Parts Catalog Accessories Catalog How To Articles Tech Forums
Call Pelican Parts at 888-280-7799
Shopping Cart Cart | Project List | Order Status | Help



Go Back   PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum > Mercedes-Benz Tech Information and Support > Detailing and Interior

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 05-13-2007, 12:08 AM
derherr65's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Texas
Posts: 305
Swirls in wax, what am I doing wrong?

I wash, wax on - wax off, and I get swirlies. Not everywhere, mostly in the more oxidized areas. What am I doing wrong? Wax was Meguires Gold.

Attached Thumbnails
Swirls in wax, what am I doing wrong?-swirlies2.jpg   Swirls in wax, what am I doing wrong?-waxed2a.jpg  
__________________
I suggest we solve high gas prices with environmentalists... unfortunately they don't burn well.
1982 300CD, 220K miles: This vacuum system will be the death of me yet! (OBK #26)
1977 F150 400 C6 2wd, 10.2 sec 1/8 mile with 2.75 gears.
1965 Mustang. Mostly stock... LOL!
2001 Ram 2500, cummins, 5spd, 202k miles.(girlfriends)
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 05-14-2007, 08:22 AM
Gene
 
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Buffalo NY
Posts: 1,102
Donnow. If the paint is old enough ( stock) you can use a cheap over-the-counter polish like NuFinish " Once a Year", follow it with a glaze , and then wax it. Seems like the wax is sticking to it too much almost, meaning you should polish it first then glaze than wax.

Does the paint have alot of product buildup on it? If so, wash it with dish soap to get it all off and start from "scratch".
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 05-15-2007, 07:41 AM
ksing44's Avatar
1995 E320 SE
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Downingtown, PA
Posts: 658
I have the same thing on my 1995 E320 on the lower plastic panels at the front driver side of the car. I think it is because the finish has become too porous. After all, the finish does take a lot of abuse down there around the front wheels. I have had success with multiple applications of cleaner wax, but I think using a polish step is a great idea. Next time I am going to try polishing first and then wax on the lower plastic panel. I have polished in the past, but not recently. Great tip!
__________________
I just couldn't give up on my 1995 E320.

I think it might be like always going back to that same bad relationship with an ex girlfriend.
You feel you love them too much, or you are just too stupid to know any better.



Flickr slideshow of my 1995 E320
http://www.flickr.com/photos/24145497@N06/sets/72157616572140057/
Reply With Quote
  #4  
Old 05-15-2007, 02:10 PM
Moderator
 
Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Southern California, U.S.A.
Posts: 8,538
Nu Finish is the only product I've ever used that actually made the finish of my paint look worse.

I would suggest applying Gold Class to your paint when it is cool to the touch, and apply it very thin.

Almost everyone applies too much wax.

Remember the point is to wax your paint, not wax your wax.
__________________
Paul S.

2001 E430, Bourdeaux Red, Oyster interior.
79,200 miles.

1973 280SE 4.5, 170,000 miles. 568 Signal Red, Black MB Tex. "The Red Baron".
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 05-15-2007, 06:05 PM
280SE Guy's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Pennsylvania
Posts: 246
Are you using paper towels to remove the wax? Looks like you need to get rid of the oxidation first before you try to wax it. Try some clay, then mild polish, before the waxing process. Try a google search on automotive polish and get some other view points or there is always the Detailing and Interior forum here on mercedesshop.com.
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 05-16-2007, 04:10 PM
derherr65's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Texas
Posts: 305
I'll be doing a polish before the next wax.
__________________
I suggest we solve high gas prices with environmentalists... unfortunately they don't burn well.
1982 300CD, 220K miles: This vacuum system will be the death of me yet! (OBK #26)
1977 F150 400 C6 2wd, 10.2 sec 1/8 mile with 2.75 gears.
1965 Mustang. Mostly stock... LOL!
2001 Ram 2500, cummins, 5spd, 202k miles.(girlfriends)
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 05-16-2007, 05:15 PM
cmcdonnell's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Towson, MD
Posts: 184
If your car is black(looks black in pics) then it should be DB040 which was a single-stage paint meaning that it has no clearcoat, unless it was repainted. This means that you can actually cut some of the paint away before you wax. I just did mine and used Turtle Wax polishing compound and put a coat of Mequire's cleaner wax on top. I can see areas where I could have used some rubbing compound(heavier cut). Next time I will use rubbing compund, then polishing compound, then wax. My car sat outside for a long time before I got it, so it needed a pretty heavy cut. It looked like flat black and now it shines.
__________________
1992 400E current
1988 300E sold
1973 280C totalled
1973 280SEL never got it running
1971 250C my first love but rusted out
Reply With Quote
  #8  
Old 05-16-2007, 08:03 PM
yal's Avatar
yal yal is offline
Benz-smart
 
Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: New York, Long Island
Posts: 2,707
Those are not swirls that is wax residue. Use a quick detailer spray to remove it. You are using too much wax. What happens is, especially on oxidized areas, the paint is grabby so when you attempt to remove the wax it doesn't quite come off and is difficult to remove and leaves a residue. On smooth well prepped paint Gold Class is easy on easy off, you need to get your paint to that point first.

If you are doing this by hand then try a wax with a cleaner. If you like Meguiars then try Meguiars #6 or Meguiars Cleaner wax or Meguiars Color X wax. These will help eliminate the oxidation and the grabby feel of the paint. Also try a clay bar before this step as suggested above, you need to get that paint smooth!

Then throw Gold Class on at the end.

Good luck.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 05-16-2007, 10:14 PM
derherr65's Avatar
Registered User
 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: North Texas
Posts: 305
It's blue, and a... maaco repaint.
__________________
I suggest we solve high gas prices with environmentalists... unfortunately they don't burn well.
1982 300CD, 220K miles: This vacuum system will be the death of me yet! (OBK #26)
1977 F150 400 C6 2wd, 10.2 sec 1/8 mile with 2.75 gears.
1965 Mustang. Mostly stock... LOL!
2001 Ram 2500, cummins, 5spd, 202k miles.(girlfriends)
Reply With Quote
  #10  
Old 06-04-2007, 10:16 AM
Registered User
 
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: DFW / Collin County Texas
Posts: 1,882
I believe some light compounding will benefit your paint because it is oxidized and porous. Afterwards, you will want to use a cleaner/polish followed by a very light coat of high quality wax.

__________________
08 W251 R350
97 W210 E320
91 W124 300E
86 W126 560SEL
85 W126 380SE Silver
85 W126 380SE Cranberry
79 W123 250
78 W123 280E
75 W114 280
Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:49 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.7
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions, Inc.
Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.6.0
Copyright 2024 Pelican Parts, LLC - Posts may be archived for display on the Peach Parts or Pelican Parts Website -    DMCA Registered Agent Contact Page