Something's catching my polish

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My5ABaby

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I was hand polishing with 1z Metallic Polish Wax and I notice that something kept catching the polish and making streaks. I couldn't really see or feel what would be catching it. Prior to the polishing I had washed and clayed the vehicle.



Any clues?



Here's some examples. The second picture is pointing to just a few of many.



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Looks like more contamination which the clay didn't get or maybe some pits and chips catching your polish
 
Is that a convex or concave surface? If it's concave perhaps as was noted you missed some contamination with your washing/claying or maybe the polish just isn't getting worked there.
 
deathlok said:
I think this is normal
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:confused: IME there's no such thing as a "normal problem" when using 1Z MP :D



My5ABaby- Judging from the pics, it *looks like* there's some kind of surface texture issue...almost like an open grain (if it's below surface) or else the aforementioned contamination (if it's above surface).



If I were in your shoes, I'd first try fogging the surface with my breath and rebuffing it..maybe that'll make the polish come off cleanly.



If that didn't work, I'd try reclaying. If *that* doesn't work, I'd repolish with a stronger polish (e.g. 1Z Paint Polish).



But what I'd *really* do first (well, after trying the breath/buff thing) is get out an illuminated magnifying loupe and inspect the area to see what's really going on ;) This little item is money well-spent: 15-Power Lighted Loupe - Lee Valley Tools
 
I'm thinking a bit differently here but have you tried a different applicator? Does it produce the same result in the same exact spot?
 
Thanks for the replies thus far! :clap:



This is on an 07 Mazda 6 with a build date of July 07.



SVR said:
Looks like more contamination which the clay didn't get or maybe some pits and chips catching your polish
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Probably isn't chips (see above). What would cause pitting?



Dave1 said:
Is that a possible re-painted surface.....?
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Original paint.



Setec Astronomy said:
Is that a convex or concave surface? If it's concave perhaps as was noted you missed some contamination with your washing/claying or maybe the polish just isn't getting worked there.
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It's a curved surface, but not terribly. I may have missed it with claying though, I'll give it one more shot.



Accumulator said:
:confused: IME there's no such thing as a "normal problem" when using 1Z MP :D



My5ABaby- Judging from the pics, it *looks like* there's some kind of surface texture issue...almost like an open grain (if it's below surface) or else the aforementioned contamination (if it's above surface).



If I were in your shoes, I'd first try fogging the surface with my breath and rebuffing it..maybe that'll make the polish come off cleanly.



If that didn't work, I'd try reclaying. If *that* doesn't work, I'd repolish with a stronger polish (e.g. 1Z Paint Polish).



But what I'd *really* do first (well, after trying the breath/buff thing) is get out an illuminated magnifying loupe and inspect the area to see what's really going on ;) This little item is money well-spent: 15-Power Lighted Loupe - Lee Valley Tools
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I can get the polish off cleanly with a microfiber cloth. I just left part of it on there for the pictures. Once I wipe it off you can't tell they're there.



I'll try rebuff, then reclay, and then I'll move on to the buying stuff part (I'm poor :D ).
 
it could be some overspray from your tire/tim dressing that you're just now noticing because you're actually looking closer now that you're polishing/waxing



just a thought
 
My5ABaby said:
I'll try rebuff, then reclay, and then I'll move on to the buying stuff part (I'm poor :D ).
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Excuse my "newbieness" :P:P but if you can get it complete clean you cant feel or see any spots whats the problem?



(thats why I wrote earlier that this is common. It seemed to me some not well wiped polish residue and that was it in the end.
 
deathlok said:
Excuse my "newbieness" :P:P but if you can get it complete clean you cant feel or see any spots whats the problem?



(thats why I wrote earlier that this is common. It seemed to me some not well wiped polish residue and that was it in the end.
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I know it's there and it annoys me. :D



8Banger said:
it could be some overspray from your tire/tim dressing that you're just now noticing because you're actually looking closer now that you're polishing/waxing



just a thought
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I haven't used any before.
 
User earlier was right on, I'm willing to bet it's contamination protruding fom the surface, clay doesn't get everything - I run into this a lot. Try to pick at it, and see if it's sticking out, otherwise it could be an indentation - but I've never had streaks like that from indentation, ever.



Yet, it sounds like protruding contaminants, considering you can wipe it clean. Same thing that happens to me exactly.
 
I get that too, can it be wax or sealant that is being removed by the pad than deposited back on the paint in clumps?
 
ducktail said:
I get that too, can it be wax or sealant that is being removed by the pad than deposited back on the paint in clumps?
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That was my thinking when I suggested to try a new pad.



My5ABaby - did you ever try a different pad? Perhaps a new pad?
 
twitch said:
That was my thinking when I suggested to try a new pad.



My5ABaby - did you ever try a different pad? Perhaps a new pad?
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No, I haven't had a chance. I can only wash my car at my parents (who live and hour away and I live in an apartment complex) so I haven't had a chance to get on it. I suppose I could take it to the quarter whore and then QD that spot to prep it... but I'd rather not unless that wouldn't be a problem...
 
What was the weather like the day you took the pictures and had this problem? Different products will react differently depending on the climate. If it is too hot some products don't want to come off easily (good example is carnauba wax). If it is too cold or damp outside some products do not always setup completely for removal (many "sun safe" products). Hope it helps.

Danny
 
WASHWAY said:
What was the weather like the day you took the pictures and had this problem? Different products will react differently depending on the climate. If it is too hot some products don't want to come off easily (good example is carnauba wax). If it is too cold or damp outside some products do not always setup completely for removal (many "sun safe" products). Hope it helps.

Danny
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It was cloudy and about 70. It ended up raining, but at the time it had been dry.



I'll update this after I do some more experimenting. :D



Thanks all for the help thus far. :clap:
 
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