When working by hand

[Berrier]

I know that when waxing by hand you should go back and forth but what i am wandering is should you do a 2 to 3 foot square and work the product till its dry like you do with a pc or should you just kind of back and forth it on and let it dry then wipe off?



I am new to this and have basically just smearing it on back and forth with very little pressure and letting it dry and then buffing it off.

[chris0626]

RottenDog, which wax are you using? It can make a difference.

[C-MDX]

#26 which he mentioned from the other thread????

[Scottwax]

It depends. With S100 or either of the Pinnacle waxes, you apply to a single section then wipe off immediately. #26 works best if you apply it to the whole car then go back and start wiping off the excess. Sealants usually need to haze and dry for 10-60 minutes, depending on the product.

[Berrier]

yeah scott i made that mistake with p21s i let it dry and practically needed a chisel to get it off.



I normally use megs gold class topped with p21s but am looking for some new stuff to try in the spring.

[GoodnClean]

You dont need to work the wax like you do a cleaner or a polish. Since it doesnt have any abrasives or cleaners, working it into the paint is just wasted effort.

[Berrier]

Sp basically if its a cleaner/polish you work it in but if its a carnuba you just wipe it on let dry and then buff off?