Should I use (Dawn) to wash my paint?

[David Fermani]

What about stuff like "A" and FK1119? They don't have the lubricity I like, but they're in the "super shampoo" category.

I've always been under the impression that "A" (or FK1119)shouldn't be left to dry on the vehicle, especially in the hot sun?

Ron (or anyone) - can you confirm that?

I will admit that Dawn has a tendancy to make the finish feel tacky/grabby to the point it can make spreading of protectant over it a task. when possible, I will QD prior to add some pre-slickness to the process.

[Accumulator]

I've always been under the impression that "A" (or FK1119)shouldn't be left to dry on the vehicle, especially in the hot sun?

Ron (or anyone) - can you confirm that?

Oh, yeah...I wasn't putting adequate emphasis on being sun-friendly.

I will admit that Dawn has a tendancy to make the finish feel tacky/grabby to the point it can make spreading of protectant over it a task..

Wonder if it's water-related Ben has mentioned Dawn not leaving things "clean" in that sense, but it's never been an issue for me.

[Ron Ketcham]

Neither of the two products should be allowed to dry on the paint surface.
Of course, anyone who takes the time to read and follow the directions for either's use, know that.
When your Dawn dries on the surface, it is leaving sodium, glycerin, etc which is why it feels sticky.
Grumpy

[David Fermani]

Ok, that makes sence. I've always used the ABC decon system as a complete treatment and usually indoors out of sun so product dry times weren't as much of an issue like they are lately. We mainly used them on warranty claims at the dealer level seeing that they specifically called for their use.

This sodium/glycerin that's left of the surface....what (besides eliminating the use of Dawn) can be done to avoid it being deposited and removed if it is? Also, when these are left on the surface, can/willl they interfere with any sealant bonding?

[TOGWT]

Dish washing detergents usually contain a sheeting agent (Alcohol alkoxylate or sodium) or other additive to avoid water spotting; along with emollients or moisturizers; these work by forming a thin protective coating on the surface of the dishes or glassware and also to protect the skin to prevent any loss of moisture, this will leave a film on the paint surface, which may negatively affect .product cross-linking / bonding and the emollients will also negatively affect the surface reflectivity (Gloss) Dawn specifically uses Ethyl Alcohol (Ethanol) as its main cleaning agent

[Ron Ketcham]

David, I believe Jon's response did a great job of answering your question.
Grumpy