Marks after using wax

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Marks after using wax Jun 15, 2017 18:10:24 GMT

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Post by rustywheels on Jun 15, 2017 18:10:24 GMT

I am obviously doing something wrong (well, that's what my better half keeps telling me!!)...

When I have cleaned and polished the car (use Autoglym shampoo and then Super Resin polish), the car looks great. However, when I then apply Meguairs Ultimate Liquid Wax, I always end up with streaks or stains (not sure how best to describe them). Its obviously the wax as is essential cloth marks in the wax, and then I pretty much always end up going back to using the polish to get rid of them, or spend hours rubbing them out with a microfibre cloth. Doesn't come out in photos I'm afraid.

I leave the wax to dry - today a couple of hours. Not in direct sunlight, and its the same on both of my cars, so not just the MX5. I also experience exactly the same problem when I use Autoglym Extra Gloss protection. Driving me nuts.

Any ideas what am I doing wrong? Do I need to move to Dual Action power polisher (and any recommendations on make/model for an occasional amateur?)?

Horney Boss Man All the gear and a vague idea. Posts: 3,796	Marks after using wax Jun 15, 2017 18:27:11 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Horney on Jun 15, 2017 18:27:11 GMT Couple of hours sounds way too long to me.

rustywheels Chats A Bit Posts: 151	Marks after using wax Jun 15, 2017 18:55:44 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rustywheels on Jun 15, 2017 18:55:44 GMT Don't disagree, but had read that longer was better. Normally I buff it off in 10 mins or so, but still get same results. I think I may just chuck the wax in the bin.

minty Won't Shut Up Posts: 983	Marks after using wax Jun 15, 2017 20:26:44 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by minty on Jun 15, 2017 20:26:44 GMT Perhaps go for a sealant instead of wax like me, I use tough coat. Seems pretty good and super easy to apply.

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Marks after using wax Jun 16, 2017 18:53:13 GMT Horney likes this

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Post by rustywheels on Jun 16, 2017 18:53:13 GMT

So in frustration, I phoned up Meguairs in the US today. Apparently the smear marks are because I used too much and it is essentially residual wax that can be seen. The trick is to put a very fine coat on, allow it to dry and then buff off. Also, if still some smears, use some Quick Detailer to remove.

I was a bit annoyed that I have to buy ANOTHER product for the first product to work, but just so happens I had some in the garage from when I used a clay bar on the car. And, you know what? It actually worked!

minty Won't Shut Up Posts: 983	Marks after using wax Jun 16, 2017 19:55:42 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by minty on Jun 16, 2017 19:55:42 GMT Woot!

atlex Global Moderator Excess 4x100 Detected. Posts: 4,878	Marks after using wax Jun 16, 2017 22:11:43 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by atlex on Jun 16, 2017 22:11:43 GMT yeah, learn to use the least possible amount of wax, it's the correct way to use it. Don't be afraid to do multiple layers tho - wax your car, buff it off, wax it again..
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Marks after using wax Jun 20, 2017 17:37:30 GMT

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Post by chris71 on Jun 20, 2017 17:37:30 GMT

Yeah as already said light and small amounts. When I've waxed my cars in the past I always washed it first in a good quality car cleaning shampoo dry it down. Then I apply the 1st coat of wax and buff it off.
Then I would go over the whole car with a good clay bar and suitable solution to allow the bar to glide over the body, just keep the body work moist with your claying solution and working the bar in a straight line application (as you should with the wax IMO) and don't apply to much pressure.
Dry it off again and then apply another layer of wax. I will only do panel by panel. This will take a good few hours to complete but the results are more than worth time spent.
Each panel will feel as smooth as glass
Get the hose pipe spray on and little bit of water and the beading you'll get shows that your car is smooth and sexy
The only time I've ever regretted doing this was on my old Volvo V70 ! That took pretty much all day

rustywheels Chats A Bit Posts: 151	Marks after using wax Jun 20, 2017 19:00:50 GMT Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by rustywheels on Jun 20, 2017 19:00:50 GMT Thanks for the advice Chris! Interesting that you clay after the first application of wax. Yep, Mrs Rusty now wants me to do the same to her XC60. Gonna take ages!!!

chris71 Chats A Lot Posts: 261	Marks after using wax Jun 20, 2017 20:05:54 GMT via mobile Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by chris71 on Jun 20, 2017 20:05:54 GMT Washing then light waxing will remove most of the contaminates on the paint. Clay bars will pick up the slightest bits on the paint and could end up scratching the paint. XC60 for Mrs Rusty 😂. Happy to help your weekend plans.
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