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Post by SunFan Sun Jul 12, 2020 8:49 pm

Just picked up a new car on Friday. It has a clear coat finish.

Does it make sense to have the finish hard waxed or is that a waste?

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Post by CHILLIN Mon Jul 13, 2020 9:59 am

I would say the manufacturers today are using some pretty advanced clear coats. I would only use the wax if you like the look of water droplets beading up. The coating should last many years.
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Post by ComputerGuy Mon Jul 13, 2020 10:59 am

I've never waxed mine, and after 14 years, it is still remarkably shiny looking when washed. I get all kinds of conflicting advice from friends and from the Internet... but I've never waxed a car that I bought new. My personal feeling (NOT an expert on automotive paint) is that waxing is going to degrade the clearcoat over time.
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Post by CHILLIN Tue Jul 14, 2020 12:54 pm

We just installed a new Cato toilet. It is shiny. But I have read that newer toilets have a clear coat to help prevent mineral build up. You must not use a pumice stone, or wet/dry sandpaper. It will remove the coating and you will have to start dealing with buildup. So TOB has started a fascinating thread on earwax, while I am starting one here about toilets. Humor is a must in senior years!
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Post by ferret Tue Jul 14, 2020 1:05 pm

I guess clear coating the inside of ears is out of the question.
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