maz0 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Sorry for asking a daft question. I've had a look at the guides on detailing world, and here, but can't seem to get a definitive answer, time wise. The reason I ask is because last week I done a snowfoam/rub down/clay/snowfoam/polish/wax. I gave the wax maximum 10 minutes while I worked on the windows, the sun hit the car for a few minutes and when I tried to remove the wax it was solid, like dried plaster, it then proceeded to flake off and covered the car in tiny white dots and I had to strip it all with fairy liquid and start the whole thing again. Sooo I'm a bit scared to do that again and just wondering if you guys apply wax in one hand, and remove it sharpish with the other, or is it a case of 2-5 minutes? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 What wax are you using bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Depends on what sort of wax you are using mate. I generally wax a couple of panels say wing and door then go back and remove the wax of the wing then wax the rear arch then remove the wax on the door etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Never do it in direct sunlight either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 If it does set like concrete then spray some quick detailer on it to make it easier to remove. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNABASHED Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 the big thing to avoid is direct sunlight, it ruins the whole process. What wax are you using? it should have directions on there, or if you run a search on it on detailing world theres always tips for each wax and polish etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz0 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 What wax are you using bud. I was hoping you wouldn't ask that It was turtle extreme nano wax, and the reason I bought it was because the modified live meet was the next day and it was too late to get anything else! (desperation) I've since bought a liquid type which I will be trying at the weekend, called Clearkote Carnuba wax, which I've had good success with their polish. I'm guessing I should really buy some of this expensive stuff that's for sale on the forum, but I can't afford £40 for wax at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 What colour is you car mate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz0 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 What colour is you car mate. Its a Gunmetal one bud Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 PM me your address. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sm1ke 350Z Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 may be a silly question mate but are you using a damp cloth to apply the wax? it applys the wax easier and rubs in in stead of sitting on the surface Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz0 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 may be a silly question mate but are you using a damp cloth to apply the wax?it applys the wax easier and rubs in in stead of sitting on the surface Hi mate, was using a little orange circular foam pad that came with it. Do you find the damp cloth works well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 The best thing in my opinion is one of these and get it a little damp. http://www.clbvaleting.co.uk/by-process ... inger-mitt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 When using a new wax, always test a panel first. Different waxes take different times to cure, and even the same wax can take different times depending on heat. Also its a lot about preference. Some like to leave it to set really hard and really cloud over, some prefer to leave it less and still be soft. The main thing is to apply it as thinly as possible, and layer it, rather than do one single thick coating. Give it some more practice (out of the sun) and you'll soon find the happy medium. If you leave it too long, just mist it down with QD and it should come off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkie34 Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 may be a silly question mate but are you using a damp cloth to apply the wax?it applys the wax easier and rubs in in stead of sitting on the surface Hi mate, was using a little orange circular foam pad that came with it. Do you find the damp cloth works well? That's how your supposed to apply wax with the foam applicator,warming the wax before hand makes it easier to apply.I have never heard of using a damp cloth to apply wax. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 may be a silly question mate but are you using a damp cloth to apply the wax?it applys the wax easier and rubs in in stead of sitting on the surface Hi mate, was using a little orange circular foam pad that came with it. Do you find the damp cloth works well? That's how your supposed to apply wax with the foam applicator,warming the wax before hand makes it easier to apply.I have never heard of using a damp cloth to apply wax. Depends on the wax. A "proper" wax like Dodo needs to be applied via MF or foam pad (dry bar wax). Some of the other brands need to be applied with a damp cloth. Best to follow the manufacturers instructions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 Your issues will be solved in about 24 hours bud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maz0 Posted May 25, 2010 Author Share Posted May 25, 2010 Your issues will be solved in about 24 hours bud. Oh I can't wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
martinmac Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 And no eating it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris`I Posted May 25, 2010 Share Posted May 25, 2010 And no eating it. But it smells so good, you want to eat it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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