How To Apply A Carnauba Finishing Wax By Hand Using The Straight-Line Technique

[Mike Phillips]

Video: How To Apply A Carnauba Finishing Wax By Hand With The Straight-Line Technique

Video: How To Apply A Carnauba Finishing Wax By Hand Using The Straight-Line Technique

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Also incudes...

• How to use a Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light
• The proper technique for removing a paste wax out of a can or jar
• How to "Break the wax open" to gently start the wax removal process
• How to use "The Final Wipe Technique" to give the paint a slow, careful final wipe

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How to use a Brinkmann Swirl Finder Light





The right way to remove a paste wax out of a can or jar






The WRONG way to remove a paste wax out of a can or jar




The "Straight-Line Technique"



How to "Break Open" a layer of wax or paint sealant





Mmmm.... smells good too!







Products Showcased in Video
Pinnacle Souveran Paste Wax
Cobra Indigo Microfiber Polishing Cloth
Brinkmann Maxfire Dual Xenon Rechargeable Swirl Finder Spotlight
Pinnacle Foam Wax Applicator



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[MDerleth]

Mike:
Applying polish on side panels: video says as air flows over car which would be in horizontal lines. I've also heard that on vertical panels you should apply in vertical lines top to bottom.
Your thoughts?

 

[Mike Phillips]

Mike:

I've also heard that on vertical panels you should apply in vertical lines top to bottom.

Your thoughts?

That will work too...

The ultimate goal is to get a thin coating of wax onto the paint and then remove it without inflicting any accidental swirls or scratches.

My personal preference is to always apply everything by machine and get my hand out of the process.