Waxing

Boxer · 11-10-2008, 05:57 AM

Waxed the F40 yesterday. Only the second time I have done it this year. I am finding that if you keep the cars under a cover and only wash when needed and with a mild shampoo, a good waxing twice a year is fine. Given the thin paint on the carbonfiber, also do not want to do it too often as it does remove a micro layer of paint.

How often do most owners wax ?

Ingenere · 11-11-2008, 05:51 AM

I use Finish First on all my cars, and have never had any issues. FF combined with clay twice/year or as needed has kept my small, but cherished collection 'as new'..... including my F40.

Boxer · 11-12-2008, 10:48 AM

Do you do it yourself or entrust it to a professional detailer ?

RufMD · 11-12-2008, 08:19 PM

I've used Zymol Concours hand glaze, and the results were fantastic. The glaze is not as durable as a harder wax, but for showing etc it turns out marvelous.

Ingenere · 11-12-2008, 09:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boxer

Do you do it yourself or entrust it to a professional detailer ?

Myself...... Detailing my cars is therapeutic....... especially after a particularly good track day!

Boxer · 11-12-2008, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ingenere

Myself...... Detailing my cars is therapeutic....... especially after a particularly good track day!

I also do it myself. If in the right mood, it is quite relaxing and enjoyable. I also like to do it as it gives me a chance to really check the condition of the paint and bodywork.

11-10-2008, 05:57 AM	#1
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	Waxing Waxed the F40 yesterday. Only the second time I have done it this year. I am finding that if you keep the cars under a cover and only wash when needed and with a mild shampoo, a good waxing twice a year is fine. Given the thin paint on the carbonfiber, also do not want to do it too often as it does remove a micro layer of paint. How often do most owners wax ? Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

11-11-2008, 05:51 AM	#2
Ingenere Owner Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: 3rd rock from the sun Ferrari Life Posts: 44	I use Finish First on all my cars, and have never had any issues. FF combined with clay twice/year or as needed has kept my small, but cherished collection 'as new'..... including my F40. Ciao Dino TR F40 Mondialt cab 308QV 348 Challenge M5 SL55

11-12-2008, 10:48 AM	#3
Boxer Owner Elite Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: UK Ferrari Life Posts: 12,793	Do you do it yourself or entrust it to a professional detailer ? Boxer Current: F40, F50, 612, 430 Scuderia Past: 360 Modena, 360 Challenge, 550, 575, 365BB, 512BB, 456 GT, F355 GTS, 365 GTB/4 Daytona, 308 GTB

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11-12-2008, 08:19 PM	#4
RufMD Owner Elite Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Ferrari Life Posts: 67	I've used Zymol Concours hand glaze, and the results were fantastic. The glaze is not as durable as a harder wax, but for showing etc it turns out marvelous.