Water from Gaps Between Panels

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sWISHbrade

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Hi guys,



Need some invaluable advice from you :secret . How do we get rid of the water that inevitably seeps out between panels after a wash? :think:



I am in-between sealing my ride with Klasse SG and have to do a light wash in before I apply the SG via the WOWO method and as I am doing it, water seeps out the gaps and wets both my applicator pads and buffing cloth! :furious:



I am worried that driving around to rid of the water, or waiting for a couple of hours for it to dry up may result in light dust on the car, thus wasting my effort of washing the car. I do not have a leaf blower...what should I do. :bawling:



Another question. What happens when you have too much water in your applicator and buffing cloth while applying and buffing SG? Under the sunlight, I see some funny hazy reflections that look like the product not being properly removed. But it doesnt buff off and it even changes shapes and patterns!!!! Am I seeing things? :soscared: Is that what you guys term as hazing?



Need help! Thanks to all! :bow



sWISHbrade
 
Compressed air or a leaf blower is what most people use.



I have also noticed what you are talking about when water is involved while removing SG. Not a good combo. Be sure you are in the shade, and not in the direct sunlight, either wipe the product off *immediately* or let it sit for at least 30 minutes. I find that if you try to remove it during that *inbetween* stage, it can be quite stubborn.
 
JDookie said:
Compressed air or a leaf blower is what most people use.



I have also noticed what you are talking about when water is involved while removing SG. Not a good combo. Be sure you are in the shade, and not in the direct sunlight, either wipe the product off *immediately* or let it sit for at least 30 minutes. I find that if you try to remove it during that *inbetween* stage, it can be quite stubborn.
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Thanks JDookie. I did my SG WOWO (immediate wip off) in the shade but noticed the funny reflections when I pulled the car out to the sun and got a real shocker when I saw them!



May I know what are these reflections termed as? Hazing? And would you have any ideas on how to get rid of them? Will another layer of SG using a properly executed WOWO method clean them up?



Thanks buddy!
 
Without physically seeing what you are talking about, I'm going to say hazing would be the best term. How thick/thin were you applying SG?



Regardless, you can try another extremely thin coat of SG or if all else fails, polish with AIO again and just start over.
 
Well when I am too lazy to carry my mini compressor out, I take a couple of paper towels, fold them so each has a pointy end and stick that end into the openings. They absorb the water by means of osmosis and really fast too...



I even use some cleanex from the car' s supply... Well it does work for me... Wet applicators and buffing towels are nightmares... Avoid water !!
 
I bought a decent blower at Pep Boys for ~$10.00 on sale. After washing and the initial WW pat down, I use the blower to evacuate the nooks-n-grannies of any remaining water. Following which I do another WW pat down and she's alllll done. Nary another drip.
 
Murat said:
I even use some cleanex from the car' s supply...
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Kleanx in the car? I banned these in my cars a long time ago - too dusty. If anyone needs to sneeze or blow their nose in my car they have to use napkins. :think2
 
JDookie said:
Without physically seeing what you are talking about, I'm going to say hazing would be the best term. How thick/thin were you applying SG?



Regardless, you can try another extremely thin coat of SG or if all else fails, polish with AIO again and just start over.
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Thanks JDookie! Starting over is my worst fear! But if it has to be done, it has to be done! :tribe:



Thanks!
 
docker said:
I bought a decent blower at Pep Boys for ~$10.00 on sale. After washing and the initial WW pat down, I use the blower to evacuate the nooks-n-grannies of any remaining water. Following which I do another WW pat down and she's alllll done. Nary another drip.
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Well, being located in Spore doesnt allow me to shop for a cheap blower easily :hairpull . DIY is such an uncommon activity here that retailers dont stock up very much on a good variety of DIY products :hmph: . But I will try to hunt one down, and in the meantime, Murat's idea of a pointy paper towel sounds may like quite a bit of work but I know that will work! :faint:
 
sWISHbrade said:
Thanks JDookie! Starting over is my worst fear! But if it has to be done, it has to be done! :tribe:



Thanks!
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Just to give you an idea of how finicky SG is to moisture, I once experienced the same results as you on a perfectly dry car, and figured out later, it was the extreme humidity we were experiencing here in New Orleans that caused it. Dry conditions and thin applications is the key to SG, or any lsp for that matter.
 
JDookie said:
Just to give you an idea of how finicky SG is to moisture, I once experienced the same results as you on a perfectly dry car, and figured out later, it was the extreme humidity we were experiencing here in New Orleans that caused it. Dry conditions and thin applications is the key to SG, or any lsp for that matter.
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Roger that JDookie! Thanks for the heads up!
 
docker said:
Kleanx in the car? I banned these in my cars a long time ago - too dusty. If anyone needs to sneeze or blow their nose in my car they have to use napkins. :think2
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Naaaahhh and go wah napkins after each nose blewn ?? :think:



Oh do you mean paper serviettes ?? If so, those are way too hard an harsh for my 4 yr old princess's delicate and pretty nose... :) :nono
 
Well when I am too lazy to carry my mini compressor out, I take a couple of paper towels, fold them so each has a pointy end and stick that end into the openings. They absorb the water by means of osmosis and really fast too...



very good method actually, i did the same too.. seem to get rid any little bit of water out of it.... :)
 
i usually circle the car with my shammy watching the problem areas and drying them until nothing seeps out anymore. doesnt take too long.



i just don't trust compressed air because there is a chance of kicking up some dirt and dust back onto the car. and then you'd be working against yourself.



you might also be able to get some microfiber towels into those area's, depending on your car at times, which would be easier on your paint than say a paper towel.
 
Ajaxus said:
i usually circle the car with my shammy watching the problem areas and drying them until nothing seeps out anymore. doesnt take too long.



i just don't trust compressed air because there is a chance of kicking up some dirt and dust back onto the car. and then you'd be working against yourself.



you might also be able to get some microfiber towels into those area's, depending on your car at times, which would be easier on your paint than say a paper towel.
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Yes that is true; in addition to that, I have noticed that my mini compressor also blows a very fine water and oil mixture too (from condensation and the oil used to lubricate that heads) I will go get a seperator soon though...
 
Murat said:
Yes that is true; in addition to that, I have noticed that my mini compressor also blows a very fine water and oil mixture too .. I will go get a seperator soon though...
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Yikes, yeah, get a good filtration system on there! I have a filter/water separator at the compressor and another one at each hose hook-up point. But then I have a stationary compressor ...



As for the compressor/blower kicking up dust, it just depends on your work environment so everybody has to decide if it's right for them or not.



Heh heh, even *with* the compressor this takes me a long, long time. There are just *so* many places that seem to retain water...
 
JDookie said:
Compressed air or a leaf blower is what most people use.
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agreed. i use a 150 mph leaf blower that i bought for around $30 and it works great at getting the water in and around the emblems, headlights, taillights, cracks in between the body panels, tires and wheels, etc.. imo, no need to get a leaf blower more than than 150 mph (some argue to get the 200 mph+) as it has more than enough power & works more than adequate to remove water...
 
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