Finish looks smeary after detailing!

[JonJoy25]

After detailing my car with a buffer and looking at it in the sun the finish looked smeary! I read that there are multiple reasons why! What is most liking my problem?

[Wheelzntoys]

Need more details, machine? Which polish or wax,or even compound?
Pads? Paint condition? Process?

[c8n]

I would say either polish or wax.
Either too much or too long.

[zmcgovern45]

Are you switching to a new MF towel frequently? I typically use 1 towel for 1 panel and then switch to a new, clean towel. The ensures that my towels are picking up the product and not smearing it around once they are loaded with spent product.

More details would be great though...

What products are you using? What is your exact technique? Are you doing an IPA wipedown? Etc Etc

[hernandez.art13]

Pictures 😎

[JAF06SE]

I've had similar issues after using Meg's gold class in the past, at least from what it sounds try either an IPA wipedown or just even water in a spray bottle with a clean MF has fixed mine.

[Mike Phillips]

After detailing my car with a buffer

What type of buffer did you use?

[Mike Phillips]

Does the smeariness look anything like this?

Pictures: Wetsand, Cut & Buff 1971 Fury Police Car!



Or this?

The Blindfolded Detailer Wheels Another Car!

[JonJoy25]

Does the smeariness look anything like this?

Pictures: Wetsand, Cut & Buff 1971 Fury Police Car!



Or this?

The Blindfolded Detailer Wheels Another Car!

No, it doesn't look like that!

[JonJoy25]

What type of buffer did you use?

The Cyclo orbital buffer!