Nxt tech wax on black

[RamAirV1]

Good point about touching the paint. That means maybe that you should not use a duster on the paint within that curing time either. I never thought about that until now.

RamAirV1

[FlyRedneck]

Yo mtp78,
I just finished hand rubbing my black Focus with the NXT Tech Wax(liquid) and experienced the same thing.
I don't think it has so much to do with a second coat as I tried this and still had the swirled/stained look. I was starting to curse the wax(sorry Meguiars, nobody heard me), but as I went on I found it seemed to be from 2 primary issues.
#1. I was not using enough good old fashion "elbow grease". Now I assume that some of this extra elbow grease was required because It was 6:30 in the morning with tempatures somewhere in the neighborhood of high 40's to low 50's.
I know it has always been said to apply wax on a cool surface, with no direct sunlight, but it seems to me there has to be just the right mix of heat and cool for the wax to truly work well( Imagine trying to wax you car with a cold candle then trying it once the wax was heated, much easier!).
In my case today since the air was not yet that warm it required me to rub with extra vigor (lightly,but aggressive) to create friction heat for the wax to blend correctly. Unlike on a warm day when the air temp. helps the wax apply. This combined with REASON #2. Improper rubbing/wiping.
I started removal with a terry cloth towel. It sucked(too much build up)! Only once I switched to a 100% cotton towel along with switching to a clean spot every few inches or so(very important) was I able to achieve a satisfactory look.
I should have used the clay bar first this time around. I think this would have helped too!
I think travisdecpn was right about the excess oils, whether it is not absorbing into the paint or not being picked up by the towel, this seems to be the residual that we are discussing!
All in all the wax seems good. We'll see about durability.
I am more curious to try it on my pee wee truck to see its effect on 26 year old paint that already beyond saving , but is a good test piece. I will need to do a heavy cut first though. I will inform!Oh yeah, I also think this probably happens on lot's of cars it's just more noticeable on darker colors.
If none of what I have spewed above is actually valid, I'm sorry you took the time to read this, I must be...Car Crazy!! Thank's Meguire's!! LATE!!

[RamAirV1]

Using a good MF towel helps a lot in wax removal. The new Supreme Shine Microfiber towels are especially good at this.

RamAirV1

[Tanat198]

Everyone seems to notice this issue. I just waxed my car yesterday on a solid black Audi. It 's there as well. Even I applied a second coat, it just didn't go away. However, after i left it over night, it just disappeared. Could it be the wax has already bonded to the paint.

[Don]

One thing I haven't seen mentioned is: "What kind of PREP WORK was done before using the NXT???

Prep = All the difference in the world

[2000]

Originally posted by Don
One thing I haven't seen mentioned is: "What kind of PREP WORK was done before using the NXT???

Prep = All the difference in the world

I have two black vehicles and haven't seen this, so I can't guess to what causes it, but I always do some form of prep.

[karll]

hasnt happened to me yet...

I am a new NXT user, on a Black Aurora and a Black Yukon.

I've traditionally stayed away from synthetic's for black paint, but had to try the NXT.

a big thumbs up.

It attracts way more attention from onlookers. My vehicles get noticeably more comments at the gas pumps, parking lots etc.

that must say something...

Although I am still a Carnauba fan through and through!!!

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