after polishing??

hey guys what kind of wipedown do u recomend after you get done polishing the car. Is 50/50 alcohol water combo ok??? sugestions greatly appreciated

 

that would be correct

 

That will work, I like to use a stronger combo though.

 

I've been doing the 50/50 since I started. Seems to work very well. Good luck...:thumb:

 

What combo are you using ASPHALT ROCKET ??? and why so strong ??? What do you know that I don't...Thanks...:worship2:

 

Me too. I'm curious if you mean stronger than 50/50 or another product altogether.
Thanks, G

 

a wipe down with Prep sol will ensure any silicone or wax type product used in polishes and even oils will be removed...I find this works much better than a alc /water mix....it is used by body shops to prep the paint surface to be painted to ensure its clean of any contaminants that would hinder paint adhesion..so it will work great on wipe downs to make sure surface is clean of polish residues

AL

 

I guess AR is referring to IPA or some PrepSol/PrepAll but I'm not sure.

I use PrepAll myself.

 

If you are are going to use IPA, I would go 80/20 or stronger. I prefer a type of Prep Sol myself.

 

O-kay, Thanks ROCKET. I'll work on that. Just by the smell I almost thought that 50/50 was to strong...Go figure...:shrug:

 

thanx guys where do u guys get Prep sol /Prep all

 

you can get prep all at Wal Mart..and prep sol at Napa or any body shop supply....Carquest has prep sol also..it goes under many names....but same product.....and usage

Al

 

stupid question, but is prep-all in the auto section at walmart?

 

sure is!

 

Sorry guys, what is prep-sol or prep-all? i dont think there is one at my country. Could you give me some pointers?
Thx before.

 

hahaha dumb question but by alcohol u mean like rubbing alcohol right?????

 

Isopropyl Alcohol...It is a first aid antiseptic...Not rubbing Alcohol...You can get it at any drug store...99 cents for 1pt-16onces...

 

Isopropyl Alcohol (IPA): [Chemical Formula: (CH3)2 CHOH, Proper Name: Isopropanol]
Isopropyl alcohol contains approx. 70% isopropyl alcohol, is a colourless liquid with a pleasant odour. It is highly flammable and is found in alcohol sponges, cleaning agents, and rubbing alcohol (although some rubbing alcohols contain ethanol and / or oil) and is a good disinfectant.

Used in various dilutions it is used for removing adhesive residue, as a solvent for petroleum type stains. An IPA wipe-down is used after polishing to check the paint surface for any surface imperfections not removed by polishing. Fill a fine misting spray bottle with a 1:1 Isopropyl alcohol (IPA) / distilled water solution spray the paint surface, leave it to dwell for 30-45 seconds, agitate before wiping the paint surface with a clean, dry 100% cotton or micro fibre towel

With 70% strength isopropyl alcohol in order to obtain a 1:1 ratio (50/50 % mixture) use 2 parts alcohol to 1 part distilled water (See relevant sections for usage and dilution used.) Mix solution in a spray bottle, spray onto clean paint surface, and wipe off with a micro fibre towel.

After the paint surface has been subjected to a chemical cleaning its protective layer (s) have been removed and the paint surface left without protection, so it is very important that a wax or polymer protection be applied immediately.

 

+1.. I strictly use prep sol, I really should just buy 55 gal drum of this tuff since I use so much!

 

I dont have a walmart near me or a Napa do u think pep boys or autozone would have prep sol.??????