What to do prior to waxing your vehicle.
So you're car is nice and clean you're ready to slap some wax on and call it a night right? Nope! Keep reading...
What you'll need.
This step is performed before you use the clay bar on your car. You should follow the steps outlined in metal care prior to waxing your car. This sections compliments the others and serves as a reminder. Before you apply the wax on your car you need to be sure your ride is free of contaminants and oily residues. You will also want to want to remove any dust that may have accumulated. When you are going to wax you should first remove the old layer of wax. By washing your car with dishwashing soap you'll get the desired result. (Be sure to read the article on metal care. It outlines important steps as well as reminding you that now is the time to embellish your paint, with swirl removers and the like).
There are products out there that are well suited to get your surface ready for a final waxing. They are great in addition to washing with dishwashing soap and using a clay bar.