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  • Why does My Wax not Dry?

    I have waxed my truck 3 times so far this year and each time I end up with the same result. The wax just does not seem to dry. I’ll wax the entire truck using the G100 and by the time I get all the way around the truck and back to where I had started from the wax looks the same and appears to have not started to set up one bit. I will even give it another half an hour and their will still not be one spot on the truck that has dried to a white haze. I use the swipe test to test if the wax is ready to remove and it never swipes totally clear. It always streaks and is somewhat oily.

    I never used to have this problem before. In the past I had always waxed my truck outside before I purchased my current house about a year ago, which has 2 garages. So now that I have 2 garages, of course I am going to wax my truck in the garage.

    Yesterday was the latest time that it happened. I don’t know if it has anything to do with the weather or humidity, but I am in Pennsylvania and it was roughly 84 degrees and say 69% humidity yesterday when I waxed my truck. I even set up a couple oscillating fans in the garage to try and stay somewhat cool. After I was done waxing, I even directed the fans toward the truck for approximately 30 minutes or so in hopes that it would speed up the wax drying process. It did not seem to make much of a difference though. The wax was still tacky and never dried to a white haze. So I just decided to wipe it off like I had done the other 2 times this year.

    Yesterday I was applying ColorX by G100. About 2 months ago I had used #66. The first wax of the year was towards the end of winter when we had a couple of nice 50+ degree days and I had used #21. I even let the #21 sit over night closed up in the garage, but the wax looked no different in the morning than it had the night before. That time I just attributed the problem of the wax not drying to the colder temperatures.

    I just do not understand it. Having used 3 different waxes with the same result of the wax not completely setting up, I would not think it is a problem with the wax, especially considering I have used these same bottles of wax in the past on my truck with no problems.

    I just do not know what the problem could be? It never happened at the other house where I would always wax the truck outside (no garage). Really frustrating.

    It is not the greatest picture, but here is a picture of my truck sitting in the garage last night as I was waiting (and hoping) for the wax to set up.

    Brian

  • #2
    Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

    I too am from hot and humid pennsylvania and have had problems in the past with the same issue but only with #9 swirl remover polish. I am currently working on a 2007 toyota tundra p/u black and used nxt 2.0 and it hazes up and passes the swipe test in about 20 min. The only thing that comes to mind is how heavy you are applying the wax. Try test area with thin coat and work it a little longer than you have been and see what happens.

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    • #3
      Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

      I agree with SHYNEMAN123...try using a smaller amount of product. The Soft Buff pads hold a lot of product so you could probably do a whole panel at a time. Remember that thicker isn't better, it's worse.

      Also, try pulling it out of the garage, most garages are a good 10-15 degrees cooler than it is outside.

      Ryan
      Attack life, it's going to kill you anyway.

      This is your life. Choose to live it to the fullest.

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      • #4
        Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

        The coat of wax you apply should be nearly invisible... very very thin! Once the pad is primed you will apply very little product to the pad in order to keep it primed and able to apply wax to the surface.

        SHYNEMAN123... a little off topic but any way, not sure if I read that right but there is no need to let #9 dry, its best to remove the product damp. anyway.. just trying to help!
        Brandon

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        • #5
          Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

          Originally posted by gb387 View Post
          the coat of wax you apply should be nearly invisible... Very very thin! Once the pad is primed you will apply very little product to the pad in order to keep it primed and able to apply wax to the surface.

          Shyneman123... A little off topic but any way, not sure if i read that right but there is no need to let #9 dry, its best to remove the product damp. Anyway.. Just trying to help!
          thanks but i don't even use #9 any more. I tried it when it first came out and the humidity in pa was too high meguiars changed the formula a few times and i learned if you don't put the swirls in you will not have to fight to remove them.
          But thanks for the tip anyhow.

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          • #6
            Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

            The only thing I can come up with is your applying the wax to thick. Do not know what else to tell you.
            quality creates its own demand

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            • #7
              Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

              Yes, I have wondered if I was applying it too thick also like everyone has suggested, however I believe I am applying it pretty thin. It's hard to even tell if anything is still going onto the panels at times it is so thin. Also, not having problems with it drying in previous years at my other house also makes me think I was applying it thin enough. I'm not sure what is going on, but something is definitely different since I started waxing my truck in the garage at this new house verse waxing outdoors at my old house. I just do not know what.
              Brian

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              • #8
                Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

                This may sound off the wall. Have you clayed your truck lately. Maybe you have some type of contaminants on the surface making the wax appear to be wet. Just thinking about this because you stated you have just been having this problem since you moved.

                It would seem to me that there is something there preventing the wax from drying? That is why I suggested claying.
                quality creates its own demand

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                • #9
                  Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

                  What other waxes do you own?

                  Do you own any #20 Polylmer Sealant?

                  The idea begin to try a wax that dries very quickly and see how it reacts in your environment. If you apply a thin coat of M20 Polymer Sealant, it should dry very quickly, like 10 minutes, and it should wipe off like a breeze...

                  We can troubleshoot from there.


                  Mike Phillips
                  760-515-0444
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                  "Find something you like and use it often"

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                  • #10
                    Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

                    Obviously you now need to move Wax doesn't work in this house, then the house has to go!

                    When you have some free time, use your hood an a test panel. Divide the hood up into 4 different parts(tape them off). Apply different amounts of wax to the different panels, and on the last panel make it so thin, you are unable to really see it clearly. You may need to wipe the excess wax off of your pad for this last panel. Just make sure it's THIN!!
                    Wait a while, and see how they look. I think you'll be very surprised at how thin wax really needs to be in order to set up properly in 20-30 minutes.

                    Nick
                    2008 Meguiar's Batmobile Team
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                    • #11
                      Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

                      Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View Post
                      This may sound off the wall. Have you clayed your truck lately. Maybe you have some type of contaminants on the surface making the wax appear to be wet. Just thinking about this because you stated you have just been having this problem since you moved.

                      It would seem to me that there is something there preventing the wax from drying? That is why I suggested claying.
                      No, Actually I clayed the entire truck the same day before waxing. It's as smooth as glass now.
                      Brian

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                      • #12
                        Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

                        Originally posted by Mike Phillips View Post
                        What other waxes do you own?

                        Do you own any #20 Polylmer Sealant?

                        The idea begin to try a wax that dries very quickly and see how it reacts in your environment. If you apply a thin coat of M20 Polymer Sealant, it should dry very quickly, like 10 minutes, and it should wipe off like a breeze...

                        We can troubleshoot from there.


                        No, i do not have any #20.

                        Here is what i do have:

                        #21
                        NXT
                        NXT 2.0
                        #66
                        ColorX
                        #26
                        A12 Cleaner wax
                        A22 Carnauba
                        Brian

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                        • #13
                          Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

                          Originally posted by Nick Chapman View Post
                          Obviously you now need to move Wax doesn't work in this house, then the house has to go!

                          Nick
                          I'm hoping to not have to resort to that.
                          Brian

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                          • #14
                            Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

                            Have you tried applying the wax (or waxes) by hand vs machine....maybe on a small test area?

                            Mort (who lives where it doesn't even get humid when it rains)

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                            • #15
                              Re: Why does My Wax not Dry?

                              Originally posted by Mister B View Post
                              Here is what i do have:

                              #21
                              NXT
                              NXT 2.0
                              #66
                              ColorX
                              #26
                              A12 Cleaner wax
                              A22 Carnauba
                              Do any of the cleaner/waxes I bolded above dry?
                              Mike Phillips
                              760-515-0444
                              showcargarage@gmail.com

                              "Find something you like and use it often"

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