Mo-S3 Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Why do i get left with a patchy/blotchy surface similar to a as if its greasy left on my black car? I washed it, then clay barred it and then finished off with Meguiars Gold class wax. Buffing the car off has left patches on the boot, bonnet and roof and a few other places too. What am i doing wrong? Do i just do one panel at a time? Is the wax being left on the car for too long? thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarmac_Terrorist Posted June 28, 2006 Report Share Posted June 28, 2006 Any pictures? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scillyisles Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Sounds like you'reputting too much wax on which leaves spots which look slightly mottled in the light. Solution is to not put as much wax on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petsy Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 did you rewash the car after claying? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 I will tr to get some pics up later. Car was washed again after claying. Is it okay to wax the whole car and then go around buffing it off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxyboy Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 if its like a oily residue you are talking about that you cant seem to wipe away, i think its because you are polishing/waxing under a hot sun and/or using a poor microfibre......i have had this a few times.....could also be poor product..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiGhT Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 IMHO it sounds very much like your leaving the wax on for too long.. You certainly shouldnt be waxing the whole car before buffing it off.. Just do a very small area (1 or 2 square foot) at a time only leaving the wax on for a minute or so before buffing it off. You will find this makes it alot easier to remove and leaves a much better finish.. This is also the reason why you should never wax the car in direct sunlight. If the wax dries on too much you will have a harder task buffing it and it`ll leave streaky/patchy results.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnss8 Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Do you find the wax is hard to remove? If so your using to much so spread it thinly, also you should really apply and wipe of a panel at a time especially in the heat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Have you tried a bit of finishing polish before the wax ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Yaa maybe it was a bit too sunny yesterday when i applied it. What kind of finishing polish should i try before the Gold Class wax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 Seeing you have Megs Wax perhaps something like :- Meguiars #81 Hand Polish Meguiars Deep Crystal Polish (a bit cheaper) but there's plenty more out there best to use a different (& clean) MF cloth for every product Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted June 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 By using either of the above 2 polish's you have suggested will i get that 'deeper wet look' shine? Are the quality of cloths that important? I use a those soft cotton cloths that are you can buy on a roll and then just cut them up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGTi Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 [ QUOTE ] By using either of the above 2 polish's you have suggested will i get that 'deeper wet look' shine? [/ QUOTE ] Hopefully, yes ! I found this 6 step guide quite useful : linky - scroll to bottom of page Microfibre cloths are now the recommended buffing cloth A year ago I was still using sponges, chamois leather and those cotton rolls now I'm a reformed car carer and it's sheepskin mitts, water magnet drying towels and MF cloths Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimtim Posted June 29, 2006 Report Share Posted June 29, 2006 If you are getting blotchy application, it's probably down to the preperation of the paint. I always use a pre-wax cleaner that gets the surface ready for wax application by stripping ay old stuff and deep cleaning the paint. Klasse AIO, Sonus Paintwork Cleanser are two that spring to mind. Cheers Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiGhT Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 The Megs stage 1,2 and 3 are very good for the price I think. Top results with them every time. Stage one takes off your old wax and any bonded contaminants/swirl marks in the paint. Stage 2 is a polish that gives the car a nice deep wet shine. Stage 3 is a natural Caranabu wax which finishes it with a lovely glossy shine and beads the water off perfectly.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McGee Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 Megs Gold Class is a good wax and should be left on for about 30mins, it will come off easily if applied correctly. It dosn't perform well in cold and hot temps and will be a bugger to remove and not leave a nice finish, a bit hazy. If this does happen use a QD to remove it don't try and buff it off you will damage the paint. Put a spray of QD on the applicator before you apply the wax to pad and spread it very thinly. Use a good quality plush micro fibre cloth to remove. Megs stage 1 & 2 are a good introduction to paint correction but don't actually do a huge amount for that you will need a pc. Stage 3 is widely regarded as rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted July 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 McGee, whats a QD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3ollie Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 quick detailer? spray i think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted July 1, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 oh ok, dont have any of that, anything else i can use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s3ollie Posted July 1, 2006 Report Share Posted July 1, 2006 think you can use distilled water in a spray bottle instead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted July 2, 2006 Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 I got a very patchy finish yesterday. However, it was direct sunlight and my NXT was actually melting in the tin! I ended up wiping the entire car down afterwards with QD. Then my wife ended up wiping me down with aftersun lotion, as I'd burnt the back of my neck. It's still sore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo-S3 Posted July 2, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2006 ooo not good to be out in the sun like that. I avoided doing any work in the sun yesterday all day. Mowed the lawn and then washed the S3 at about 8pm last night. Much better weather and so much more comfortable too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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