bought some turtle wax platinum series, and have yet to use it.

[evlhamstr]

dont they have some diamond coating spray shit you can get done yearly?

[red hornet]

Im enjoying my new ride,I may have to change to Red Hornet!lolThis model comes with security alarm smoke screen radar detector,crime deterrent scanning equipment,lol and smith and wesson,Mike:eek:

[BlackDragon]

hehe... I don't need ribbing! (LOL)

I know the ribbing was a trademark feature, but I honestly don't miss it.

Maybe I'm weird, but I don't mind doing a little extra work. It's a matter of personal pride. Besides, I spend 3-4 hours on Saturday afternoon polishing, and then the car spends all night gleaming under the streetlights while I'm cruising. :D

[cole454]

/\:agree:

[redfiresedan04]

use Eagle One Nano Wax, nuff said

[OhioGrandAm]

Originally posted by Subtle_Cynicism
Personally, I feel the Grand Am GT's are much easier to wax than the Grand Am SE's (99+, at least), because the ribbings are farther apart on the GT's.

But I agree, the front bumper and sides of an SE are a ***** to clean.

I have to agree with that!

[red hornet]

I'm waiting for a few bucks saved to get some more Zaino products this year again.I love the results,almost $100 though,lol:D :click: :57chev:

[coupe]

Wow, this thread keeps getting ressurected from the dead (sp?) :lol:

[OhioGrandAm]

Took about 3 hours to wax the Grand Prix.

[coupe]

Since we are on the subject.
I can wax a GA or GP or Bonni in under 45 minutes.
And no, i dont miss any spots :lol:

[red hornet]

Awesome.I gave up on Zaino for now and sacrificed cost for Nanowax.

[red hornet]

The Nanowax website is cool too!They have a spray wax as it dries I want to try.Has anyone used it? Mike:)

[Nighthawk243]

If you think the 1999+ sucks, you should try a 1992-1995.

The ribs on those are a BITCH.

[coupe]

I dont understand why its taking people so long.
You should be able to wax and remove it in under 45 minutes and thats really taking your time.

[Nitr0Racing21]

Originally posted by coupe
I dont understand why its taking people so long.
You should be able to wax and remove it in under 45 minutes and thats really taking your time.


This coming from a pro lol

[coupe]

Thats got nothing to do with it IMO.

I just did Ajaxus GA, it took me under 10 minutes to run an AIO (paint cleaner/sealant) over the surface and he removed it in under 10 minutes (he was slow :lol:, sorry AJ). Then another 5 minutes to run a pure sealant (spray) over the whole car. Even if i used a conventional wax/sealant (non spray) it still wouldnt take more than 10 minutes to apply and 5 minutes to remove.

All your doing is wipeing down the painted surfaces with a chemical product, i dont understand why its takeing people so long.

[goredsox]

Originally posted by Nighthawk243
If you think the 1999+ sucks, you should try a 1992-1995.

The ribs on those are a BITCH.

:agree: the stupid rib tings on the side of my old 93 were a bitch... most of the time i would just do the top and forget the individual ribs. I remember when i clayed her for the first time after 13 years, those ribs made that claybar turn black...

On the Corolla since i have the S model it adds the body kit which sucks because it picks up all fo the road debris, when i clayed her a few weeks ago it picked up crap, also to wax on her the body kit is a hassle..