Very poor results with Fuzion, bad pot?

[alowe]

I posted before about issues I had with my pot of fuzion. Followed the directions on the pot and applied to each panel, then Buffing clean. The first coat was in direct sunlight, but paing never rose above 110. I waited a few days, washed and then applied another coat in the garage. Looked and felt gorgeous. Before the initial coat, I had done a 2 stage polish with 106FF and PO85RD as the paint was not bad, but wanted it smooth for the summer months. Anyway, It rained a few days and the pollen fell. I washed it properly yesterday in the shade with a coat from my foamer, followed by the 2bm. After drying, the paint was not slick, did not bead, nor did it feel as though there was any protection at all. Can the fuzion simply wash away from rain in a week? Especially with 2 coats? Could I have a bad pot? I am very dissapointed with this product, considering the cost. Thoughts?

[Dwayne]

Hi there,

You said the P word. POLLEN!

It wasn't the rain that killed the beading, pollen is very abrasive and will reduce the slickness and the beading of any product that you use.

Also, which car wash did you use? After you washed, did you use the Wolfgang Instant Detail Spritz to restore the slickness? Soap residue can kill beading and slickness too. Using a detail spray remove the residue and allows your wax to bead again.

Hope this helps. Call me at 1-800-869-3011 ext 212 if you need further assistance.

[mrGolfRider]

conditions like this scare me away from purchasing the boutique wax's. I understand that pollen is abrasive, but still. If I have to give it a wipe down with a ID, then what really is the point? I know for those few days it doesn't rain the nice wax's probably look killer, but if you are in my neck of the woods, SW Ohio, the weather is not constant at all. If I need to touch up after a wash with an ID, i'll just keep spending my money on my Megs 26.

[alowe]

Thanks for the fast response.

Car was first foamed with DP Xtreme foam. Rinsed, then washed with Poorboy's World Super Slick & Suds. Used a WW to blot and finish by spritzing slightly with 425.

I have done this regime with many waxes from you.

Normally I use WG DGPS, but passed and just wanted Fuzion.

I usually top DGPS with SIG II paste (I know this is a "beauty wax" and durability is not the greatest) and that lasts for quite a bit longer.

Just wondering what has happened, and if anyone else has had this happen. I encounter pollen all the time in the early spring, that is why i foam, rinse, then was accordingly.

[loudog2]

Sometimes the QD is so slick that the wax doesn't apply well. I have had it happen with chemical guys synthetic QD. If I apply the QD before a new wax application the wax doesn't stick that well. It just smears across it, not covering all areas. I had it happen last week with RBOE. I don't know if that is the isssue. Just wanted to state that because 425 is pretty slick. Could be a bonding issue, or not.

[mrGolfRider]

Originally Posted by loudog2

Sometimes the QD is so slick that the wax doesn't apply well. I have had it happen with chemical guys synthetic QD. If I apply the QD before a new wax application the wax doesn't stick that well. It just smears across it, not covering all areas. I had it happen last week with RBOE. I don't know if that is the issue. Just wanted to state that because 425 is pretty slick. Could be a bonding issue, or not.

that is almost a plausible reason to this problem.

[loudog2]

Originally Posted by mrGolfRider

that is almost a plausible reason to this problem.

Just throwing ideas out there

[alowe]

Good thought, but not possible as there was already one coat. Yes 425 was spritzed, but I am talking VERY sparingly. I will do 2 full sprays for the hood, that is it. I have done this now for several applications of SIG II and never had it wash off in less then a week.

I just washed with dawn, 2bm.
Dried with WW only, no QD.
Applied one coat of Fuzion, one panel at a time and wiped off.
Parked car in garage, second coat will be applied tomorrow morning.

Car looks amazing, dont get me wrong.
But if this happens again, I will be VERY upset.


Results will be posted soon as it is supposed to rain during the week.
I will leave the car outside as I did before.

Respect to all,

A

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by alowe

Good thought, but not possible as there was already one coat. Yes 425 was spritzed, but I am talking VERY sparingly. I will do 2 full sprays for the hood, that is it. I have done this now for several applications of SIG II and never had it wash off in less then a week.

I just washed with dawn, 2bm.
Dried with WW only, no QD.
Applied one coat of Fuzion, one panel at a time and wiped off.
Parked car in garage, second coat will be applied tomorrow morning.

Car looks amazing, dont get me wrong.
But if this happens again, I will be VERY upset.


Results will be posted soon as it is supposed to rain during the week.
I will leave the car outside as I did before.

Respect to all,

A

Could it be that the Dawn is leaving a film on your paint? I would use a paint cleaner or an IPA wipe down before waxing.

[Dwayne]

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

Could it be that the Dawn is leaving a film on your paint? I would use a paint cleaner or an IPA wipe down before waxing.

Or even better, polished Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer. This product is awesome for prepping the surface and getting the best bond when you are applying Fuzion or Deep Gloss Paint Sealant 3.0. Our chemist designed these products to work best when used together.