1) Switch from Pep Boys car wash to Meguiar's, Zymol or as a last resort Mothers. The better car wash solutions promote water "sheeting" which prevents water spots. Be very careful not to use too much car wash...especially after you are washing your car for the 2nd time after completing this process. Too much car wash solution will remove your wax and cause streaking. Never ever wash your car in direct sun...it will cause water spots and streaking.

2) Dry the car thoroughly with either a synthetic chamois or terry cloth towels. Don't use the same towels that have been used to apply of remove wax or polishes because the residue can cause streaking. Be careful using diapers because many of them have polyester thread in the binding which will permanently scratch your paint and cause swirls. Use the "burn test" to test for poly.

3) Remove your current wax and clean the paint by using Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze. Remove with 100% thick nap terry towels. You only need to do this step about every 6 months or so unless your car lives outside. Applying wax to a car that really needs cleaning first can cause streaking.

4) Apply a coat of Meguiar's #26 Hi Tech Wax. This is an outstanding Carnauba wax. Remove with 100% thick nap terry towels.

5) Mist the car lightly with Meguiar's #34 Final Inspection and wipe off with a clean dry terry towel.

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Now you should be set for simple easy washes. The next times you wash your car, all you have to do is step # 1, 2 and 5. Your car will look concours ready in a minimum amount of time. Step #5 also helps your wax to last much longer.

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Bill Wood - Webmaster
MercedesShop.com, LLC