Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

[Shawn T.]

After waxing the entire car and performing the swipe test to ensure the wax has dried sufficiently, you find that the wax is stubborn and will not wipe off easily. Would using LT, QD, UQD, etc. to aidd in removing the wax harm the wax coating that has just been applied?

[DualActionDetail]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

After waxing the entire car and performing the swipe test to ensure the wax has dried sufficiently, you find that the wax is stubborn and will not wipe off easily. Would using LT, QD, UQD, etc. to aidd in removing the wax harm the wax coating that has just been applied?

Have you come across this or are you just asking for future reference? Maybe you performed the swipe test on say, the hood, and it passed, so you start removing wax, only to find that the wax on the driver's side door is (wet) hard to remove?

I use the swipe test on each individual panel before removing the wax. Sometimes, variables are in place, including the amount of wax applied to each panel due to repriming pad or applicator, or the amount of heat or light applied to a panel, due to the position of the vehicle.

While I've never used any of the products you've mentioned to help remove wax, I haven't had to; because if a panel passes the swipe test, it's ready. However, I don't think that any of the products you've mentioned would remove wax/sealant, but there may be bonding issues that relate to the overall durability of the wax/sealant to begin with.

[TimG]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

In my personal experience;in short - no "major" harm.

[Shawn T.]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

I experienced this the other day when waxing my dads car in the sun. I have no garage and no where to really put it in the shade. I used GC+ and it was a pain to remove so I was wondering if this was possible.

[Tuck91]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

I would be using M20 if I had to detail in direct sunlight.

[Megafast13]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

I would recommend removing as much wax as you possibly can using a clean SS Microfiber towel. If you notice that you applied too much, or you are getting some streaking, then I would use a product like Last Touch or Quik Detailer to aid in the removal.

[Shawn T.]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

I would be using M20 if I had to detail in direct sunlight.

Really? Is it that forgiving?

[fzr confused]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

m20 is the easiest/best wax i have used...i have no shade near my house to wax at, so it works great for me....also when i go to a customers house, they dont always have a garage either. m20 is amazing stuff, me likey a lot

[Shawn T.]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

m20 is the easiest/best wax i have used...i have no shade near my house to wax at, so it works great for me....also when i go to a customers house, they dont always have a garage either. m20 is amazing stuff, me likey a lot

Alright. I have several details coming up soon so I guess I will have to order some M20. Thanks for the input guys!

[Tuck91]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

M20 is easy to use and looks great on light and dark colors.

[Shawn T.]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

That second picture is incredible! What is the durability of M20?

[Tuck91]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

That second picture is incredible! What is the durability of M20?

I applied one coat of M20 to this 2001 daily driven Volvo S80 in August of of 2009:

2001 Volvo S80 - Engine,interior,and exterior cleanup

I saw the car again during the winter on December 30th of 2009:

2001 Volvo S80

This is beading on a dirty finish, it beaded up slightly better once the surface was washed.







There does appear to be some protection on the paint, definitly does not bead as strongly as a freshly applied coat.

The owner claims not to have done anything to the car except wash/dry it once a month.


Heres a Mazda wearing M20, sure made the flake pop:








Another black car wearing M20:

[Shawn T.]

Re: Using LT, QD, UQD, etc. as aid in removing wax

Thanks for all your help Nick! I will definitely be picking some of this up soon.