1st timer Mistake need advise.

[USMC- FRS]

Guys, I made my 1st mistake don't know if its a big deal or not. Did all the step from Wash with APC ,Clay Bar, IPA wipe down, Then started the process on test area with Swirl and Haze remover then to FMP. Then complete wide down with MF towel. Then applied Super sealant waited approx 30 Min perfect day 65 degrees all work was performed in garage. Then buffed off by hand with a clean MF towel. Then I noticed some Machine swirl marks on the hood that I did not notice earlier so not thinking I sprayed some detail spray to see if it would help and boom. Then I remembered step 9. Do not apply anything to surface for 12 to 24 hours after sealant. So what are my options do I need to start from scratch on the hood?

[egott_91]

I think you'll alright.

 

The wait period is so that any residual hazing that shows up can be removed, but I have never gotten any residual hazing after the 12 hours.

[mc2hill]

I'm with Erik, you should be fine. Wipe again after 12-24 hours of the application of MSS and you should be fine.

[Chris@Adams]

Did the DS take the marks off of the hood?

[USMC- FRS]

Not sure yet. Could only see the swirls in the sun light. So I left it in the garage until I get home tomorrow then take a look.

[Kingsford]

You're fine. I sometime notice stuff on panels after I'm done, I usually see if I can get it off with some DS or Revive and then just go back over with MSS. If that doesn't work you just strip the panel and do it all over again.

[USMC- FRS]

Thanks everyone. I end up stripping it and doing the hood again. Now I just some sun light to see if it worked. Doesn't look good in NC this whole week.

[ihaveacamaro]

Something that might help you next time would be to wait for sunlight before you start. Then do a test spot on your car. Once you got the test spot 100% perfect and figured out your gameplan, you can go ahead and do the rest of your car WITH OR WITHOUT SUNLIGHT since you already know your method works.

 

In my opinion, the above method including the waiting for the sun to come out beats trying something and maybe having to do it all over again on another day because the results were subpar.

[USMC- FRS]

Good advise but it was killing me that that hood look like crap when the rest of the car looked awesome.