huffing the finish

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this is going to sound weird to you southern guys but us northern folk have got to get creative sometimes, especially working on a black car.

went to the coin op on Saturday and had just finished my rinseless in the garage. It wasn't super cold out (4C) and I wanted the light, so I left the door open and the space got a bit colder than normal.

With all the talk about V7 lately, I decided that it would be my topper this week. Misted it sparingly and used a cobra rolled edge to spread it but started getting streaks. C pillar looked particularly bad since I could see it better with the angle the light was coming in through the door. Buffing with a fresh towel didn't help either so I huffed on the paint, which clouded it out instantly but must have introduced a whisper of moisture such that I was able to buff away any streaking in one pass without creating any new streaks.

Anyhow, not an earth shattering revelation, just thought I'd share...
 
Probably because your breath was warm. A hair dryer would seem like it would work the same way.


Thanks for the tip. :xyxthumbs:
 
embolism said:
this is going to sound weird to you southern guys but us northern folk have got to get creative sometimes, especially working on a black car.

went to the coin op on Saturday and had just finished my rinseless in the garage. It wasn't super cold out (4C) and I wanted the light, so I left the door open and the space got a bit colder than normal.

With all the talk about V7 lately, I decided that it would be my topper this week. Misted it sparingly and used a cobra rolled edge to spread it but started getting streaks. C pillar looked particularly bad since I could see it better with the angle the light was coming in through the door. Buffing with a fresh towel didn't help either so I huffed on the paint, which clouded it out instantly but must have introduced a whisper of moisture such that I was able to buff away any streaking in one pass without creating any new streaks.

Anyhow, not an earth shattering revelation, just thought I'd share...
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Dude...lay off the garlic...just sayin..
 
heard of "looks that could kill"

and at one point in my life was told "your breath could kill"

but having breath that could "break down a quick detailer with one huff", thats a new one!

chris<pixelmonkey>:D
 
You must be very careful when you huff. You could hyperventilate and end up buffing off your face implant left on the paint from falling!!!!

j/k
 
Is it the cold that was causing the streaking? Does anyone have any input?
 
I love being: "From up in the North", too.
Huffing seems to make my paintwork look dazzling!

Also:
I must say...Using a hairdryer seems way overblown.




:)

Bob
 
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