waxed my car for the first time today. dark marks in the paint, particularly the hood - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

lolcamaro · 08-13-2011, 09:53 PM

I'm thinking this could either be from 1. leaving the wax on too long 2. the hood still being hot (although it was not just the hood, there were some spots on the roof) or 3. the area I waxed it was not quite shady enough.

The question is which one is it though? It's a black car and the marks look sort of like areas were wiped with a slightly darker black.

Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

SnoopyAce7 · 08-13-2011, 10:06 PM

pictures!

Stormyone · 08-13-2011, 10:09 PM

using detail spray after waxing eliminates some of the streaking....

caliguy · 08-13-2011, 10:12 PM

It can go both ways to hot and taken off to early, you use some mequires quick detailer mist and mist the roof and hood, it will remove it use a good micro towel also, i have a black car aswell and its happen to me, but i use a professional buffer when i do my car, i also use mequires gold black wax it works the best for me, i put on with hand let it set for about 15mins, depending how hot is in the garage, then buff off.

My 5th · 08-13-2011, 10:39 PM

Incomplete wax removal. As was suggested, use a detailer spray and a good, clean microfiber towel to even the appearance out. I can't stress the clean part of the microfiber towel enough...even a little wax residue left in the cloth can cause streaking.

doubletap407 · 08-13-2011, 10:50 PM

I found I needed to clay bar my 2011 black LS before I got her to take the wax and look like she should ! Now Shes easy to wax and make look like the dream car she is !

lolcamaro · 08-13-2011, 10:50 PM

will try the quick detailer spray in the morning.

Thanks everyone!

lolcamaro · 08-13-2011, 10:52 PM

now that I think of it that does make sense. I kept forgetting which side I was using for the final wipe and ended up just using all random sides on the microfiber towel for the whole car and by the time I was finished the microfiber cloth was almost like very slightly moist.

lolcamaro · 08-13-2011, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SnoopyAce7

pictures!

It's night time out and I'm kind of doubtful as to whether I would be able to get it to show up in a picture even in broad daylight.

LimaCharlie · 08-14-2011, 12:55 AM

Sounds like you either did not apply the wax evenly or you removed it incorrectly.

HxCGuitars · 08-14-2011, 01:30 AM

I use an orbiter to put mine on and buff it off, and I've found that only some types of wax leave the streaks on black cars. Usually the new synthetic "wipe on, wipe off's." Thus I usually stick to the good old "let sit" wax. I'll have to try the detailer spray, though.

docindoyle · 08-14-2011, 10:18 AM

Orbital buffer to apply and take off the wax works well for me. Also have not used any other wax but Liquid Glass.

rdblan2 · 08-14-2011, 10:40 AM

You probably didn't leave the wax on for too long, I've never seen that cause an issue.

Like others have said you likely didn't get all the wax off. What kind of wax did you use? Detailing spray and a microfiber will probably fix you right up.

08-13-2011, 09:53 PM	#1
lolcamaro Account Suspended Drives: 2011 black camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ma Posts: 48	waxed my car for the first time today. dark marks in the paint, particularly the hood I'm thinking this could either be from 1. leaving the wax on too long 2. the hood still being hot (although it was not just the hood, there were some spots on the roof) or 3. the area I waxed it was not quite shady enough. The question is which one is it though? It's a black car and the marks look sort of like areas were wiped with a slightly darker black. Any help is greatly appreciated! Thanks!

08-13-2011, 10:06 PM	#2
SnoopyAce7 (ʘ‿ʘ) Drives: The one with a roof rack Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 1,221	pictures! __________________

08-13-2011, 10:09 PM	#3
Stormyone Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS IOM/IOM M6 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 368	using detail spray after waxing eliminates some of the streaking.... __________________ Life is too short to drive a dull car....

08-13-2011, 10:12 PM	#4
caliguy Don't ask to pop my hood! Drives: it's loud....... Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: southern cali, Posts: 852	It can go both ways to hot and taken off to early, you use some mequires quick detailer mist and mist the roof and hood, it will remove it use a good micro towel also, i have a black car aswell and its happen to me, but i use a professional buffer when i do my car, i also use mequires gold black wax it works the best for me, i put on with hand let it set for about 15mins, depending how hot is in the garage, then buff off. __________________ *Limo tint rears, 35% sides \| B&G lowering springs \| BowTies Blacked out \| Red Footwells\|Dome Light\|Kicker 500Watts-Amp-Kicker 12" Ported Sub=BOOM\| Stillin Splitter \|Pssst 100 shot\|* *13.36 @102.7 @LVMS \|* *2010*.

08-13-2011, 10:39 PM	#5
My 5th Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Black on Black Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Global Citizen Posts: 1,243	Incomplete wax removal. As was suggested, use a detailer spray and a good, clean microfiber towel to even the appearance out. I can't stress the clean part of the microfiber towel enough...even a little wax residue left in the cloth can cause streaking. __________________ Meh

08-13-2011, 10:50 PM	#6
doubletap407 Drives: 2011 ls v6 blacked out Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Trinity , texas Posts: 318	I found I needed to clay bar my 2011 black LS before I got her to take the wax and look like she should ! Now Shes easy to wax and make look like the dream car she is !

08-13-2011, 10:52 PM	#8
lolcamaro Account Suspended Drives: 2011 black camaro Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: ma Posts: 48	now that I think of it that does make sense. I kept forgetting which side I was using for the final wipe and ended up just using all random sides on the microfiber towel for the whole car and by the time I was finished the microfiber cloth was almost like very slightly moist.

08-14-2011, 12:55 AM	#10
LimaCharlie Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS - 2004 Silverado Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 2,989	Sounds like you either did not apply the wax evenly or you removed it incorrectly. __________________ 2011 Summit White Camaro 1SS/RS -6.2 LS3, TR6060, 3.45, G80 2004 Black Silverado 1500 2WD Regular Cab, Short Bed -5.3 LM7, 4L60E, 3.42, G80 2014 White Caprice PPV -6.0 L77, 6L80E, 2.92, G80

08-14-2011, 01:30 AM	#11
HxCGuitars Drives: 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chicago Area Posts: 110	I use an orbiter to put mine on and buff it off, and I've found that only some types of wax leave the streaks on black cars. Usually the new synthetic "wipe on, wipe off's." Thus I usually stick to the good old "let sit" wax. I'll have to try the detailer spray, though. __________________ I love cars. 2008 Mustang GT 5 Speed 1994 Ranger Ext Cab

08-14-2011, 10:18 AM	#12
docindoyle Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS RJT Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 9 View My Garage	Orbital buffer to apply and take off the wax works well for me. Also have not used any other wax but Liquid Glass.

08-14-2011, 10:40 AM	#13
rdblan2 Drives: 2SS RS Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: MD Posts: 1,272	You probably didn't leave the wax on for too long, I've never seen that cause an issue. Like others have said you likely didn't get all the wax off. What kind of wax did you use? Detailing spray and a microfiber will probably fix you right up.

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