Can someone explain to me why you must lay wax..

ive heard that you can do that, but never have i heard that you must do it. i think someone fed you a spoonful of doody.
 
Many people feel that applying wax/polish in a circular motion creates swirls.
Many people also feel tha applying wax/polish in the direction of the airflow will reduce the reflection of swirls that may be in the paint.
Still others feel you should go front to back on horizontal surfaces and up & down on vertical surfaces. Also to reduce the swirl reflection.
Like many things in car care, lots of different opnions.:)

Charles
 
I don't remember but I read it that applying wax in a straight line (direction of the wind) is better than in a circular motion.
 
I've read that somewhere too, but I think the key to a "swirl free" wax job, is simply to apply the wax to the CLEANEST, BEST PREPPED surface with a contaminant free applicator in which ever direction works best for you. :)
 
The problem with using circular motions is that if you happen to have a piece of debris that gets caught under your towel or applicator, the scratches will be in random directions and you will have a far greater chance of light being reflected off the edges. The theory behind using straight motion is that you will reduce the number of scratches that can reflect light (though, of course, the perfect lighting angle will reveal the flaws).
 
djsway said:
in the direction of the wind and not in a circular motion?
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If thats the case, dont apply a wax with your PC!!
Seriously though, I think its a hangover from the zaino application method - it doesnt hold sway. Apply it however you feel comfortable. :bigups
 
I've also heard of starting off with circles but finishing with back and forth strokes. That applies more so to attempting to polish out defects by hand. Probably would give the same effect when waxing as going in circles. :dunno
 
I don't think you MUST do it that way...but as TW85 said, you lessen the chance of swirls that way. In theory if you have an immaculately clean surface I see no difference...just an extra precaution for any dirt blown onto the car after washing. I always take the safe route and avoid circular motions.
 
Since switching to foam applicators, I have found that circular or back and forth to be equal. It seems like some products apply easier and more consistantly with one motion or the other. New product formulations and Micro fiber has made product removal eaiser and less prone to streaking than in the past. The theories about wiping off with the wind direction on the top of the car and wiping vertical on the sides to produce a better shine and reflection held more weight with older products that left more of an oily residue behind. Paint care products have come a long way over the years.
Just my thoughts:)
 
Hello,
Yes, I've heard that also. It is from East ( Colder climate ) to West ( Warmer climate ). If you start in the East and go towards the West the wax will dry faster, so by the time that you are coming back East the wax is already dry.

I hope no'one goes for this, it's a joke!!

Sellncars
 
A rotary does circular polishing, a PC does it in a similar fashion.

Somebody must invent the Microfiber Belt Sander/Polisher!!! Idea OWNED & COPYRIGHTED! :D
 
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