Removing Polish/Wax Problems

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dr00t

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When I use a microfiber towel to rub the polish or waxes from my vehicle I notice lines resembling the path I used my microfiber towel. I am still not too sure whether or not my microfiber was creating the scratch, or it was just a coincidence of the pattern...



I tried 2 ways of removing things.



1. Swirl Method, basically just removing by rubbing in a circular method.



2. Straight Method, I went the length of the hood back and forth in straight lines to remove.



Seems like both ways created the same problem.



Although I noticed a considerable difference in the appearance of the car from what originally was wrong to the final product, I think the only flaws were actually caused by the microfiber itself.



Am I applying too much pressure to the MF, and if so, how much pressure should I be applying to remove polishes/waxes?
 
The microfiber towel should not be causing the streaks/scratches.



To validate this, ty the CD test. Rub that same towel over an old AOL cd.



I'm guessing that a contaminent was introduced somewhere along th line...



Pressure should not be an issue...



Use a QD.



MF towels are truly amazing....



Jim
 
I bet it is that you are using too much product and/or the product is really greasy and you need to clean the paint more prior to waxing/polishing.



Ryan
 
Yep. I actually confirmed that the if the paint isn't clean enough and compounded properly then you WILL have problems with wax and polish streaking.



Ryan
 
About applying pressure when buffing, I think you should attempt to use as little as will do the job. :nixweiss Pressure isn't a requirement for buffing, it's only to let the cloth contact the surface well enough to pull off the residues.



I don't know if what you're describing is actual abrasive scratching or just streaking/smearing, but if it's the former then read jimamary's post. If it's the latter then read Ryan's posts (check your methods). ;)
 
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