Mixing Duragloss & isopropyl alcohol

black bart

black bart

New member
Well I called Duragloss today and told them about my problem with the FC&S in the heavy fog. Thankfully this is not a problem that will occur very often but he said that if I get in that situation again just add 3 caps full of isopropyl alcohol and that will absorb the water.
Looks like I will start carrying a small bottle of alcohol with me to the shows.
Just thought I would share this with everyone because I think this tip will work with any polymer type product.
 
Absolutely no idea what this post is supposed to mean?

What problem?

Add 3 caps of IA to how much FC&S?
 
Bart will explain it better..but he went to a car show..and it was foggy..and dew was settling on his paint..and when he went to use DG FC&S he was getting streaks and had a problem wiping it off....

so what he posted was what the chemist at DG told him to do...

He wil chime in later on this...

AL
 
Mr. Clean said:
Absolutely no idea what this post is supposed to mean?

What problem?

Add 3 caps of IA to how much FC&S?
Click to expand...
The alcohol is added to the full spray bottle of FC&S
Alcohol will remove most LSP including Zaino but Jerry assured me it will not harm the Duragloss Finnish.
Unless you go to car shows you probably won't be detailing outside anyway.
I need a product that will work in blazing hot sun to cool and drizzle.
Clean fast and leave and awesome shine, thats a pretty tall order for a detailing product.

COPY OF ORIGINAL POST

I had a weird experience today with the Duragloss FC&S. I went to a car show and it was really fogy when I got to the show and wiped the water off the car the fog was so bad that I could see little droplets of water forming on the surface. Since I had cut the FC&S with water before with satisfactory results I didn't think the fog would be a problem. But when I tried to use it I had one hell of a mess. It was streaking bad. I waited about one hour and the fog got a little better but was still coming down. I tried again and it was better but still streaking so I switched to Zymol QD and it worked under those conditions without a problem. Maybe something I done wrong but I tried waiting longer before wiping and tried wiping it off right away but could not keep from streaking. Last week in hot dry weather at the show it worked fine.
Anyway all is well that ends well and I won another trophy today.
I would like to hear from others using the FC&S if they have experienced this.
I still think the FC&S is a very good product but their seems to be some conditions where it is not a good choice. Luckily I had 5 different QD's with me so I just switched rather than continue fighting the streaks. Best time to experiment is at home. When at a show I only have a short time to get it looking perfect
 
Can't comment on this but the Duragloss car wash reminds me of the original Zaino car wash also you don't have to as much DG wash as you do with Zaino. On our Gold-Champaigne colored car the DG wash made it in the sun bring out the color deeper wetter also makes our white car "white".
I also though Duragloss would protect better than Zaino.
 
AL-53 I talked to Jerry and when I told him that I was using the FC&S at 60 degrees with a real heavy fog before I could even tell him what my problem was he said boy you had splotches and streaks bad didn't you.
That is when he told me how to deal with it. Not often that I have to deal with those conditions. More often it is trying to detail when the Black paint is so hot that it will burn you if you touch it. I went to a show this year on the 28th of July show was from 5pm till 9pm when I got their the temp was 94 degrees and very high humidity. Boy it was miserable. Some in my car club went to a show the next day and it was the same but I stayed home.
 
Bart..I am glad you got a remedy....now you will have a fog/dew formula..and a regular one...
Glad they fixed your dilema...should be set for next year now...lol

AL
 
Anyone tried Duragloss # 111 over the 105 since the 111 is brighter than the 105 might give it more pop ?

Al-53 how do yo like the EZ glaze acrylic glaze under the 105.:)

not meant to be a post hijack Bart:thanks

regards mongo
 
mongo..it is a very nice combo....worth a try...does enhance the shine and wetness...

Al
 
AL-53 said:
Bart..I am glad you got a remedy....now you will have a fog/dew formula..and a regular one...
Glad they fixed your dilema...should be set for next year now...lol

AL
Click to expand...
AL
Did you ever think it would be nice to be a chemist. When I told Jerry what I used in the way of a QD to get rid of the streaks he told me what was in it and why it worked. I learn from talking to those guy's :yay
 
Bart..
Jerry told me he has tested almost every car care product out there...he said he knows whats in every one also.....

they are working on a newer type sealant..

AL
 
Duragloss to the rescueeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

it Co. like that we all like, service even after you made the purchase plus you get answer quickly with a chemist not to many places will even allow you to talk to the new guy j/k.....Dg get my vote....alot of place that are relabeled package need to get back to you and see if there manuf. can provide some info....

Thanks Black Bart for posting up this info....though we (Socal)havent had any days like yours but when the new year begins maybe we will...Kudos ta ya
 
Djmigs said:
any days like yours but when the new year begins maybe we will...Kudos ta ya
Click to expand...
I agree the thread provided valuable information. + one for Djmigs & bart all what the heck AL-53 too.Might as well mention Dwayne without him we could havd posted.
 
wannafbody said:
That backs up my testing with Duragloss. Iso Alcohol doesn't faze DG but it will weaken many other products.
Click to expand...

How do you measure/monitor this?

Do you guys ISO wipe after a LSP or wash?

If so, why?

(IMO, an ISO wipe isn't the answer to streaking issues on ANY LSP product).
 
Bart, Great info! Wonder if it would be alright to mix a bottle up just for that problem and how long it would be good??? I'm thinking that the Alcohol may evaporate in a short time but don't know. Mike
 
mgm2003 said:
How do you measure/monitor this?

Do you guys ISO wipe after a LSP or wash?

If so, why?

(IMO, an ISO wipe isn't the answer to streaking issues on ANY LSP product).
Click to expand...


I have a piece of clear plastic that I painted. I applied some 111 without using 601. I sprayed a water mist and checked beading. full strength sprays of iso and straight dawn washes didn't break down the 111.
 
wannafbody said:
I have a piece of clear plastic that I painted. I applied some 111 without using 601. I sprayed a water mist and checked beading. full strength sprays of iso and straight dawn washes didn't break down the 111.
Click to expand...


I'm not trying to debate durability -just wondering why folks would use ISO to solve streaking issues?
 
mgm2003 said:
I'm not trying to debate durability -just wondering why folks would use ISO to solve streaking issues?
Click to expand...

Bart was told to add some alcohol to the QD to absorb the water on paint that had dew on it ....alcy will absorb water and prevent streaking of the product ...lots of QD's have alcohol in them...the one from Duragloss has none...so the chemist said add a few ounces for dewy days...or high humidity...

AL
 
mgm2003 said:
I'm not trying to debate durability -just wondering why folks would use ISO to solve streaking issues?
Click to expand...
You need to go back and read what I posted. I stated that Jerry suggested 3 caps of iso in a 22 ounce bottle of FC&S. How you interpret that as a alcohol wipe is a big leap. Also keep in mind this is recommended for Duragloss products iso alcohol will severely weaken other products.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top