strange film on my Pilot after waxing - Honda Pilot

JeffKnob · 05-25-2005, 10:27 AM

Last night I washed my car and waxed it for the first time since getting it a few weeks ago. I used Black Magic Liquid Wax. When I was done I noticed a strange film on it that looked like there was a thin layer of grease on it. I have never seen a wax do this but I have never used this wax before either. I tried to rub it off but nothing happens.

Does anyone have any idea of what is going on?

My Pilot is an 05 EXL Sage Brush Pearl if that matters.

Thanks.

Sunday Rider · 05-25-2005, 09:58 PM

Was it a cool and damp time when you polished it? What type of cloth did you use?

Try washing a small section with soap, rinse, and dry, and try the same wax again on half the section, and your usual wax on the other half and see what kind of result you get.

I had this happen to me once, and it was the wax I always use, but it was a cool damp evening.

Good luck.

I have been using Meguires FX, followed by Meguire's caranuba (sp?) wax.

Good luck

JeffKnob · 05-26-2005, 08:49 AM

It was about about 70 degrees out and sunny but I was in the shade.

I will try your idea when I get a chance. Thanks for the advice.

mbass · 05-26-2005, 08:53 AM

A shot in the dark . . .

Fabric softner on the waxing and/or buffing cloths???

jl_ss · 05-26-2005, 11:22 AM

I've had that happen with Meguiars Gold Class if you do not let it dry completely before wiping off.

JeffKnob · 05-26-2005, 02:32 PM

I suppose that make sense. I am used to using The Wax Shop Liquid Glaze and that stuff dries really fast. I put the wax on and started immediately taking it off from where I first started thinking that had plenty of time to dry.

I was just hoping I didn't harm the finish.

jl_ss · 05-26-2005, 02:41 PM

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Originally posted by JeffKnob
I suppose that make sense. I am used to using The Wax Shop Liquid Glaze and that stuff dries really fast. I put the wax on and started immediately taking it off from where I first started thinking that had plenty of time to dry.

I was just hoping I didn't harm the finish.

You will not have harmed the finish, but it will probably look that way until you wax again or it weathers.

elbert · 05-26-2005, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jl_ss

You will not have harmed the finish, but it will probably look that way until you wax again or it weathers.

Liquid dishwashing soap is really good at removing wax.

05-25-2005, 10:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
JeffKnob Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 106 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	strange film on my Pilot after waxing Last night I washed my car and waxed it for the first time since getting it a few weeks ago. I used Black Magic Liquid Wax. When I was done I noticed a strange film on it that looked like there was a thin layer of grease on it. I have never seen a wax do this but I have never used this wax before either. I tried to rub it off but nothing happens. Does anyone have any idea of what is going on? My Pilot is an 05 EXL Sage Brush Pearl if that matters. Thanks.

05-25-2005, 09:58 PM	#2 (permalink)
Sunday Rider Super Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Aurora, Ontario Posts: 2,074 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Was it a cool and damp time when you polished it? What type of cloth did you use? Try washing a small section with soap, rinse, and dry, and try the same wax again on half the section, and your usual wax on the other half and see what kind of result you get. I had this happen to me once, and it was the wax I always use, but it was a cool damp evening. Good luck. I have been using Meguires FX, followed by Meguire's caranuba (sp?) wax. Good luck __________________ Sunday Rider '03 EX-L, Nighthawk Black Pearl, OEM Black Gone but not forgotten March 2011 Honda ST1100 '97 Honda CB900C '82 sold Honda CM400E '80

05-26-2005, 08:53 AM	#4 (permalink)
mbass Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Midwest Posts: 57 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A shot in the dark . . . Fabric softner on the waxing and/or buffing cloths??? __________________ 05 Pilot EX-L, Taffeta White Nifty Catch-All Mats (Charcoal), Donnelly Day/Night/Temp/Compass Mirror, Unswitched 12v power to armrest, WWong Pads, Ratso Grill Accents, Cross Bars, Full Size Spare on LX rim, OSRAM Silver Stars

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05-26-2005, 08:49 AM	#3 (permalink)
JeffKnob Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 106 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It was about about 70 degrees out and sunny but I was in the shade. I will try your idea when I get a chance. Thanks for the advice.

05-26-2005, 11:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
jl_ss Super Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: MA Posts: 3,852 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I've had that happen with Meguiars Gold Class if you do not let it dry completely before wiping off.

05-26-2005, 02:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
JeffKnob Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Appleton, WI Posts: 106 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I suppose that make sense. I am used to using The Wax Shop Liquid Glaze and that stuff dries really fast. I put the wax on and started immediately taking it off from where I first started thinking that had plenty of time to dry. I was just hoping I didn't harm the finish.

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