Alcohol Wipe-down "how-to" thread request

**mystickid** · 05-17-2005, 12:20 AM

I need to remove everything on my car so...

I did a couple of searches on how to do an Alcohol wipe down but just can`t seem to find it. If anyone has access to such a thread or wants to explain it here, taht`d be really great! Thanx

**salty** · 05-17-2005, 01:12 AM

If you want to remove everything you might have to use something stronger like Prep-sol, depending on what you have on your car.

The alcohol wipe down is 50% water to 50% Iso. (70% rubbing alcohol or 99%) and let it dwell for 30-40 seconds and then wipe off.

**mystickid** · 05-17-2005, 08:00 AM

Salty or any aware reader,

is prep-Sol OTC anywhere???

**splattj** · 05-17-2005, 08:36 AM

http://www.sparkleauto.com/eagle_one.html

They carry gallon size jugs.

PREP SOLVENT

Quickly and easily removes road tar, gum, adhesive residue, wax and cosmoline from paint, glass and plastic. Fast drying formula prepares and cleans surfaces for final detailing. Will not soften paint. $14.99

BODY PREP

This fast acting solvent is perfect for new car or freshly painted surfaces. Gentle yet effective, body prep will remove road tar, gum and cosmoline from all painted, chrome, plastic, and glass surfaces. Fast drying formula prepares surface for final detailing. $19.99

**Bill D** · 05-17-2005, 08:55 AM

Here it is:

Inspecting for swirls using isopropyl alcohol

**chml17l** · 05-17-2005, 09:45 AM

Bill D.--that link is a real keeper! Could the "how-to" of the alcohol wipe thread be made into a stickey or be put into the Autopia archive without infringing on the original non-Autopian poster?

**imported_DetailGirl** · 05-17-2005, 10:15 AM

Originally posted by splattj

http://www.sparkleauto.com/eagle_one.html

They carry gallon size jugs.

PREP SOLVENT

Quickly and easily removes road tar, gum, adhesive residue, wax and cosmoline from paint, glass and plastic. Fast drying formula prepares and cleans surfaces for final detailing. Will not soften paint. $14.99

BODY PREP

This fast acting solvent is perfect for new car or freshly painted surfaces. Gentle yet effective, body prep will remove road tar, gum and cosmoline from all painted, chrome, plastic, and glass surfaces. Fast drying formula prepares surface for final detailing. $19.99

Will this stain trim?

**Odin Mz3** · 05-17-2005, 10:21 AM

Alcohol solution: application and dilution

I had pretty much the same question a couples of week ago. You should read that thread, it give some good application for alcohol and how-to use it.

**volunteer1816** · 05-17-2005, 11:25 AM

I use Dupont 3939S, which is basically the same thing. We have used it in the body shop for many years to remove everything on the paint before sanding. It is excellent. If you try it, use two rags: 1 for wipe down and another for removal. It dries quickly on it`s own, but the second rag is to remove anything left suspended in the solvent while still wet.