Just did first wax
03-07-2013, 12:38 PM
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Just did first wax
So I posted last week that I was going to do my first wax.I washed with a good soapy car wash Armor All brand dryed it with a microfibed towel and did a coat of Rejex applied and removed with micro fiber rags.Turned out real nice My question is if i continue to use all micro fiber rags will this prevent swirles?Iam very careful in the pressure I use wiping off the Rejex and always use fresh rags I dont let the rejex build up on the wipe off rags My car is Cyber Gray Thanks
03-07-2013, 04:12 PM
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The less you touch the body with any towels, the less likely you will develop the very small and fine cat like catches. However, wiping it down from time to time is an essential part of detailing. The cleaner you keep your towels, the better. For me, I use three towels to wipe my vette down when I use detail spray. But, when I was and dry, I use the pool rinse or as Mike Phillips would say, “water sheeting technique.” Once you have completed this, and then use a leaf blower or similar high air blowing system to blow off the remaining water from the body and all the hiding places water likes to hide in. Once you have completed using the leaf blower, I can assure you, your vehicle is so dry, that it will only take one towel to just do a quick wipe down and less touching of the towel on the body which helps in reducing the fine scratches, but will still need to give a quick wipe down with detail spray.
03-07-2013, 05:33 PM
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The less you touch the body with any towels, the less likely you will develop the very small and fine cat like catches. However, wiping it down from time to time is an essential part of detailing. The cleaner you keep your towels, the better. For me, I use three towels to wipe my vette down when I use detail spray. But, when I was and dry, I use the pool rinse or as Mike Phillips would say, “water sheeting technique.” Once you have completed this, and then use a leaf blower or similar high air blowing system to blow off the remaining water from the body and all the hiding places water likes to hide in. Once you have completed using the leaf blower, I can assure you, your vehicle is so dry, that it will only take one towel to just do a quick wipe down and less touching of the towel on the body which helps in reducing the fine scratches, but will still need to give a quick wipe down with detail spray.
03-07-2013, 08:08 PM
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03-08-2013, 04:22 PM
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to avoid marring after the use of a leaf blower or Master Blaster, consider spritzing the surface with a detail spray and then blotting as possible. A light wipe is ok as long as it glides over the surface, no heavy rubbing.
03-08-2013, 08:56 PM
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Don't forget to use the two (or three) bucket wash method. You'll want to get some grit guards as well. Use good microfiber towels and as others have said the less rubbing you do with towels the better off you are.
03-10-2013, 07:30 PM
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Drying
So I posted last week that I was going to do my first wax.I washed with a good soapy car wash Armor All brand dryed it with a microfibed towel and did a coat of Rejex applied and removed with micro fiber rags.Turned out real nice My question is if i continue to use all micro fiber rags will this prevent swirles?Iam very careful in the pressure I use wiping off the Rejex and always use fresh rags I dont let the rejex build up on the wipe off rags My car is Cyber Gray Thanks
