What am I doing wrong?

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SteveO2005TSX

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I feel like my compound never rubs completely off. I just got done trying it on my roof. Here's the steps I did



- Wash with Dawn

- Dry with waffle weave

- System One polish on wool

- System One polish on foam

- Wipe off excess with IPA

- Take picture only to find out there is still hazing and compound left over



I just don't get what I'm doing wrong. I'm working in the compound/polish until it's clear.



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That's directly after an IPA wipe down on that half.



One more question so I don't have to make another post, what's the easiest, cheapest, safest way for water spot removal? I've tried numerous car wash products with no luck. My trunk is hammered with them and nothing is taking it off
 
More info needed, what machine, what rpm, what foam pad, more detail in your process? Try claying those water spots, vinager or acetone too might work, if not you'll have to compound.
 
Slickery said:
More info needed, what machine, what rpm, what foam pad, more detail in your process?
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It's an Edge double sided pad. Wool on one side and foam on the other side (it's included in the system one kit)



Makita 9227c. I typically run lower RPMs since I'm still new to the rotary. I'm assuming it was on the #2 setting, 2.5 at the most.
 
At first look it appears that maybe it's not a finishing problem but that you didn't got the swirls out. Maybe you are not as aggressive as you need. I prefer to use Menzerna IP or Optimum polish for ease of use, and then use a finishing polish.
 
Are those smears or are they from marring? If they are smears, try doing another IPA wipedown on a clean microfiber. If the polish is doing it's job and you can't seem to get all of the smears off, rewash it when you're done. This will also help remove all smears and all polishing residue/dust. If those happen to be swirls not coming out from polishing, then refer to some of the above posts.
 
would you be able to get a day light shot as well by any chance. That might help some put things in perspective. I am definitely interested to see what the outcome is for this and definitely think you did the right thing posting up before going further!
 
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