Finish looks smeary after detailing!

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After detailing my car with a buffer and looking at it in the sun the finish looked smeary! I read that there are multiple reasons why! What is most liking my problem?
 
Need more details, machine? Which polish or wax,or even compound?
Pads? Paint condition? Process?
 
I would say either polish or wax.
Either too much or too long.
 
Are you switching to a new MF towel frequently? I typically use 1 towel for 1 panel and then switch to a new, clean towel. The ensures that my towels are picking up the product and not smearing it around once they are loaded with spent product.

More details would be great though...

What products are you using? What is your exact technique? Are you doing an IPA wipedown? Etc Etc
 
I've had similar issues after using Meg's gold class in the past, at least from what it sounds try either an IPA wipedown or just even water in a spray bottle with a clean MF has fixed mine.
 
Does the smeariness look anything like this?

Pictures: Wetsand, Cut & Buff 1971 Fury Police Car!

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Or this?

The Blindfolded Detailer Wheels Another Car!


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:)
 
zmcgovern45 said:
Are you switching to a new MF towel frequently? I typically use 1 towel for 1 panel and then switch to a new, clean towel. The ensures that my towels are picking up the product and not smearing it around once they are loaded with spent product.

More details would be great though...

What products are you using? What is your exact technique? Are you doing an IPA wipedown? Etc Etc
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I used 1 towel for the entire car! That was one of the reasons I read in an article and knew I made a mistake!

Steps I did: Clay Bar Entire Vehicle, Wolfgang Swirl Remover with orbital buffer, Wolfgang Finishing Glaze with orbital buffer, Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant with Orbital Buffer, Hand Waxed with Meguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus

No, I didn't do a IPA wipe down! Never heard of it until now!
 
Wheelzntoys said:
Need more details, machine? Which polish or wax,or even compound?
Pads? Paint condition? Process?
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Cyclo Orbital Buffer

Steps I did: Clay Bar Entire Vehicle, Wolfgang Swirl Remover with orbital buffer, Wolfgang Finishing Glaze with orbital buffer, Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant with Orbital Buffer, Hand Waxed with Meguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus

Pads: Yellow with Swirl Remover, Blue with Glaze, White with Paint Sealant!

Paint condition was good!
 
JonJoy25 said:
I used 1 towel for the entire car! That was one of the reasons I read in an article and knew I made a mistake!

Steps I did: Clay Bar Entire Vehicle, Wolfgang Swirl Remover with orbital buffer, Wolfgang Finishing Glaze with orbital buffer, Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant with Orbital Buffer, Hand Waxed with Meguiar's Gold Class Carnauba Plus

No, I didn't do a IPA wipe down! Never heard of it until now!
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Don't worry your not alone. AG has completely changed me for the better.
Do an IPA wipe down then see what happens.

(APA is Diluted Isopropyl Alcohol )
 
Sounds like you understand where you made the mistake. You can never have to many MF towels.
 
hernandez.art13 said:
Just a question. If IPA is used does this remove the wax that is already on there? So would he have to rewax?
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Yes, that's why it's important to re-protect the vehicle after an IPA wipe with either a sealant or wax.
 
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