What am I doing wrong??

[doo01]

I'd say maybe give it a bit less time to cure and try again, also ensure it really is a thin layer.

I have over applied or waxes have baked on and been a right b!tch to buff off! haha

Hmmm surely it shouldn’t be an exact science?

 

[Larkone]

sounds like you also need a tub of this

 

[Alex225]

Hmmm surely it shouldn’t be an exact science?

Depends on the wax sometimes. Collinite is great but quite particular in how it’s applied. I mean you can slap it on, let it bake and it’s a really tricky one to buff. Apply thin, buff off before quicker and it’s far easier. By contrast Dodo Juice waxes are easy to apply and buff no matter what.

Very much depends on the product.

 

[moodi]

My poorboys natty blue is a paste wax and still lovely to apply in this weather. Maybe a bad batch?

 

[Rashman]

Could be the wax make-up.
I alternate between 2 paste waxes from Finish Kare.
One of them is a soft paste wax and the other is a hi-temp wax.

The soft wax is easier to apply and easier to buff off.
The hi-temp wax noticeably requires a bit more effort to apply and remove. The only way I can describe the application of the hi-temp wax compared to the soft wax is that it feels “stodgier”, although of course not stodgey.

Don’t over-apply as you’ll simply be wasting wax and giving yourself more to buff off afterwards, not to mention extending curing times.

Buffing off the hi-temp wax requires noticeably more effort and “tugs” a lot more when removing.

Also pay some attention to curing times, and do the swipe test before deciding when to buff off.

Also, waxes can be more of a pig to remove if left to cure too long.
For example, the hi-temp wax is like trying to remove plaster if left on the car too long.

Also, obviously don’t apply or remove wax in direct/ hot sunlight as this will accelerate curing times too much.

Also turn your microfibre when removing wax as they can get “clogged” as you buff it off, making it a little harder to get the job done.
Use 2-3 microfibres.

Apart from that, I can’t offer any more advice.

Some waxes are simply easier to apply and remove than others.

 

[doo01]

Thanks all for the response. Bilt agreed to send me another so lets see how this one goes!

 

[Alex225]

Some waxes are simply easier to apply and remove than others.

I think that's the nail on the head, some are nice and easy others that bit more trick.

I've found the more sealant like waxes like Collinite or Finishkare to be exactly as you say Rashman, they are almost sticky to remove and grab at the microfibre when you're buffing. Softer waxes like the Natty's paste or Dodo Juice variants are so easy to apply but don't have quite the longevity of those trickier ones so guess that's the off set.

 

[doo01]

I think that's the nail on the head, some are nice and easy others that bit more trick.

I've found the more sealant like waxes like Collinite or Finishkare to be exactly as you say Rashman, they are almost sticky to remove and grab at the microfibre when you're buffing. Softer waxes like the Natty's paste or Dodo Juice variants are so easy to apply but don't have quite the longevity of those trickier ones so guess that's the off set.

Thanks. I went to try this because all the reviews state that this one is easily removed. Guess not.

 

[Alex225]

Thanks. I went to try this because all the reviews state that this one is easily removed. Guess not.

As someone mentioned, it might be related to the weather. If it needs some of the solvents in the product to evapourate maybe the lack of heat or increased dampness in the air isn't helping.

Give it another go in the spring. Alternately, in this weather some of the liquid sealants are really easy to apply and buff.

 

[MangoMan]

Was trying to avoid shelling out £55 for the Autoglym HD wax as I read good things about the Bilt .... disappointed


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Should have bought the AG HD-Wax. (And it's a hard wax). I can do the whole car in a couple of hours - and that includes a 30 minute break between applying and taking off!

I have now bought the UHD-Wax. Haven't had a chance to use it yet though.

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[ShaunB]

Meguiars liquid wax is the easiest to remove that I've come across so far.
In recent times, a few people I've come across have told me about a product called Naviwax, they've all said its incredibly easy to apply and remove.

 

[doo01]

Meguiars liquid wax is the easiest to remove that I've come across so far.
In recent times, a few people I've come across have told me about a product called Naviwax, they've all said its incredibly easy to apply and remove.

How long would it last?

 

[ShaunB]

Don't really know, it was last applied about a month ago, washed today and water still beads really well

 

[doo01]

Don't really know, it was last applied about a month ago, washed today and water still beads really well

Thanks! Thats a good start!

 

[ShaunB]

Actually, it was probably two months ago when it was last done, I use the Meguiars ultimate 3 step stuff.
Compound, polish and then the liquid wax.
Just looked it up, apparently it should last for 6 months

 

[doo01]

Actually, it was probably two months ago when it was last done, I use the Meguiars ultimate 3 step stuff.
Compound, polish and then the liquid wax.

Cool. Thanks. I see you have a white car too. A b**tch to maintain in the colder months..

 

[ShaunB]

I usually repeat the process every 3 to 4 months

 

[ShaunB]

Cool. Thanks. I see you have a white car too. A b**tch to maintain in the colder months..

It is, what I do know though, is the 3 step process definitely seems to make washing the car easier, but I'm sure its the same for any half decent polish/wax.
My last car was obsidian black, that colour is a real pain to maintain in comparison to white.

 

[doo01]

It is, what I do know though, is the 3 step process definitely seems to make washing the car easier, but I'm sure its the same for any half decent polish/wax.
My last car was obsidian black, that colour is a real pain to maintain in comparison to white.

In the sense of the visible swirls?

 

[ShaunB]

In the sense of the visible swirls?

Yeah, at least white hides them, but I think white is easier to keep clean than black, or at least it feels that way.
Plus stone chips really stick out like a sore thumb on a well polished/waxed black car too.