paste wax

[Tazzy]

i personally am a fan of liquid based and spray based products, mainly because theyre easier to apply and remove, im not keen on paste waxes, and today proved to myself why

a mate of mine won some freebie samples at usc of another make of product, however hes not clean car minded and asked me to use these products to get the best out of his car

well i left my stuff at home and used his only, first i used the shampoo, really good product to be fair, although im not sure what makes it the product it is

next up was the micro abrasive polish, also done a great job

then attempted the wax, in paste form, i grabbed a micro fibre clothe, and rubbed the wax with my finger in the clothe, tried to apply it onto the bonnet, nothing, just made a mess and didnt appear as ive seen in pictures of applying wax

so after giving up, we got the megs ultimate QD detailer out and went over the car with that

so after this long post, my question is, what was i doing wrong with the wax, how should i be applying it?

thanks

[G51 NAV]

Try applying it with a foam pad, not an MF cloth. Also some paste waxes (maybe the one you tried?) are designed to be applied with a damp applicator, to aid with lubricity, not a dry one. If you've been having much fun spreading the product, this could be the reason.

I am the complete opposite of you: I have grown to dislike liquids. Unless the temperature is warm and the air very dry, the carrying-agent frequently doesn't evaporate quickly enough or completely enough, no matter how little you use. This can result in a smeary 'cloudiness', often only visible from certain angles, which you then need to remove with a QD and more rubbing. Many people have raised queries about this on here over the years, particularly when using NXT Tech Wax on black bonnets. I cannot say if Ultimate Wax is the same.

I'm back to using 'old skool' #16 and #26 on my cars, both in paste form, and I have nothing but praise. The cloudy smearing problem I had has vanished completely since I switched to both using a paste-wax and changing my UQD for UQW which I use daily (when weather allows!) in place of a detailer.

[Tazzy]

thanks for the feedback, thats certainly made it more clear for me

the wax pot was only small, it was a sample pot, not sure if an applicator pad would do, should i spray a little quik detailer onto the pad to 'lube' it?

also, you mention the smearing, yes, i notice that as well, although i just keep buffing till my arm drops, i guess im from the school of the modern lazy detailer, lol, although in my defense, i cant use machines

[dms]

I must admit ive always used liquid wax having never sampled a paste untill now. I dont think id go back to the liquid now as with the ultimate paste its so easy to apply and remove. A small dab of the pad onto the wax and thats enough to cover a whole panel.

With the Ultimate paste wax you get an applicator pad and a nice microfibre included with the wax.

Best product ive ever used in my opinion

[G51 NAV]

the wax pot was only small, it was a sample pot, not sure if an applicator pad would do, should i spray a little quik detailer onto the pad to 'lube' it?

That's certainly worth a try.

[delboydaniels]

John, Which do you prefer 16 or 26?

[NovalutionGSi]

Tazzy, i used some dodo in a sample pot with a foam pad, just have to work the pad into the pot..... Some how!

I have to say that meg ultimate paste wax applies like a liquid wax compaired to other wax pastes i have used. Once you try a paste you'll always use it!

[dms]

I have to say that meg ultimate paste wax applies like a liquid wax compaired to other wax pastes i have used. Once you try a paste you'll always use it!

Your not wrong chap, the paste is so easy to use

[G51 NAV]

John, Which do you prefer 16 or 26?

#16 on my blue car and #26 on my red ones.