Waxing Help Needed
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What causes this oily smeary film after waxing? I tried using a soft towel, buffer, finally got it to come off using spray detailer. What am I doing wrong? Wax does not mention carnuba wax as an ingredient. Supposed to be a polymer wax.
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Originally posted by biznazion@June 16, 2005, 11:47 PM
What kind of wax was it? Did you give it ample time to haze over and dry?
What kind of wax was it? Did you give it ample time to haze over and dry?
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From my experience, the only thing that gets it off is to keep rubbing. Misting a little bit of water on it helps too. (probably not as good as the spray detail though)
I tried Zymol back when it first came out because it was expensive and it did the same thing. Called the company and complained. They suggested the water. Threw the bottle away and never used it again.
Switch your wax.
I tried Zymol back when it first came out because it was expensive and it did the same thing. Called the company and complained. They suggested the water. Threw the bottle away and never used it again.
Switch your wax.
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Originally posted by StangNut@June 16, 2005, 11:32 PM
From my experience, the only thing that gets it off is to keep rubbing. Misting a little bit of water on it helps too. (probably not as good as the spray detail though)
I tried Zymol back when it first came out because it was expensive and it did the same thing. Called the company and complained. They suggested the water. Threw the bottle away and never used it again.
Switch your wax.
From my experience, the only thing that gets it off is to keep rubbing. Misting a little bit of water on it helps too. (probably not as good as the spray detail though)
I tried Zymol back when it first came out because it was expensive and it did the same thing. Called the company and complained. They suggested the water. Threw the bottle away and never used it again.
Switch your wax.
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It appears to me you havn't been waxing veyr long. heres another good tip about waxing. When you do it, don't get wax in places where you can't get it out after without using like something small to get it out, like a screwdriver. Its a real pain.
I got it in between the body and tail light of my dads old 76 f-100. It took me forever to get it out. I was new at waxing at the time
I got it in between the body and tail light of my dads old 76 f-100. It took me forever to get it out. I was new at waxing at the time
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Use a micro fiber or 100% cotton towel.
Make sure and wash them before you use them.
Do not, I repeat, do not wash with any fabric softener and do not use dryer sheets.
Most waxes require shade and a cool surface.
Follow the instructions strictly on the product label.
The one wax I used that did leave oil was Zymol.
You just have to make sure and let it dry up real good before removing it.
Use toothpicks and tooth brush to get in the areas where wax is hard to remove.
Make sure and wash them before you use them.
Do not, I repeat, do not wash with any fabric softener and do not use dryer sheets.
Most waxes require shade and a cool surface.
Follow the instructions strictly on the product label.
The one wax I used that did leave oil was Zymol.
You just have to make sure and let it dry up real good before removing it.
Use toothpicks and tooth brush to get in the areas where wax is hard to remove.
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need lots more info to assess what you did wrong...the polymer is a no-no, imo. the first thing you do is to take off whatever stuff you have applied. go out and get mothers 3 step bottles: step 1 is the cleaner (you won't need it right now, but buy one for when the paint starts to age) step 2 is the glaze (a super fine polish which is what you will need to strip off the polymer junk you apllied) and step 3 is the wax (who said you don't need wax? it's the most protective application you will aplply). mother's wax is a carnauba.
all three steps are easy to apply but as i said just use 2 and 3 and you will be fine. after the 2 nd step (glaze) you can and should apply mutiple coats of the wax. IF you buy the correct bottle (just wax, no cleaner) for step 3 then once the paint is clean and smooth you can use the wax as many times as you like...just don't overdo it with the amount used on each application...a little goes a long way. jackg 90seville 97k
all three steps are easy to apply but as i said just use 2 and 3 and you will be fine. after the 2 nd step (glaze) you can and should apply mutiple coats of the wax. IF you buy the correct bottle (just wax, no cleaner) for step 3 then once the paint is clean and smooth you can use the wax as many times as you like...just don't overdo it with the amount used on each application...a little goes a long way. jackg 90seville 97k
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I agree with most of the posts but just so a few of you also know, it doesn't matter what wax you use, yes including mequires. If you don't let it dry enough, or put it on too thick you will have that oily film look. If you do have that film just let the car sit for 30 minutes and then take a clean microfiber cloth (or towel if you are not picky) and finish buffing the car. Another trick is just to hand wash the car again. It will remove most of the leftover wax.
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Originally posted by Gattguy47@June 17, 2005, 12:52 AM
It appears to me you havn't been waxing veyr long. heres another good tip about waxing. When you do it, don't get wax in places where you can't get it out after without using like something small to get it out, like a screwdriver. Its a real pain.
I got it in between the body and tail light of my dads old 76 f-100. It took me forever to get it out. I was new at waxing at the time
It appears to me you havn't been waxing veyr long. heres another good tip about waxing. When you do it, don't get wax in places where you can't get it out after without using like something small to get it out, like a screwdriver. Its a real pain.
I got it in between the body and tail light of my dads old 76 f-100. It took me forever to get it out. I was new at waxing at the time
Here's a tip: Instead of a screwdriver, which could scratch if you slip up. Get a set of the white plastic puddy knives, Places like ACO put them on promotion sales for $.10 for a package of three sizes. They will work great wrapped inside your favorite towel and no chance of damage. Great for detailing. And easy on your budget too!
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Originally posted by Badsnke98@June 17, 2005, 7:30 AM
Here's a tip: Instead of a screwdriver, which could scratch if you slip up. Get a set of the white plastic puddy knives, Places like ACO put them on promotion sales for $.10 for a package of three sizes. They will work great wrapped inside your favorite towel and no chance of damage. Great for detailing. And easy on your budget too!![Icon Rolleyes](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_rolleyes.gif)
Here's a tip: Instead of a screwdriver, which could scratch if you slip up. Get a set of the white plastic puddy knives, Places like ACO put them on promotion sales for $.10 for a package of three sizes. They will work great wrapped inside your favorite towel and no chance of damage. Great for detailing. And easy on your budget too!
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Used Zaino and let it cure for an hour before removing (funny what happens when you follow the instructions too!)...
what's an oily film? Not familiar with that
what's an oily film? Not familiar with that
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Originally posted by biznazion@June 16, 2005, 9:47 PM
What kind of wax was it? Did you give it ample time to haze over and dry?
What kind of wax was it? Did you give it ample time to haze over and dry?
Turtle Wax (don't hit me) F something or other. I washed the car. Put it in the garage. Put the wax on and let it dry while I cleaned the inside. Maybe 45 minutes. It was hazy when I started trying to take it off.
I live on a gravel road and we've had mud so much that I really thought even tho my Zaino had not come yet, I should put a coat of something on the car.
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Originally posted by Gattguy47@June 16, 2005, 10:52 PM
It appears to me you havn't been waxing veyr long. heres another good tip about waxing. When you do it, don't get wax in places where you can't get it out after without using like something small to get it out, like a screwdriver. Its a real pain.
I got it in between the body and tail light of my dads old 76 f-100. It took me forever to get it out. I was new at waxing at the time
It appears to me you havn't been waxing veyr long. heres another good tip about waxing. When you do it, don't get wax in places where you can't get it out after without using like something small to get it out, like a screwdriver. Its a real pain.
I got it in between the body and tail light of my dads old 76 f-100. It took me forever to get it out. I was new at waxing at the time
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Originally posted by justgreat@June 17, 2005, 5:27 AM
need lots more info to assess what you did wrong...the polymer is a no-no, imo. the first thing you do is to take off whatever stuff you have applied. go out and get mothers 3 step bottles: step 1 is the cleaner (you won't need it right now, but buy one for when the paint starts to age) step 2 is the glaze (a super fine polish which is what you will need to strip off the polymer junk you apllied) and step 3 is the wax (who said you don't need wax? it's the most protective application you will aplply). mother's wax is a carnauba.
all three steps are easy to apply but as i said just use 2 and 3 and you will be fine. after the 2 nd step (glaze) you can and should apply mutiple coats of the wax. IF you buy the correct bottle (just wax, no cleaner) for step 3 then once the paint is clean and smooth you can use the wax as many times as you like...just don't overdo it with the amount used on each application...a little goes a long way. jackg 90seville 97k
need lots more info to assess what you did wrong...the polymer is a no-no, imo. the first thing you do is to take off whatever stuff you have applied. go out and get mothers 3 step bottles: step 1 is the cleaner (you won't need it right now, but buy one for when the paint starts to age) step 2 is the glaze (a super fine polish which is what you will need to strip off the polymer junk you apllied) and step 3 is the wax (who said you don't need wax? it's the most protective application you will aplply). mother's wax is a carnauba.
all three steps are easy to apply but as i said just use 2 and 3 and you will be fine. after the 2 nd step (glaze) you can and should apply mutiple coats of the wax. IF you buy the correct bottle (just wax, no cleaner) for step 3 then once the paint is clean and smooth you can use the wax as many times as you like...just don't overdo it with the amount used on each application...a little goes a long way. jackg 90seville 97k