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01-02-2003, 02:31 PM | #1 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 10938
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Ocala, FL
Vehicle:2001 Impreza 2.5RS Silverthorn Metallic |
Wax Question
Hey All,
First off, let me say that I hope everyone is off to a good start for the new year. Second, let me tell you how I screwed up my wax job on New Year's Eve. I wanted my car at its best for the new year so I decided to do a wash and wax job on New Year's eve. The problem was I had to run errands all day and I started kinda late. By the time I was wiping off the wax, it started to get dark. To make matters worse, my garage door is broken so I had to try and finish up outside. I thought everything was fine till I saw my car yesterday mid afternoon. As it turns out, I kinda missed alot of spots that I couldn't see in the dark. I tried wiping it off, but the sun had already dried it on. If I gently scratch it with my fingernail it will come off, but there's too many spots that I missed to do it to the whole car. I washed the car today and the problem is still there, but it isn't as bad. The way I figure it is that the extra wax swirls will fade away just like it would if I would were a regular coat of wax. No real harm done except for it's ugly for now right? Any comments would be appreciated. Ed
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01-02-2003, 03:45 PM | #2 |
Scooby Specialist
Member#: 21767
Join Date: Jul 2002
Location: Los Angeles
Vehicle:2002 STi wannabe Midnight Blue Swirl |
If the car is relatively clean, just dust it off and use a quick detailing spray with a microfiber towel. It should get rid of most of the excess wax. However, if there is too much on there, you may have to use a clay bar and rewax...
You should always use a quick detailer or a mist of water with a microfiber towel after you wax. This helps to cure the wax and evens out spots you may have missed. |
01-02-2003, 05:50 PM | #3 |
Scooby Newbie
Member#: 10938
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Ocala, FL
Vehicle:2001 Impreza 2.5RS Silverthorn Metallic |
You should always use a quick detailer or a mist of water with a microfiber towel after you wax. This helps to cure the wax and evens out spots you may have missed. [/b][/quote]
Never heard of that before. I'll try it next time I wax the whole car. Thanks for the advice. |
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