Answer
Uneven haze means the sanding pattern is not consistent yet. Stay with the current grit until the haze is even, then move to the next finer grit.
Why it happens
Uneven pressure, dry spots, dirty water, or moving to the next grit too early can leave mixed sanding marks.
Recommended grit
Use the current grit until the pattern is even, then refine through 1500, 2000, and 3000 when preparing for polish.
Wet or dry
Use wet sanding with clean water, light pressure, and frequent rinsing on water-safe surfaces.
Success check
The haze is even across the whole sanded area with no shiny islands or coarse scratch patches.
What to do
- Rinse the surface and inspect the haze under good light.
- Stay with the current grit where shiny or coarse areas remain.
- Use light, even pressure across the full area.
- Keep the surface wet and rinse residue often.
- Move to the next finer grit only after the haze is uniform.
- Repeat the same check at each finer grit.
- Polish only after the final haze is even.
Avoid: Do not move finer while the haze is still patchy. Fine grit will not quickly remove missed coarse marks.