Menzerna w/ PC Issue and questions

[VandyZ]

First off, I should note this is the first time to ever use my PC and FPII.



I bought IP and FPII to use with my LC pads. I decided to start with the FPII and a white pad and see where that left me. The results were awesome! There are still a few places I could go over again or try out the IP, but I am very satisfied so far.



So what are my issues you ask?



Here is the scenario:



1st application: PC+FPII @ 3-3.5 speed (light pressure) on a 2x2 area

wipe off

2nd application: PC+FPII @ 4-4.5 speed (little to no pressure) on a 2x2 area

wipe off



During the day, I had no issues here but I took a break to go out with some friends and came back later that night to finish the hood. I dont know if it was because I was not buffing long enough or if the cooler night air was causing issues. I was getting an oily smear trying to remove product. It would still squeak when wiping but I could see that I was not getting the smears out. I am certain I used the same amount of product.



It all turned out to be fine as I used denatured alcohol to prep surface for Zaino, but I was a little frustrated given my success earlier in the day.



In general how long should I work the product? Would this change depending on temp and humidity (I would think yes)? Is there a good way for me to know when I can wipe off?



BTW, I am using clean DF towels. I did move to a 2nd fresh towel and it was no different.



Thanks, in advance!:up



-Adam

 

[sinbad]

Did you wipe FPII using a "damp" MF towel?

 

[VandyZ]

Did you wipe FPII using a "damp" MF towel?

I thought it was dry, but it is a possibility. It had been washed early that morning, but had been hanging all afternoon.



Would a damp towel cause it to do that?



Like I said before, I took care of it with some alcohol, but it was hard for me to tell if I got the swirls out.

 

[Alfisti]

Vandy, I find I need to mist and wipe to remove any Menzerna polish.



I'm also wondering if the DF towels might have anything to do with it. Synthetic MF have much more 'grab' to entrap the polish. Maybe natural MF will smear more when damp and leave residue behind. In my experience, you need to use what works best when damp because I've always needed to mist the surface before wiping.