[642MX]

I need some help! I just bought a 2010 Lexus IS250 that's black (not my choice, that was what the wifey picked out)...

Anyways we've had it for a few days and washed it once. So tonight I had some time and thought I'd wax it since its new and the paint is still flawless. I bought some Meguiars Gold Class since it was recommended by a friend. I used my random orbital buffer to apply and to remove....

Long story short, it smeared the hell out of it. I used a terry cloth pad & a wool pad and nothing seemed to help. I eventually took a cloth with hot water and removed the smeared up mess.

I'm not new to waxing cars... but I could use some advice on which wax to use for a smear free finish. In the past I used Eagle 1 Wet, but you can't find the stuff anymore.

Any advice is welcomed!

 

[Jumbo Jet]

Black is the most beautiful color when done correctly. Are you using a cheap Sears type polisher or a Porter Cable? I would invest a couple hundred bucks in a nice PC, pads, polishes and some micro fiber towels. That black paint will thank you.

As for a better product, you'll find the easiest to work with products online. A few great sealants are FK1 1000p, P21S/S100, Klasse AIO/SG, Duragloss, Zaino Z2/Z5. You wont have any smearing issues with those.

 

[642MX]

Black is the most beautiful color when done correctly. Are you using a cheap Sears type polisher or a Porter Cable? I would invest a couple hundred bucks in a nice PC, pads, polishes and some micro fiber towels. That black paint will thank you.

As for a better product, you'll find the easiest to work with products online. A few great sealants are FK1 1000p, P21S/S100, Klasse AIO/SG, Duragloss, Zaino Z2/Z5. You wont have any smearing issues with those.

Thanks for the reply! I've got a cheapy buffer.. I think its a craftsman. I'll look into a better unit, are the Porter Cables the best? What type of pad is best to use?

Also, where can I purchase those brand of waxes at?

 

[Jumbo Jet]

The Porter Cable 7336/7424 are pretty much the standard ROB's in the industry. As for pads, Lake Country pads are probably the most common pads, you should be able to find PC/pad bundles at AutoGeek.com as well as your waxes and polishes. Its a one time purchase that will be one of the best investments for your cars.

 

[Brandon1]

If you’re in the market for a dual action polisher, look no further than the Porter Cable 7424!

Meguiars Porter Cable Ultra Polish Kit with 5.5 Inch Pads, Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Polishing Kit, Meguiars polishes, Porter Cable 7424 Mirror Glaze

Duragloss Clear Coat Polish (CCP) #111

 

[642MX]

Thanks guys!

 

[Jumbo Jet]

Youre welcome

 

[ErickTR]

I see the advice, but the amount of labor intensive work involved to keep a black car looking good with wax is not for everybody.
It has been my experience that wax has always presented a problem on black paint, From fingerprints and smudges to wax residue on your rubber and vinyl trim.
You mignt look into a non wax alternative.

 

[Jumbo Jet]

No problem at all with any of those issues if you use good products.