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    Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    Hey guys, first time poster but I've lurked around here before for tips.

    I waxed my '97 Firehawk for the first time in years the other day after I brought her out of storage. There are sections of the paint that have lost their coat on the hood and after waxing I couldn't get the swirls out no matter what I tried, is there a product that can help this 'Bird look better? Thank you for any advice.






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    Re: Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    Um...huh?

    That looks like unbuffed wax. I'm not sure I see any clearcoat failure.

    What did/have you used?

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    Re: Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    Quote Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy View Post
    Um...huh?

    That looks like unbuffed wax. I'm not sure I see any clearcoat failure.

    What did/have you used?

    Mothers Pure Polish. The rest came off normally with a microfiber but the sections on the hood did not, and it was only these sections that were previously faded that have these marks/swirls.

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    Re: Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    It doesn't looks to be clear coat failure either could be just the paint is hungry from years of no wax(food) meaning something like meguairs number 7 may help or you'll probably need to do a one step on paint to revive the luster

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    Re: Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    Quote Originally Posted by jamesboyy View Post
    It doesn't looks to be clear coat failure either could be just the paint is hungry from years of no wax(food) meaning something like meguairs number 7 may help or you'll probably need to do a one step on paint to revive the luster
    Awesome thank you, I'll try the Meguiars first. Also for the un-initiated, what's a one step on paint? Like a single stage paint kit?

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    Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    Did you allow the polish to dry, and are having trouble removing all it from the paint? If that's the case, try re activating it by adding a little bit more polish to the paint [by little bit I mean just a tiny bit, not more than you previously added] but start buffing it off before it dries. That may not solve your swirl problem completely, but you'll at least be able to remove the dried polish off your paint.

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    Re: Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    It doesn't sound like you have the experience to start working on that paint with a machine. I'd suggest seeking professional help. You could do more harm than good. The Megs #7 is a good place to start and most likely stop. Maybe their is an AG Forum member near you or someone Mike P may be able to refer you too.
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    Re: Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    Also, you might want to look into a claybar kit. Your paint will benefit from using it.

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    Re: Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    Did you allow the polish to dry, and are having trouble removing all it from the paint? If that's the case, try re activating it by adding a little bit more polish to the paint [by little bit I mean just a tiny bit, not more than you previously added] but start buffing it off before it dries. That may not solve your swirl problem completely, but you'll at least be able to remove the dried polish off your paint.
    Yes I allowed it to dry and then the sections I pictured above it did not fully remove. I'll try what you mentioned and thank you!

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    Re: Waxed car, hood clear coat was faded, absorbed wax

    Quote Originally Posted by Eldorado2k View Post
    Also, you might want to look into a claybar kit. Your paint will benefit from using it.
    I tried the claybar on the sections above, didn't remove the wax but once I get it removed I'll be trying the claybar again.

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