View Full Version : 50/50 wipe down?
Probably a dumb question but, I`ve seen this posted a few places but never knew what it meant...so what does it mean or purpose? :nixweiss
detaildoc
01-04-2008, 01:22 PM
It is wiping your car with a 50:50 alcohol/water mixture to remove waxes and oils prior to applying a new sealant or wax.
imported_JoshVette
01-04-2008, 01:30 PM
I agree with the above, it will also help you to discover if there`s any products using fillers to cover up defects and swirls.
A lot of products will fill in defects, so after you use a product your paint looks good, but then you do a 50/50 wipe and discover the truth.
It also helps before you apply waxes and sealants to clean any oils off the surface so that the sealants have a good clean surface to bond to.
I just recently figured out how crucial a step this was after working with 106FF
imported_hockeyplaya13
01-04-2008, 05:41 PM
Wren: Why? Does 106ff have a lot of fillers?
And lando, it`s Isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) and water. Just wanted to specify the type of alchol...
imported_DetailDan
01-04-2008, 06:00 PM
106 doesnt have fillers, the oils in it will tend to hide imperfections.
imported_hockeyplaya13
01-04-2008, 06:11 PM
K, I didn`t think it had fillers, that`s why I asked. Although I didn`t know that the oils would hide anything. Thanks.
imported_JoshVette
01-04-2008, 08:20 PM
106 doesnt have fillers, the oils in it will tend to hide imperfections.
So it has no "fillers" yet the oils in it hide imperfections?? Don`t you think that`s the same thing?
imported_DetailDan
01-04-2008, 08:58 PM
So it has no "fillers" yet the oils in it hide imperfections?? Don`t you think that`s the same thing?
I think theres a difference. Some products are made with fillers and the purpose of them is to hide imperfections. The majority of polishes contain oils to help with lubrication, but as a result they tend to hide. Thats just my view though.
Because of the oils, I`d keep wiping and wiping to see where I was (black paint) and it just seemed to keep smearing around, I was constantly going back and forth trying to clear the oils. Then I started using detail spray to help take it off ( it worked better but still "hazed") then went to the 50/50 mix. Whamo! clear.
imported_hockeyplaya13
01-04-2008, 09:49 PM
Do you find that Menz IP does this as well?