IPA + ONR mix like Eraser?

[dfoxengr]

I think I`ve seen this discussed somewhere before but cant find that. Anyone mix up an IPA solution and ONR or an APC to simulate the dual duties of Eraser?

[Accumulator]

IMO any APC would require a fair amount of rinsing and IME IPA is mediocre at best when it comes to removing polishing oils.` IPA sure isn`t enough after M205.

[dfoxengr]

yeah I`ve read you talk about how difficult that stuff is. I have 105 and Menzerna stuff though and I probably won`t get 205 because of the oils.

[Legacy]

IMO any APC would require a fair amount of rinsing and IME IPA is mediocre at best when it comes to removing polishing oils.` IPA sure isn`t enough after M205.



What would you recommend to remove polishing oils?

[Accumulator]

What would you recommend to remove polishing oils?



I use PrepWash from Top of the Line.` They might call it something different now, like "wax and silicone remover" or something like that.` Or just get the Eraser, or wash with ValuGard`s "A".

[rwright]

I use 22-25% IPA solution in a 32oz bottle mixed with 1 ounce Meguiar`s Rinse Free Express Wash.` Have been doing this since its release with zero issues.` I`m sure ONR would give great results as well.` The thing about Meg`s RFEW is that using it 1oz/gal it is a strong cleaner.` Mike Stoops said they are using it 1:6 (1 part RFEW : 6 parts water) to remove polish oils from their polishes.` You can go stronger on the IPA side if you want but I chose more RFEW.`

[Accumulator]

I"m always surprised when somebody can strip the TSO in M205 with something like IPA...not questioning it, just surprised (or maybe jealous!).

[pwaug]

For a while Barry Theal was using IPA mixed with glass cleaner.` 50% HD 50:1 glass cleaner(already mixed), 25% water, 25% IPA 70% I believe.` Don`t know if he`s still using it.

[IHA Mark]

I used to use a mixture of IPA, ONR, and glass cleaner. Now I just use Eraser and it works great.

[Accumulator]

I`d be a little careful about which Glass Cleaner is used for DIY mixes...not that I know which is/isn`t appropriate.

[Catch-22]

What is the rationale for needing to remove oil? Does it hurt the paint?

[Accumulator]

Nah,`the doesn`t hurt the paint.` But`they can a) conceal light marring, causing it to "come back" as the oils dissipate, b) look bad under certain lighting, something I call "pseudo-holograms" because it can resemble rotary-instilled holograms, and c) mess with the bonding of certain LSPs.` I`m not as fanatical about stripping the oils as some people are, but I`ve had all three of these issues occur, sometimes with amazing severity...bad enough to basically spoil the detail.