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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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Washing a Waxed Car?

About a month ago I washed my car with Optimum No Rinse and waxed it with Optimum Car Wax. There's too much grime to dust it anymore so I need to wash it. What's the best way to wash the dirt off without removing the wax? I'm thinking something like half-strength No Rinse or just water.

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 07:07 PM
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Half strength no rinse.
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 12:10 AM
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Quality car soaps out there will not strip wax. Use ONR full strength, its fine.
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 04:51 AM
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^x2, technology has helped enhance/at the worse, maintain wax jobs on our cars. just dont use dish detergent
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 06:17 AM
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Thanks guys, appreciate the help!
Old Nov 29, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Yup, full strength will be fine. The only thing that I've noticed that has reduced the life of my wax is when I used to use an absorber to dry off my car or used a high pressure hose at the self serve too often.
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