Klasse Streaking?!!!!!

[Silver_Bullet]

Okay, today I finally got to the truck after weeks of deciding on what products to use. After much research (alot on here), I decided on this.

I washed the truck with Meguires gold class car wash.
Then I used the Mothers clay bar kit
Then I used the Klasse all-in-one polish
And lastly followed up with the Klasse glaze

I READ and FOLLOWED the directions to everything EXACTLY as stated. I used micro-fiber with everything. (The Klasse kit even came with applicators and micro-fiber buffing cloths) The truck looked amazing up until I applied the Klasse glaze. Don't get me wrong, it is still really, really shiny, but if you look real close into the clear coat, you can see streaking. I know it is from the Klasse glaze because there wasn't any streaks until I rubbed off the glaze. Is this normal? How can I get rid of the streaks without starting from square one again. Has anybody had this problem? A little upset right now cause it's a brand new truck and I have spent 7 hours on it.

[SuperGoop]

I know exactly what you are talking about. I did everything you did plus I also polished (with an abrasive polish, not the chemical based AIO) after claying and did everything with a PC7424.

I had the same experience... everything was perfect until I applied the Klasse glaze! I hated that stuff. I applied as thinly as I could and let it dry overnight, and it was a pain to remove with a Microfiber cloth. At times, I thought that it can't be good that I am applying so much pressure with my MF cloth just to remove the Klasse SG. It is basically rubbing a dry cloth on my paint. Finally, I had to use a Quick Detailer to help remove the Klasse SG.

Anyways, when I was I done, I could still find spots here and there that I missed because the Klasse SG just didn't want to come off! In the meantime, I was probably scratching my paint trying to get it off.

Finally, I thought good... its all off. THEN to my surprise, when my car is in the sun, it looked hazy everywhere and streaking just like how you described it. With the Klasse AIO, it was perfect. After the Klasse SG, it was hazy. I think the combination of the glaze and the hard rubbing to get it off ruined what was perfect.

The good news is that I fixed it now. I switched to Wolfgang polish and sealant and redid the whole car. Because this was the second time, I didn't clay it again and only did a "quick/light" polish to remove the Klasse SG and the haze. Wolfgang was MUCH MUCH easier to work with. Their sealant buffed off like dry dust with only a light buff, and leaves behind a wet shine.

Don't get me wrong, I really like the Klasse AIO, but I will never use Klasse's Sealant Glaze again! I don't care how durable it may be, I don't want to use force rubbing a dry cloth over my paint just to get it off.

I haven't tried many other products, but I am very pleased with Wolfgang. Their polish is easy to use too. I can remove swirls (no filler), usually with only one pass.

Originally Posted by Silver_Bullet

How can I get rid of the streaks without starting from square one again.

To answer your question, I think the best way is just to re-polish it and re-apply a sealant (using a different brand... I recommend Wolfgang) and throw away the Klasse SG (keep the AIO). The good news is that since this will be the 2nd time, you only need to polish lightly to remove the Klasse SG and haze, so it shouldn't take too long (assuming you have a polisher). The other good news is that it CAN be corrected 100% on your new truck. If you don't already have a polisher, I highly recommend the Porter Cable 7424. It was the best investment I made. I wouldn't attempt polishing without it.

A bit off topic, but this is what I do now with excellent results:

Polish and Seal (yearly):
Wash
Clay
Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover (true polish - no filler and not chemical based - it is a "diminishing" polish)
Wolfgang Finishing Glaze (optional - if hazy after polish, which depends on the cut on my pad - a super fine polish)
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant

Sealant only (4x per year):
Wash
Clay (if necessary)
Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer (optional - if paint is dirty/oxidized or looks dull - not a "true" polish - chemical based)
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant


The above are all "IMHO". I am no expert... just sharing my experience.

[Silver_Bullet]

Originally Posted by SuperGoop

I know exactly what you are talking about. I did everything you did plus I also polished (with an abrasive polish, not the chemical based AIO) after claying and did everything with a PC7424.

I had the same experience... everything was perfect until I applied the Klasse glaze! I hated that stuff. I applied as thinly as I could and let it dry overnight, and it was a pain to remove with a Microfiber cloth. At times, I thought that it can't be good that I am applying so much pressure with my MF cloth just to remove the Klasse SG. It is basically rubbing a dry cloth on my paint. Finally, I had to use a Quick Detailer to help remove the Klasse SG.

Anyways, when I was I done, I could still find spots here and there that I missed because the Klasse SG just didn't want to come off! In the meantime, I was probably scratching my paint trying to get it off.

Finally, I thought good... its all off. THEN to my surprise, when my car is in the sun, it looked hazy everywhere and streaking just like how you described it. With the Klasse AIO, it was perfect. After the Klasse SG, it was hazy. I think the combination of the glaze and the hard rubbing to get it off ruined what was perfect.

The good news is that I fixed it now. I switched to Wolfgang polish and sealant and redid the whole car. Because this was the second time, I didn't clay it again and only did a "quick/light" polish to remove the Klasse SG and the haze. Wolfgang was MUCH MUCH easier to work with. Their sealant buffed off like dry dust with only a light buff, and leaves behind a wet shine.

Don't get me wrong, I really like the Klasse AIO, but I will never use Klasse's Sealant Glaze again! I don't care how durable it may be, I don't want to use force rubbing a dry cloth over my paint just to get it off.

I haven't tried many other products, but I am very pleased with Wolfgang. Their polish is easy to use too. I can remove swirls (no filler), usually with only one pass.

To answer your question, I think the best way is just to re-polish it and re-apply a sealant (using a different brand... I recommend Wolfgang) and throw away the Klasse SG (keep the AIO). The good news is that since this will be the 2nd time, you only need to polish lightly to remove the Klasse SG and haze, so it shouldn't take too long (assuming you have a polisher). The other good news is that it CAN be corrected 100% on your new truck. If you don't already have a polisher, I highly recommend the Porter Cable 7424. It was the best investment I made. I wouldn't attempt polishing without it.

A bit off topic, but this is what I do now with excellent results:

Polish and Seal (yearly):
Wash
Clay
Wolfgang Total Swirl Remover (true polish - no filler and not chemical based - it is a "diminishing" polish)
Wolfgang Finishing Glaze (optional - if hazy after polish, which depends on the cut on my pad - a super fine polish)
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant

Sealant only (4x per year):
Wash
Clay (if necessary)
Wolfgang Paintwork Polish Enhancer (optional - if paint is dirty/oxidized or looks dull - not a "true" polish - chemical based)
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant


The above are all "IMHO". I am no expert... just sharing my experience.

Wow, I really appreciate you taking time out to post this to help me. Actually prior to you posting, I went on a different detailing forum and found some answers. I made a diluted solution of water and Klasse sealant. The ratio that I was told to use was 6 parts water to 1 part Klasse sealant. I did that, sprayed it on almost like a quick detailer and wiped it right off. It worked perefectly. It took all the haze and everything away. I will tell you though, that Klasse is a pain in the a$$ and I will probably look to something different. I am going to look into the Wolfgang products and let you know how it turns out when I do it again.---Thanks again.