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    wax not drying

    searched around for help but didn't have any luck. I have been detailing as a side job for about 2 months. I never had a problem until recently. I have been noticing that after waxing (porter cable d/a w/ meg soft buff finishing pad and hi tech wax), when i go to wipe off the wax it doesnt all come off.

    When I wipe off using microfiber towels it gets all it can off, but when looking at it in the light you can tell there is still wax on it. Also, if I rub my fingers on it it leaves a finger print. I thought using some last touch would help but no go. I am worried what could be wrong as I am doing a good amount of cars. Like I said, I have never had this happen until recently.


    Any ideas"???

    Thanks,
    Ben
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  • #2
    Re: wax not drying

    Has anything about your application process changed? Temperature? Humidity?

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    • #3
      Re: wax not drying

      Sounds like you just have some streaking. How long are you allowing it to dry?
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      • #4
        Re: wax not drying

        process hasn't chaned. it is getting a littlle colder but not sure about the humidity.it dries for about 20 minutes im thinking

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        • #5
          Re: wax not drying

          the other day, i did my truck with NXT 2.0 wax.it just seemed to not turn a little white like it does when dry.
          looked same 6 hrs later,so i let it dry overnight.
          next day it was white.

          i believe DAMP,COLD WEATHER was reason.it was in garage at daytime temps of 65 and night at 50 here in pa.

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          • #6
            Re: wax not drying

            Originally posted by sproulman View Post
            the other day, i did my truck with NXT 2.0 wax.it just seemed to not turn a little white like it does when dry.
            looked same 6 hrs later,so i let it dry overnight.
            next day it was white.

            i believe DAMP,COLD WEATHER was reason.it was in garage at daytime temps of 65 and night at 50 here in pa.
            that's exactly what i am experiencing. it doesnt get that hard look like it is dry..i am doing this as work and only have so much time to let it dry. i will let it sit longer and see how it turns out on the next car. thanks everyone

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            • #7
              Re: wax not drying

              Number one cause of this problem is too much wax. Most people think they are using thin layers but are in reality using 2-3 times as much wax as they need. You truly need a WHISPER thin coat that should be difficult to see in some lighting. Proper, thin coats of wax will solve 99% of removal/streaking issues.

              If that ever fails, a slightly damp (water only) microfiber towel with a quick wipe-down should do the trick.

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              • #8
                Re: wax not drying

                sounds good. i have been using less and less lately. i am doing a couple cars thursday and will use less. thanks for the tip about the wet microfiber also

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