After a couple of days of TR3 application, I surface has gone tacky. Also noticed what look like tiny dots of resin. Possibly applied too much? TIA
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i had no problem with this prouduct . i used it on my boat and it worked fine . try it on something else and if you get the same result mabey you received a bad can.
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Didn't apply too much; problem is that you didn't remove it all. The finish should be smooth as silk and super bright. This is a CLEANER and a polish. It takes a lot of work to remove it all. Use a very soft cloth, but you will need to rub hard, and concentrate on one small area at a time. Also, don't let it get wet for 24 hours; it has to "cure". All worth it, though.
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Possibly too much used like you mentioned. I used an elelectric buffer with a terry cloth bonnet. How did you apply yours. Also my car is metallic silver and 12 years old. Are you applying to a dark or light surface. Also because of the age of my car I used a clay bar to get rid of imperfections prior to applying TR3.
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I agree with Laura. However, the only time I've had the little dots is when I applied to much. This is the best product there is and use it to first CLEAN, like she mentioned, and then apply a coat of wax. The tacky part, I've never experienced. I could imagine a situation though where there was another product already on there - not newly applied, I mean still on the paint. This is polish - it moves paint, is how I like to think of it.
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I have not experienced the tackiness of the surface. I believe the small dots arise because the resin has been either incompletely buffed after drying, or because the glazing solution has dried too fast in the sun. Make sure to use a fresh soft cloth for buffing. I use two micro-fiber cloths for polishing: one for first buff and one for a second going-over.
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Yes. You used to much. I would use a micro fiber cloth and buff by hand. But before so, clean area with distilled water by hand with separate cloth. Let me know how it goes.
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Never had that happen. Have used 4 cans. Best polish I know of. Bad batch maybe?
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You might have either put too much paste or not enough. Check out the instructions link of to the right on this web page for more help. http://www.arcticsilver.com/as5.htm
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I stained mine a Gunstock color from minwax and put a clear poly coat on top. Like a previous poster mentioned, it soaked up the coating pretty well.
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Hello Brenda,Thanks for the inquiry. After the initial application, the tackiness wears off quickly (within 15 minutes or less), and the S Pen works perfectly.
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I added more spray when mine had problems sticking. Let me know if this helps
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We used this on a new pool coping install of OK flagstone. We were originally going to go with travertine (even though it cost twice as much)because it is so nice, but, we couldn't find any colors we liked and it was a problem cutting because of the hardness. Anyway, I can only commenton this product as it relates to OK flagstone. The label DOES list travertine as a suitable surface. It didn't make our coping slippery at all. Just broughtout the colors quite a bit and sealed. Travertine is less porous and smoother, though, so I can't say what its affect will be on that. Our pool is fairly small and 3 coats around the pool used about a third of the container. I hope this helps you. Good luck! We used this on a new pool coping install of OK flagstone. We were originally going to go with travertine (even though it cost twice as much)because it is so nice, but, we couldn't find any colors we liked and it was a problem cutting because of the hardness. Anyway, I can only commenton this product as it relates to OK flagstone. The label DOES list travertine as a suitable surface. It didn't make our coping slippery at all. Just broughtout the colors quite a bit and sealed. Travertine is less porous and smoother, though, so I can't say what its affect will be on that.... » Read More We used this on a new pool coping install of OK flagstone. We were originally going to go with travertine (even though it cost twice as much)because it is so nice, but, we couldn't find any colors we liked and it was a problem cutting because of the hardness. Anyway, I can only commenton this product as it relates to OK flagstone. The label DOES list travertine as a suitable surface. It didn't make our coping slippery at all. Just broughtout the colors quite a bit and sealed. Travertine is less porous and smoother, though, so I can't say what its affect will be on that. Our pool is fairly small and 3 coats around the pool used about a third of the container. I hope this helps you. Good luck! « Show Less
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I was fortunate and didn't have any residue left. Try using a little goo gone. Don't really have anything to lose if you can't use it all sticky
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If they are "rough" it sounds like you have material missing. This won't fix that. If they are just dry and or shrunk it will help if any product will. But if they are crumbling, it's too late for anything but replacement. This is a water based product versus silicon based so it isn't slimy and shiny. It will leave a more natural appearance. There are many products like this, but this one has a long and highly regarded history if you are looking for a natural not shiny finish.
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I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on them and I wipe up with my dish cloth when I'm done doing dishes or just plain water. I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on... » Read More I just thoroughly cleaned them with my usual household all purpose cleaner then rinsed off the counter two or three times to make sure I got any and all residue off, then let it thoroughly dry. I don't believe I ever used anything abrasive or sanded first. I am not having any chipping problems. I just followed the directions in the kit. I had mauve/rose colored formica counters that were really "fugly"! Looks a lot better now and I'd never done anything like this before! They came out great and they're hold up great. I'm careful not to cut anything on them or put anything hot on them and I wipe up with my dish cloth when I'm done doing dishes or just plain water. « Show Less
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I removed some from a backpack after my son decided I'd put on too many. I had ironed them on initially. A few came off cleanly but others left marks. I used GooGone to remove the remaining adhesive and now you can't tell anything was ever there.
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I used nail polish to give it an interesting coloring. Do not use food coloring or acrylic paint. The reaction is really bad.
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I don't know? I redid old resin chairs which I scrubbed clean with steel wool to remove the powdery residue. try on something else first to see.
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Use bartenders friend or any non scratching scouring powder to remove the spots. I'm not sure, but I think that these spots come from hard water.
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Will look on bottle when I get home tonight I used only half a bottle on a GM carReally looks like red STP, but made things more normal
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I have recoated several worn spots with great results....But ---- do a small spot first to check it out.... I do think I would clean and recoat the entire surface....I think you are going to like the results.Old Nick
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Steven, I used an old T-shirt, rubbed the first three applications in pretty robustly. I have a total, I believe, of 5 coats on now and it's a luxurious finish, soft to the touch and the two times I've used it, it cleaned up very nicely. My table/cart with the butcher block top is new so those are the only apps I've given it thusfar.I like it a lot!Ed Blum
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Unfortunately not! I have now gone to scotch 3m plastic tabs ....kind of like page markers....OR....what I have done is put down the shiny scotch tape first.....then most things are removable from my containers and no residue left behind, I might also recommend an AMAZING sticky remover called "UN-du". It's like a miracle worker :). ....hope all that rambling helps