Hazing with Last Touch

[davey g-force]

I've traditionally been a UQD or NXT QD kinda guy, however lately I've been using Last Touch (undiluted) as my "go to" spray detailer.

I guess the reason for the change is that I find it's almost as easy to use, looks better (on black IMO), is the only Megs spray detailer available here in bulk packaging and it works out much cheaper per gallon than the other two.

Anyway, lately I've been experiencing some hazing on the paint which I can only assume is because of the LT. The last 4 weekends in a row, the car has only had very light dust on it (hasn't been driven much), so I've hit it with the Megs body duster and then QD'd the whole car with LT - with dazzling results.

However, I've found that after the car has been out in the sun (perhaps because the paint has heated up?) a light hazy film appears all over the car. The haze was not there after I'd finished detailing.

Am I doing something wrong or could this perhaps be a build-up of product on the paint?

I would welcome your thoughts since I really want to keep using LT because it is otherwise such an awesome product. Thanks guys...

[Shawn T.]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

What is the temperature outside in the sun when you are applying LT? If it is too hot then a slight film will appear even after wipe off because the heat dires the product before you can wipe it up.

[fredcandetail]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

When did you last apply wax?
I ask as I had the same problem previously using some inexpensive MF's ... then would not grab at the dust and merely smear it and to my eyes appeared to be hazy streaky kinda junk ... I changed my towel to the Megs SS and cleared it up and lifted the haze (wipe with one side and light buff on the other)
I have since learned that for every wipe down i literally have to use a fresh side for every panel to avoid the smudgeing and smears.
i also try to do my wipe downs either as the sun comes up and is not so bright (7-10am) or as the sun sets (6-8pm)
Hope that helps.

[Top_Gun]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

You might try a light dilusion of 1:1.5 or 1:2 to slow the evaporation. This gives you more time to buff it completely.

Best regards,

Detlev

[eyezack87]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

2 Microfibers. One for initial wipe, the second for the buff. LT will sometimes leave streaking as you've noticed. Its the "protection" it leaves behind (which is why some tapes don't stick to the car after you used it)

[davey g-force]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

What is the temperature outside in the sun when you are applying LT? If it is too hot then a slight film will appear even after wipe off because the heat dires the product before you can wipe it up.

The temperature has been very mild - about 24 degrees celcius (I think that's 75 degrees for you guys?).

I do all my detailing indoors in a well lit garage. The thing is the haze is not there initially. It only appears after I've taken the car out into the sun, which is usually days after it is detailed.

[fredcandetail]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

if thats the case i'd have to say its the wax then that is being smeared around

[davey g-force]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

When did you last apply wax?
I ask as I had the same problem previously using some inexpensive MF's ... then would not grab at the dust and merely smear it and to my eyes appeared to be hazy streaky kinda junk ... I changed my towel to the Megs SS and cleared it up and lifted the haze (wipe with one side and light buff on the other)
I have since learned that for every wipe down i literally have to use a fresh side for every panel to avoid the smudgeing and smears.
i also try to do my wipe downs either as the sun comes up and is not so bright (7-10am) or as the sun sets (6-8pm)
Hope that helps.

Thanks Fred.

I too use Megs SS towels which are clean and relatively new. As said above, I detail in the garage and the temperature has been very mild, so I don't think thats the issue.
I last applied wax about two months ago but this car is always garaged and not driven that often. I did the "squeak test" before QD'ing and that indicated there was definitely still wax present.

[davey g-force]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

You might try a light dilusion of 1:1.5 or 1:2 to slow the evaporation. This gives you more time to buff it completely.

Best regards,

Detlev

Great suggestion, I think I'll try this next.

...Although it's a bit weird that the hazing is not there initially.

[hacker-pschorr]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

50/50 with distilled water. I've had similar issues trying to use it @ 100%.

[davey g-force]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

2 Microfibers. One for initial wipe, the second for the buff. LT will sometimes leave streaking as you've noticed. Its the "protection" it leaves behind (which is why some tapes don't stick to the car after you used it)

Thanks Isaac.

I already use 2 MF's as you've suggested.

It's not really streaking - more of a light film or haze. I suppose it could be best described as looking like the steam on the inside of your windscreen when it fogs up - only lighter.

[davey g-force]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

50/50 with distilled water. I've had similar issues trying to use it @ 100%.

Awesome, thanks for the advice.

I will try that this weekend and let you know how it goes.

Do you find it affects the protection / shine / slickness by diluting it with water? Does the water have to be distilled?

[fishbonezken]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

As mentioned, use another DRY MF to buff off the haze.

[davey g-force]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

As mentioned, use another DRY MF to buff off the haze.

Thanks.
I already use two MF's. The haze is not present when I'm finished QD'ing.
Being a black car, I don't want to go dry buffing the paint after a few days when the haze has appeared, although I've tried this on the windows and yes, it does work.

[fishbonezken]

Re: Hazing with Last Touch

Thanks.
I already use two MF's. The haze is not present when I'm finished QD'ing.
Being a black car, I don't want to go dry buffing the paint after a few days when the haze has appeared, although I've tried this on the windows and yes, it does work.

Ahhh, my apologies, I see what you mean.

Do you still get the haze even when using two MFs? Is the second MF used for the final wipe dry?

Also, does the car gets washed with car shampoo regularly?

Or is it wiped down with QD only, since you mentioned that the car is garaged most of the time.