Best way to get EVERY missed spot on wax/sealant

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This is embarrassing. But one of my biggest complaints among my clients and from workshops are random spots I missed from wiping off the sealant or wax. For some reason, I can never get it perfect. Even wiping with 2 towels and SLOW wipes making sure I get every single inch. It's been happening consistently with one of the high end tuner/dealership workshops they use me for detailing. I still made the effort to drive back at least 20 miles just to fix 3 missed spots, but I need to stop this from happening so much.

Any tips?
 
I always work from top to bottom, begin and end on the same panel. I always start on the passenger side front fender, then work my way around the drivers side ending at the panel I started with. Don't ask me why I start there...just always have. Whether I'm removing wax, laying on wax, buffing, or claying...the path is the same.

I think that's the key. Create your path and repeat it till it's become habit. All my guys always ask me why I start there every time...I never have an answer. But now I notice them doing it, cause just like you...I always catch their misses, ha. I think in the back of my head I just like to get the front done first.
 
Kristopher1129 said:
I always work from top to bottom, begin and end on the same panel. I always start on the passenger side front fender, then work my way around the drivers side ending at the panel I started with. Don't ask me why I start there...just always have. Whether I'm removing wax, laying on wax, buffing, or claying...the path is the same.

I think that's the key. Create your path and repeat it till it's become habit. All my guys always ask me why I start there every time...I never have an answer. But now I notice them doing it, cause just like you...I always catch their misses, ha. I think in the back of my head I just like to get the front done first.
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Great advice, Kris.

My personal workflow is to do the hood, roof, and top of the trunk first; then I work from back to front down each side, followed by the front and then rear bumper. I mainly do that since when I'm done with the "up high" stuff I can sit on my rolling stool to tackle the rest :laughing:
 
Shiny Lil Detlr said:
Great advice, Kris.

My personal workflow is to do the hood, roof, and top of the trunk first; then I work from back to front down each side, followed by the front and then rear bumper. I mainly do that since when I'm done with the "up high" stuff I can sit on my rolling stool to tackle the rest :laughing:
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Haha...never thought of that. I may have to try that. All this standing up and bending over is gonna kill me. I may be to deep into habit though, lol.
 
Use a wowo wax and only do a panel at a time. AND slow down a bit. The 5 extra min that you saved rushing to wipe your wax off actually cost you 40 min plus gas.

Haste makes waste! :)
 
qaz393 said:
use dawn to get the wax off
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The OP is just missing spots....he doesn't wanna rewax the entire vehicle. I'm gonna have say that's not the best advice. Sorry!


Don't worry...you will get your 100th post! :)
 
Go over every panel twice in the removal phase... then go over the entire car once more!
 
I had the same problem...usually when I used a sealer, wax, or even a spray on wax. What I did was use a small spray bottle of distilled water and spray a bit on a good MF towel (just to make it damp) and I used it throughout the process of removing whatever it was I was working with. In my opinion..it helped "level" the surface and created a more even playing field. It even helps with Spray on Waxes in the regard that it helps prevent streaking. I get good consistent results in doing this and it works in a variety of environments. Its kinda the same process as using a Quick Detailer...but for aiding in removal of "x" product.
 
I agree with the comment suggesting pulling the car out under the sun. There will always be a couple small spots I don't remove 100% and the sunlight reveals those spots easy. Even natural light if there's no sun works great.
 
I typically go back over the whole car with a quick detailer to make sure I didn't miss a spot. You could wash the car again too if you wanted.
 
Use Opti Seal and not worry.... I check my work inside under different lights, then pull it outside in the sun and I ask others to look at it as well. I too often miss a spot or so. I do like WOWO products because I don't get this problem
 
I agree with pulpit it out into the sun. I did my mom's car last week and when I moved it and did a walk around I saw several spots I missed and I thought I did a good job but obviously my eyes are not as good as they used to be
 
I like to use a quick detailer after I BELIEVE I am done. Use the QD to go around the car once more, it doesnt hurt to add a bit more gloss :)
 
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