Question about Waxing

[SRT-10]

I wax the truck almost once a month and I'm still seeing spiderweb-like scrathes on the paint. Am I doing something wrong or is that the way it should be? Thanks in advance.

 

[Django]

I wax the truck almost once a month and I'm still seeing spiderweb-like scrathes on the paint. Am I doing something wrong or is that the way it should be? Thanks in advance.

If I understand you correctly, I call 'em "swirlies".... They are tiny scratches in your clearcoat..... Time for a clay treatment....

SD

 

[Rockin Ronnie]

Man aint you seen Karate Kid Wax On Whack Off Oopss I mean wax off!!!
Seriously if you have scratches then you are doing something wrong!!:burnout:

 

[V10ToGo]

No need to live with swirlies. They're caused by impurities in your polish or on your applicator or cloth that leave tiny scratches in the clearcoat. I'd suggest getting away from Turtlewax and the like and use a good system. Lots of us on here like Zaino, but there are others. If you are willing to wax your beast monthly, you'll love Zaino. Check out www.zainostore.com, read the info http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Z&Category_Code=APPLICATION and place an order: car wash (best I've ever used), claybar, Z5 (to remove swirls), Z2 and ZFX accelerator (good in cold weather). And get a bottle or two of their Shine Enhancer which is also a good "instant" detailer. It ships asap via ground from New Jersey - gets to Texas in 2 days!

Buy some 100 percent cotton white hand towels from Target, Walmart...

Study the directions before you start then follow them - no shortcuts - and you'll be amazed at the results. My wife doesn't notice much, but after Zaino, she said my silver truck "looked like a mirror." Two guys can wash, claybar and polish a truck in 2-3 hours.

Don't let clatbar scare you - it's very easy and fast to do, and it is the most important step to a show car finish. Ask if you have more questions.

You'll love it.

After:

 

[Chuck B]

Look for a wax that does NOT say "cleans and shines" or "cleans and protects".
Clean means cuts/removes/add scratches. Removing swirls by hand is not pleasant but can be done. Being a former body man polishing by machine is the way to go but make sure its done by someone who knows what they are doing. The clear coat on our trucks is mighty thin.

Another tidbit....use only 100% cotton for wax removal. Many many cloths have nylon in them. Nylon will scratch your paint to no end. One way to test is with a lighter. Does it burn and/or melt? Also, I apply wax with either a spong or by hand (bare hand that is).

 

[2ndchance]

No need to live with swirlies. They're caused by impurities in your polish or on your applicator or cloth that leave tiny scratches in the clearcoat. I'd suggest getting away from Turtlewax and the like and use a good system. Lots of us on here like Zaino, but there are others. If you are willing to wax your beast monthly, you'll love Zaino. Check out www.zainostore.com, read the info http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=Z&Category_Code=APPLICATION and place an order: car wash (best I've ever used), claybar, Z5 (to remove swirls), Z2 and ZFX accelerator (good in cold weather). And get a bottle or two of their Shine Enhancer which is also a good "instant" detailer. It ships asap via ground from New Jersey - gets to Texas in 2 days!

Buy some 100 percent cotton white hand towels from Target, Walmart...

Study the directions before you start then follow them - no shortcuts - and you'll be amazed at the results. My wife doesn't notice much, but after Zaino, she said my silver truck "looked like a mirror." Two guys can wash, claybar and polish a truck in 2-3 hours.

Don't let clatbar scare you - it's very easy and fast to do, and it is the most important step to a show car finish. Ask if you have more questions.

You'll love it.

After:

Zaino bros, best stuff around!!!

 

[ViperPoweredRam]

zaino is the way to go

 

[Silverback]

zaino is the way to go

I'm a Zaino man also. Great stuff.

 

[V10ToGo]

Zaino rules

I'm a Zaino man also. Great stuff.

So far it's unanimous - Zaino rules. :rock: :rock: :rock:

 

[Madduc]

Well I guess I'll be the one out...www.griotsgarage.com no 'swirles' on my black truck.

 

[RedSrt007]

I use techwax with a portercable

Nothing but flawless results everytime...get ready to spend the majority of a day doing it right (wash, clay, cleaner, wax, etc..)

 

[InfinitySRT]

Well I guess I'll be the one out...www.griotsgarage.com no 'swirles' on my black truck.

Griots stuff rocks!!! :rock: :rock: :rock:
I use Meguairs prof series stuff works good for me, clay bar is the way to go leaves the paint nice and smooth.

 

[Black1]

I use techwax with a portercable

Nothing but flawless results everytime...get ready to spend the majority of a day doing it right (wash, clay, cleaner, wax, etc..)

I agree... Been using Meguiars for years (used to detail professionally.). I also have the Porter Cable DA Polisher. Meguiars sells nice starter kits on their website with this polisher included.

I used to swear by 100% Cotton Terry towels as well. I have recently switched to Micro-Fiber. Meguiars and Griots both sell excellent towels.

Hope this helps.

 

[Black1]

Go HERE: http://www.meguiars.com/?pro-car-detailing-accessories/Electric-Dual-Action-Polisher

This is the DA Polisher I am talking about... It's made buy Porter Cable (sometimes you can even find it at Lowes).

 

[SRT-10]

im a little confused on the "100% cotton towel" part. you guys talking about regular hand towels, right? Ive been using microfiber to dry/apply wax/remove wax.

 

[Black1]

im a little confused on the "100% cotton towel" part. you guys talking about regular hand towels, right? Ive been using microfiber to dry/apply wax/remove wax.

Well... it is a bit of a confusing subject, really... Yes, they are hand towels. You will see a lot of towels labeled "100% Cotton". But, true 100% Cotton towels DO NOT have nylon stitching. The nylon can scratch the surface of your truck.

Just stick with microfiber. It's your best bet anyway.

 

[womsterr]

Brazilian or Traditional???

 

[hemi killer]

Another Griot's user here.