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    Spring decontamination questions

    Ok, so I`m going to do a thorough spring washing before detailing. Going to use an iron remover, clay and then shampoo. Then follow with IPA or Eraser and coating. Is Eraser (or similar) as effective as IPA?

    Is it ok to clay a coated car? I`m guessing yes, but just wanted to make sure.

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Eraser and similar products are mostly IPA, they usually claim to have additives to reduce marring etc.

    You said in your process you are going to clay before coating, why are you asking if you can clay a coated car? Is it coated now? Yes, you can clay a coated car, clays can be abrasive so you can theoretically remove some of the coating or mar it. It depends on the clay, the coating, and how contaminated the surface is (since you can mar the surface with contaminants in the clay).

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Got it. Yes I was concerned about removing and/or maring the 2 year old coating.Thanks.

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    You`re up there in Bergen County-ish?

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Quote Originally Posted by bob m View Post
    Is Eraser (or similar) as effective as IPA?
    Noting that I`ve never used Eraser, if it`s not *superior* to IPA I`d be shocked and think that something`s wrong. I simply don`t understand how IPA got its reputation as a good stripping solvent, never worked well for me at all. Not like bodyshops use IPA to prep a panel...

    I`d try to get as much contamination off with more gentle approaches before using the clay. I gather most people don`t clay inch-by-inch the way I do, and if not doing it that way I`d be leery of marring. As noted, the instant the clay picks up abrasive contamination it becomes sandpaper.

    Wouldn`t a coating hold up OK to Decontamination Chemicals?

    Quote Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy
    Eraser and similar products are mostly IPA, they usually claim to have additives to reduce marring etc.
    Huh, never knew that.

    Am I the only person who finds IPA mediocre for jobs like this?!? Of my solvents, it`s always near the bottom of the barrel with regard to efficacy...pretty good for oxidized rubber like wiper blades though, at least for the first passes to help conserve GG Rubber Prep.

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    I don’t use IPA for stripping polishing oils either. When my Akyra Klean runs out one day I don’t know what I’m gonna use.
    Treat it like it`s the only one in the world.

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Quote Originally Posted by Accumulator View Post
    Huh, never knew that.

    Am I the only person who finds IPA mediocre for jobs like this?!? Of my solvents, it`s always near the bottom of the barrel with regard to efficacy...pretty good for oxidized rubber like wiper blades though, at least for the first passes to help conserve GG Rubber Prep.
    I remember someone who knew (like Corey) saying that Eraser was mostly IPA. As a double-check I just looked at my Optimum Paint Prep MSDS which lists isopropanol as the only hazardous ingredient, content 10-100%. And no, alcohols aren`t the greatest solvents.

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Quote Originally Posted by bob m View Post
    Got it. Yes I was concerned about removing and/or maring the 2 year old coating.Thanks.
    How long has the coating been on?

    Are you just trying to do a decon wash?

    Are you going to recoat?

    What coating?
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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Quote Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy View Post
    You`re up there in Bergen County-ish?
    Nope, a little south and east - Glen Ridge.

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    How long has the coating been on?

    Are you just trying to do a decon wash?

    Are you going to recoat?

    What coating?
    The coating is a little over 2 years and yes a decon wash. After salt, road film, etc., now`s a good time. I`m not going to recoat - as the car does not need it. I do use spray "sealants" and they have done a very good job in protection.

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Quote Originally Posted by bob m View Post
    Nope, a little south and east - Glen Ridge.
    Oh shoot, that`s not that far from me, if I had better interpersonal skills I`d say we should get together to shoot the breeze and you could advise me on whether my SO should get her car PPF`d at Phil`s.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy View Post
    Oh shoot, that`s not that far from me, if I had better interpersonal skills I`d say we should get together to shoot the breeze and you could advise me on whether my SO should get her car PPF`d at Phil`s.
    No worries - I`m pretty much available -m send me a PM.
    I recommend Phil at Detailer`s Domain any day of the week. Was just there yesterday and dropped some coin on products.

    PM if you need to.

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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Quote Originally Posted by bob m View Post
    The coating is a little over 2 years and yes a decon wash. After salt, road film, etc., now`s a good time. I`m not going to recoat - as the car does not need it. I do use spray "sealants" and they have done a very good job in protection.
    As mentioned there is a potential to marr the surface during the claying process. The only way to remove that is by polishing but I know you know this already. Go with an iron remover and a wash with Reset and move on. Budget has a good decon wash method for someone who lives in snowy conditions. I would save the claying until you decide to recoat.
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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    Quote Originally Posted by The Guz View Post
    As mentioned there is a potential to marr the surface during the claying process. The only way to remove that is by polishing but I know you know this already. Go with an iron remover and a wash with Reset and move on. Budget has a good decon wash method for someone who lives in snowy conditions. I would save the claying until you decide to recoat.
    Thanks Mike and All. My Audi is pretty swirl free, so I will nix polishing but will go with the iron remover, Reset and then topping.
    As an aside, I sprayed both my Audi and wife`s Outback with HydroSilex Marine last fall and the beading, especially on the hood and roof is still going strong.
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    Re: Spring decontamination questions

    I would ad a tar remover before the iron remover is used. It`s great for getting the road film build up on the side panels and the back of the car. And see if it do any cleaning on the other panels too.

 

 
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