Wavy lines

[SI-lent]

What are those anoying wavy lines on the paint after you wax your car? Am I doing something wrong. You can see it at and angle and in sunlight but it is highly noticable. Sometimes I get scared to go out into the sun with my car because I am embarasesed about it.

Steve

[EtherGhost]

I think I know what you are talking about. Just keep rubbing, they should go away. If you spend more time, and rub hard, the finish will even out and get shinier.

[kidXStreme]

are you guys talking about the swirl marks????

[AkronSi]

It's probably just some left over wax. I'd follow up with a quick detailer and good microfiber towel.

[EtherGhost]

Yeah, it's just leftover wax. Swirl marks look like fine scratches, the leftover wax just makes the finish look uneven and wavy.

[tcostello3]

can you say "orange peel"

[black05ep]

which lines are u talking about, the waves in the paint(orange peel) u have to wetsand to get that out.or swirl marks,u can buff those out but it will take more then just a coat of wax. but left over wax will leave kinda darker lookin spots on the paint which is normal for handwaxing on a black car..keep rubbing and most of it will come out but dont rub too hard or the cloth will scratch the paint.use a microfiber cloth also which will make scratches less likely if u rub to hard..the best way to wax ur car and not get the dark left over wax marks is to use an orbital buffer.i detail cars,so i use the one at my work when i wax my car and i never get the dark left over wax spots on my car.theose things are amazing.s for quick detailer i wouldnt use it on a fresh waxed car.i tryed it on mine the first time i hand waxed it and saw those dark spots..it just made it worse.so i ended up waxing the hood 2 more times to try and get rid of the crap i f-d up that was the last time i used that method.wait atleast a day b4 i spray a quick detailer on ur car imo..atleast if its black or blue.