ComradeGrumbles
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- Feb 22, 2012
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Ello everyone, I have a slight problem with my new application of Exo V2.
To start, I applied exo v2 after careful washing, claying and an application of their chemical prep spray. I applied 2 coats of exo, as close to 20 minutes apart as possible. I did not apply any glazes or polishes before application of exo v2, or afterwords. I also have not used any QD or waterless wash on it until now. (2 weeks after application) I allowed 3-ish days of curing time before the rain hit, after which it rained almost daily for a week. I know that exo v2 is supposed to be cured after 48 hours (which I exceeded), but could it be a problem that it consistently was exposed to rain so much afterwords?
My problem is that I now notice waterspotting pretty much everywhere on my paint. This is only noticeable in the light when I am quick detailing or waterless-washing. By the time I reach the dry side of my towel and dry the paint, it dries slick and the waterspots disappear. I have never noticed waterspots like these before in all the time I have owned the car. If you would like, I can try to get pictures of it later today or tomorrow. The problem is, the waterspotting disappears too fast to take good pictures as my QD flashes over.
Could it be that Exo v2 was "washed away" due to the excess of rain so shortly after curing and my paint is essentially unprotected? Could it be something else?
The paint still beads far better than it ever did with any other sealant/wax that I've used before which leads me to believe that Exo is still there. I'm just scratching my head at these waterspots. If need be, I may be starting over to get rid of these water spots and to apply BFWD for the winter. I want to like Exo, but so far it has not been too great. =/
What can you suggest?
To start, I applied exo v2 after careful washing, claying and an application of their chemical prep spray. I applied 2 coats of exo, as close to 20 minutes apart as possible. I did not apply any glazes or polishes before application of exo v2, or afterwords. I also have not used any QD or waterless wash on it until now. (2 weeks after application) I allowed 3-ish days of curing time before the rain hit, after which it rained almost daily for a week. I know that exo v2 is supposed to be cured after 48 hours (which I exceeded), but could it be a problem that it consistently was exposed to rain so much afterwords?
My problem is that I now notice waterspotting pretty much everywhere on my paint. This is only noticeable in the light when I am quick detailing or waterless-washing. By the time I reach the dry side of my towel and dry the paint, it dries slick and the waterspots disappear. I have never noticed waterspots like these before in all the time I have owned the car. If you would like, I can try to get pictures of it later today or tomorrow. The problem is, the waterspotting disappears too fast to take good pictures as my QD flashes over.
Could it be that Exo v2 was "washed away" due to the excess of rain so shortly after curing and my paint is essentially unprotected? Could it be something else?
The paint still beads far better than it ever did with any other sealant/wax that I've used before which leads me to believe that Exo is still there. I'm just scratching my head at these waterspots. If need be, I may be starting over to get rid of these water spots and to apply BFWD for the winter. I want to like Exo, but so far it has not been too great. =/
What can you suggest?
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