Wax streaking on Montego Blue
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Wax streaking on Montego Blue
I have had a common problem with a couple different types of waxes on my stock montego blue 94 FD. They all seam to leave an oily streak and no matter how long and hard I rub, the streaks just never completely go away. They just kind of smear around. I have tried removing the wax right after applying it, after it hazes, and even after like 10 minutes. The car is cool to the touch too. Usually I give up and just have to rewash the car.
I have used Meguir's (sp?) Gold Class carnuba and Mother's Carnuba.
Could it have something to do with the metallic paint? Am I doing something wrong? Do I need a orbital buffer? Should I use a different wax?
This is pissing me off!
I have used Meguir's (sp?) Gold Class carnuba and Mother's Carnuba.
Could it have something to do with the metallic paint? Am I doing something wrong? Do I need a orbital buffer? Should I use a different wax?
This is pissing me off!
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Funny thing is, I have the same problem....my car has been waxed and is always garaged. I always see streaks when I use my Zaino spray on it....it is a bitch to get off....
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You guys really need to try the stuff from this company:
http://www.griotsgarage.com/index.jsp
They have some of the greatest cleaners and waxes I've ever seen or used. You can make you paint feel and look smoother than it did from the factory. But enough about that.
Occording to the labels on one of their waxes "Should hazing or streaking occur, mist with clean water and wipe dry with a 100% cotton towel." I hope that helps.
- Cody
http://www.griotsgarage.com/index.jsp
They have some of the greatest cleaners and waxes I've ever seen or used. You can make you paint feel and look smoother than it did from the factory. But enough about that.
Occording to the labels on one of their waxes "Should hazing or streaking occur, mist with clean water and wipe dry with a 100% cotton towel." I hope that helps.
- Cody
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Make sure you aren't waxing direct sunlight (it'll bake on making the hazing).
And try to use less of the stuff.
But to get the hazing off, wash your car with Dawn dishwashing soap, that'll strip all the wax right off. Are you using liquid waxes? I would try for a solid. I have never liked liquid waxes myself.
And try to use less of the stuff.
But to get the hazing off, wash your car with Dawn dishwashing soap, that'll strip all the wax right off. Are you using liquid waxes? I would try for a solid. I have never liked liquid waxes myself.
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I usually apply the wax during dusk or dawn. I do think that humidity sometimes affects the ease of removal. The more humid, the more streaking.
I will try to go out this morning and buff with a moist towel to see if that helps.
Thanks
I will try to go out this morning and buff with a moist towel to see if that helps.
Thanks
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^all these answers are opiniated.
-let's hope that he is smart enough NOT to wax in the sun, and hope that the car has been properly cleaned.
-if you are seeing "smearing-or-streaky like hazing" after the removel, you are not putting it on evenly. simple!
however, the ease of applying the wax does have to do with the oil content. ans if it is a solid or paste or liquid.
wax that MOST professionals i work with use is 3m "finish-it" or the step before for fine polishing, "finesse-it"
but, these are all opinions......:-)
-let's hope that he is smart enough NOT to wax in the sun, and hope that the car has been properly cleaned.
-if you are seeing "smearing-or-streaky like hazing" after the removel, you are not putting it on evenly. simple!
however, the ease of applying the wax does have to do with the oil content. ans if it is a solid or paste or liquid.
wax that MOST professionals i work with use is 3m "finish-it" or the step before for fine polishing, "finesse-it"
but, these are all opinions......:-)
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Yes, I am applying it to a clean car in the shade (thank you R Xplicit for speaking up).
I just got back from an Autocross where the other RX-7 owner says he only uses paste (i have only used liquid) and he thinks I am putting it on too thick.
I guess I will try all of the suggestions next time I wax.
I just got back from an Autocross where the other RX-7 owner says he only uses paste (i have only used liquid) and he thinks I am putting it on too thick.
I guess I will try all of the suggestions next time I wax.
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let the wax dry for at least 15mins before buffing off....i have a montego blue car and i swear by kit wax......just use the dish soap method to strip the wax off then use kit wax and let it dry......then buff ....hope this helps
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Yep, I spit shine my wax on, keep the applicatior wash-cloth damp... it helps the solid wax go on thin, and makes it much easier to remove, then let it dry, and buff off with a clean towel... No substitute for elbow greese here... I have looked for ways to make this easier, and the only thing I have found is to wax often; makes the car easier to keep clean as well...
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damn!!!!!
i leave it on for 3-5 minutes ONLY....LOL!!!
next time..ill leave it on for HELLA LONG...
i like the MEGUIARs.....but im using the MOTHERs now....both work the same to me...but i need to try those ZAINO or watever yah be using next....
next time..ill leave it on for HELLA LONG...
i like the MEGUIARs.....but im using the MOTHERs now....both work the same to me...but i need to try those ZAINO or watever yah be using next....
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I use this stuff called Dri Wash 'n Guard. It's a waterless car wash and paint sealant that works like a charm. After I had used it the first time I set my cloth on the rear deck, and set my diet coke on top of the cloth. I caught the coke before it spilled, but damn! Talk about slippery!! My car seems (mysteriously) to like me better when it's all waxed.
Anyhow, this stuff is nice, I use it once every six months, and I don't need to use paint cleaner at all (after the first time). I never get streaks, rarely see a spiderweb, I have a deep, dark wet-look 24 hours a day on my MBM. It sprays on and buffs out with little effort. It'll take caked mud off my mom's BLACK MDX without scratches or streaks. I'd swear by this stuff
It came highly recommended to me by my body shop.
Anyhow, this stuff is nice, I use it once every six months, and I don't need to use paint cleaner at all (after the first time). I never get streaks, rarely see a spiderweb, I have a deep, dark wet-look 24 hours a day on my MBM. It sprays on and buffs out with little effort. It'll take caked mud off my mom's BLACK MDX without scratches or streaks. I'd swear by this stuff
It came highly recommended to me by my body shop.
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whitet777, I'll have to look for an online site, It's like $60 for 0.3 gals, but you only use a little at a time. I've kept my '93 FD, '92 Bravada; my folks' 01 silver CL Type-S and 01 Black MDX and Silver Prowler clean with this stuff since December... I've used a half a bottle.
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http://www.dri-wash.com/
I have the 32oz bottle.. Now that I think of it, I only paid $42 with tax for the stuff. It works!
I have the 32oz bottle.. Now that I think of it, I only paid $42 with tax for the stuff. It works!
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Please keep in mind that I did a full wash/strip/cleaner/polish set before I used this stuff the first time. That's how I got the great shine. (I'll try to find some pics later tonight) Now it's just a matter of touch-ups and keeping the water spots off of it.
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