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Old 10-03-2011, 09:50 PM
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Ok, so yesterday evening I finally found time to wash/wax my 2008 Dodge Ram pickup. I started late so basically I was waxing in the dark. I used that "Meguiar's Synthetic Sealant 2.0" so I guess technically I sealed it, not waxed it. Anyway, as expected I missed some spots when I was rubbing it off and in other areas I'm seeing what I think are "swirl holograms", not actual swirl marks. Not too bad, mind you, but you notice it a little bit directly in the sun. So, how big a deal is this? Is this something I need to take care of ASAP or can it wait a little while? I'm super busy at work all this week, working late, and then I might have to work all weekend. Last time this happened I re-washed it and then applied spray wax - problem solved. Is there any harm in waiting a little while to do this again? TIA
 
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Also, I guess it's important to note that I applied the sealant and buffed off by hand. No power tools were used.
 
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Old 10-04-2011, 08:09 AM
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The sealant that I use you can not put on after dark as the moisture in the air will mar the finish before it can cure. You need to put a sealant on in the morning and let it cure for twelve hours. You could try to put a coat of wax on top of the sealant and see if it hides the swirls,
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Old 10-04-2011, 12:22 PM
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Originally Posted by fascistfaction
You could try to put a coat of wax on top of the sealant and see if it hides the swirls,
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That's what I did last time and the swirls went away. The swirls are barely noticeable now but still, they kinda bug me. So, can I wait another week or two to wash/apply wax, or does it need to be done ASAP?
 
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you could use 3m swirl remover with a foam pad and drill
 
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