Rained out while attempting to wax..now what?

[xanstin]

Well this weekend I washed and clayed the car in preparation to use the mothers 3 step wax. Made it 3/4 of the way through step 1 the pre wax cleaner before I got rained out. It will be a couple days before I can work on the car again. The question I have is should I start over with the cleaner on the entire car or pick up where I left off after another wash?

[Mike Phillips]

First, since this was your first post to our fourm....


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Made it 3/4 of the way through step 1 the pre wax cleaner before I got rained out.

It will be a couple days before I can work on the car again.

The question I have is should I start over with the cleaner on the entire car or pick up where I left off after another wash?




Since you've already cleaned 3/4 of the car, you could wash and pick up where you left off, or just pre-clean the entire car again just to ensure any and all contaminants and impurities are removed.

The parts that you've already used a pre-cleaner on will be really fast to simply pre-clean again.

Or... just use the pre-cleaner on the panels you didn't get to and then move on to the next process.


:)

[Mike Phillips]

Here's a few articles that might help you...


How to use a hand applied abrasive polish or paint cleaner by hand (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/26612-how-use-hand-applied-abrasive-polish-paint-cleaner-hand.html)


A tip for working with waxes, paint sealants or coatings that are new to you (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/tricks-tips-techniques/37279-tip-working-waxes-paint-sealants-coatings-new-you.html)


How to break open a coating of wax and remove it by creeping out... (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/28204-how-break-open-coating-wax-remove-creeping-out.html)


The Final Wipe – Tips for creating a streak-free, show car finish (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/19956-final-wipe.html)


Word Definitions - Compounds, Polishes, Glazes, Paint Cleaners and Waxes (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/39020-word-definitions-compounds-polishes-glazes-paint-cleaners-waxes.html)


How to correctly fold and use a Microfiber Towel (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/how-articles/29230-how-correctly-fold-use-microfiber-towel.html)


What it means to remove swirls, scratches and water spots out of automotive clear coats (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/faq/19986-what-means-remove-swirls-scratches-water-spots-out-automotive-clear-coats.html)


Which products need to dry – The Car Wax Mentality (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/28593-products-need-dry-car-wax-mentality.html)




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[xanstin]

Thank you for the quick response! I was hoping that it was a possiblity to pick up where i left off due to my work schedule...doesnt give me to much time off.

[vet]

Welcome!

You can't go wrong with Mike's advice.