it makes baby jesus cry! please ive put 2 coats of wax on it and feels like sand paper! what can i do to make it baby smooth im a noob at this

 

Try claybar.

I try to do it at least once or twice a year to keep it feeling smooth.

 

it's because you are waxing over contaminants. Try polishing the car first.

 

thanks all

 

Claybar will solve that problem.

 

If you're a total noob in detailing, like I once was and probably still am, get a professional to do a complete job.

Watch and learn.

Maintaining it thereafter will be much easier once it has a professional's do-over.

 

As everyone else said, you need to clay bar your vehicle to get the contaminates out. Chances are if you've never done it, your vehicle has plenty of contaminates in it that washing alone will not remove.

Since your car is black, I would make this a priority when you wash it again. Swirl marks and scratches from contaminates on a black car are no fun.

Check out Zaino's website. They have a great guide on using a clay bar as well as exterior care in general.

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...C&Store_Code=Z

 

wash with dawn to get rid of all the wax and as much contaminents as possible, clay bar, polish, wax = smooth as glass

 

I agree with a lot of the information listed above. Washing will help remove a lot of the loose contaminants. However a lot of contamination will still remain bonded to the surface and in between the micro-ridges of the clear coat. A clay bar like the Clay Magic 200g bar will help safely pull these contaminants away from the surface. To use a clay bar just spray a little clay lube (quick detailer) over a small section 2ft x 2ft and then glide the bar side to side. Wipe that area with a clean microfiber towel to remove the excess clay lube and then re-mold the clay to expose a fresh surface and start a new section. You'll instantly notice the paint feeling a lot smoother. If you want to make the paint even more vibrant and smooth polish the paint. A true cutting polish will help buff out swirls and fine imperfections permanently. By removing swirls the clear coat will feel a lot smoother and look more optically clear and vibrant. This is why polishing is the step where you can improve the looks of the vehicle the most. Waxes, sealants and glazes can only enhance what is already on the surface.

To remove light swirls, light watermarks, oxidation and more you’ll most likely want to use two at least two polishes for best results. First we recommend you apply a medium cutting polish like the Menzerna Intensive Polish or Menzerna Super Intensive Polish and follow it up with a lighter polish like the Menzerna Final Polish II or Menzerna PO106FF. This will help eliminate the swirls permanently, not just hide them. After applying any medium cutting polish you should always follow it up with a lighter polish to buff out any haze that may be left behind and restore surface gloss. I recommend using the light polish next to get a very smooth clear coat that looks clean and crisp. After applying this product the surface should be optically clear so you can get the deepest reflection possible. I highly recommend applying these polishes with the Porter Cable 7424 because it gives much more even coverage of product and heat. This ultimately means that the product will break down better and buff out much more imperfections in the clear. When you do these applications by hand it's difficult to give your paint constant pressure all the way around and throughout the entire detail (especially with multiple coats). Also the buffer has different textured pads that match up ideally with the polishes I listed above for maximum results. In short here is what I recommend for a great polishing routine:
Porter Cable 7424
Backing Plate
Orange Pad - Menzerna Intensive Polish or Super Intensive Polish
White Pad - Menzerna Final Polish II or PO106FF

After polishing you can apply your favorite wax or sealant to really enhance the shine and protect the paint. You only need to polish 1 - 2 per year so you don't have to do this process every time you detail. Let me know if you want a recommendation on additional steps.

If you have any questions about how to do any part of this process we have step by step instructions and supplemental information in our Detailing Guide. If you have any other questions about these products or any part of this process please feel free to contact me as well.

Greg @ Detailed Image

 

Greg, have you ever used Finese II cutting polish... Its a finishing cream work awesome on gelcoats when doing fiberglass work on boats, but have really never used it on a car.

 

It will work on your clear coated paint no problem. It is a good light or finishing polish that will help get rid of lighter imperfections. Let me know if I can help you any further.

Greg @ Detailed Image

 

thanks guys im going to get a pro detailer now

 

i need to get my car to a pro detailer once a year just to get this done which i dont have the knowledge or experience. But hell i cant find anybody i trust in this ******** we call a state.

 

It's really easy to do if you take out some time to learn. It's well worth it.

 

im just scared ill screw up my paint is all.

 

3-M light rubbing compound if it is really rough...my 2 cents

 

good god no! Claybar it first! If you try to "rub" it while it has all those sandpaper-like particles in it, it will scratch the crap out of the paint.

I once almost ruined my paint by running metallic brake pads in the rain, and didn't wash the metallic stuff off my car. After a few weeks, it had bonded to my paint, and it really was like sandpaper. Nothing would wash it off, so I tried claybar. I spent 30 minutes on a small section and it actually got it off. It took me 25-30 hours, no joke, to repair the rest of my paint. In the end, claybar literally saved my paint job. But it took a whole week of claybarring every day, and I know I never would have found a professional to do the same job I did, unless I paid them like $5k!

 

clay bar is a MUST. anytime a car comes to my shop and asks for just a simple wash in a wax/sealant i use clay bar. its a must must must!!!!!! good luck!!!!!!

 

I just looked over the Find A Detailer section of Detail University and I don't see a detailer remotely close to you. I've helped countless first time detailers get outstanding results. It just takes a little time to look over the right information so you get the right concepts and techniques. Then you just need the right combination of products to match your goals and you're all set. I'd be happy to help you through this entire process as I've helped many others. If this interests you feel free to PM me or e-mail me with your goals and we can go from there. Hope to hear from you!

Greg @ Detailed Image

 

hey thanks greg that means alot man. Youll prob be hearing from me soon lol. Thanks to superblack for the help too. YOu guys might save me a couple hundred bucks and possibly my paint job cause i dont trust anybody in this state with it lol thanks again.