Liquid Wax vs Paste Wax - Which Is Better & Does It Matter?

SCOTT WITH DALLAS PAINT CORRECTION & AUTO DETAILING IN PLANO TEXAS TALKS ABOUT LIQUID WAX AGAINST PASTE WAX FOR CARS AND HOW TO USE THEM
Products Used:
MEGUIAR'S G18211 11 Ounce Ultimate Paste Wax - amzn.to/2Q6RQql
2. Meguiar's G18220 Ultimate Liquid Wax, 20 oz - amzn.to/3cNAVmt

[@cookinsdabest]

Pretty much the only straightforward explanation of what wax to use and why. Thanks

[@guillermoulloa8788]

Thanks for the video Scott it's really useful. In my area I only have the paste cleaner wax option and I've never used one so is nice to have the considerations that you expose in this video.

[@_neat]

At first I was concerned that you were so brash, but then I felt super convicted because I learned a lot! Very informative. I’m glad you share your opinions and many facts.

[@ohfknowned239]

I understand the point you make. So years ago started to use a soft plastic scoop to apply it to pads so only clean scoops go into paste wax jar.

[@kimijonghighball9626]

That is why Scott, you are one of the best detailers to watch on KZbin!! You’re thinking like a great teacher, teaching his naive students.

[@SuperSultan502]

“womens makeup is a wax ... anything that covers treats or fills a panel is a wax” -Scott from Dallas Paint Correction

[@RectanerTreadway]

Great insight - valuable information explained clearly. 👍👍

[@aaronerskine3401]

another plus for using the da polisher is speed and can get more volume everywhere of product. my ex mother in-law used to do her makeup by hand in the mornings which would take hours. we gave her a da polisher and now she can put on 4 coats of makeup in a matter of minutes with twice the thickness

[@livingthelife6284]

The biggest WOW factor for an auto customer is a great auto detail. It's a great way to start a good relationship with a client. My son has my auto done a number of times a year and it's just great to have a nice looking car.

[@adroitus]

I never really considered the implications of using the applicator with a paste wax that is dipped into the container again and again. Seems like there would be a way around that if you like paste better. Why not use a spatula in the container to apply the wax to the applicator? Obviously it's more work, but you would be able to use paste without contamination that way if you prefer it.

[@Jeff1960G]

Thank you for the video Scott; great as always and full of valuable information for us newbies! I used a teaspoon to apply paste wax to my DA polisher, worked great without risking anything getting on the paint with an applicator.

[@jalsr.speak2379]

The hand gestures makes this video extremely enjoyable. Thanks for the info. 🇺🇸

[@ral8031]

😃👍🇺🇸

[@hiflowhiflow]

This man is thorough!!!!

[@juliankhoo8098]

Haha... don’t have this issue because all this time I will use a butter knife to spread the wax paste to the applicator pad.

[@tedschmitt178]

Same here.

[@RonaldRegan314]

Good idea

[@iralens]

exactly !

[@Al-ok1lj]

Never thought of that. I’ll definitely try that. Thanks for the tip!

[@XFXBoard]

Why don’t you just use the liquid wax?

[@randol160]

I have great experience with meguiar's ultimate paste wax. I clay bar, compound if necessary, polish then hit it with the ultimate paste wax. I apply meguairs with a 5" DA hex logic black finishing pad. I think it lasts longer than liquid wax.

[@shawnsartin6829]

I agree with the bringing back contaminants to the paste wax from the pad is not ideal. I have recently started using a plastic spoon to scrape a tiny bit of the paste wax out of the container and applying it to the waxing pad or Da finishing pad. Idk what others think but it works well for me.

[@Arcturian1111]

Awesome video. Im not a big fan of spray wax, it always leaves streaks.

[@jimcox5023]

I can definitely say if you have a system down where you wash clay bar you can actually dip the applicator back and forth and have absolutely no problem and the paste actually does a better job and protects longer than liquids the system I have is probably the best way about car detailing that you can get to me it's all about the process and steps that need to be tooken that makes for a showroom car not so much the product name but you are absolutely right about cross-contamination everything you do with a vehicle you must think in your head am I cross contaminating it or not .

[@mauricewright529]

Thank you very your wisdom from life long❤ detailer

[@daveblake3382]

According to the Meguiar's reps I deal with at work, the liquid and paste waxes both start out as liquids. If the liquid is allowed to cool slowly it remains liquid, if its cooled rapidly it gels in to a thick paste or almost solid in the case of the synthetics

[@tonysommer2155]

Scott, your videos make me go hmmmm, that makes perfect sense. Great videos. Don't let up!

[@rescuemom333]

I've always been such a "guy" about my rigs..washing them religiously, waxing, while my husband thought it was overkill...I now need a clay bar and I guess to throw my 3 paste waxes away, thanks Scott, I bought an older SUV with a paint job that still.looked brand new....couldn't believe how good it looked, been trying to maintain the old girls shine ...with varying degrees of success, of course didn't help when the day after I waxed them , we got hit with a thick layer of ash all over both rigs...needless to say my husband wiped his hand across to try and wipe it off...now she's scratched...ugh...been trying to undo the damage, and maintain the paint ever since

[@dieuxroux]

Thanks for the video! Few questions: -What is the slickest cleaner-wax? -Is there any cleaner-wax that is a WOWO (wax on, wax off - no dry time)?

[@Gooddog1]

I love how Scott systematically breaks things down, this is the way I think. I guess I can still us my Mothers paste wax but I have to claybar my vehicle first.

[@DBLACKJACK70]

I am a detailer not as experienced as Scott but the only way you learn about products their uses and their effectiveness is by trial and error and this man knows what he’s talking about.

[@steveray8022]

I used Meguiar's Ultimate liquid wax on a car, Brain new washed clay bared. The pad felt heavy with wax. I threw it in a plastic bag. My car was washed, clayed, and wax last week. I gave it quick wash, dried it. Thinking I would work the excess wax out of the pad. I gave the pad two squirts of Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer spray. Then a lite spray on the car. It was wet, but after 2-3 passes the heat? was pulling the wax out of the pad. I found pressing the pad hard on the car brought the wax to the surface. This was with a Griot's 6''orbital and their red polishing pad. The best wax job my car has ever seen.

[@mattwoywod2337]

"Liquidable" is an asset readily able to be converted into cash is similar to cash itself because the asset can be sold with little impact on its value.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

well said!...i love it...i think i said liquidable to many times in this video..lol

[@Laffy1345]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing I'm stealing that, and will patent that!😂😂😂😂😂Awesomeness....😂

[@arshaadc4215]

close, but the word is liquidity.

[@chukxexcel8788]

Arshaad C not liquidable but liquefiable

[@gmcgmc-my2yt]

Dallas Paint Correction & Auto Detailing what do you think of meguiars cleaner wax is it worth to buy it ?

[@64arguz]

I don’t know a S**** about detailing ; but I think you have a good point, despite my ignorance I never use any “cleaners” on my paint, just plain CARNUBA wax every 3 month just to protect my car paint from the sun !

[@jonnieinbangkok]

"Liquidable," is that even a word? Never mind, we still luv you Scott.

[@scottbley9740]

Jonnie Bangkok i know right..lol..stick around i have my own language!..i can't stop laughing:)

[@gotrixiego1446]

Yes, a very funny word Scott invented!

[@dukeman7595]

From The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia Capable of being liquidated. Etymologies Sorry, no etymologies found.

[@callofdutybloginfo]

Jonnie Bangkok He is looking for the word Viscous or viscosity...

[@JP-xg8cd]

I guarantee u everybody who hears liquidable will know and understand what ur talking about

[@MrRobuz]

If happy you changed my mind between paste & liquid waxes. A liquid is so much easier to lay down and wipe off is a breeze compared to paste. Been waxing my cars wrong for over 50 years wish I knew this back then. 👍👍

[@jackdaniel.2546]

I just used the Meguires liquid cleaner wax on my black pickup Saturday. At the right angle when applying it you could see areas where you had to rub a little more like crud was being rubbed out. It wipes off easily when dry. Great stuff.

[@imonlyso-so-okie901]

I swear he should call his channel "In The Moment Paint Correction & Auto Detailing" given how many times he says "but I don't need it IN THE MOMENT!" Love it man! :D

[@scottcleland5556]

I have found that if you use spray on wax by soaking one cloth with the wax then use that to apply the wax and buff while you do this then polish with a dry cloth you get the same quality and durability as liquid and paste waxes it only makes it a little less work. I think that's the thing to keep in mind it's not a shortcut wax it's designed to help you.

[@alexisamtosta]

Funny to see hard headed people that know nothing about detailing trying to prove Scott wrong. So many haters out there and I dont know why but....its life. Scott you did help me a lot with this video as I had this dilema going on as well. Paste wax should only be applied on a contaminang free surface. Cheers

[@timyoung4039]

I can attest to the using a clay bar before waxing. All these years I’ve just always thrown some turtle wax carnauba wax on my cars and calling it a day. I recently bought the mother’s synthetic clay bar and used it before waxing. What a world of difference it made! There’s no reason in a weekend warrior spending more than $6 on wax. Get yourself a mother’s or griot’s synthetic clay and some turtle wax and see the difference!

[@JimzAuto]

6:25 ‘the car has to tell you what to use’- understanding this is the entry point for professional car detailing. THANK YOU.

[@jpmavichana]

As a car enthusiast, I like both. I use Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0 as a base, them use Blackfire Midnight Sun Carnuaba Paste Wax as a topper. Solid video!

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

thank you John...someone told me that wolfgang 3.0 is just menzerna power lock in a wolfgang bottle...im not sure if thats true but i have a feeling they are very similar ...either way its a great product

[@pinnaclecooking2384]

I heard the samr thing about menzerna

[@StagAR1984]

Imagine if people in food safety were this passionate? There would never be another E. Coli outbreak

[@pauloftarsus8145]

I learned something. Also its refreshing to hear someone who actually takes pride in their work. That's a dying breed and a diamond in the ruff. rough? w/e spelling police, keep away :)

[@raulrobles2961]

It's rough 🚔

[@BirdogEd]

The new turtle wax synthetic liquid wax is phenomenal! I have some clearcoat issues on a BMW 7 series and the stuff makes it almost undetectable!

[@T.Mitcbree]

Called what?

[@johnlowe2218]

Which one do you believe is best for protecting a vehicle from winter elements like salt?

[@SpringMtnHiker]

I like the "paste" experience but I always find myself picking particles out of the wax. Liquid is much better for profitability.

[@danbasta3677]

Like both. Use paste wax in the much warmer months, liquid in the much colder months, especally in the winter when the tempetures begin to rise a little and you can wash and clean off the salt from the car or truck and wax it with the liquid at least until the warmer tempetures come back into the area.

[@maxforever26]

Best video to date that i have seen on detailing - Thank you.

[@DripExplains]

Video starts at 7:25

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

yes thats correct:)..its called marketing my friend...you should look into it:)

[@DripExplains]

Just trying to save your subs time : )

[@salsero3296]

"Liquified form" is what you want to say

[@nwa311]

thank you!

[@trueblu8]

Thank you!

[@jivanescalante-garcia8841]

Nice info, but sometimes it seems extreme in that the the car paintwork should be treated like food grade surfaces

[@Second_Insight]

Any Collinite lovers here? I love the 476 double coat paste. Not a cleaner wax. Use plastic putty knife to apply to a pad.

[@recent808]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and expertise. I’ve been watching a whole bunch of your videos and have learned a lot. Just wanted to compliment and say good job and love all the teachings.

[@NthonyNDinh]

Stop bashing the man. Let him talk from his personal experience so we can learn geez.

[@wrt1958]

I agree

[@Shedding]

If this guy does it for a living. He is an expert in my head. I listened.

[@teter129]

So I use a paste wax so I’m glad to see this video, it makes alot of sense. But what I’ve been doing is using a cleaner wax and then follow it up with ceramic coating? Is that ok? I live in Florida and the sun here is a killer.

[@malekelayyan9716]

He talks like he’s mad

[@Dkickz93]

Malek Elayyan thats how everyone on the east coast talks

[@alhartkopf9455]

@@Dkickz93 Jersey, NYC area

[@K113-A]

Thank you ! You have a point, liquid wax are better because it won't get contaminated I accidentally bought liquid wax and sealant... I'm pretty new to this

[@Steve-cs3tt]

Great video. I have a question I hope you can answer. I had a car which had not been cleaned in over seven years. It just sat in one location in the in a midwest state. After carefully spraying the the car a few times I completely washed and dried the car. Still had light sandpaper feel to the finish so I claybared it with yellow bar. Right after I again washed and dried it. Surface felt also like babies rear. I then applied Turtle’s paste wax in sections after it dried hand buffed it off. After I was done three days passes and it rained. There was no water beading at all on the entire car. What was my problem? Thanks, Steve

[@_jamesbradley__]

Thanks for being so detailed with your explanations and talking about concerns that others don't like to talk about.

[@ChrisLKirby]

I love your videos and have learned a lot from them. Thank you! Question though, why does it matter if the wax jar gets contaminated from the pad? The pad is going to be what is touching the paint. If you wax a dirty panel with paste or liquid, it doesnt matter because the dirt is in the dirty pad and is still rubbing into the paint. Maybe the key is to either clay bar and prep properly or just use multiple pads!?

Just buy a pack of pads. And a stack of microfibers.

[@HadEnough745]

How is coolant and oil getting on the body of the car? My biggest problem is frigging landscapers blowing dirt all over my car.

[@ibj3]

Some cars leak oil and if you drive when it rains it can get on your car. Roads ain't clean

[@rld1278]

Driving on the roads.

[@constantdarkfog49]

Scott, your the best, I highly regard you experience working car finishes. I always view your videos for direction for my car's finish. I know I'll be able to keep my car's finish in top notch condition, by following your expert direction. Thank you

[@froinaje1428]

Thanks scott for additional information...now i know the importance of clay bar...i immediately watch your best clay bar kit...again thanks for informative video...

[@naranthiranshanmugas]

After washing my car,I used a synthetic clay with detailer before applying Turtle Wax Carnuba paste cleaner wax

[@milesmoore5422]

If you keep using the same applicator for liquid wax, that applicator is contaminated isn't it ? Or does it matter ?

[@volrath__]

I know this comment is a year old. Yes there is contaminates on the pad, but, you can also wash and treat that pad between uses, once a contaminate is in the wax, its in the wax and will be there the next time you clean a car. I think thats what he is saying, with the liquid form it is much harder to transfer a contaminate into the bottle

[@naranthiranshanmugas]

I would use a clay & detailer after washing & before applying either a cleaner wax or separate compound,polish & wax

[@tonylyons9727]

People saying he take to much and to just get on with it,this man has lots of knowledge,do you not want to learn this from him (time he’s taking out of his day to do this for us)if he don’t talk about it how are people like me(new to detailing)ever going to no what’s what

[@Wolvesarechasingme]

I like your no bullshit advice. 👍

[@matthewbroyles2291]

So quick question. If you use the same pad the entire lifetime of your car, you wash it after each use to maintain its cleanliness? And do not redip it into the can of paste? But if you use the same pad your rubbing contaminants all over the vehicle? Can you explain this more?

[@amorales9613]

I recently can spray painted and then clear coated my car. I got rid of the gouges I made while removing 2 feet of snow from my husband's car. Yes I did do that, thinking I was using an all plastic shovel. Oh well. Moving on. My question is... what is the best was to remove the excess clearcut which is giving the exterior a rough finish. Do I need to wet sand with 2000 grit and then polish with a wax? At what point do I stop sanding so I dont remove the clear coat I just applied? Anyway, the paint job came out really nice and I dont want to ruin it. Thanks for your help.

[@agentx250]

I've used both Turtle Wax Hardshell and Meg's Ultimate pastes. Meg's is by far the better wax in my opinion. The only issue I've noticed is that it gets super tacky if its even slightly humid out which makes removing it by hand a nightmare. I don't know that I'd ever use a cleaner wax for a personal vehicle, something about the idea of a cleaning wax just doesn't sit right. Plus I've always been a dedicated product kind of guy.

[@TermsAndConditionsApply]

Hard Shell is a cleaner wax :)

[@charlesbarker8424]

The DA pad has contaminents in it. I apply wax with a clean section of microfiber each time

[@johnroe959]

Smarter than the average Bear. Enjoy your videos and learn a lot. I'm not a pro bur maintain two black cars and a 45' motorhome. You have saved me many hours of labor. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@ralphb4012]

Color me confused. Wouldn't using the same pad with liquid wax spread contaminants all over the car? Granted liquid won't get contaminants in the bottle and not increase contaminant levels from each wax.

[@BumbleBi99]

Welp just bought the paste 2 minutes before watching this

[@DMVTUBE]

Lasts longer anyway

[@palleh7742]

Use the butter knife as said.

[@Robertapodaca82]

I just buy and use microfiber applicator pads and toss it when done. Also after each vehicle I do a clean swipe and clear the top level of the cleaner wax so next client gets a clean start from the wax

[@jimdavidson5208]

In your professional world, you want the easiest/fastest to apply with good results. Next car please.....

[@Layput]

Paste, liquid, or spray doesn't matter as long as you wax your car. I love waxing my car, and I wax it every 3 weeks. I'd do it every week if my neighbor weren't so nosy. Whatever type of wax it is, It doesn't matter. As long as you do it at least once every 2 months. A pint of wax is probably gonna last you 5 years before you throw (sell) away your car.

[@vincealince_SRT]

Lol I get the evil eye, like they’re thinking,”there he goes wasting that water”, but most are just interested. My Challenger SRT deserves it

[@brettthomas5747]

Layput we are now living in a Orwellian state. When a man is afraid to wash and wax his car. Me included.

[@motorcitymanman7711]

It matters because some wax last LONGER than others.......even if u wax every 3 months.

[@danbasta3677]

Paste or liguid, and a good buffing rag along with elbow greese goes and lasts much longer. The spray on stuff, NOPE, that garbage is weak and worthless. Surprising on how some of the really good waxes like Classic car wax, Colinite, and Simonize, Kit car wax, and Rally car waxes are gone and are unavailable. Those were great car waxes to use. Simonize Vista car wax also was really great, hard and durable wax that was excellent to use.

[@ral8031]

Wow! Mind blown! Thank you Scott! 👍

[@jersonxb81]

Blessings sr thank u for ol the information precious, I would like to ask what is the brand of the buffer an pad ur using im new in this lovely detail cient an im trying to learn as much as I can ,any help would do thank u

[@QnA22]

And So? A small contaminent here and there. What will it do over the course of 7 years max you own the car? Worth all the trouble and extra time? (Talking about a general car owner, not a professional or hobbyist detailer)

[@dovydasvilcinskas3834]

So for a regular guy that want's to wax a car 2-3 times a year(mainly for paint protection,only secondary for shine). I should buy liquid cleaner wax?

[@reyperez2376]

negative. cleaner wax vs wax in itself have two different uses... cleaner wax is so to say (polish and protect) . . . wax is morbidly just for protection

[@ChrisBrown-hl1vo]

Meguiars liquid cleaner wax gives great results for what you are looking for. Light coats, not heavy ones. Sometimes I will do the hood, roof and trunk twice because of the heavy sun and elemental exposure those surfaces get. It depends on the condition of the vehicle. If I am going for a great shine, I finish everything off with a coat of Meguiars #26 high tech yellow wax. I don't like "spray waxes " because they don't last very long. Look into a random orbit buffer. They generally are safer to use and nearly idiot proof.

[@jimhutchison8538]

I understand not contaminating the wax but how often should you change the pad? Every time it touches the panel it’s loaded with contaminates

[@muiggz84]

Omg I've been waiting for 2 hours 😩😩

[@sweetvuvuzela4634]

muiggz Njuguna bro did it come out

[@claude3990]

Excellent point, i have used only 1 paste wax and it re hazed on me. I never used paste again Only liquid and applied only with my 17yrs old 7424. Thanx for the Video

[@johnallen1855]

Good approach, well thought out...you brought out things I had not considered...thanks

[@danield9257]

What's your take on Collinite? Have you ever tried their products? Thank you for this informative video. You have now become my favorite detail reviewer. Your approach is very honest, and makes sense.

[@chrisyoung5363]

Outstanding info. Thank you so much :)

[@UnoBadBadger]

So just to make sure I’m following since I’m one of the ignorant ones who just bought a tub of meguiars cleaner wax. I should then get some type of finishing wax?

[@masterspin7796]

LOL!..Meguires car cleaner/wax! I been using it off and on since 1977, it looks great on a fresh polish...last about 30 days...

[@patryksakowski6931]

When I detail a car I take a very long time, makes me lose money but I love the results. Scott tell me your opinion on what I have been doing and is very effective in my own opinion. I use mothers car soap obviously ph neutral, then I clay bar the entire vehicle with an instant detailer for lube then I buff off. I sometimes use a cleaner wax around the vehicle after I use the clay bar to pick up some other contaminants I might have missed. After that I use meguiars gold class for a finish if the car has good paint or is newer with no need for correction. Could I use meguiars spray sealant to seal it after I wax or no need?

[@josephmorris5718]

Why not alternate sides of the applicator and also change applicators often if you must use a cleaner paste wax or even cleaner liquid wax?

[@lilhed]

You would go through a TON of applicators just on one car.

[@garygraham8184]

HELP is there any for peeling clear coat? I ONLY TRUST YOUR OPION

[@eronavbj]

You conspicuously ignored the can of Maguire Ultimate Fast Finish. Why then was it displayed?

[@jguyuyguyi]

I agree with this. Paste wax actually gives you more chance of scratching the paint >:3

[@guy3749]

Good explanation, I'm learning thanks to you!

[@lansiman]

lotsa minute details indeed,very good perspective,thank you

[@Anthony_in_Bloomington_Indiana]

He starts talking about liquid versus paste wax at 7:25. As I'm falling asleep tonight, I am going to hear his voice and the word liquidable 19 times.

[@imawesomekbye]

Thank you

[@Omnis2]

You just took 10 minutes to say something that could have been explained in 10 seconds. Bravo, sir.

[@dallaspaintcorrectionautod8343]

and you watched every minute!..thank you and perhaps you should do research on marketing my friend:)...you are a silly boy but i enjoyed your comment..much love:)

[@colacurciolaw7745]

Sweet Jesus. Scott busts his ass in the Texas sun all day, comes home and makes THE MOST INFORMATIONAL detailing videos for you--for free--and you piss and moan about his lack of editing. Just stop.

[@joescott701]

quick question. Does the liquid menzerna sealant and or carnuba wax stain plastic / rubber trim white? I'm always on the hunt for something new. To date I like Pinnacle Soverign for ease of application and removal but as u know it comes with a price.

[@alisonh5527]

So is can cleaning wax be carnauba based? I feel like this is a dumb question, but they either say cleaner or carnauba… Also, what soaps would you recommend that actually remove the build up you are talking about? I am currently using California Mothers car soap. (Which I know has a wax agent in it - or I heard it does).

[@shaolin224]

Didn't even know Meguiars had a paste in a cleaner wax. They only sell liquid. I did notice the ultimate Mequiars wax had better results applying by hand, when I didn't have a dual action polisher. When I did use a DA with it, it did form a haze in certain climates..maybe it is temp sensitive when applying

[@ninji5226]

I changed my whole outlook on cleaner waxes after this video a few yrs ago. I still like the Mequires cleaner wax but I threw away the applicator that came with it and use a new microfiber one each time, and I always clay a car if I know Its never been clayed (after the other obvious steps.) I Have the paste just cause its lasted forever and it was cheap. So when someone asks me to detail their car (as my mom did recently on her rav-4) and I know 1. they just want it to look better, and 2. the car is realistically beyond "paint correction", I use the paste and it looks good to me and great to them. Would I use it on my Firebird though?.....not a chance, just too many better options.

[@lx8901]

Quite an informative video..Thank you

[@wiloghby]

This guy is brilliant.

[@terryfoley5121]

Love your videos and respect your opinion. Looking to wax my car for the first time in a year. Plan is to wash and clay (first clay ever on five year old car) paint prep then wax. Would you recommend adding m guide ultimate compound to clear up any issues befor I was.

[@7823jw]

Hi i work at professional detailing and i have huge respect for scott. In my honest opinion it all depends on the quality of your paint in the beginning as too what preparation it's going to need before wax. Make sure you wash, remove all bugs and tar, clay paintwork thoroughly and if ur paint has swirl marks and scratches on it you will need to compound it 1st using something like meguiars ultra cut compound or ultimate compound if you have it. Ultra cut gives slightly better results and if you have a DA polisher use it with cutting pad. Then cause ultimate wax has no abrasion in it you will need a second product like meguiars ultimate polish or meguiars ultra finishing polish and use it again with Da polisher and soft polishing pad. After those two steps you can apply ur wax, leave it on till it hazed over and slowly and gently polish it off using clean soft microfiber cloth's. Hope this helps

[@JerrlEvans]

But you’re putting the contaminated pad back on the panel.