Do I let it dry or not...........

[John Traynor]

Usually use NXT wax, which I apply then allow to dry and wipe off. Just bought step 1, 2 & 3 Deep Crystal Cleaner, Polish and wax. When applying them do I wipe on / wipe off or allow to dry to a haze first?

[MaximusZTS]

Re: Do I let it dry or not...........

Waxes are the only products you need to let dry. A polish can be removed after it is worked in to the finsh and is still wet.

[gb387]

Re: Do I let it dry or not...........

Waxes are the only products you need to let dry. A polish can be removed after it is worked in to the finsh and is still wet.

Just adding to MaximusZTS comment.... If you let a paint cleaner or polish dry they can become difficult to remove. Like mentioned above work the product in (say a 2X2 area) then remove damp. Just keep doing this over the entire vehicle.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Do I let it dry or not...........

Moved out of the "Meguiar's FAQ" forum and into Detailing 101 which is where general questions should be posted.

Thank you.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Do I let it dry or not...........

There is so much information in the "Information Station", like this article,

Which products need to dry before removing?

When it comes to paint care, often times we'll have members post to our forum, which products and procedures they're using to detail their car. In the process they'll mention how long they let products like ScratchX, or Deep Crystal Polish, or #7 Show Car Glaze, or M80 Speed Glaze dry before they removed it.

A common question that comes up often on our forum and over at our Customer Care Hotline is,

• "How long should I let a paint cleaner dry?"
  
  or
  
  "How long should I let a polish dry?"

This is a common mistake and/or misconception about these non-wax products, or in other words product meant to leave protection behind on the finish after removal. With this article, we hope to shed some light on this topic and clear up any confusion there may be on which products need to dry before removing them from the paint.

When working inside the Meguiar's line of product, whether that's our Consumer Line, our Professional Line, or even our Mold Release Line, the only products that need to dry, and the only products you should allow to dry are our waxes.

All other products are formulated and meant to be applied, worked-in and then removed immediately afterwards. This would include,

• Compounds
• Paint Cleaners
• Cleaner/Polishes
• Pure Polishes

All Meguiar's waxes should be applied, worked-in and then allowed to dry until they pass the Swipe Test.

This would include all Meguiar's paste waxes, liquid waxes and even our spray-on waxes.

We hope this helps...