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Van G
04-30-2014, 09:31 PM
Doing a couple cars with OC2 in the near future. What stores sell Isopropyl Alcohol and what volume do I need for wipe down of 2 vehicles?
Is 15% the std mix or will I need to cut with distilled water?
ShaneB
04-30-2014, 09:56 PM
Any store with a pharmacy should have it. Just look for anywhere that has a first aid section. You will probably buy either 70% or 90%. Use distilled water to cut it down to 15% or so
Van G
04-30-2014, 10:06 PM
So just a 250 - 500 ml bottle of 70-90% will do?
ShaneB
04-30-2014, 10:23 PM
Yeah. Just add the water to cut it down to 15%. The stuff in those bottles is simply the isopropyl alcohol and water. you just add more water to make it a lower % of alcohol
M K J
05-04-2014, 10:45 AM
Yeah. Just add the water to cut it down to 15%. The stuff in those bottles is simply the isopropyl alcohol and water. you just add more water to make it a lower % of alcohol
when you say 15%…are you saying to use 15% of IPA in a container of 85% water.
Or are you saying cut 70% IPA solution down to a 15% IPA solution. There is a big difference.
last year people were saying 30% of std IPA soln in a container the rest water.
Please clarify. Thanks
cleanmycorolla
05-04-2014, 11:12 AM
Why not just get something like squeaky clean or DP prep polish? Super easy way better than IPA IMO.
ShaneB
05-04-2014, 09:57 PM
Or are you saying cut 70% IPA solution down to a 15% IPA solution. There is a big difference.
That
Bunky
05-05-2014, 05:49 AM
Use CarPro Eraser and you will not likely want to use IPA again.
wlshephard
05-05-2014, 10:23 AM
Use CarPro Eraser and you will not likely want to use IPA again.
I agree
RaysWay
05-05-2014, 10:49 AM
when you say 15%…are you saying to use 15% of IPA in a container of 85% water.
Or are you saying cut 70% IPA solution down to a 15% IPA solution. There is a big difference.
last year people were saying 30% of std IPA soln in a container the rest water.
Please clarify. Thanks
Mike Phillips wrote a great article with clear instructions on how to dilute IPA depending on which percentage you have: How to Mix IPA for Inspecting Correction Results - Auto Geek Online Auto Detailing Forum (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/hot-topics-frequently-asked-questions/31183-how-mix-ipa-inspecting-correction-results.html)
JSFM35X
05-05-2014, 12:52 PM
Can you guys tell me why? I have loved a lot of car pro products and I never thought to try this one because IPA is so cheap and available and I never had an issue with it. I mix with distilled water and usually work with a about a 60/40 split (60 being water) to remove polish residue and I use a 85/15 split to wipe down before a coating.
What am I missing?
Thanks in advance.
Use CarPro Eraser and you will not likely want to use IPA again.
I agree