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Type of towels for waxing?
Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:10 AM
I have a huge swirl problem. I'm gonna clean it up using the Meguiar's 3 step paint repair system, but I want to avoid the swirl thing in the future. I use Meguiar's Gold Class wax so I know its not the crappy wax, and I hand buff it every time, using very light pressure and constant tight circles. Nevertheless - there they are.

What kind of towel should I be using? Right now I'm using a terry towel, it was in a 3 pack for 2.50 - yeah I know, you get what you pay for. Can anyone recommend to me what I SHOULD be using?

Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:21 AM
well what else are you using?? its not just waxing that will give you swirl marks, its washing, drying, polishing, waxing, the whole process, and preperation is the key, no point polishing if your just rubbing around crap, you gotta clay the car down make sure everything is off, for washing using a sheepskin or chenile wash mitt, for polishing it really depends on the polish, some say use the foam applicator some use the terry towel, some use microfiber, then use a 100% cotton towel or again a good quality microfiber to take it off....



Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:27 AM
I use micro fiber with meguires, BUT i have noticed that with repeat washing the microfiber clothes that crap get stuck in them so be sure to pick all that out or you might as well be waxing with steel wool pads.



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Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:28 AM
lol thats why your supposed to wash your stuff before using them.....



Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:43 AM
I use Mothers Clifornia gold series, everything is by hand, I wax with a terry clocth wrapped foam aplicator, let it haze fully and remove it all with micro fiber towel, another thing to kepe in mind is DO NOT wax the car in the direct sunlight when its hot it, the wax wont have i will turn to almost cement, its a bitch to remove and wil leave ,marks everywhere. Once I'm done removing the wax I go over the whole car with one of the califonia car dusters or whatever, get any of the fine white powder thats left off. and to keep it clean the wipe and dhine kinda stuff after every wash till I wax it again.



Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Sunday, March 20, 2005 9:48 AM
Like they said, swirl marks and scratches show up when your buffing, polishing, waxing, whatever, with dirt in the applicator. Prep work is key. Clay bars work well, but even they get contaminated after a couple uses.



Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Sunday, March 20, 2005 8:50 PM
Use a microfiber towel to remove the wax. It will help cut down on the little white flakes that form when you're removing the wax and is also easier on your car's paint/clearcoat.
Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 9:08 AM
I clean everything by hand, and when I'm done I wash it all before I clean my car again. I'm doing everything right, making sure nothing is in the towels (I'm using 100% cotton terry towels). I'll try the microfiber and that duster.

Thanks for the advice, if you have any more, please feel free to post.

Oh and are you using the clay bar every time you wax? I only use it once every 3 months or so, to get a nice firm coat down.
Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:08 PM
I have a pretty set method on how I wash and wax my car. I have owned 3 cars, 2 black, and one midnight blue, and I have had no problems with swirl marks EVER.

1.)Wash with Meguiars gold class car wash formula.
Sheepskin mitt. (wash cold delicate cycle, liquid detergent, between each use)

2.)Dry the car completly with Absorber.

3.)Apply liquid wax (Meguiars gold class. very thin coat) with combed cotton or cheese cloth.

4.)Remove wax with terry cloth rag that has been washed once cold water. Only use the terry cloth towels once and toss out.

5.)Dust all excess powder off of car.

This is the method I have always used and I get compliments on my shine all the time, and I have never had a problem with swirl marks. Good luck, there's a lot of good advice in here, and I hope you can find a way to get rid of the swirls and once you do, I hope you can keep 'em away.

Tim


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Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:10 PM
Also, I know it's a no brainer, but don't forget to fold the seams of whatevr rag you're using in. A lot of people just fold their rags in fourths and a lot of times I think the seams are part of what cause the swirl marks.

Tim


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Re: Type of towels for waxing?
Thursday, March 24, 2005 6:40 AM
Ok you have two things you can do. Either you can wet sand or buff it like hell. A highspeed buffer is your friend! Remember that... You just need to do the lowest level of wax to make sure everything is out of the paint. When you don't see the marks in the paint then you can use the other stages. Also if you are doing it buy hand make sure you change waxing pads cause the other stages are finner waxes, and without changing them you might get marks. That might help you out toms.





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