removing coats of protection
#1
NC State 05 TL NBP
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removing coats of protection
What is the best way to remove previous coats of protection before polishing? Washing the car with Dawn or wiping the car down with a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and water, or will both these methods work well?
#2
KBPftmfw
You're going to hear a couple different thoughts on this. Many people use Dawn but Dawn is rumored to dry out rubber. Personally, I use Dawn anyway as I only do this procedure 2x per year.
Another option if to use Chemical Guys Citrus Wash (I think that's the name). It's formulated specifically to strip sealants/waxes without drying anything out.
I would save the IPA wipedown for after you polish and before you put the LSP on.
Another option if to use Chemical Guys Citrus Wash (I think that's the name). It's formulated specifically to strip sealants/waxes without drying anything out.
I would save the IPA wipedown for after you polish and before you put the LSP on.
#3
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- Polishes contain many of the same ingredients that paint cleaners contain.
- Dedicated paint cleaner
- Dawn, although not my personal favorite, as I feel it removes valuable oils and such from rubber and plastics
- Isopropyl alcohol
- Citrus based wash soaps
- Im sure there's other methods I have missed!
#4
2016 E350 Sport
- Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Clear at 2 ounce/gallon ratio. Normal wash ratio is 0.25 ounce/gallon.
- Mild Clay Bar and Quick Detailer. Helps remove LSP and surface contaminants but I would not depend solely on it.
- 70% Isopropyl Alcohol for a carnauba wax. Polymer sealants need something more aggressive.
- Dedicated paint cleaner such as Pinnacle Paint Cleansing Lotion. Can use machine or by hand. Takes some more time to complete.
- Dawn Blue Dish Soap + adding protectant to all plastic and rubber trim. NOT WORTH IT!!!
#6
Burning Brakes
I thought that washing the car and then claying removed all previous coats of protection??? If that's the case, why bother with anything else since the clay takes off contaminants and previous protection.
#7
2016 E350 Sport
Claying is not necessarily a guarantee for removing LSP's, especially sealants. Claying is not always required for applying a LSP either. It just depends what you are trying to do.
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#8
Evil Mazda Driver
The RL had a coat of wax on it from last May and since the car is only driven to work and back and doesn't see automatic car washes, there was some still left on the surface. Not much, though to be honest.
I washed it with my normal soap, clayed, polished, and then re-washed. The paint was stiff and had absolutely no slick to it at all. Ready for the 4-star UPP and she looks great. Going out for a photo shoot here in a minute.
I washed it with my normal soap, clayed, polished, and then re-washed. The paint was stiff and had absolutely no slick to it at all. Ready for the 4-star UPP and she looks great. Going out for a photo shoot here in a minute.
#9
Suzuka Master
I think myself people get too hung up on "removing the LSP". If its not a sealant and is more than 3 months old its mostly gone anyway .. if its a sealant 5 months .. and this is if the car is well cared for.
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