Dawn or EF Power Wash?

RiccoDesign · 03-09-02, 02:30

At the risk of sounding like an aristocratic jack *ss, I can't imagine allowing dawn or any other type of dishwashing detergent near the finish of my beloved vehicles. I understand the purpose for using dawn is to remove wax residue prior to applying a polymer sealant. What I would like to know is can I expect the same result by using EF Power Wash instead?

Please advise:

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02 Porsche Carrera 4S, 00 Porsche Boxster "S", 00 GMC Denali

Shiny Lil Detlr · 03-09-02, 02:46

dawn wash is not going to hurt anything when used in moderation....... frankly you are nullifying the 'drying effect' dishwash-detergent has on your paint almost instantly when you clean, polish, seal, and wax it again. no harm done. Dawn is the most effective way to do the intended job.

Guess My Name · 03-09-02, 04:19

Dawn should be used no more than twice a year.

If you are worried about it there are other products out there to remove wax....Search for ABC on the forum.

puterbum · 03-09-02, 06:20

do NOT use ABC.

Likecars · 03-09-02, 07:30

EF Pwer Wash is just an outstanding auto shampoo. I think many mistake its name for an aggressive cleaner of some type.

LC

Guess My Name · 03-09-02, 09:10

Hey putey I thought ABC was made for cars? Or was that hype?

puterbum · 03-12-02, 03:02

However the Acid part, 'A' is oxalic acid which is much much harsher than dawn. I wouldn't be surprised if the alkaline 'B' (dawn is an alkaline, basic substance) is also harsher than dawn.

Oxalic acid is not good for plastic and rubber parts. I would hesitate before using that stuff on my car . . .