haze on paint after buffing compound

SouthFL_RealtorVal · 11-18-2007, 06:24 PM

Hi... I just got my 2006 Jet Black 325i 2 weeks ago and I am super happy with it! Except..... I wanted BMW to get rid of some small scratches and swirls I saw on the paint and when I took it in, they put a "compound" on it and buffed it. So now when the sun hits it, I see some haze on the hood.
I washed it with dawn, used the clay bar, waxed it and it got better but I still see the haze. Do you know how I can get rid of it?
Other than that I am extremely happy to be a new BMW owner and happy I joined the forum

ADHD · 11-18-2007, 06:39 PM

sounds like they forgot to polish it after they buffed out the scratches!!
A good one step polish should take care of that no problem!

ejazbmw · 11-18-2007, 06:52 PM

wrong section but anyway I suggest doing everything over being that the dealer doesn't know much about detailing. Check out the Detailing section we have a really great sticky that could help you out on everything you come by.

dawgdog · 11-18-2007, 06:59 PM

You are seeing dealer induced swirls. If you have access to a Porter Cable dual action polisher and a mild polish they should be fairly easy to remove. e90ice had this issue with his black saphire and we removed the swirls using a polishing pad and Poorboy's 2.0 polish.

335Transformer · 11-18-2007, 11:17 PM

Never let the dealer touch your car unless you absolutely can't do it yourself.

Skeptikal12 · 11-19-2007, 06:45 AM

You would need to go over it with a lighter polish to get rid of the hazing, before applying your LSP (last step product - wax or sealant).

When taking out imperfections, a overly aggressive approach can cause this.

canucklion · 11-19-2007, 09:10 AM

+1

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADHD

sounds like they forgot to polish it after they buffed out the scratches!!
A good one step polish should take care of that no problem!

JOYRIIDE1113 · 11-19-2007, 11:06 AM

Go to Advance Auto and pick up some ScratchX. If its just haze, I'm sure ScratchX is strong enough to remove it.

ScheerSpeed · 11-19-2007, 08:36 PM

just get some Zaino Z5 and put it on and then put on some Z2, it will fix it

Detailed Image · 11-20-2007, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ScheerSpeed

just get some Zaino Z5 and put it on and then put on some Z2, it will fix it

It depends what you consider "fixing it". Z5 / Z2 combo will just hide the hazing, not correct it. After so many washes later and the hazing will still be there.

As others have mentioned, you need a quality finishing polish with abrasives to remove the hazing. My first choice would be Menzerna PO106FF. This is the premier finishing polish out there, but should be applied with a quality buffer for maximum results. Another great option is Menzerna Final Polish II.

George

JOYRIIDE1113 · 11-20-2007, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

It depends what you consider "fixing it". Z5 / Z2 combo will just hide the hazing, not correct it. After so many washes later and the hazing will still be there.

As others have mentioned, you need a quality finishing polish with abrasives to remove the hazing. My first choice would be Menzerna PO106FF. This is the premier finishing polish out there, but should be applied with a quality buffer for maximum results. Another great option is Menzerna Final Polish II.

George

Bumpity Bump!

Takumi587 · 11-20-2007, 12:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Detailed Image

It depends what you consider "fixing it". Z5 / Z2 combo will just hide the hazing, not correct it. After so many washes later and the hazing will still be there.

As others have mentioned, you need a quality finishing polish with abrasives to remove the hazing. My first choice would be Menzerna PO106FF. This is the premier finishing polish out there, but should be applied with a quality buffer for maximum results. Another great option is Menzerna Final Polish II.

George

I second that!

SouthFL_RealtorVal · 11-24-2007, 11:10 PM

Thanks so much for all the information and sorry for putting this post in the wrong section. This was my first post but I'm learning

I will try the polish and see what happens...I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks again!!!

SouthFL_RealtorVal · 04-28-2008, 12:09 PM

Hi Guys!!
I finally worked on my car to get the haze off my paint. First I used Scratch Remover, then I polished it and then I waxed it. NO more haze!!!
Thanks for all the advise...it worked!

11-18-2007, 06:24 PM	#1
SouthFL_RealtorVal New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 Black 325i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	haze on paint after buffing compound Hi... I just got my 2006 Jet Black 325i 2 weeks ago and I am super happy with it! Except..... I wanted BMW to get rid of some small scratches and swirls I saw on the paint and when I took it in, they put a "compound" on it and buffed it. So now when the sun hits it, I see some haze on the hood. I washed it with dawn, used the clay bar, waxed it and it got better but I still see the haze. Do you know how I can get rid of it? Other than that I am extremely happy to be a new BMW owner and happy I joined the forum
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ADHD Brigadier General 254 Rep 4,201 Posts Drives: F30 328i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Magic Mountain iTrader: (38) Garage List 21 M540i [0.00] 07 e90 335 [0.00]	sounds like they forgot to polish it after they buffed out the scratches!! A good one step polish should take care of that no problem! __________________
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ejazbmw blahhh 321 Rep 6,355 Posts Drives: 2014 M235I Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: NJ/NY iTrader: (7)	wrong section but anyway I suggest doing everything over being that the dealer doesn't know much about detailing. Check out the Detailing section we have a really great sticky that could help you out on everything you come by.
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dawgdog Colonel 156 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	You are seeing dealer induced swirls. If you have access to a Porter Cable dual action polisher and a mild polish they should be fairly easy to remove. e90ice had this issue with his black saphire and we removed the swirls using a polishing pad and Poorboy's 2.0 polish. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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335Transformer Captain 51 Rep 800 Posts Drives: Forecast: Sunny Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Never let the dealer touch your car unless you absolutely can't do it yourself. __________________
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Skeptikal12 Private First Class 2 Rep 108 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ontario iTrader: (0)	You would need to go over it with a lighter polish to get rid of the hazing, before applying your LSP (last step product - wax or sealant). When taking out imperfections, a overly aggressive approach can cause this.
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JOYRIIDE1113 Pirate 130 Rep 1,395 Posts Drives: Detailing Shark Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Miami-Kendall iTrader: (1)	Go to Advance Auto and pick up some ScratchX. If its just haze, I'm sure ScratchX is strong enough to remove it.
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11-19-2007, 08:36 PM	#9
ScheerSpeed Major General 447 Rep 5,766 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	just get some Zaino Z5 and put it on and then put on some Z2, it will fix it
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11-24-2007, 11:10 PM	#13
SouthFL_RealtorVal New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 Black 325i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Thanks so much for all the information and sorry for putting this post in the wrong section. This was my first post but I'm learning I will try the polish and see what happens...I'll keep you guys posted. Thanks again!!!
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04-28-2008, 12:09 PM	#14
SouthFL_RealtorVal New Member 3 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 Black 325i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	Got the Haze off!!! Hi Guys!! I finally worked on my car to get the haze off my paint. First I used Scratch Remover, then I polished it and then I waxed it. NO more haze!!! Thanks for all the advise...it worked!
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