I decided to do a quick wash and polish yesterday on my '99 F150 4x4 XLT... I used Meguiar's #7 Show Car Glaze all over... it went on pretty smoooth... but when I went to wax off... it seemed to leave streaks in the wax... not white flaky looking streaks... but they almost look like wipe marks.... I really had to buff it to get rid of them... I don;t remember this happening before... any ideas ?? O rdo I really need to run the crap out of it to get it smooth...

I'm planning on doing a full detail in a few weeks... claybar, cleaner-wax, polish, and carnauba... does this sound pretty good ?


Lemme know what you think

JEff

 

Either to humid or you didnt wait long enough...take it to car wash that will take off the streaks and be more patient next time

 

hmm hunidity is a definite possibility... as far as time... I started at the hood, and worked my way back... then got something to drink, then rubbed the wax off... it was hazed up decently... HOw long should I wait ?

I'm guessing it was probably the humidity.. it was a bit overcast in the afternoon here

Jeff

 

Hey Sip-
Sounds like to me you got some build up on the truck. I dont really recall humidity causing that but its a possiblity. We have plenty of humidity in Dallas. On my vehicles it comes from too many coats of cleaner, polish, wax or build of and a combination of road film. It also helps to use several lighter coats. That might help you eliminate some of the build up and streaking. Good luck.

biggmike2

 

If I were a betting man...

I'd say that it wasn't completely dry. I, as many of you know, am a Meguiars-aholic and have used #7 NUMEROUS times in the past with nothing but OUTSTANDING results.

Humidity could've played a very important roll in your problem in my opinion.

Also, very thin coats of the product are MUCH better and MUCH easier to remove than one thicker coat... just a thought.

Next time, if you have the facilities, pull your truck into the garage and allow it to set. The minimal influence from the HVAC system will aid in the product drying more adequately and should save you the hassle of the 'ghost marks'.

Also, I trust that you're going back over the #7 with a quality wax such as #26 Premium Yellow Carnauba correct?

RP

 

That is totally a possibility too... I basically started at the hood.. worked my way back, and waited a few minutes, and waxed off from there... it wasn;t too warm outside, so it maybe coulda waited a few more minutes.... how long would you normally wait ?

Oh yeah ! I always use #26 afterwards... well most of the time anyways... I'm gonna do a full detail in a few weeks, I got a week's vacation, so I'll have the time, gonna do a wash, cleaner wax, maybe a coat or 2 of polish, and #26 carnauba...

Does this sound good for both shine and protection ?

I looked at the pics of yer King's Ranch... damn that is a good lookin' truck !

Thanks

Jeff

 

Thanks for the compliments Jeff. I do appreciate it.

As far as dry time is concerned, it really varies. I ususally use the 'finger test' to determine if it's dry. That involves running your finger through a polished area. If it becomes powder as it comes off, it's done. If it ***** or smears, it's probably not ready. Humidity, temperature, pressure, methane content, and readily available amounts of beer are all important factors to consider when you are applying any type of wax or polish.

RP

 

Thanks RP,

Yeah... Now that I remember, it did gunk up a bit when I went to take it off... using my electric polisher didn;t seem to help at all.. what is your opinion on polishers ? Good for the truck ? Or should I do it all by hand ?

JEff

 

I'm sure I'd love an orbital if I ever grew the gonads to try it. I've just heard too many horror stories concerning power tools and painted finishes to the point that I haven't dared try it... yet.

I don't think they're bad if they're in the right hands. The problem is, I don't think my hands are quite right. I'd much rather learn from someone that's held one for hours on end and figure it out from there.

Thus, to answer your question directly, I'm a 'do it by hand' type of guy. Even with a SuperCrew, I'm able to knock out my truck in about an hour per coat of polish or wax... and that includes the detailing time too (door jams etc).

RP

 

yes humidity will play a part in the drying time...I usually give the first part that I waxed about an hour to dry...I practice time managment and go wash my wifes Explorer...comes off like silk...I use an old baby blanket on the final polish...even old cloth diapers work good too...old bath towels on the first removal