waxing problems

Smbvolsr1 · 01-19-2007, 07:29 PM

hey guys i have an 07 sti and my buddy talked me into waxing it

. when i got finished i noticed there were swirl marks EVERYWHERE. i went and bought some swirl remover stuff and it didnt work. when the sun shines on it it looks hoorible. it only has 650 miles on it and i understand that i made a mistake by waxing it in the first place.it looks like little scatch swirl marks but its smooth. does anyone know what i can do?has anybody ever had this problem? my dad says it will go away eventually and it is just too much wax on it. i mean its really upsetting me

, thanks ...

amg destroyer · 01-19-2007, 08:42 PM

I have been in the same situation (I think). I just put on too much wax, let it sit too long before buffing, and did not buff it enough. It came out eventually after a lott of manual buffing. Not sure if this is the same scenario as yours though....

Smbvolsr1 · 01-20-2007, 06:31 AM

thanks i think it is the same as yours. so just keep buffing and washing it like regular and it will come out over time?

05_GD7 · 01-20-2007, 06:31 AM

What kind of wax did you use?
How did you apply it?
How did you remove it?

And the stupid question, but warrants an honest answer:

Did you wash your car before you waxed it?

**nandanrp** · 01-20-2007, 07:26 AM

Uhh, waxing your car when new is hardly a mistake, in fact, I think it's a good idea just to get a layer of protection on shiny new paint!

You just need to put some elbow grease into it and buff the wax out, I think. Search for Peleg's detailing tips, too.

boostedrex05 · 01-20-2007, 07:33 AM

wash it by hand wax it again panel by panel dont wax the whole car then try and whip it off if you useing past wax. trust me i worked and still work in a body/auto shop i do both lol.

big will · 01-20-2007, 08:51 AM

The wax/polish i use says if there is any swirls to wipe the car with a soaking wet towel and then dry. I used this on my brothers Jetta and it worked great.

boostedrex05 · 01-20-2007, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by big will

The wax/polish i use says if there is any swirls to wipe the car with a soaking wet towel and then dry. I used this on my brothers Jetta and it worked great.

yupyup it brakes down the dried wax. the water that is

DARKSTI · 01-20-2007, 09:19 AM

Try a Porter-Cable random orbital buffer with some Optimum Polish and seal with wax of your choice.

IB4Peleg

edit: Clay also if you haven't already.

Wax is the best thing you can do for your car

non-ricer · 01-20-2007, 11:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DARKSTI

Try a Porter-Cable random orbital buffer with some Optimum Polish and seal with wax of your choice.

IB4Peleg

edit: Clay also if you haven't already.

Wax is the best thing you can do for your car

i could not agree more.. i've been eyeing up the 7424 for over a year now.

***QuickSilverSTi*** · 01-20-2007, 11:42 AM

Clay bar, Porter-Cable (with good pads..use a new one each time) using Menzerna Final Polish II (might have to use it twice), followed by Menzerna Glaze, and BlackFire synthetic wax (layer it). The harder you push when you wax, the more swirls you create. You want to use just enough pressure to remove the wax/polish/glaze etc (which you only use a light coat of). Order quality stuff online as most of the detail products you can purchase locally are not very good. Use microfiber cloths to remove the wax...good ones, not the bulk garbage at auto stores/costco. Keep the pads clean too...if you notice it getting dirty, rinse it out or you will get more swirls..same deal with the mircofiber cloths with removing stuff.

amg destroyer · 01-20-2007, 12:12 PM

Yea just keep buffing, or wash it again. The wet towel idea seems good also. What I have learned is to do one panel at a time while waxing (do not do the whole car then buff), despite what some directions say. Then it is much easier to buff off.

Peleg · 01-20-2007, 12:23 PM

The porter cable should take those off with Meguiar's # 2 or # 7 depending on the severity of the damage.

Make sure you wash the car by hand as others recommanded BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER FROM WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW!!!, do NOT claybar it, it's new and doesn't need claybar for at least a year from now.

Which wax are you using? I recommand Meguiar's # 26.

Also you have to apply it with microfiber applicator (autogeek.net and autopia have really good ones)

Can you also take some pictures of the paint, I'd like to take a look at it.

05_GD7 · 01-20-2007, 03:52 PM

If you're not a detailing buff (no pun intended) then I don't recommend getting into Porter Cables, wierd compound waxes, and claybars.

The best idiot proof, off the shelf wax, by far, is Meguiars NXT. You apply it, let it dry in 20 min, then wipe it off. No swirls, no smudges.

It is a synthetic, has a bit of cleaning compound, and isn't the most durable, so you'll have to do it once every 2 months or so....but its easy and looks fantastic. I've had great results with it on my black paint.

DARKSTI · 01-20-2007, 04:01 PM

Why not? You can't screw up the paint with a PC and it is actually better for the paint

Quote:

Originally Posted by 05_GD7

If you're not a detailing buff (no pun intended) then I don't recommend getting into Porter Cables, wierd compound waxes, and claybars.

The best idiot proof, off the shelf wax, by far, is Meguiars NXT. You apply it, let it dry in 20 min, then wipe it off. No swirls, no smudges.

It is a synthetic, has a bit of cleaning compound, and isn't the most durable, so you'll have to do it once every 2 months or so....but its easy and looks fantastic. I've had great results with it on my black paint.

01-19-2007, 07:29 PM	#1
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)	waxing problems hey guys i have an 07 sti and my buddy talked me into waxing it . when i got finished i noticed there were swirl marks EVERYWHERE. i went and bought some swirl remover stuff and it didnt work. when the sun shines on it it looks hoorible. it only has 650 miles on it and i understand that i made a mistake by waxing it in the first place.it looks like little scatch swirl marks but its smooth. does anyone know what i can do?has anybody ever had this problem? my dad says it will go away eventually and it is just too much wax on it. i mean its really upsetting me , thanks ... This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

01-19-2007, 08:42 PM	#2
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,101 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	I have been in the same situation (I think). I just put on too much wax, let it sit too long before buffing, and did not buff it enough. It came out eventually after a lott of manual buffing. Not sure if this is the same scenario as yours though....

01-20-2007, 06:31 AM	#3
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)	thanks i think it is the same as yours. so just keep buffing and washing it like regular and it will come out over time?

01-20-2007, 06:31 AM	#4
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,801 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	What kind of wax did you use? How did you apply it? How did you remove it? And the stupid question, but warrants an honest answer: Did you wash your car before you waxed it?

01-20-2007, 07:26 AM	#5
nandanrp Indiatr0n in yo IWDPL Car: 05FTW OBP STi Fav Mod: Brum Brum Location: downtown Chicago Posts: 48,830 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	Uhh, waxing your car when new is hardly a mistake, in fact, I think it's a good idea just to get a layer of protection on shiny new paint! You just need to put some elbow grease into it and buff the wax out, I think. Search for Peleg's detailing tips, too.

01-20-2007, 07:33 AM	#6
boostedrex05 Spec C Club Car: 512whp STi Fav Mod: Junior Tuned Location: N.Y Posts: 1,206 Join Date: Dec 2005 Trader Rating: (1)	wash it by hand wax it again panel by panel dont wax the whole car then try and whip it off if you useing past wax. trust me i worked and still work in a body/auto shop i do both lol.

01-20-2007, 08:51 AM	#7
big will STI Driver Car: 06 AW STI on gold Fav Mod: CBRD tune Location: Lancaster PA Posts: 299 Join Date: Apr 2006 Trader Rating: (0)	The wax/polish i use says if there is any swirls to wipe the car with a soaking wet towel and then dry. I used this on my brothers Jetta and it worked great.

01-20-2007, 09:19 AM	#9
DARKSTI Silver Member Car: 06 OBP STI Fav Mod: Invida G200 FTW! Location: In an hangar :) Posts: 2,591 Join Date: Nov 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Try a Porter-Cable random orbital buffer with some Optimum Polish and seal with wax of your choice. IB4Peleg edit: Clay also if you haven't already. Wax is the best thing you can do for your car

01-20-2007, 11:42 AM	#11
*QuickSilverSTi* nulla poena sine lege Car: '06 Works GP Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,747 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (5)	Clay bar, Porter-Cable (with good pads..use a new one each time) using Menzerna Final Polish II (might have to use it twice), followed by Menzerna Glaze, and BlackFire synthetic wax (layer it). The harder you push when you wax, the more swirls you create. You want to use just enough pressure to remove the wax/polish/glaze etc (which you only use a light coat of). Order quality stuff online as most of the detail products you can purchase locally are not very good. Use microfiber cloths to remove the wax...good ones, not the bulk garbage at auto stores/costco. Keep the pads clean too...if you notice it getting dirty, rinse it out or you will get more swirls..same deal with the mircofiber cloths with removing stuff.

01-20-2007, 12:12 PM	#12
amg destroyer Iron Fisted Car: '05 STi Fav Mod: Sparco seat Location: OC Posts: 4,101 Join Date: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (4)	Yea just keep buffing, or wash it again. The wet towel idea seems good also. What I have learned is to do one panel at a time while waxing (do not do the whole car then buff), despite what some directions say. Then it is much easier to buff off.

01-20-2007, 12:23 PM	#13
Peleg STI Guru Car: 04 Subaru WRX STi Fav Mod: Whooshing sounds Location: NorCal Posts: 5,815 Join Date: Nov 2003 Trader Rating: (11)	The porter cable should take those off with Meguiar's # 2 or # 7 depending on the severity of the damage. Make sure you wash the car by hand as others recommanded BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY FURTHER FROM WHERE YOU ARE RIGHT NOW!!!, do NOT claybar it, it's new and doesn't need claybar for at least a year from now. Which wax are you using? I recommand Meguiar's # 26. Also you have to apply it with microfiber applicator (autogeek.net and autopia have really good ones) Can you also take some pictures of the paint, I'd like to take a look at it.

01-20-2007, 03:52 PM	#14
05_GD7 Spec C Club Car: 05 STi - Black Fav Mod: No Lien Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,801 Join Date: Mar 2006 Trader Rating: (2)	If you're not a detailing buff (no pun intended) then I don't recommend getting into Porter Cables, wierd compound waxes, and claybars. The best idiot proof, off the shelf wax, by far, is Meguiars NXT. You apply it, let it dry in 20 min, then wipe it off. No swirls, no smudges. It is a synthetic, has a bit of cleaning compound, and isn't the most durable, so you'll have to do it once every 2 months or so....but its easy and looks fantastic. I've had great results with it on my black paint.