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my99maxisnice 11-06-2004 05:36 PM

how long should I leave it on?
 
Tomorrow, hopefully, I'm going to detail the max again. I've done it once before, but wasn't sure if I had the right technique. I use Meguiars Step 1, followed by their yellow #26. I was wondering after applying it on the car, how long I sh ould wait to remove it for each product, or if they're just a wipe on, wipeoff product. Thanks.

Ryan

SilverBelle04 11-07-2004 03:47 AM

They're not wipe on / wipe off. It'll depand on the weather conditions, hot/cold/ humid, etc.....But let it dry for + or - 15/30 minutes and then remove. It should be ready to buff when you can rub your finger on it and it removes easily without streaking. Apply in very "thin" coats. "Less is more" when it comes to waxing.

Bob

white95max 11-08-2004 08:21 PM

I would think the directions would be on the bottle as to how long to let the product dry. In most cases with wax, you can remove them too early, but not too late. Last year when I was using Meg's NXT, I applied it at like 8:00PM, and removed it when I woke up in the morning. It still came off pretty easily, and it was very slick. You can be sure it had enough time to dry!
If you don't know how long to let it dry, I'd just say to wax the whole car, then wait 20 minutes and remove it.
As far as polishes, you don't need to wait at all. In fact you should only do one section at a time with a polish. Do a door or half of a door and remove right away.

E55AMG2 11-08-2004 08:30 PM

You will want to use Step 2, then #7, THEN #26 for a much better job. Also, dont forget to clay out the rough spots....

white95max 11-08-2004 08:45 PM

Yes, #7 produces a beautiful look. #26 is a pure wax so it won't remove any of the #7.

my99maxisnice 11-08-2004 09:53 PM

Yeah this wasn't a full detail, just a quickie in case this was the last warm weekend for a while. i'll post pics when i have time to take them, turned out pretty good.

E55AMG2 11-09-2004 04:13 PM

waiting.....:wiggle:

my99maxisnice 11-10-2004 12:25 PM

pics are here

http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/414591/7

Car domain sucks, they condense all the pics, but they're there nonetheless.

white95max 11-10-2004 03:08 PM

[QUOTE=my99maxisnice]...in case this was the last warm weekend for a while.QUOTE]

???
You're in Georgia! What's it gonna be...60 degrees??? :hyper:

my99maxisnice 11-10-2004 03:15 PM

ha, yeah, I was wrong. Oh well.


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