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Tips on waxing/washing
I recently ran my car through a touchless wash (it's very cold here) followed by using Optimum Rinseless wash. I then used Meguiars quick detailer and then attempted to wax.
Before waxing I ran my fingers across and the surface was smooth. I then wax and notice that it's leaving a gritty surface on the hood. Notice the dots on the surface.
Could this happen from applying too much wax? or not properly waxing car?
I'm using meguiars black wax.
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Re: Tips on waxing/washing
How cold is the paint surface and the wax while you're applying it?
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Re: Tips on waxing/washing
Was the paint in that condition before the "touchless/rinsless" wash?
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Re: Tips on waxing/washing
It's actually a lot warmer in my garage (around 55 degrees) and that's where I did it. It seems to remove some of the grit when you smear with your finger.
After the wash it felt smooth. This happened the last time I waxed it too. Can't figure it out and now i'm worried that it's scratching the paint. The only panel I noticed it on was the hood.
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Re: Tips on waxing/washing
Next time I wash I will try claying after and see if it helps before waxing.
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Re: Tips on waxing/washing
Originally Posted by chipmb2985
It's actually a lot warmer in my garage (around 55 degrees) and that's where I did it. It seems to remove some of the grit when you smear with your finger.
After the wash it felt smooth. This happened the last time I waxed it too. Can't figure it out and now i'm worried that it's scratching the paint. The only panel I noticed it on was the hood.
Something is scratching the paint!
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Re: Tips on waxing/washing
Originally Posted by chipmb2985
Next time I wash I will try claying after and see if it helps before waxing.
Claying is a good step. Try baggie test first.
Good luck.
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Re: Tips on waxing/washing
From my understanding Megs black wax has abrasives in it. Could this be what you're seeing? Maybe a combo of too much wax/temp/etc could be a cause of what you may be seeing.
"Through years of careful research and development, Meguiars has found the perfect combination of protective polymers, gloss enhancers, abrasives and micro cleaners to create a formula that produces a level of gloss, depth and clarity that is unheard of on dark colors – all while being exceptionally easy to apply and remove." Meguiars Black Wax, black wax for cars
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Re: Tips on waxing/washing
Originally Posted by RobertJ34
From my understanding Megs black wax has abrasives in it. Could this be what you're seeing? Maybe a combo of too much wax/temp/etc could be a cause of what you may be seeing.
"Through years of careful research and development, Meguiars has found the perfect combination of protective polymers, gloss enhancers, abrasives and micro cleaners to create a formula that produces a level of gloss, depth and clarity that is unheard of on dark colors – all while being exceptionally easy to apply and remove." Meguiars Black Wax, black wax for cars
What the heck..I think you're right. And the reason why I felt them is because I didn't put enough pressure into waxing it in order for the abrasives to do their job. But I thought it was grit so that's why I didn't lol.
But I'm going to try something new next time. Any recommendations for something that doesn't streak easily and gives descent protection?
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