M83/M80 Splatter Blemish

[zey]

Hi, I was using my rotary to remove some waterspots on my hood just now with M83 and followed by M80. During polishing, some product splattered on other part of the hood. About 30 seconds later, I removed the splattered product (both M80/M83), the paint (clearcoat) has got a blemish/mark with the shape of the splatter. My hood was slightly warm when I was polishing (my palm can rest on it comfortably). Any of you experienced this before? Thanks.

p.s. I get alot more holograms when I work on a warm panel compared to cold panel.

[Shiny Lil Detlr]

I assume from what you're describing, that you were working with a rotary? I have had that problem with #83 on the rotary, as well.

I'm not quite sure why, but it seems like the added heat from working via the rotary makes the 'slung' product dry up VERY quickly. Any polish splatter bonds to the surface whether you were intending it to or not. I have never had that problem with any slinging I might get from the PC.

Usually, I can get any of the discoloration you're describing off with a bit of #34 and an MF. I have found that the best bet is to use less product at a time, and be sure to prime the pad with a QD or some distilled water before you start working. Don't get it too wet though, or the product will cake on the paint; that can sometimes be an even worse mess.

[Mike Phillips]

Can't say I've ever experienced these kind of issues before?

I will pass the link to this thread to some others here at Meguiar's and see what I can dig up.

[zey]

Shiny Lil Detlr, I don't face such problem when I work on other panels like the roof or doors, which has no heat emitted from the surface. The splatter damages the surface within seconds.

Mike, thanks for the help.

[Ranger72]

Zey, does this only happen on one car, or mulitple cars? I can't say that I ever had this problem. I have also found (thanks to Joe (Superior shine) that using a 6" pad with the rotary will make life easier all around but especially in the splatter department. When working on very curved panel (ie fender) the 8" pads sometimes dont have enough contact patch (so to speak) and fling a small ammount of spatter. This doesnt happen with the 6" pad because you get nearly 100% "contact patch". Might want to give that a try in the future.

[benhui86]

did u try rubbing it off w/ qd? probably thats all u need to rub off the caked/dried on product...

[zey]

Ranger72, this doesn't only happen on one car, but several cars. Partial of the contribution to this damage is due to the factory paint quality.

benhui86, I use #34 to remove the splatter product easily from the surface, what is left behind is the clearcoat splatter mark.