Nxt Tech Wax Streaking?

[angusdope]

I've been having problems with Tech Wax streaking when buffing off, both on my fathers black Renault Clio and my Ford Focus.

I've used #16 for ages and had no problems but just can't seem to get a good finish with Tech Wax. I know it's an excellent product so the fault must lie with my technique somewhere.

My routine is:

Wash (2 bucket method with Shampoo Plus, lambswool mitt and microfibre for wheels)
Dry with Water Magnet and Nxt Gen Speed Detailer
Clay if required using Quick Clay kit
Apply #81 Hand Polish using Foam Applicator
Buff
Apply #7 Show Car Glaze with Foam Applicator
Buff 3 times using microfibre as recommended by Mike
Apply #16 using either foam or microfibre applicator
Buff
2nd coat of #16
Buff

Obviously when using Tech Wax I replace the #16 with Tech Wax. Can anyone help? I've seen such good results on other peoples cars, I'd love to be able to replicate them on my own

[soonercivic]

Re: Nxt Tech Wax Streaking?

Most people that see that problem are before they apply the second coat. You may try using some of the NXT speed detailer or some final inspection. That usually will stop any streaking.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Nxt Tech Wax Streaking?

Have you tried this?


Use your softest, plushest microfiber polishing cloth.

Final Wiping Techniques

Final Wiping Techniques
One mention about your final wiping technique. (Not initial removal of product, but after the most of a product has been removed and now you're just giving the finish a final wipe).

Often times I witness people wiping the wax off their car, or giving their car's paint a final wipe using fast, spastic wiping motions. Instead, try this, take your wiping cloth, whether microfiber or cotton, be sure it is large enough to fold it 4 ways to give you plenty of cushion to distribute your hand/finger pressure more evenly over the surface of the side of the cloth in contact with the paint, and then wipe the finish slooooowly, not quickly like you're trying to put a fire out.

Wipe the finish slowly. Give the substance on the surface enough time to transfer to the fibers of the wiping cloth. Think about it... if you move your wiping cloth quickly over the surface, you're only allowing nano-seconds for any minute wax/polymer residue to transfer from the paint to the cloth, if you slow down the rate of travel of the cloth over the finish, you improve the chance for whatever it is you're trying to remove to successfully transfer to the fibers of your wiping cloth.

If you follow all of the above, always using clean, dedicated applicator pads to apply your products, then removing them using clean wiping cloths, your finish should look clear, gloss, rich in color.

[angusdope]

Re: Nxt Tech Wax Streaking?

Thanks Guys, I'll bear this all in mind when I'm detailing next. I'm gonna have to stand back and evaluate my technique because I know I should be getting better results than I am, and it's not the products fault.

Thanks to Mike and Soonercivic, your help is always appreciated!

[davisinla]

Re: Nxt Tech Wax Streaking?

Mike:

Did I ever tell you how great it is to get advice from someone who thinks about every aspect of this stuff?

Thanks!

Paul

[cherrycougar]

Re: Nxt Tech Wax Streaking?

That's excellent advise Mike. I've never had a problem with streaking with NXT but I use several steps - remove with microfiber, buff with microfiber, buff with a show cloth, buff with machine. In my mind the people who complain about streaks are those who want to just wipe it off once and done. That's not the best way to get the most out of the experience and the extra work is definitely worth it. You spent all that time already and you don't want to let not wanting to spend an extra 5 min or so doing a once over again keep you from your car's full potential.