Newman

iTrader: (3)

in the past i have always just washed my car and that was it. lately ive been washing it then waxing it. the first time i tried it, it was a disaster. swirl marks all over the place. the second time turned out much better. for the 3rd time i bought a different type of wax (still turtle wax but its black "Color Pure") the 2 times ive used the new wax ive been getting swirl marks like you wouldnt believe and buffing does nothing. what is my problem? could the fact that i have a black car and im waxing it in the sun make a difference? ive noticed that the surface of my car is really really hot. what should i do?
thanks, everyone.

Kashoggio

iTrader: (11)

i use mothers 3 step
first you strip off all the dirt, grime, old wax with a pre was cleaner.
Then you do the sealer/polish
and you finish that with the wax
Be sure to use a nice terry cloth and to change it often. And yes you will have swirl marks because you car is dark

Newman

iTrader: (3)

its got to be possible to not have swirl marks on a dark car. anyone have any tips for that?

EZ

Instead of using circular motions to take the wax off, go in a unidirectional motion. Basically, just rub, back and forth to take off the wax. It'll be a biatch to take off but viola, no more swirl marks.

Newman

iTrader: (3)

i tried that. it just ended up leaving vertical streaks. i tried rubbing them out for like 10 mins but it hardly did anything. i was just hoping someone knew a little secret that they could share with me.

Lordrandall

iTrader: (4)

Make sure the surface of your car is cool to the touch before you wax!!!

Some tips can be found here:

Avalon Racing Detail Zone

DFWmax

also check out griot's garage (www.griotsgarage.com); they have some tips on cleaning/waxing cars.

dfwmax