[LanceM]

Anyone get this? I sometimes get this when in direct sunlight. Looks like some smear from where the applicator applied the wax. I try to apply as thinly as possible, but every now and then I get this. I've been using the CG applicators.

Tips would be appreciated. Also, how are you guys removing this?

[FMINUS]

wipedown the car after w a QD

[LanceM]

sounds good. thanks!

[joep]

Lance,
most waxes will smear depending how warm/humid it is..or how hot he panels are...as FMINUS mentioned hit the smears with a QDer and you'll be fine

[Asphalt Rocket]

you can also use a damp mf to correct the problem

[JLs Detailing]

Originally Posted by FMINUS

wipedown the car after w a QD

I agree with FMINUS. In fact I have gotten to where a wipe down with a good QD like Clearkote QS or the new Optimum ID before the owner arrives has become part of my regimine and looks really good.

[LanceM]

good info. Are you doing the wipe down right after wax removal? or after you buff off and let the wax cure?

[MikeyC]

I get that problem often because I just can't seem to get myself to apply a THIN layer of wax.

After I buff off the excess, I find spraying the whole car down with really COLD water (I stick a spray bottle in the freezer for at least an hour) and then buffing that off usually fixes the problem. Also, I usually use distilled water to reduce the chance of spotting.

[LanceM]

awesome info Mike!

[agentf1]

This is exactly what lead me to Zaino. I used to hate when the sun was low in the sky the side of my black MB would look all smeary, and it was always the exact way I applied my wax. I would always try to apply in long straight lines horizonally along the length of the panel trying to minimize this effect but it still bothered me. I switched to a sealant (Zaino) and haven't had a problem since. That said I know most of you guys on this forum are carnuaba junkies and do not want to switch especially since you probably have 5 figure carnuaba collections. That said I did find that QD helped as did the first wash. Back then I was mostly using Meguiars #26 liquid and have just recently started experimenting with some of the higher end paste waxes so I cannot say which is worst. I will have to break out my old #26 as I still have a 1/2 gallon of it sitting on the shelf and see how it compares to some of the better waxes as far as leaving that smeary look.

I even tried stuff similar to Mike like misting the car and re drying it but they still would show under the right lighting. And when that look did start to diminish, so was that great shine. Is there any wonder why I was turned off to carnuaba's...