IPA:H20 Wipedown...

**fdizzle** · 10-09-2006, 01:21 PM

I see a lot of talk on the forums reguarding the 50:50 distelled h20 and rubbing alcohol combo wipedown to aid in polish residue removal . . .

I dont mind taking the extra five minutes to do a quick spray wipdeown with this . . . so I`m looking for your tips and advice concerning the wipedown process...and any thoughts or concerns any of you may have come across in your detailing....

**sneek** · 10-09-2006, 01:31 PM

I don`t do it because i heard it dies out the paint, because you are removing the polishing oils

**stilez** · 10-09-2006, 01:45 PM

If you are using a sealer after, then I would highly recommend it; carnauba, no need.

I exclusively use sealants and having no oils on the surface is optimal for it`s performance.

Just be sure you do this on a cool surface, in the shade. Since there is little to no slickness to the mix, it dries quickly, especially in the sun and with the wiping of polish, by definition, you are wiping away some mild abrasives that could cause towel marring. I only noticed this when doing in the sun.

Good Luck, it`s a great mix.

**Deviant** · 10-09-2006, 10:56 PM

Yep, G35stilez nailed it. Just spray some onto the towel and wipe down

**CroMag** · 10-09-2006, 11:52 PM

What`s the rationale for using distilled H2O instead of regular tap water?

**stilez** · 10-10-2006, 07:38 AM

Originally Posted by CroMag

What`s the rationale for using distilled H2O instead of regular tap water?

The absense of any minerals/distillates. You know how hard water plays a factor on your washing regimen? The same with this. It`s $.89 a gallon at the supermarket and I use it for a lot of things (other product mixing, coffee machine, windshield washer mix) that I see a permanent gallon always in my posession.

**fdizzle** · 10-10-2006, 11:21 AM

Sweet . . . I never thought to put that in my wiper wash tank . . . To date I have only used it for my cigar humidor . . . guess I had better go buy more. . .