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Old Jan 18, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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I dont normally wax my car but when I do I wipe it off with a 100% cotton tee and I know this isnt good for the car. What do you guys recommend. Whats some of you guys process as far as steps when your waxing? Anyone before and after pics? Thanks
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:09 AM
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Use a soft towel made especially for removing wax/polish, something like the DF Towel from www.dftowel.com
Some people also use Microfiber towels.

As far as a "process", it all depends on what you use. Every product is different.

Look thru this forum, you'll find thousands of before/after pictures. For most cars, pictures just don't do them justice. They're more impressive in person.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 01:39 PM
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The DFTowels are excellent!!!!
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 04:45 PM
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Best store wax and not zaino?
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 05:43 PM
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Never tried it but a lot of people seem to like NXT. I believe it is available locally at auto-parts stores, etc.
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Old Jan 19, 2005 | 05:59 PM
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Microfiber towels!!
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 07:30 AM
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Who sells the towels? Wal-Mart, Auto zone?
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Old Jan 20, 2005 | 09:40 AM
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You can get cheapo microfiber at Wally World and maybe Autozone. Good stuff you're going to have to order online. It all depends on how "****" you are about the finish on your car.

Personally, I wouldn't trust cheapo stuff.
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Old Jan 21, 2005 | 12:05 AM
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Diapers are the best! My boyfriend cannot live without them. They are super soft and do not put scratches on the paint when you try to remove the wax. Plus not too many places sell the right type of diaper. However our shop carries those in stock.
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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 09:42 PM
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Here are some after pics






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Old Jan 23, 2005 | 09:43 PM
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These pics where the night before the pics on top.







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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 11:24 AM
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What did you use?
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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yeah i saw Jung918 z in person is soo clean
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Old Jan 24, 2005 | 08:28 PM
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yeah i saw Jung918 z in person is soo clean dood you have to show me how its done
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Wow, and that Mr2 looks badass as well, is that yours? You do any drifting?
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