Final wax job, or should I?

[Agent G]

I have never, ever, in almost 50 years of building, gave a final wax to a paint job. I'm real close to finishing my CHP Dodge, which will require decals, and am wondering if I should wax the thing.

I used Valspar laquer black/white/clear, polished it out, but think I need something else. Wax or any other suggestions ?

G

[martinfan5]

Well the only other thing out there would be wax, I say go for it, I have not wax a model, I did buy wax to use on them, just have not done it yet

[foxbat426]

I tried wax on my last build a 71 duster - it was gloss yellow already and pretty shiney - the wax did help bring the shine out even more. give it a shot -

[martinfan5]

I know you can use any wax, but what I have read on here, you should use carnauba wax, not the spary on wax

[JunkPile]

You already have all the hard work done, wax that baby......it's real easy!

[foxbat426]

Jon, I'll make a note of that - carnauba wax, I use that on my pinball machines - i'll give it a shot

[SuperStockAndy]

I always use Meguiar's polishing compound with Mother's Carnauba wax, seems to work for me.

[Agent G]

Looks like the concensus is wax that sucker!

Andy is that Meguiar's polishing compound the mysterious #7 I keep hearing about?

I have heard wax will screw with decal adhesion, I seriously doubt that, any thoughts gentlemen?

G

[JunkPile]

I forgot you mentioned decals still needed to be applied. I must say that I know nothing about decals over wax, or wax over decals. My decals are usually under the clear coat. Someone will be able to steer you right. Good luck!

[cruz]

Get those decals in place before adding wax, after they are thoroughly dry you can wax over the decals!

[Agent G]

Thank You Cruz!

G