Doesn't alcohol remove wax?

[imported_phareous]

I'm looking at the installation instructions for honda accord spoiler. It says to wash and wax ther area to be covered with a high-quality paste wax. Then later it says use isopropyl alcohol to clean the area where the spoiler will attach. I'm just wondering what is the point then?

 

[BradE]

Yes, alcohol will strip wax.

 

[chip douglas]

i'd say it's prolly the reverse in this case, i would apply the isopropyl alcohol first to clean the area, then i woulld apply a good quality paste wax..........i think there would be more of a logical procedure this way





perhaps the manual has got it backwards, who knows.......i ve seen blattant mistakes in those manuals quite a few times.





take care :wavey

 

[imported_f150smith1]

Will you be using any type of adhesive or glue to mount the spoiler?? If so, the alcohol is being used to clean off the wax so the adhesive will stick properly. Most weatherstripping glues will not adhere to wax or sealants. Just a thought.

 

[chip douglas]

you're dang right about it buddy.:xyxthumbs

 

[shaf]

I think f150smith has got that part covered, but I think the advice to wash and wax the area covered by the spoiler is a good idea because it's harder to wax under the spoiler once it's attached. That's my take anyway.

 

[SickOfItAll]

It also might say that to sort of "idiot proof" the whole process - since so many people use 1 step cleaner waxes, this might be a bit more geared towards Joe Car Owner that wouldn't normally use a seperate wax - while the wax is unnecessary and will be stripped anyway by the alcohol, this way it is totally and completely spelled out.

 

[Accumulator]

I think F150smith and Chip Douglas are on the right track.



Is the spoiner a bolt-on or a bond-on. If a bolt-on, then yeah, put something LONG lasting on where it goes (and be rust-aware when drilling the holes!). If it's a BOND on, you want CLEAN (no wax, nothing there at all) paint for the glue to stick to, so I'd use something pretty industrial like PrepSol or 3M's adhesive remover.

 

[imported_phareous]

I looked at the instructions...there are two bolts (one on each side) and then in between its adhesive tape. The instructions say to put touch up paint on the drilled holes so I guess that covers the rust issue.

 

[Accumulator]

OK, thanks for clarifying. Clean the area where the tape goes with something like what I recommended. When you drill the holes, watch out for metal shavings. They WILL CAUSE RUST!! Use (blue) masking tape, a magnet (magnetize your drill bit, it helps a LITTLE), whatever you can to keep them from getting away from you and causing rust problems. This is often overlooked with serious consequences. When you touch up the holes (and inspect the area around them for chipping paint), be sure you DON'T chip the touch up paint when you put the bolts in. I myself usually put some grease/rustproofing on the bolts and in the holes as an added measure. Keep an eye on the area in question, especially after/during next winter.