Wax Job

I just did my annual wax job on the bus. I know some don't like the thought of getting on top of the bus, but I like the smooth finish the wax gives my paint, and I am convinced that it helps protect it from the weather. I use the foam exercise mats to walk on, so I never get any popping of the metal while I am up there. The mats do a good job of distributing my weight.

I used microfiber towels to dry the water after I washed it and they gave me the smoothest finish I have ever had on the sides of the bus. They also absorb the water better than the chamois cloths I normally use. I use Meguiars wax because it is easy to apply and buff off.

Now if I just had someone to polish all my stainless!

If you are really bored, mine could use a good wax job! :)

That's real nice Dale, I'm just down the road in Tallahassee, when do you have time for mine?

JIM

Looks good Dale. I used a 6inch air orbital polisher/buffer with a foam polish pad and it did a great job. I then wiped it with the microfiber towel. This water spots and blemishes were gone. A lot easier than by hand. The next time I washed it the stainless cleaned up quickly using the microfiber to dry it. I now have to do the roof.

Nice job Dale, but I thought I saw a bug you missed!:p:o:rolleyes:

Truk: I agree with you - great job - shiniest roof in the South, but there might be a fly in the molasses.

I didn't have a lot of spare time to polish the bus, so I may have missed a few bugs. Denny, I agree with you that an orbital polisher would make it much easier. I've been looking for one since I watched the crew at Kerrville using them to wax the buses. I did want to make everyone aware that you can move around on the roof without buckling the metal if you use something like the foam pads to distribute the weight. Of course, if I had Rogers resources, I could just have one of my guys do it for me.

Good Job Dale. Where can I find the foam pads you refer to ?

Jim,

You can get the black ones at Sears. I bought the colored ones from Sam's. They also help the old knees when you need to get down low while working on something. They will interlock so you can connect them together to make a cushioned area to stand on, such as in front of a workbench.

Just a thought. After doing the job how much do you think it is worth. I usually do mine myself, for therapy and the feeling of accomplishment. Takes several days. When my Detail Guy does it for me he charges 450 to 550 and it takes him two days.