FW1 Cleaning Wax

[Lydiachristopher]

They are just trying to drive sales and make a living. One can don't buy when approached. No need to get so worked up on this IMO.

I shout them once too, because i told them few times when they approach me, sorry, i have my own car care product, i dont need it, but those boys ignore what i said and direct spray on my car body and wipe off with god damn dirty cloth. . . . . . I hate those salesman which never listen to others. . . . .

[DocR]

A few years ago I bought 3 cans after seeing a demo at a car dealership and I was very impressed by what it did. I have used them only for the worst problems and I am down to the last 1/3 of a can. I am buying more and anyone who questions the claims is selling themselves  short. this is not a everyday product and I always cover my work with a coat of wax.

 

Last week my GTI which is my backup car for the rainy days, hauling stuff around and it  a fun car at the track ran into a problem with the windows and Sunroof. the forecast was heavy rain and I had a 75 mile ride home and when I checked the fuses nothing was amiss. By chance I had a heavy piece of plastic and a role of clear packing tape in the hatch so I covered the drivers window and sunroof and drove home not getting wet which without the fix I would of drowned. 

 

I called my dealer and had to wait 3 days to get it in and the problem was solved but the tape residue looked like it had destroyed the paint and plastic window vents and the service manager said " it looks like the only fix is too wet sand and paint where the tape was on the car and replace the vents.

 

I told Bobby I bet I can clean it off. he said there is no way. there is nothing on the market that could clean the tape residue off without taking the paint with it. Well I am not saying it was easy but with FW1 Cleaning wax and some popsical sticks I was able to get off 80% of what was on the car and I am sure tomorrow I will get the rest.

[DAVIDBWOOD]

 

I'm using this product.  It contains Carnauba and it has no ammonia like most wax do. No ammonia hence it doesn't leave a strong smell on your hands or on your waxing equipement. But there are also cons like since it comes in a spray can what you are getting is only half of the can, the other half is compressed air. The good thing about spray it's easy to apply and is convenient for lazy ppl like me hence I dun mind. The wax is easy to spread around a big area. I have used turtle wax before it's not easy to spread it around plus it's a workout for your arms after waxing.

 

I got when they were promoting at a caltex station. Deicided to buy some to try. In terms of usage it's pretty convenient doesn't require a lot of effort to wax. In terms of content it's not a lot (coz only half the can is wax) for its price.

My Dad came across this brand @ a petrol station as well. $45 each. I used them for their initial purpose which was for headlight cleaning, and it seemed to work alright for about 2 weeks before reapplying as I keep the cars mostly un- garaged and the weather mists up the lights repeatedly.

The can describes the ingredients as canuba wax and insists the contents is suitable for car duco and windshields. The wax on the glass didn’t sound too bright. So I test patched on the duco and it seemed ok and safe to use.

Two months prior I had two doors sprayed after a break-in and I thought it might be time to use the spray on those panels.

Wow. My mistake. Whatever was in that can (propellant? Solvent if any?) DID NOT agree with the door panels. The paint became lighter in patches, as though the spray went under the clear coat, and whenever the car is in the sun there are lighter and darker patches that look no good.

This is a warning for those who have had recent panel work done!

On contacting the spray shop (who was certified), I was told to bring it down as there is a lifetime warranty on the paintwork.

I was told @ the shop that since I applied something to the paint that changed its colour that the shop wasn’t @ fault. They would have to check with the paint sprayer.

Asides from the brand that I used- wouldn’t just using wax be a normal thing for a driver to do?

The wax wasn’t exactly cheap.

The wax might also leave ‘flamey’ looking marks on glass probably from the propellant that are permanent.

So...buyer beware. If you’re after headlight cleaning, get a professional garage to do the sanding and epoxy job. They look great and make for safer night-driving.

[Watwheels]

My Dad came across this brand @ a petrol station as well. $45 each. I used them for their initial purpose which was for headlight cleaning, and it seemed to work alright for about 2 weeks before reapplying as I keep the cars mostly un- garaged and the weather mists up the lights repeatedly.

The can describes the ingredients as canuba wax and insists the contents is suitable for car duco and windshields. The wax on the glass didn’t sound too bright. So I test patched on the duco and it seemed ok and safe to use.

Two months prior I had two doors sprayed after a break-in and I thought it might be time to use the spray on those panels.

Wow. My mistake. Whatever was in that can (propellant? Solvent if any?) DID NOT agree with the door panels. The paint became lighter in patches, as though the spray went under the clear coat, and whenever the car is in the sun there are lighter and darker patches that look no good.

This is a warning for those who have had recent panel work done!

On contacting the spray shop (who was certified), I was told to bring it down as there is a lifetime warranty on the paintwork.

I was told @ the shop that since I applied something to the paint that changed its colour that the shop wasn’t @ fault. They would have to check with the paint sprayer.

Asides from the brand that I used- wouldn’t just using wax be a normal thing for a driver to do?

The wax wasn’t exactly cheap.

The wax might also leave ‘flamey’ looking marks on glass probably from the propellant that are permanent.

So...buyer beware. If you’re after headlight cleaning, get a professional garage to do the sanding and epoxy job. They look great and make for safer night-driving.

 

Whoa. You replied to my 2015 post.

Yes. For this wax you have to spray and quickly spread it out. If you leave it for too long it will lighten the paint work. It could be due to oxidation once it comes out of the compressed can. Anyway for me I only spray a thin amount on the surface and spread it quickly. For wax you do not focus a generous amount on a small surface area. You have to do it as though you are spray painting the car door. You spray the wax in strokes. You do not hold it in a position and spray just a spot. You also have to keep a distance. Much like as if you are spray painting an object.

 

I think what you did is you applied different amounts of wax on the surface area that caused the "spotting" due to you not knowing how to apply it evenly. If that happens again apply water on your detailing cloth and on the surface so that to spread out the wax.

Edited June 12, 2019 by Watwheels

[Freeder]

GPGT..

2 yrs ago , bought 2 cans , still left 1.5 cans..

Edited June 12, 2019 by Freeder

[ImpulsivePluto]

On 6/16/2015 at 5:41 AM, Lydiachristopher said:

I shout them once too, because i told them few times when they approach me, sorry, i have my own car care product, i dont need it, but those boys ignore what i said and direct spray on my car body and wipe off with god damn dirty cloth. . . . . . I hate those salesman which never listen to others. . . . .

standard marketing or sales follows the rule of two nos and a go pushy salesman will go further and as someone in marketing i dont like those guys. the wax itself is entirely safe on dirty or dusty vehicles thats spefically what its desighned for those dirty terry clothes are washed at proffesional cleaners but die a dark grey from things like break dust that oxidises and ruins your rims if your still worried any body who knows what there doing will have a brand new shiny white clothes for customers like yourself. do not use FW1 on unfished paints itll will remove tree saps road TARS AND SERVICE RUST its got some kick little bit gos a lon way if it smudges or smears your either using to much or the service your putting it on is to hot its a wax it needs to set or it will just leave streaks as long as its used proparpely its a great multi tool sure there butter waxes or cleaners FW1 is a cleaning wax you dont buy a multi tool and expect it to have the best screw driver. if youve never waxed look up a tutorial on youtube dont try and be a hero