Detail Spray Residue?

[Amj2020]

So I have used many detail sprays from meguiars to adams and it seems that a lot of times they seem to leave almost an oily residue behind if you dont wipe up every single drop of the product from the paint. I know that wiping more and more is just gonna swirl up the paint eventually. Anyone have the same issue and know of a better way to avoid this problem? I realize I can do small small sections of the car at once but maybe im too lazy to do that:P I just really want to know if anyone else has noticed this problem.

[kellyefields]

sounds like you are using to much product at one time. try using less and make sure you turn your towel often. I usually use three towels each time I detail, one for the top, and one for each side this way I do not build up to much product on the towels during the detail. I use one and then set it off to the side especially if I am doing multiple coats of wax to allow to dry between coats of wax then spray detail that way I dont go through to many clean towels and once I am done for the day I will wash all of my towels, etc.

[Ubetit]

The only spray i ever had that problem with is Optimum Instant Detailer. Fk425 is what i use though and it never streaks.

[murphman]

Originally Posted by kellyefields

sounds like you are using to much product at one time. try using less and make sure you turn your towel often. I usually use three towels each time I detail, one for the top, and one for each side this way I do not build up to much product on the towels during the detail. I use one and then set it off to the side especially if I am doing multiple coats of wax to allow to dry between coats of wax then spray detail that way I dont go through to many clean towels and once I am done for the day I will wash all of my towels, etc.

then your towel gets loaded with detail spray compounding whats happening

[Cmike2780]

Yup, need a clean, soft, dry microfiber towel everytime. A little also goes a long way, so all you really need is a really light mist and very little pressure wiping it off.

[harman.khinda]

2 plush microfibers - one for application one for buffing. you can keep turning the one to a clean side to buff but it takes two to do the whole car. Also have you tried Meguairs Ultimate Quick Wax - I bought a gallon of it and its all I use now. I can get it on the trim no prob and its a pleasure to work with. the slickness is amazing and it fills in minor scratches. I've experienced swirling though working with too big an area. It really helps to have a second hand that only doing the buffing.

[Amj2020]

Thanks for the tips I think my impatience and wanting to get it done quicker is the culprit. I was doing entire panels at once trying to save time. Just have to remember to slow down.