I hear you on that. I actually wouldn't worry about the hood because it's aluminum and won't rust anyway!
Funny my coworker and die hard cadillac guy told me to wax and stick with itNothing more satisfying to me then seeing the results of waxing a car. I will stick to old school and just use carnauba paste wax as I have done for many years on my vehicles. Meguaire's Gold Class is what I have used for about 20 years. Yes, I know I do not get chip protection, but I wouldn't with ceramic either and PPF is just too darn expensive. I had been a nose mask (bra) guy for my cars, but don't think I will put a nose mask on this one.
I've been using Gold Class also but I've not been good enough about reapplying. It would be easier if I didn't daily the car, but it's holding up well anyway.Nothing more satisfying to me then seeing the results of waxing a car. I will stick to old school and just use carnauba paste wax as I have done for many years on my vehicles. Meguaire's Gold Class is what I have used for about 20 years. Yes, I know I do not get chip protection, but I wouldn't with ceramic either and PPF is just too darn expensive. I had been a nose mask (bra) guy for my cars, but don't think I will put a nose mask on this one.
However, I did keep one for 7 years, another for 4, and several for 2. They're always garaged when I'm not at work.
Funny. In 28 years owning vehicles, all I've ever done is hand wash and towel dry on a weekly basis and the paint still looks new the whole time. Of course, I've also owned 25 vehicles during that time, so I don't keep some of them long enough for the paint to dry.
All the perfumes, deodorants, shampoos, makeups, lotions, and other potions in the world won't replace a warm, soapy shower every day.
No, it's foolish and excessive, but it's my Achilles' heel. Some people buy designer clothing, eat at fancy restaurants, take exotic vacations, buy McMansions, and have lots of kids. Me? I buy cars and electronic gadgets.
No, it's foolish and excessive, but it's my Achilles' heel. Some people buy designer clothing, eat at fancy restaurants, take exotic vacations, buy McMansions, and have lots of kids. Me? I buy cars and electronic gadgets.
When dealing with clients statements like this make me cringe most of the time. Nine times out of ten when I hear my car is in excellent condition from a potential client, it ends up being far from in good condition. I am not saying this is the case with you, but honestly most people really are just that clueless when it comes to the true condition of their vehicle.Funny. In 28 years owning vehicles, all I've ever done is hand wash and towel dry on a weekly basis and the paint still looks new the whole time. Of course, I've also owned 25 vehicles during that time, so I don't keep some of them long enough for the paint to dry.
All the perfumes, deodorants, shampoos, makeups, lotions, and other potions in the world won't replace a warm, soapy shower every day.
So once you coat it, do you just warm up the engine, crack that VTAC-YO, and let it blow dry? Do you still need to wax over the protection? I've never lived with any ceramic protection before, just self-installed carnuba wax so far.
Oh, no. I'm not your ordinary, everyday tiger.
I'm an OCD, clean-freak, perfectionist. I'm one of those who depresses the Lane Watch button on the end of the turn signal lever when cleaning my vehicle so I can remove any accumulated dust in the inside with a damp Q-tip. The main reason I don't need "paint protection" is because I don't tailgate gravel trucks, drag sand across my paint, or live on a farm where chickens will poop all over my car. In short, I try to avoid damaging the factory finish in the first place negating the need for "protection" or "correction". 
