Waxing is a pain

[doc3kgt]

I have a black 2013 1500 sport. I have noticed that I have greasy streaks (like the shine you see when oil spills on pavement in a parking lot) that are an absolute ******* to get off. I can literally buff and buff with clean bonnets / towels and they are still there. I use high pressure wash and hand wash with car soap. I towel dry right away to keep water spots off. I then apply a thin coat of Meguiars carannuba liquid black wax (stuff made for black cars). I use an orbital buffer to get the bulk of the wax off, and then hand buff with a clean microfiber towel. It looks amazing in the shade, but if the sun hits it, it is a damn train wreck. Any ideas? I am very meticulous and literally spend 8 hours from start to finish with this process. It is frustrating to say the least. Any help will be appreciated.

 

[iceyivy]

Might wanna try claying your truck. Could get the contaminants out

 

[Selcher]

Use these...

Wolfgang Clay Combo
Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer
Wolfgang Deep Glass Paint Sealant 3.0
Collinite Liquid Insulator Wax #845

... and you'll get this:

 

[HemiPower36]

^ siiiiick

 

[RamWagon]

That is a nice shiny black i like. Looks like im gonna have to open the wallet again. While were in the topic of wax n such. Anyone know of a good product for light scratches? My truck lost a battle with a bush trail. It was so tight it pushed my mirrors in lol

 

[Revo]

That is a nice shiny black i like. Looks like im gonna have to open the wallet again. While were in the topic of wax n such. Anyone know of a good product for light scratches? My truck lost a battle with a bush trail. It was so tight it pushed my mirrors in lol

Start off with a polish (use a dual action polisher if you have access to one), then move up to a rubbing compound. Least aggressive method first.

Always clay the surface before doing anything though.


For OP:
Rotary polishers are notorious for leaving swirls/marring in the paint, are you sure that's not what's causing it? Can you post some pics?

 

[QwikKota]

I have had that grease/oil smear from the wax itself on my black truck. I will only buy that color once. Not sure if it's specific to certain waxes or what. Megs NXT paste did not have that issue but it's not made any more, just the liquid.

Megs Scratch X 2.0 is great, by hand or machine.

 

[Rzrman328]

Black is a sweet color.....when it's clean..

I'd Nvr own one again for this reason.

 

[zicemanz]

Klasse All In One..... terrific product.....made in Germany,,,,,read some reviews you'll be impressed.

 

[dtexan]

I like to do a nice coat of quality wax every few months and then use a spray wax while drying my truck after a wash. Helps extend your wax and give it that just waxed look and feel.

 

[GreenGoblin]

I used turtle wax black box kit and got this

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[Sir John]

Sounds like you're describing holograms. I got rid of mine by washing, then clay barring, then using a dual action (DA) polisher with Meguiars 205 (might need to use 105 1st if your paint is bad enough) and then hand wax with Collinite 845. I also have a black RAM.

 

[mhb1638]

Waxing a full size truck is always a damn pain, especially if its 4 door. Why I refuse to do the multi step ****...the clean, prep, fart, reprep, polish, fart, wax, seal. Eff that. I don't mine claying and waxing but thats it.

As for black, I've had good results with Gold Class, and NXT. NXT will last longer though but can leave some buff swirls in the paint which require heavy buffing to remove...Gold Class seems easier.

Never been a fan of Turtle Wax either.

 

[Pull Ya]

Everyone does things differently. All you have to satisfy is one person--YOURSELF. It all depends on your level of satisfaction.
Jay

 

[5hole]

I tried griots all in one polish and wax and that stuff took the swirl out of my paint easily. Quality microfiber is a must.