Wax application

Hawaii_guy · 10-30-2005, 11:27 AM

How do you guys apply your wax? Meaning, do you use circular motions or do you use a straight back-and-forth motion?

I, for the longest time would use circular motions to apply my wax. But I just recently bought and received some P21S Carnauba Wax. In the jar, there is a FAQ. One of the questions is "How should I apply and remove wax?" The answer that is listed say's "You should always use a back and forth motion - in the direction of "airflow". This way, if by some chance you pick up any particulate matter, it won't be likely to cause easily visible round swirls".

I have washed and waxed my car twice now with P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo and P21S Carnauba Wax. Both times I used the back-and-forth motion. It sure makes the job much quicker. I must say that this wax is superb, IMHO. Water just beads up and floats away, while driving of course. I just to find a good wheel cleaner. I may try the wheel cleaner P21 makes.

Thoughts anyone...

Hawaii_guy

***VSGTS14*** · 10-30-2005, 11:41 AM

back and forth, circular always produces nasty things you don't wanna see...
also, make sure to use the right type of applicator...the foam round ones seem to be the best (the one that comes with meguiars tech wax)
i used some other one on a portion of my hood and well i wasn't very happy.

***Nachos Libres*** · 10-30-2005, 05:41 PM

Yes, back and forward motions.

So for on parts of the car that are vertical (i.e. doors, fenders, bumpers) you want to use an up and down motion to apply. For parts of the car that are horizontal (i.e. hood, top of trunk, roof) you want to apply a front to back motion to apply (opposite of the up and down motion).

blk04sti · 10-31-2005, 03:22 PM

^Excellent advise! I just used this method tonight to wax, and I have to say it never looked better!! Thank you!

Turboxer · 11-01-2005, 03:40 AM

I guess you learn something new every day. I know the Gloss Enhancing Paint Cleanser needed to be put on in an up and down motion but didn't know Carnauba Wax needed to be applied the same way. I'll have to try this out next time I wax. What's the reasoning behind this?

***Nachos Libres*** · 11-01-2005, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Turboxer

I guess you learn something new every day. I know the Gloss Enhancing Paint Cleanser needed to be put on in an up and down motion but didn't know Carnauba Wax needed to be applied the same way. I'll have to try this out next time I wax. What's the reasoning behind this?

Applying and polish in this manner just helps with the reflective qualities.

10-30-2005, 11:27 AM	#1
Hawaii_guy The Next Petter Solberg Car: EZ-GO Location: Honduras Posts: 971 Join Date: Feb 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Wax application How do you guys apply your wax? Meaning, do you use circular motions or do you use a straight back-and-forth motion? I, for the longest time would use circular motions to apply my wax. But I just recently bought and received some P21S Carnauba Wax. In the jar, there is a FAQ. One of the questions is "How should I apply and remove wax?" The answer that is listed say's "You should always use a back and forth motion - in the direction of "airflow". This way, if by some chance you pick up any particulate matter, it won't be likely to cause easily visible round swirls". I have washed and waxed my car twice now with P21S Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo and P21S Carnauba Wax. Both times I used the back-and-forth motion. It sure makes the job much quicker. I must say that this wax is superb, IMHO. Water just beads up and floats away, while driving of course. I just to find a good wheel cleaner. I may try the wheel cleaner P21 makes. Thoughts anyone... Hawaii_guy This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Hawaii_guy : 10-30-2005 at 11:43 AM.

10-30-2005, 11:41 AM	#2
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500HD Fav Mod: a new 08 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 9,851 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	back and forth, circular always produces nasty things you don't wanna see... also, make sure to use the right type of applicator...the foam round ones seem to be the best (the one that comes with meguiars tech wax) i used some other one on a portion of my hood and well i wasn't very happy.

10-30-2005, 05:41 PM	#3
*Nachos Libres* Moderator Elite Car: 2005 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Underglows Location: Tyler, Texas Posts: 8,479 Join Date: Jul 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Yes, back and forward motions. So for on parts of the car that are vertical (i.e. doors, fenders, bumpers) you want to use an up and down motion to apply. For parts of the car that are horizontal (i.e. hood, top of trunk, roof) you want to apply a front to back motion to apply (opposite of the up and down motion).

10-31-2005, 03:22 PM	#4
blk04sti The Next Petter Solberg Car: 2004 STI Fav Mod: All of them Location: Southern NH Posts: 873 Join Date: May 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	^Excellent advise! I just used this method tonight to wax, and I have to say it never looked better!! Thank you!

11-01-2005, 03:40 AM	#5
Turboxer Spec C Club Car: 2005 STi & 2008 M3 Location: Westchester Ny Posts: 1,226 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (2)	I guess you learn something new every day. I know the Gloss Enhancing Paint Cleanser needed to be put on in an up and down motion but didn't know Carnauba Wax needed to be applied the same way. I'll have to try this out next time I wax. What's the reasoning behind this?