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Old 12-04-2013, 10:40 PM   #1
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Is this how I should wax my car?



I feel like this will give swirl marks..
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Old 12-04-2013, 10:51 PM   #2
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I have used that product in the past with great results. If you use a good micro fiber cloth you will not get sworls.
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Old 12-04-2013, 11:16 PM   #3
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How else would you do it?

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Old 12-12-2013, 10:22 AM   #4
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I heard straight back and forth motions were better than circular motions. True or False? Thanks.
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Old 12-12-2013, 10:52 AM   #5
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I heard straight back and forth motions were better than circular motions. True or False? Thanks.
It doesn't make a huge difference. If you are creating marks of any kind you are doing something wrong. That said, using straight lines would REDUCE the appearance of scratches if you create them.
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Old 12-12-2013, 12:38 PM   #6
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Just got to make sure you do that satisfactory head nod into your reflection after you get the high gloss, or else you will get the swirl marks.
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Old 12-15-2013, 05:26 PM   #7
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^ LOL

swirls come from the towel you're using, not the wax.
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Old 12-15-2013, 06:00 PM   #8
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Surface prep also.


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Old 12-15-2013, 11:00 PM   #9
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I've used spray waxes MANY times on my truck and Camaro. However, they shouldn't used as the ONLY wax procedure on your car. Traditional waxes (either by hand or orbital) will give you better results compared to spray waxes. Spray waxes are great to restore your paint's finish in between traditional waxing.
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Old 12-16-2013, 10:25 AM   #10
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I've used spray waxes MANY times on my truck and Camaro. However, they shouldn't used as the ONLY wax procedure on your car. Traditional waxes (either by hand or orbital) will give you better results compared to spray waxes. Spray waxes are great to restore your paint's finish in between traditional waxing.
Yes sir, exactly and worded perfectly
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