How To Wax your Mustang

Your Ford Mustang is your dream car. It’s got a beautiful paint job
that cost you thousands of dollars and you want to keep that paint job
in pristine condition. Proper washing and application of a wax coat
will keep that paint in pristine condition for as long as possible.

Tools and Materials

• Car wash kit-High quality cleaner, wash mitt, bucket, chamois for drying
• Car wax kit-Applicator, microfiber or cheesecloth buffing towels, high quality wax.

The Proper Environment

This is key to achieving a proper wax coat and paint protection. You
should NEVER wash and wax your car in the direct sunlight, especially
when the temperature is in the mid- to high-80’s. According to most
makers of car detail products, the idea wash and wax temperature range
is between 65 and 95 degrees.

Step 1: Wash

Most car enthusiasts will recommend car wash products from either
Turtle Wax or Meguiar’s. Turtle Wax is older, but Meguiar’s has more
fans. Wash and then rinse relatively small portions of your Ford Mustang
in small circular patterns, rinsing out your wash mitt often to keep
the dirt and grit in the bucket and off your car.

Step 2: Rinse and Dry

Start from the top and work down when rinsing to make sure you remove
all of the soap. When finished rinsing, dampen the chamois and wring
it out thoroughly. Start at the top and work down again. Spread the
chamois out and pull it across the body panel to remove the water.

Step 3: Apply the Wax

Wax should be applied with the special applicator provided with the
wax. Apply the wax to a small area, approximately two foot square, in
small overlapping circles. Use moderate pressure, between three and
five pounds, when applying the wax. Allow the wax to dry to a soft
haze.

Step 4: Remove the Wax

Here is where the high-quality microfiber or cheesecloth towel comes
in. Fold it in quarters for easier management. Using the same small
overlapping circles and moderate pressure, remove the wax. When you feel
the cloth dragging, flip it over to a clean section and continue
removing the wax.

Step 5: Buffing

You’ve gotten the wax removed from the first small section, but it
doesn’t look as bright and shiny as you think it should. This is because
now you need to buff the wax. It’s recommended to use a completely
different cloth here, but you can use a clean section of the other
cloth. Again, using overlapping circles and moderate pressure, buff the
wax. Pay attention to the feel of the cloth as it moves across the
waxed body of the car. When the cloth begins to drag, flip it to a
fresh side. Keep buffing until the shine you want appears.

Regular and proper washing and waxing of your Ford Mustang will
ensure optimal protection for the paint and body. Washing of your Ford
Mustang should occur every time you notice it getting dirty. Waxing
should occur approximately once a month.