More "wax stripping" BS

[JBM]

Have we come full circle from Zaino`s instructions of using dawn, but companies just call it "wax stripping soap" instead.

The outrage when Z said to use dawn is still echoing in these halls. Well if it strips wax it must be harsh, that was the argument, thats my only outrage really. Deep down im still a die hard Z user

[JaredPointer]

I like Duragloss, too.

[JBM]

tomato tomato

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[Ronkh]

1/2 the people haven`t a clue

[dchristo]

if you want to strip the wax off of your car, why not use the same detergent that you use to wash you wax pads ?

just a thought

[WaxAddict]

1/2 the people haven`t a clue

On this forum or in "real life"?

[jrock645]

Why would anyone buy this specialty product? Just about any APC would strip wax, so why not just do a spray down with that and maybe add a bit to your wash bucket. Doesn`t that seem like the more logical thing, since most of us already have APC on hand?

[craigdt]

Why would anyone buy this specialty product? Just about any APC would strip wax, so why not just do a spray down with that and maybe add a bit to your wash bucket. Doesn`t that seem like the more logical thing, since most of us already have APC on hand?

This is what I do.

[Ronkh]

On this forum or in "real life"?

yes

[Anthony O.]

Have we come full circle from Zaino`s instructions of using dawn, but companies just call it "wax stripping soap" instead.

The outrage when Z said to use dawn is still echoing in these halls. Well if it strips wax it must be harsh, that was the argument, thats my only outrage really. Deep down im still a die hard Z user

It`s about the alkaline content. Dawn soap is designed to strip grease, naturally it then has a drying effect. I was told too many high alkaline washes are bad for rubber pieces. 3very so often, no big deal

[rwright]

His "proof" that it worked is that when he clayed it the paint still beads water, but i thought it was determined clay didnt remove lsp`s

If their QD has wax in it and that was used as the clay lubricant, then the paint will bead water from the wax in the QD residue. An isopropyl alcohol wipe should degrade or remove the wax left behind.

[pwaug]

This subject has been discussed in depth and pretty much shown the only way to remove an existing LSP is to polish it off. Here`s a link to it on AG--pay particular attention to the posts by PiPUK--- LSP stripping

[The Driver]

That`s why I only do corrections + I like money

&/or

I always wash it down with 1Z perls so in the end... it doesn`t matter!

[Accumulator]

Sorta-random thoughts/experiences follow:

Bare paint can bead water really well and can even feel quite slick.

People have used varous (usually alkaline) APC-type products to strip LSPs (EF HI & "A" are the ones I`ve used the most) so effectively that the parts involved could be painted with no additional prep.

Can`t recall Dawn ever stripping a healthy LSP for me, even when used in a very potent mix. It`s sometimes left a haze or messed with how the panels involved felt, but the LSP would "come back" if I cleaned the whatever-it-was Dawn residue off. Oh...well, it did strip Souveran OK, but then so will most shampoo mixes.

I guess it can be a fine line between "wax" and "more of a sealant", but I`ve washed vehicles with *HOT* water many times without stripping LSPs described/marketed as "wax".