NO/ Low abrisive wax/ sealant remover

Devilsown · 10-19-09, 05:25

I started my "Winter" Wax/ Sealant post and forgot to add what would be a LOW or NO abrasive wax/ sealant remover. I have my paint polished damn near perfection and have no need to polish it, at least for a while. I have ALL of the Menz and Opt line, and just don't want to polish for a "bare surface" I think I've read rubbing alcohol works great but that raised my brow

. Whats the next best choice for a good remover, keep in mind I'm more than willing to buy more products.

Cheers

Devilsown · 10-19-09, 06:22

I must say I thought I'd have at least one person chime in.

DavidB · 10-19-09, 06:30

IPA mixed 50/50 with water is a very effective wax/sealant remover. Plus, it's cheap! Get a pint from your local hardware store for a few bucks.

Various forms of IPA are in most of the detail sprays you use. As long as you don't go over 50/50 mix it's pretty safe. Even down to a 4:1 mixture ti will effectively kill most waxes.

STSInNYC · 10-19-09, 10:59

I use Meguair's Crystal Paint Cleaner, light abrasives, works well on our soft Honda paint.

the_invisible · 10-19-09, 11:38

I am not sure if much people here use it, but I like Chemical Guys' Citrus Cleaner.
It removes wax and sealant quite well if mixed at their prescribed ratio.

Accumulator · 10-20-09, 09:51

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Originally Posted by DavidB

.... As long as you don't go over 50/50 mix [IPA]'s pretty safe.

What're the potential concerns with more potent IPA mixes?

SuperBee364 · 10-20-09, 10:12

I gotta say that Hi-Temp's Prep Wash is about the best there is for doing exactly what you are asking about.

After washing your car, just use it like you would a QD: spray it on, wait a few seconds, and wipe it off. It'll strip your paint bare. I then follow up the Prep Wash with IPA mixed at 50/50 to distilled water. Talk about clean, bare paint... wow.

You can also use it as part of your regular wash regimen if you want to strip the whole car.

If I just want to re-LSP one panel, I do an ONR wash on the panel, then a QD application of Prep Wash, and a QD style IPA wipedown, then apply the LSP.

Hi Temp Prep Wash is one of those products that I'm so impressed with, I'd buy everyone a sample of it if I could. It really is a *superior* product.

SuperBee364 · 10-20-09, 10:13

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Originally Posted by Accumulator

What're the potential concerns with more potent IPA mixes?

I hope there aren't any, cause often times I use it at straight 91% on stubborn areas.

The only reason I cut it with water is to save money, really.

Accumulator · 10-20-09, 10:34

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Originally Posted by SuperBee364

I gotta say that Hi-Temp's Prep Wash is about the best there is for doing exactly what you are asking about....[it's].. is one of those products that I'm so impressed with, I'd buy everyone a sample of it if I could. It really is a *superior* product.

Yeah, same opinion here.

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I hope there aren't any [risks in using straight IPA], cause often times I use it at straight 91% on stubborn areas..

Same here, though my latest bottles are the weaker concentration (70% IIRC).