waxing problems - Page 3

Smbvolsr1 · 01-21-2007, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Redline927

I think he should just take it to a detailer and have them take care of it, because (seriously not trying to offend the op) I dont think he really knows much about detailing, or enough to take care of the swirls himself. I mean he admited to using a DIRTY pad to apply the wax, you might as well use a brillo pad or something.

I'd suggest he gets it detailed and then do some research on how to properly wash the car so the swirls dont come back. At this point I think if he tries to polish it himself, it might turn out worse if not done properly.

i totally agree,, im just gunna go ahead and do that, i obviously am a dumbass when it comes to cleaning things. thanks for all the help tho u guys im definately gunna do my homework on waxing and cleaning cars.

Peleg · 01-21-2007, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Smbvolsr1

i washed the car before i waxed and i used some carnuba wax. i applied it with a waxing pad (yes the pad was dirty), and i wiped it off with a microfiber towell.

Was this one of those yellow circular pads you get with the wax???

Which wax did you use?

Smbvolsr1 · 01-23-2007, 08:27 AM

i used this kids pad without washing it off after he waxed his Evo MR.. big mistake i know. the wax was Shining Monkey carnuba wax.( the evo had swirls too after he waxed it and he used the pad when it was clean)

mofoSTI · 01-24-2007, 12:51 PM

I would start all over. Wash the car with dawn dish washing liquid ( the blue stuff in the bottle). Then clay bar and wax by hand. If you are not use to a buffer you can leave more swirls and even burn through your paint.

C.J. · 01-24-2007, 04:31 PM

after saving many of my friends paint jobs with use of my porter cable buffer the advice i always give is, if you dont know what your doing.....dont use a buffer and just do it by hand panel by panel.

DARKSTI · 01-24-2007, 05:07 PM

Porter Cable = No burning paint

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Originally Posted by mofoSTI

I would start all over. Wash the car with dawn dish washing liquid ( the blue stuff in the bottle). Then clay bar and wax by hand. If you are not use to a buffer you can leave more swirls and even burn through your paint.

01-23-2007, 08:27 AM	#33
Smbvolsr1 Amateur STI Driver Car: 07 Subaru WRX STI WRB Fav Mod: floor mats so far lol Location: FL Posts: 11 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	i used this kids pad without washing it off after he waxed his Evo MR.. big mistake i know. the wax was Shining Monkey carnuba wax.( the evo had swirls too after he waxed it and he used the pad when it was clean)

01-24-2007, 12:51 PM	#34
mofoSTI Spec C Club Car: 08 STI,sr20det 510 Fav Mod: boob job for wife Location: springtuckey, OR Posts: 2,442 Join Date: Sep 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	I would start all over. Wash the car with dawn dish washing liquid ( the blue stuff in the bottle). Then clay bar and wax by hand. If you are not use to a buffer you can leave more swirls and even burn through your paint.

01-24-2007, 04:31 PM	#35
C.J. Professional STI Driver Car: 06 Aspen/gold STi Fav Mod: Whatever I buy next Location: Lincoln, Ne/Bellingham, W Posts: 403 Join Date: Jan 2007 Trader Rating: (0)	after saving many of my friends paint jobs with use of my porter cable buffer the advice i always give is, if you dont know what your doing.....dont use a buffer and just do it by hand panel by panel.