Finish looks smeary after detailing!

[JonJoy25]

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 )

Do you use a microfiber towel to apply that or just a regular rag? Do you need a lot or just a little bit? What is your technique?

[JonJoy25]

Yes, that's why it's important to re-protect the vehicle after an IPA wipe with either a sealant or wax.

Thanks for clearing that up!

[JonJoy25]

Just a question. If IPA is used does this remove the wax that is already on there? So would he have to rewax?

Good Question!

[dorkiedoode]

Time to remove everything and fix the smear and then re-wax it

[Wheelzntoys]

You should add your location, you never know, maybe someone here is your neighbor and can give a hand.

[zmcgovern45]

I always recommend using clean microfiber as often as you can... as Mike always preaches, working clean makes a huge difference!

After the compounding/polishing stage, an IPA wipedown is a great way to remove any faint residual polish product that is remaining on the surface, however if you only used 1 towel, you are better off completely washing the car with a citrus based cleaner or dawn to break through all of the residue remaining on the car.

No harm done, just added a little bit of work for yourself!

[Lean69]

Do you use a microfiber towel to apply that or just a regular rag? Do you need a lot or just a little bit? What is your technique?

Mix isopropyl alcohol with water in a clean spray bottle 1:4 (20%) should be good maybe 30%.

Spray on as you were using a Quick Detailer and wipe off with a quality, clean microfiber towel.

NEVER use a rag on painted surfaces!

[hernandez.art13]

I'm trying to figure out when it would be good to use a shop rag. All I can think of is cleaning your wrenches after changing the brakes on your car.

Thank you guys. IPA is pretty much like using Dawn soap.

Do whatever necessary steps. i.e
Compound, polish, IPA them take it to the sun, inspect the results. Then if your happy then take your car back in. (Make sure the panels are not hot) Then sealant > wax.

Am I right?

[JAF06SE]

Jonjoy, since you hand waxed,by hand being the key here, with gold class, you lost likely out it on a little too thick. If you don't let gold class set up long enough you will get that "smeary" look. Just spray it with water in a spray bottle. Just water or a QD an wiper her off. You'll be good to go. I know exactly what you're working with cause nice dealt with it myself.

[JonJoy25]

[QUOTE=hernandez.art13;872273]I'm trying to figure out when it would be good to use a shop rag. All I can think of is cleaning your wrenches after changing the brakes on your car.

Thank you guys. IPA is pretty much like using Dawn soap.

Do whatever necessary steps. i.e
Compound, polish, IPA them take it to the sun, inspect the results. Then if your happy then take your car back in. (Make sure the panels are not hot) Then sealant > wax.

Am I right?[/QUOTE

I was thinking of a non-microfiber towel not a shop rag! I stated the question wrong!