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 dont think the wax is the problem. u have to let the wax dry.harden before buffing it off. the streaking you get is probably because thw wax is still wet when you are buffing

 

u say u let the wax dry for 10 min try waiting like 30 min

 

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....

 

You guys really think I need to let it dry longer? I thought 5-10 minutes would be enough. It is worth a try I guess.

Thanks

 

whitet777, what time of day are you doing your waxing?

I think your area is pretty humid, so you might want to do your waxing either in the late evenings or early mornings. I've had some interesting results with waxing during the day on humid days here.

 

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

 

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.

 

Rehydrate the wax after you have buffed it. Just mist it and rub it like you are applying the wax, and then buff it with a clean cloth.

 

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

 

^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......:-)

 

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.

 

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

 

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...

 

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....

 

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.

 

Any idea where I can get Dri Wash 'n Guard?

 

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.

 

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!

 

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.

Sorry for being a post *****

 

Thanks sszablya. With only 25 posts, you are no where near a post *****.

 

you should always wax in the shade

Also, read the directions.

Different waxes require different times.

Also try using a seperate towel for buffing if you arent already. good luck