Megs #16 question.

I have an issue with Megs #16. I think I might have put it on too thick, it took some muscle to get it off. It was way harder to remove than NXT 1.0 I put on a few weeks ago. The paint was cool and waxed in the garage. One thing I notice is that there are really fine streaks (I think its wax) for some reason. You can only see them when the light hits it just right. What is the best way to remove this? I can remove some of it with a buffing cloth. Do I need to let it cure before trying to clean it up? Could I use a quick detailer? This is the third time I have ever waxed a car. Could you tell me if I put it on too thick? Could it be a problem that I'm in Florida and its like 90 out and very humid? Here are some photos.














Update: Here is the photo after the wax is removed. Can't really see the streaks I was talking about though.

 

It doesn't look like you removed the wax yet. I used to live in Jacksonville, FL. Here is my guess: you put the wax on too think and did not let it haze over then tried to wipe it off. Combine that with the humidity and you get what you have there. To get it off, let it dry and buff it off.

 

It really doesn't look to thick,:shead: you might want to just do a section at a time.

I think the Florida heat/humidity has more to do with it then anything


After your done waxing, if there is a haze, roll the car back outside and wash it with just water....This is the easiest way to remove that haze...:chips:

 

Yeah the photos were prior to removing the wax. Sorry I didn't make that clear. I let the wax haze then buffed it off.

 

Yeah, I applied the wax to one pannel, then the next until the entire car was done. Then buffed off the wax from the first pannel I started with.

 

What he means is apply and remove from one panel before moving to another panel.

 

Ah, thanks for pointing that out. How long should I wait for the wax to set?

 

use the finger test. Once it hazes, swipe your finger over it quick. If it comes right off and is not greasy on your finger, it is ready to be removed.

 

The odd thing is that I didn't notice the streaks until I finished and moved it into the gargae and shut the door. So are the streaks from the humuidity or user error?

 

Yes this is what I meant^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Thanks Spyral :thumb:

You also might want to start the wax application in the center of panel and work outwards, this will help keep wax out of the cracks... Also use longer strokes when applying, it will speed up the process:kilt:

 

Those streaks are pretty fine. Should I use a QD to remove them or just wipe them off?

 

Try to wipe first, if that doesn't work try just rinsing the car off with water and using a QD to help with drying. That should take care of it.

 

^^^^^^^My Money would be on the Humidity

 

According to weather.com its 89 degrees with 55% humidity.

 

So I can do this even if the wax has not cured?

 

Ok the stuff is buffing off. Its left over wax and is very tacky, I guess from the humidty. Overall should #16 be this hard to remove?

 

Yes,when you put it on that thick:yikes: lol.
M16 has to be put on VERY thin.

 

Yeah, found that out the hard way. It took a good 4x longer to remove than NXT.

 

You can either wipe it down with a qd or a mf soaked in cold water. There is no need to rinse the car with water it is just going to bead and not help you. Also you are going to need a thinner coat so this doesn't happen again.

 

when you apply #16, prime your applicator with a QD, this will help you apply it very thin. Do one section at a time, wipe it on, and buff it right off, don't let it dry, otherwise it hardens and becomes a pain to remove, and/or causes streaks.