Proper Waxing Tips
Once you’ve selected a wax, here are some tips to make waxing easier:
1. Always work in a shaded area. Elevated paint temperatures cause waxes to dry
too quickly. this may cause hazing or streaking.
2. Apply waxes using as thin a coating as possible.
3. Remove wax and buff using clean, dry terry towels.
Tightly woven material (like diapers) can trap particles between itself and the
paint and cause fine scratches. New microfiber towels like the
Magic Towel work unbelievably well as a final wipe towel. I keep
one Magic Towel just for use as a final wipe towel and honestly believe that it
creates a better shine.
4. If you have difficulty buffing the wax to a uniform shine, switch to a clean
wipe towel.
5. Hazing, streaking, and uneven gloss can result from using too much wax or
waxing a surface that’s too hot. If the gloss is uneven, mist the waxed surface
with distilled water and re-wipe with a fresh towel. (A spray bottle with
distilled water and 1/2 teaspoon of Isopropyl alcohol is a great solution for
removing problem streaks and cloudy patches.)
Eagle
One Wet Wipe & Shine, and
Eimann Fabrik Clear Pearl,
also work wonders on problem cars with streaking and uneven gloss. Simply mist
the surface with one of these products and wipe with a clean towel.
Show-Car Trick
Detailers that prepare show cars will often layer a carnauba wax on top of a
synthetic wax. The synthetic wax acts as a gloss layer while the carnauba wax
adds depth and liquidity. One combination that works very well is an initial
coating of
Klasse All-In-One followed by one or more
coats of P21S Pure Carnauba Wax.