wax "gassing"

[big dave 666]

Not sure what the correct technical term is, but I'm referring to the cloudy residue that can appear a number of hours after removing a wax.

What causes this, and how can it be avoided? never experienced it myself, but it wood be good to know what it is and how to avoid and rectify it......thanks

 

[tuscarora dave]

It's likely happening in the evening just before dark? The evening dew settling on a finish that's now full of surface tension from polishing and waxing. If this is the case, not sure it can be avoided. I have noticed however, that a quick drive makes it evaporate off.

 

[Desertnate]

If it isn't the condensation mentioned above, are you talking about a haze forming on the surface that must be buffed off?

If it's haze and not dew, the wax is probably being applied too heavily.

 

[big dave 666]

yes, sorry, like a haze that forms thank you

 

[wdmaccord]

I'd probably go with Desetnate's reply. I had this issue last fall when I put on Coll845 on my own car. Got it way to heavy that time for some reason (I think I was just in too much of a hurry). My roof always looked hazy and parts of my hood did too. I've switched to a crimson 4" HT pad for sealant application now and that helps me keep the product down a ton.