Eagle one Mist & Wipe left spots, alternatives?

[cam94z28]

Today I tried using Eagle one Mist & Wipe on my 99 Mustang GT. I noticed as I wiped it on, according to directions, I would see large spots every couple inches on the surface. These weren't there before. I thought maybe after it dried they would go away but they're still there even after rinsing the car off again.

I guess I should also mention I can't even recall the last time I waxed my car the old fashioned way, but I used Zaino Bros when I did. I used Dr. Mecanico as a Car wash just before trying this product.

Are there any spray waxes out there (not spray detailers) that can be applied to a dry car, and that aren't a "Wax-As-U-Dry" type of product? Trying to wax and dry a car at the same time with a chamois seems counter-intuitive to me. I'd rather just use it like a spray detailer.

 

[Eliot Ness]

.....Are there any spray waxes out there (not spray detailers) that can be applied to a dry car, and that aren't a "Wax-As-U-Dry" type of product? Trying to wax and dry a car at the same time with a chamois seems counter-intuitive to me. I'd rather just use it like a spray detailer.

I've never used Mist & Wipe but I wonder if those spots have anything to do with using it with a chamois. I have no clue what the Dr. Mecanico is either, but for a spray wax it sounds like Optimum Car Wax is just what you're looking for:

Optimum Car Wax 17oz New Formula - Car Wax & Paint Sealants (Synthetic)

 

[black bart]

While Eagle QD is not my favorite it does not produce what you describe it is definitely a technique problem rather than a product problem.

 

[CharlesW]

Today I tried using Eagle one Mist & Wipe on my 99 Mustang GT. I noticed as I wiped it on, according to directions, I would see large spots every couple inches on the surface. These weren't there before. I thought maybe after it dried they would go away but they're still there even after rinsing the car off again.

I guess I should also mention I can't even recall the last time I waxed my car the old fashioned way

I think any quick detailer product is recommended to be used on paint that has wax/sealant on it. Until you have waxed/sealed the paint, you will probably continue to have a problem with any QD product

Are there any spray waxes out there (not spray detailers) that can be applied to a dry car, and that aren't a "Wax-As-U-Dry" type of product? Trying to wax and dry a car at the same time with a chamois seems counter-intuitive to me. I'd rather just use it like a spray detailer.

Their are lots of spray waxes available. Way too many for me to list.

FWIW, the EO Mist & Wipe is not a "Wax As U Dry" product.
I also have my doubts if any of the wax as u dry products recommend using them with a chamois.

You might want to do some reading and research, then do some maintenance on your paint the right way. It doesn't take a lot of work, but just spraying something on your paint while you are drying the car isn't going to do much for it.

 

[cam94z28]

I've never used Mist & Wipe but I wonder if those spots have anything to do with using it with a chamois. I have no clue what the Dr. Mecanico is either, but for a spray wax it sounds like Optimum Car Wax is just what you're looking for:

Optimum Car Wax 17oz New Formula - Car Wax & Paint Sealants (Synthetic)

Dr. Mecanico is a Carnauba based cleaner/degreaser. It is listed as safe for use with auto body, and is supposed to leave a better shine than those combo wash/wax products.

Looks like I will be giving Optimum Car Wax a try.

I think any quick detailer product is recommended to be used on paint that has wax/sealant on it. Until you have waxed/sealed the paint, you will probably continue to have a problem with any QD product


Their are lots of spray waxes available. Way too many for me to list.

FWIW, the EO Mist & Wipe is not a "Wax As U Dry" product.
I also have my doubts if any of the wax as u dry products recommend using them with a chamois.

You might want to do some reading and research, then do some maintenance on your paint the right way. It doesn't take a lot of work, but just spraying something on your paint while you are drying the car isn't going to do much for it.

I will write it off as "user error" and try again once I have a real wax on it. I work at Advance Auto Parts BTW, so I've read the labels. Most of the locally available spray waxes are the wax-as-u-dry type, and recommend leaving the car wet, spraying the wax, then drying with a chamois. I believe even the Meguiars Quick Wax suggests this.

FWIW my problems started about 1.5 years ago, after I used 3M Adhesive remover on some tree sap spots. This left rainbow like swirls in the areas i used it, and now most of the body (black paint) has a slightly hazy or milky look to it. In the past I've tried using everything from ph balanced dawn/joy to cleaner wax in order to restore the finish. I had sort of given up until recently when I wanted to try to at least give it a glossy look again.

 

[CharlesW]

I will write it off as "user error" and try again once I have a real wax on it. I work at Advance Auto Parts BTW, so I've read the labels. Most of the locally available spray waxes are the wax-as-u-dry type, and recommend leaving the car wet and applying with a chamois. I believe even the Meguiars Quick Wax suggests this.

1. Read the labels again.
2. You might consider getting rid of the chamois.

 

[sal329]

Optimum Spray wax and some good microfiber towels
But before you go off just spraying the car down I would clean it with a car soap like Duragloss 901 or Meguiars Gold Class, clay if needed, why not use a sealant on it, duragloss 105 or meguiars NXT 2.0, then finish with Opt Spray wax. Keep up with washing the car as needed and once a month use the spray wax. Inbetween washing a good quick detailer will help, Meguiars Ultimate Quick Detailer would be a good choice. All but the Opt Spray wax is available locally

 

[CharlesW]

I also have my doubts if any of the wax as u dry products recommend using them with a chamois.

Eagle One Wax as U Dry does mention using a chamois.

You might want to do some reading and research, then do some maintenance on your paint the right way.

Since I was wrong about Wax as U Dry, maybe I'm the one that should do some reading and research.
My apologies. :redface:

It doesn't take a lot of work, but just spraying something on your paint while you are drying the car isn't going to do much for it.

This one, I will stick with.

 

[Chris@Optimum]

+1 for the OCW but you will need to use a MF in the shade. No chamois, but you can definately use it wet or dry.

 

[RyansAutoDetail]

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