Problems with UW

[jwrsxts]

Started using Ultimate Liquid Wax and I no matter how thin I apply it, it will never dries completely. I sometimes wait several hours before removing. Swipe test never works. When removing, it will smear and also difficult to remove. I did not have this problem with NXT 2.0.

Car color is black. Any suggestion? Or is this normal?

Thanks

[Murr1525]

Re: Problems with UW

Well, obviously not what is supposed to happen.

But will be interested, as I will do my spring cleaning and try it in a couple weeks.

[joaks]

Re: Problems with UW

I think the swipe test does not work with UW.

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Problems with UW

Two things you can do here, and it has been discussed in other threads regarding Ultimate Liquid Wax:

1. Apply to just a couple of panels at a time and wipe off after just 3-5 minutes, no longer. That should prevent any streaking or uneven appearance with the wax.

2. Since you already have it applied, take a clean microfiber towel and spray a very fine mist of plain water onto it. You want a very small amount of water and can literally spray into the air and let it land on the towel. Now wipe a panel to even out the polymers in the ULW and your uneven appearance should go away.

[Murr1525]

Re: Problems with UW

http://meguiarsonline.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47707

Found this poking around.

[jwrsxts]

Re: Problems with UW

Thanks everyone for all your suggestions. I will give it another try. Looks like the wax will take a little more effort than NXT 2, but for the additional durability, I think it's worth the extra effort.

[yalerd]

Re: Problems with UW

1. Apply to just a couple of panels at a time and wipe off after just 3-5 minutes, no longer. That should prevent any streaking or uneven appearance with the wax.

I've found this to work for me....In my case I wax the entire vehicle and remove it right away once I finish with waxing completely.

[Kyle R]

Re: Problems with UW

Exact same thing has been happening to me during my last two applications of it.... Ill have to try the methods listed above.....

[Mongoose]

Re: Problems with UW

Same issues I had. Tried too many suggestions to count and none worked. Good luck.

[wifpd4]

Re: Problems with UW

I'm sitting here knocking on wood as once I got it out of my system not to use the swipe test, I've had no problems. However on the last three black cars I've waited 1-2 hours to wipe off. One other crimson black car I did the short cycle wipe off and it was fine. The 1-2 hours is while I work on the interior or the wheels. Just takes that long, not really waiting on the wax.

Due to an error, part of a car sat for 15-16 hours before wipe off. No problem.

I love Ult Wax, so transparent and yet reflective.