Strip LSP with Rinseless Wash

**Custom Care** · 04-19-2013, 12:49 PM

Is there a wash, or combination of soaps, that I could use to strip LSP via a rinseless wash? Just looking for something to add to my detailing "bag of tricks".

**Swanicyouth** · 04-19-2013, 01:29 PM

I`ve used this once the car was clean:

Works well and has some "lube" to it. Of course, use multiple towels.

**mjlinane** · 04-19-2013, 02:09 PM

I have read a strong mix of Megs D114 will strip wax.

I add some to my IPA solution.

**Marc08EX** · 04-19-2013, 02:52 PM

Meguiar`s RFEW will do the trick.

**dd1101** · 04-19-2013, 02:55 PM

Yea D114 will help. I mix it with IPA.

**Custom Care** · 04-19-2013, 09:27 PM

Originally Posted by dd1101

Yea D114 will help. I mix it with IPA.

Do you have a rough estimate on ratios that you use? I was reading that 1oz per 2 gallons is normal and 1oz per gallon is for a heavy duty wash. At roughly 31c per oz it wouldn`t be too expensive to increase that ratio, especially compared to the opc and CGCWG combo I normally use. But that combo sure is effective.

**LostHighway** · 04-27-2013, 07:17 AM

Polymer sealants can be pretty tough unless they are already fairly degraded. One or two passes with 20% - 30% IPA solution or CarPro Eraser typically won`t totally remove them. I seriously doubt that anything short of abrasive polishes, a strong alkaline cleaner or panel wipe will really get the job done if you`re looking for a truly total removal.
Waxes are usually much easier to remove but some hybrids like the Collinites can also be very tenacious.

**dd1101** · 04-28-2013, 11:55 AM

Originally Posted by Custom Care

Do you have a rough estimate on ratios that you use? I was reading that 1oz per 2 gallons is normal and 1oz per gallon is for a heavy duty wash. At roughly 31c per oz it wouldn`t be too expensive to increase that ratio, especially compared to the opc and CGCWG combo I normally use. But that combo sure is effective.

For 2 gallons I would use 2 oz, and IPA. But honestly I cant say for sure if it will strip all LSP. The reason I say that is I remember swanicyouth did a test on the glass and striping LSP was more challenging than I would have thought.

**Todd@RUPES** · 04-29-2013, 06:19 AM

I would think your best bet is going to be to separate the process. Wash with Meg`s and dry with the IPA. I always wipe the paint twice with whatever `stripping agent` I am using.

**Todd@RUPES** · 04-29-2013, 06:27 AM

The reason is some, particularly fresh, sealants are quite resistant to wiping. Also some waxes will tend to re-deposit on the surface as the alcohol dries. Going over each section twice ensures that the surface is as clean as it can be and minimizes the risk of re-despositing.

**mets2010** · 04-29-2013, 05:11 PM

I thought it was LSP safe...

Originally Posted by Marc08EX

Meguiar`s RFEW will do the trick.

**Ronkh** · 04-29-2013, 05:34 PM

What about this stuff ??

GTechniq Panel Wipe Coating Prep 500 ml.

**Todd@RUPES** · 04-30-2013, 06:33 AM

Originally Posted by Ronkh

What about this stuff ??

GTechniq Panel Wipe Coating Prep 500 ml.

If you are looking at moving away from medical disinfectents and into dedicated paint strippers, Gtech Panel Wipe is among the easiest to use and is slick enough to prevent marking on even soft paints. It is one of my favorites, up there with CarPro Eraser. I wrote an article on the differences in these two and how I use them. I will find it and bump it for you.