Swirl/Haze Marks after Nanowax Spray?
 

Not sure if anyone has had experience with this...


Before and after washing my FRS, there are no swirl marks on my paint. But after applying Eagleone's Nanowax Spray to a microfiber towel and gently applying it to my paint, I can see what looks like swirl/haze marks in indirect sunlight. When I wash it again, the swirl/haze marks disappear. I did not apply it in direct sunlight, but it was warm outside and the car's paint was warm. Could this be why? Or could it be the amount of wax, or even the wax itself?


My FRS is Asphalt in color by the way....so I see every blemish. -__-


Thanks for the input guys.

I find with wax, you gotta keep buffing until the haze goes away.

Just think of it as an arm workout! :D

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also in before totaled :lol:

you should let your wax haze up completely before you buff it, however OP is using a spray detailer and with those you just need to make sure you wipe it all off or it looks like ass. I would think OP is applying slightly too much product. Another tip would be to spread it with 1 microfiber then do a final buff with a second one right after the first buff.

Pro tip: Also with a spray detailer do 1 body panel at a time.

Don't apply and buff off in circles, but rather in linear motions. Do a swipe test with a clean finger to see if the wax has cured enough, or needs more time. Then use another microfiber towel to buff off. You can go in the perpendicular line to the way you applied the wax.

I also use a Meguiar's foam applicator pad to get a thin layer of wax on.

lmao...swirl mark blinds oncoming traffic....#TOTALLED

Now that it has been on and driven for a couple days, could I just reapply or wipe down? Or would I have to wash the car again and start over? Think I'm gonna invest in some liquid wax, not spray wax next time.

I would wash it again unless there is like no dust on it. Spray wax doesn't wax the car its just for touching up a spot or a quick dust of the car the next morning. Personally I would recommend a paste wax vs a liquid wax but thats just me, I just find it easier to apply. Auto Glym HD wax is some good stuff I use.

I'd wash again just to be safe and to prevent marring and scratches. Try both liquid and paste wax to see which you like better. Just give the one you don't like to a friend. For me, I chose paste wax because I can better control how thick/thin the coat is.

Also, you can have a gray car with minimal scratches/swirls. Before I traded it in, I had my Yaris for almost 8 years.

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I don't use quick spray waxes, I only use turtle wax emerald hard shell forever nor do I use a buffer, I use my elbow grease. Never had swirls on my cars

I figured you for an old Simoniz guy ....... ;)



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Spray waxes are supposed to be sprayed onto the car, not applied by towel. Also microfiber towels have a range of quality of materials, so it could be suspect to scratching you car if you aren't using a good one.

Did you already have a basecoat of wax or sealant on the car before applying the spray wax? I only use a spray wax on washes weeks after I've applied a real liquid or paste wax, applied by a foam applicator and buffed off with a towel. .


Perhaps your paint might need a bit of extra prep on your car, washing then surface prep: (iron-x / fallout and claybar) then compound polish (see a detailer), then wax.

Fun fact, even if you dont do circle motions, you get swirls.

Apply turtle wax. It reduces visibility of swirls. I just gave up on the swirls. Mine is pearl white though. A tad harder to notice.