Whats IPA?

[dd1101]

been reading IPA in lots of threads and I figure is Alcohol, when should I use it? and how is it mixxed?

[rider9195]

Isopropyl Alcohol. They come in different percentages. I usually mix a couple ounces of it with water in a 32 oz bottle. I use after polishing mainly. Not all the time though.

[dd1101]

Isopropyl Alcohol. They come in different percentages. I usually mix a couple ounces of it with water in a 32 oz bottle. I use after polishing mainly. Not all the time though.

Hmm I might try this, this weekend. If I get it on rubber trim around the sunroof can that cause a issue?

[Todd@RUPES]

been reading IPA in lots of threads and I figure is Alcohol, when should I use it? and how is it mixxed?

IPA stands for isopropyl alcohol.

It is traditionally used to deep clean or `strip` products from the surface of your paint. This powerful cleaning can be useful when


removing oils from the paint after polishing to inspect the paint`s finish
remove old waxes and sealants
remove stubborn compound or polish splatter
prepare the paint for paint coatings



IPA is available in several different strengths, usually from 91% to 40%.

How you mix it with water (dilute it) will effect its performance and how it reacts to the paint.

Stronger IPA dilutions offer increased cleaning power but also have very flash times. This means they evaporate quickly. If all of the residue is not quickly wiped from the paint it will be re-deposited on the surface.

Lesser IPA dilutions will decrease the cleaning power but dramatically increase the play time of the solution so you have more time to wipe up the residue with out redepositing.

Many favor dilutions between 50% and 20% total IPA.

[Todd@RUPES]

Hmm I might try this, this weekend. If I get it on rubber trim around the sunroof can that cause a issue?

Strong dilutions may dry out damaged/faded trim.

[Concours.John]

Strong dilutions may dry out damaged/faded trim.

This is right and can be a PITA especially if it deposits compounds or wax residue on old trim.

[glen e]

I do fine in all situations with 20%....or even a bit less.....

[Addicted2Bling]

Could it be mineral spirits or paint thinner???

[dd1101]

I can just pick upmsome alcohol from the pharmacy and mix it with distilled water. cvs has 91% so would it be 1to 1 ratio

[dd1101]

I was thinking to strip the surface, could I add a .25 oz of Megs Rinsless express?? Since it has no gloss enhancers or polymers, I would think it would aid in lifting dirt if there is any, and the Alcohol would strip the surface.

Is my logic correct?

This would be done in a 32oz spray bottle

[mjlinane]

I use Carpro Eraser for this, too.

[Todd@RUPES]

I was thinking to strip the surface, could I add a .25 oz of Megs Rinsless express?? Since it has no gloss enhancers or polymers, I would think it would aid in lifting dirt if there is any, and the Alcohol would strip the surface.

Is my logic correct?

This would be done in a 32oz spray bottle

It could work. Let us know! I really like using CarPro Eraser which is likely close to what you describe.

[dd1101]

It could work. Let us know! I really like using CarPro Eraser which is likely close to what you describe.

Will be doing this today :rockon

[dd1101]

It could work. Let us know! I really like using CarPro Eraser which is likely close to what you describe.

Tried it and worked great, I found 70% IPA at the pharmacy, so added the 16 oz of alcohol to 16oz of water and then .20oz of megs rinse-less. Did one coat of BFWD after M205 and will followup with one more coat of BFWD I will only have 2 hours to let it cure and top with BF MS.

[Todd@RUPES]

Tried it and worked great, I found 70% IPA at the pharmacy, so added the 16 oz of alcohol to 16oz of water and then .20oz of megs rinse-less. Did one coat of BFWD after M205 and will followup with one more coat of BFWD I will only have 2 hours to let it cure and top with BF MS.

Thank you for the follow up!