will dishwash detergent harm the paint finish?
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will dishwash detergent harm the paint finish?
i know i can use dishwash detergent to wash the car as it will get rid of oil and some dirt.but what i am worry about is will it harm the paint finish?(clear coat)..thanks
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Re: will dishwash detergent harm the paint finish?
Originally posted by Type S
i know i can use dishwash detergent to wash the car as it will get rid of oil and some dirt.but what i am worry about is will it harm the paint finish?(clear coat)..thanks
i know i can use dishwash detergent to wash the car as it will get rid of oil and some dirt.but what i am worry about is will it harm the paint finish?(clear coat)..thanks
i doubt it would hurt the finish, but why use it?
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Zaino Bros recommend using liquid Dawn to prepare the surface to accept their products. I believe it is b/c it's great to cut road grime, bugs, etc. I don't believe ANY manf recommends washing your car regularly w/ the stuff tho.
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Dish washing deterget may or do contain acids or alkalines.
Only for the prep for the Zaino process would I use it. This is the old stuff we did back in the early & mid 70s to wash cars. I remember when I started using Zip Wax from Turtle Wax. I never once again used any dishwashing detergent on a car. We have come along way in 25yrs.
Only for the prep for the Zaino process would I use it. This is the old stuff we did back in the early & mid 70s to wash cars. I remember when I started using Zip Wax from Turtle Wax. I never once again used any dishwashing detergent on a car. We have come along way in 25yrs.
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Re: will dishwash detergent harm the paint finish?
Originally posted by Type S
i know i can use dishwash detergent to wash the car as it will get rid of oil and some dirt.but what i am worry about is will it harm the paint finish?(clear coat)..thanks
i know i can use dishwash detergent to wash the car as it will get rid of oil and some dirt.but what i am worry about is will it harm the paint finish?(clear coat)..thanks
and no, Jet Dry does not cut it either
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dont do it!
dishwashing detergents contain abrasives.
if you have alot of tar dirt... spray some bug & tar remover on the bitch. then wash with Dawn.
then zaino it so the shit stops sticking to your car!
dishwashing detergents contain abrasives.
if you have alot of tar dirt... spray some bug & tar remover on the bitch. then wash with Dawn.
then zaino it so the shit stops sticking to your car!
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