Meguiars Ultmate Liquid Wax streaking

[dsigmon]

Anybody else have this problem?

I called Meguiars & they said to WoWo this product but it still streaks

They said because I used #7 to prep with, there is a lot of oils in #7 & quite a bit in UW, that I may have this problem. Boy no kidding!

I applied by hand with the included foam applicator.(my GG 6 DA won't be here for a couple days) I put it on ultra thin & the top layer wipes off easily. But areas where my fingers put a little more pressure on the pad leaves more oils on the paint & thus the streaks of oil.

I can wipe the oil out eventually, but I'm talking some serious wiping, like 2-3 minutes going north to south & then east to west on an 18" X 18" area.

Any suggestions on a faster or better method?

[Hunter09]

Try a 50/50 whip down ?

[eatnosenuggets]

I had ULW streak like no body's business the first time I used it -- I applied by hand after using UP.

However, using the PC and doing an IPA wipedown after UP, I noticed zero streaking

[dsigmon]

What's a 50/50 wipe down?


Will the IPA damage the finish?

[Hunter09]

It's IPA and it won't hurt the paint

[dsigmon]

So I should wipe down after the polish & before the sealant?

Will the 50/50 IPA solution dull the polish job?

[Shakabruddah808]

I had the same problem when I used ULW as well. Meg's customer service says to use the 'spit shine' method of finely misting surface with ice cold water and then buffing dry, which worked out fine. But to me it was an extra step, so I ditched the ULW and am now using BFWD applied with LC CCS Euro Foam Red Hand Pads. Much thicker and more durable than those flimsy yellow, saucer-shaped ones. Plus the red pads can be washed and re-used repeatedly.

If you don't mind the extra step of 'spit shining', then go ahead and use that method. Or the next time you apply ULW, let dry about an hour and wipe-off. Follow-up immediately with a second application to both ensure even coverage, and to help remove hazing and streaking left from first application.

I really endorse the LC hand pads. There's just something relaxing and therapeutic about hand waxing versus machine application. Some forum members will even call it fun, which it is. I still keep some of those yellow pads around though. Great for getting into those tight spots.

Hope this helps.

[yakky]

How much are you using? You say thin, but that's no real indicator. Should be able to do a whole car using 1/2oz. The travel sized bottles work great for wax dispensing, they are 3.5 oz, divide in 6 sections, use one of those for the whole car.

[Hunter09]

Originally Posted by dsigmon

So I should wipe down after the polish & before the sealant?

Will the 50/50 IPA solution dull the polish job?

After your done waxing if there's streaks u can do a ipa whipe down

[pcw25]

I've had this exact problem a lot with Ultimate Wax, especially on reds and blacks. I just tossed it because it required too much work for a finish that wouldn't last. I would suggest switching over to Collinite 845 or Duragloss 105. Both last longer, and are cheaper.