OCW - find it difficult to apply

[citanest]

Hi there,

I have been using OCW for some time now but never seem to get it right. I use MF towel as per the instruction. I always find myself leaving some spots and they are difficult to be removed once it`s dried.

I will just have to wait until the next car wash and get them off.

Am I apply too much or should I try using an applicating pad instead?

Can some experts show me the light?



thanks.

RC

[corrswitch]

Hi there,

I have been using OCW for some time now but never seem to get it right. I use MF towel as per the instruction. I always find myself leaving some spots and they are difficult to be removed once it`s dried.

I will just have to wait until the next car wash and get them off.

Am I apply too much or should I try using an applicating pad instead?

Can some experts show me the light?



thanks.

RC



Hi RC,



I`ve found the same thing as well.

It dries pretty quickly and its still slick but has some sort of hazing effect...not sure if I described it correctly.



Buffing it over and over again removes some of it but not all.

I found that if I use a detailer spray, re-dry some areas, I get get more of it off but it takes quite some time.



I can`t tell if I have 2.0 or 1.0...



The problem happens mainly on black cars. On a Silver car, it worked fine but maybe its because its hard to see.



Thanks RC, I thought I was the only one.

[Setec Astronomy]

Wow, I`ve never found OCW residue to be difficult to remove, but anyway. I like to use two towels with these kinds of products, one to spread and work the product, and a second to remove. Since I just got a bunch of Blue Perl applicators on the cheap (not as good quality as the old ones I have), I think I`m going to try one of them next time for spreading.



Anyway, I`ve never had any problem like that, so I`d guess you`re using too much, but I have the original version, maybe you have the new stuff.

[Dsoto87]

Same here setec. OCW is one of my easiest to apply lsps. I have never ever had any thing happen like that.



I use one of those yellow and red sonus towels. They are thin, looks like a waffle weave, but they`re soft as hell.



Fold the mf a few times. Spray the mf once to prime it. Spray the panel, work it in with the primed side than wipe down a few times with the dry side. I don`t even need to buff it off. Just wipe it down real quick and its gone. I have had a few spots that I missed, but they were never difficult to get off. Just wipe it with an mf.



I`ve used ocw in the full sun many times also and never had issues. You just need to spread it faster.



I really over apply this stuff also. I doubt that`s the problem. This is with the new version with the black car on the label. Which version are you using?

[corrswitch]

Same here setec. OCW is one of my easiest to apply lsps. I have never ever had any thing happen like that.



I use one of those yellow and red sonus towels. They are thin, looks like a waffle weave, but they`re soft as hell.



Fold the mf a few times. Spray the mf once to prime it. Spray the panel, work it in with the primed side than wipe down a few times with the dry side. I don`t even need to buff it off. Just wipe it down real quick and its gone. I have had a few spots that I missed, but they were never difficult to get off. Just wipe it with an mf.



I`ve used ocw in the full sun many times also and never had issues. You just need to spread it faster.



I really over apply this stuff also. I doubt that`s the problem. This is with the new version with the black car on the label. Which version are you using?



Hmm, could not attach a picture but its the one with a black car. So I guess that`s the new version.



As mentioned it works great on silver. Worked as advertised.

I guess its some something peculiar on this black car. Maybe something is interfering with it.

I will try try again :)



Thanks.

[Envious Eric]

I have the same problem, hence the reason my OCW v2 has been sitting on the shelf about 97% full for about 8 months now...



I would mist it on the panel, use a MF to wipe it off, and there would be streaky residue, and spots all over! I had to get out the QD and do a lot of rubbing to remove, which defeats the whole purpose!



OCW v1 was an amazing product! shouldn`t have changed it at all!!!

[carlsson]

I love the stuff. Easy on and I`d say easy off. Like Setec Astronomy said, two towels. I don`t think letting it set up and dry too long would be good. I pretty much wipe it on a given area or panel, and wipe it off- less than a few minutes between on and off.

[Setec Astronomy]

Aw shucks, here I was looking forward to using the new version eventually...

[imported_sal329]

I have never had a problem at all. I use the shagrag from rag shack and spritz the panel and buff. No residue of any kind. Toyotaguy how much you want for your dusty bottle lol, I ahve some Natty`s red or Chemical Guys EZ Creme or Wolfgang Sealant.

[Bigpoppa3346]

I`ve only used the new version a few times, but have used the old a lot in the past. No issues here with either product, probably one of my favorite LSPs.



Spritz a little on the panel, spread with an MF, take another MF and buff to a nice shine. I seriously have zero qualms about this stuff, I get consistent results and ease of use every time.



I am always using it over another product (usually Poli-Seal), maybe that is why I get such good results with it?

[IBStoney1]

I have had the same issue with ocw flashing either too fast or leaving streaks and spots. I added 1 ounce of water to the bottle and have not had an issue since.

[Cleaning Fool]

Never had an issue with OCW, but I swear it attracts dust like no other product Ive used before.

[Dsoto87]

Setec pm me if you want a sample.



To the OP, I never read the directions on the bottle but are you actually letting it set up and haze?



When I apply I hardly let it set up. Just wipe on and wipe off.

[salty]

Ive also seen it a dust magnet.



Also have had problems on raw paint, used as a LSP. Cleaning up polish it works well.

[reparebrise]

We go through the stuff by the gallons, great product. We apply and remove without letting it haze over in teams of 2, one apply`s the other buffs. For teh static issue, change towels, in most cases that was the problem