rust proofing removal

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Carl333

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Total newbie to detailing.

What to do, what to do!!

Purchased a blk Camry with 6K miles on it last fall form a Toyota dealer. It was used a s a demo. not sure if any protection is on it, probably not but it did appear pretty wet. I went and had it rust proofed in the fall and of course it's leached out all over and creaping up the panels.It's laced with grime and dirt from 5 months of a Canadian winter.

How do I safely remove this? I was thinking of an APC sprayed on, let it dwell for a few minutes then take a pressure washer to it and hope for the best. Any other better ideas.

After a through wash, I'm going to skin it to remove the contaminates.

Question. I don't have a polisher yet, I can't afford one at the moment. I see some swirls which i would like to correct if possible by hand without hours of intensive labor. Any ideas on how I can correct without much effort? I plan on stripping it down in the fall and do a DA polish but for now, I just want to protect the finish and make it look good. I was going to skip the polish step but rethinking it all. i do have one of those $29 9-10" buffers or whatever you call it sitting new in a box that I have had in storage for years. Can I put this to any use?

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Help me guys!!
 
I like the apc part and would probably alternate with a bug/tar remover, but imho instead of the pressure washer, I would use either the bug sponge or a pb bug and tar micro

and i'm sure it will take a while
 
I was thinking a pressure washer after applying the APC just to remove the dirt/sand that has imbedded and mixed in with the rust proofing crap. I'm sure there will be residual after a pressure wash, then I'll attack it with some other type cleaner until I'm down to clear, then a good wash I guess after that. Tks for your suggestion
 
This

BLACKFIRE Bug & Tar Eliminator Sponge



Or

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To remove the undercoating I would use two things...Mineral spirits and or Stoners Tarmantor both are safe on the painted surface...then I would use a polish like Poorboys Pro-Polish to finish cleaning the area...Those are my suggestions
 
Every now and then, we'll have a customer at the dealership who desires that we send their vehicle out for rustproofing or undercoat prior to delivery. Some leakage or overspray is inevitable. Regular, ordinary mineral spirits paint thinner works just fine.

Bill
 
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