Howlinlancer

With what wax? how too get out the oxidation stains?

Howlinlancer

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mitsuozboi

iTrader: (18)

I just installed mine like a month ago and waxed it real well with mothers cleaning wax before I put it on, even with all the salt and snow and dirt it still looks great, wax is still holding up. Ill have to see how it does in summer tho. I would say try the mothers, It works awsome. Although I heard some waxes make yellowing of the hood move faster so id watch out for that. not sure exactly what waxes but I heard turtle was bad.

Howlinlancer

ah.. so it does matter on what wax u use for your hood? i was just using whatever wax. i think i used some of the eagle one nano wax... its ok. i should try mothers

SilverShadow03

iTrader: (19)

I'm in the same boat....had my CF Hood on for about 8 months now and damn thing is beginning to show oxidation.....not as shiny.......Also, car is not garaged. So I know the longevity is cut way short by the ever changing weather...still though....WTF?

I too have waxed the hood....I'll admit, mainly at the touchless carwashes...waxed it really good about 3 times myself with the Meguires 3 step process......still some oxidation....Should I have it detailed and see what happens?

By the way....it is a Seibon OEM CF Hood. I'll post pics tomorrow....dark outside....and rainy right now.
What do you recommend? Thanks.....

mitsuozboi

iTrader: (18)

the wax on the touchless is probably whats doing it. that stuff is no good. Best bet is to wax the car at least 1 a month and I try to wax my cf once a week with mothers. Havnt had it that long but so far so good.

SilverShadow03

iTrader: (19)

Is there a particular Mothers Wax you prefer/recommend? Thanks for your comments.

mitsuozboi

iTrader: (18)

I use mothers "cleaning wax" I buy mine in a tin circular can. there are other waxes though. I would stick with meguires or mothers. both have great car products.

danthebaca

i just used regular wax, i used eagle one before and i have used other compnays
no oxidation
but my car is garage kept i had mine for about 2 years

SilverShadow03

iTrader: (19)

OK, I went with Mothers 3 Phase wax treatment......it works AWESOME...made the biggest difference in the minor oxidation I had on the CF hood....I recommend this for anyone with CF hoods, trunks.....you name it...cleans like a ****.....

mitsuozboi

iTrader: (18)

woot woot. mothers rules! haha

mrtrunks

+1 to Mothers
dumb question, what does oxidation mean???

SilverShadow03

iTrader: (19)

this is how i would explain it:


UV radiation is universal, unrelenting, and can never be totally eliminated. Not only does it burn human skin, it burns the exterior "skin" of motor vehicles, aircraft, boats, and trailers. This process is called "oxidation". Every surface is fair game. Paint, plastic, rubber, and vinyl, just to name a few.

Paint turns dull, then chalky. Rubber seals and bumpers turn white, dry out, and become hard as a rock. Vinyl trim will also turn white and eventually crack. Hard plastic (air dams, side mirrors, trim) react similarly to paint.

Capiche?

mrtrunks

Capiche Thanks

Howlinlancer

good info everybody! ... ill try the mothers wax or meguiars sometime i used eagle one nano wax and regular wax. they were ok..