#83 and a bad day

[inthedetails]

OK, So this isn't the first time I've used #83, but it gave me fits today. Washed and dryed the car outside, then into the garage for a polish and wax.

I started on the hood with #83. Right away I noticed something was different. IT wasn't working into the hood like it has in the past, and I could barely cover the small area I started before the pad seemed "dry". Then I tried wiping off the residue. Concrete is softer and easier to work with.

The only thing different this time was that my pad had not been cleaned prior to use. However, it only had a small amount of use the last time (spot scratch work) so it wasn't that dirty or loaded with product. (besides, some of you never clean your pads)

It was easier as time went on, but I found that I was using more product than usual and that I could not apply the amount of pressure that I have been using. (As per Mike's posting) Even with more product, it was still a cast iron female dog removing the residue.

I followed up my 83 with 80. The 80 pad was just like the 83 pad, as in it had been used the other day for scratch removal.

Any ideas? It was probably 55 degrees in the garage and the heater was off, as I only used it to bring up the temperature.

[RDVT4ME]

Did you clay the vehicle before using #83? If you still had some surface contaminants that probably would make it more difficult.

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

Hmm... were the pad and product stored in the (cold) garage? I find that when the product itself gets cold, it separates, and unless you shake it back up ALOT, you'll be in a world of hurt because the product consistency won't quite be right. That's just one possibility I can think of.... but I've never had it get quite as bad as it sounds like you were dealing with.

[Pete-FWA]

When products wad on the surface, they build on themselves very quickly. Shiny makes an excellent point about the product possibly being separated.

The cooler temperature didn't help your situation any, but I wonder if the products and your actual paint surface might have been even colder.

[inthedetails]

actually the Speed Glaze was fine, but you make a good point about the temp. I had the heater on, but it wasn't pointed toward the bench with all my supplies.

Tonight they (83, 80, NXT and Color X) are inside. We'll see how I make out Tuesday..(next detail)..

[inthedetails]

Any other thoughts? Mike?