Results 1 to 6 of 6
  1. #1
    97 bonneville/98 Z71
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    WI
    Posts
    1,087
    Post Thanks / Like
    What do you people prefer to use? Are cleaners with diminishing abrasives usually more aggressive/abrasive?
    "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3

  2. #2
    Right Wing Conservative NozeBleedSpeed's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jul 2003
    Location
    Jacksonville,Florida
    Posts
    366
    Post Thanks / Like
    Its completely dependent upon the correction needed. Both perform functions that correct different problems. Abrasives remove the top layer. That in turn, levels out minor surface scratches. Chemical cleaners remove oxidation and clean the paint.

    Thats the Readers Digest version.
    Im Zaino free.

  3. #3

    Join Date
    Mar 2004
    Location
    Thousand Oaks, Ca
    Posts
    5,070
    Post Thanks / Like
    It doesnt get anymore scientific than that, Ill agree.....
    Owner of West Coast Detail Supply.

    Light travels faster then sound. This is why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.

  4. #4

    Join Date
    Mar 2001
    Location
    NJ
    Posts
    3,166
    Post Thanks / Like
    I only use abrasives for removal of swirls and scratches. Sometimes a VERY MILD abrasive can be used for generic polishing but thats about it in my bok.



    Chemical Cleaners (hydrocarbons, alchohals, aromatics, acids, bases,etc,etc) are good to use to CLEAN the surface of contaminants......bird crap, lime deposits, water spots, tar, sap,etc,etc. Trying to remove these with abrasives is just gonna rub them into the paint....a big no no.

  5. #5

    Join Date
    Oct 2001
    Location
    Arlington, TX
    Posts
    34,077
    Post Thanks / Like
    I use chemical cleaners to prep already swirl free paint for wax/sealing. I use abrasive cleaners to remove swirls, paint transfers and scratches
    www.scottwax.com

    Certified Opti-Coat Pro/Pro 3 installer

  6. #6
    97 bonneville/98 Z71
    Join Date
    Feb 2004
    Location
    WI
    Posts
    1,087
    Post Thanks / Like
    So, do all of you use a pc when using an abrasive cleaner or do you do it by hand? I don`t have a pc as of yet.
    "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again." John 3:3

 

 

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Similar Threads

  1. List of waxes/sealants without cleaners or abrasives?
    By s7n7a7k7e in forum Car Detailing Product Discussion
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 10-21-2009, 09:58 AM
  2. Anyone tried Chemical Guys cleaners/degreasers?
    By imported_Lightman in forum Car Detailing Product Discussion
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 01-09-2007, 08:11 PM
  3. Chemical Paint Cleaners
    By Sherman8r44 in forum Car Detailing Product Discussion
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 10-26-2005, 08:38 AM
  4. Do chemical cleaners remove any paint?
    By ddolat in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 2
    Last Post: 06-05-2004, 07:53 PM
  5. Questions on Insect Cleaners and Multi-purpose Cleaners
    By imported_ChaoticBliss in forum Car Detailing
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-28-2004, 12:48 PM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •