Stripping LSP
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Accumulator
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Noting that I don't use the foamgun for this (but I suppose you could), I'd use the alkaline step of a decontamination system...FK1119 or AutoInt/ValuGard's "A".
That's assuming you want to get fancier than a strong wash with Dawn
That's assuming you want to get fancier than a strong wash with Dawn
Accumulator
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ktheo said:
I dunno, and that's not some smart-aleck reply!
Noting that I don't Dawn-wash very often, I just mix up a seemingly potent mix by eye. Sorry, if I had a better answer I'd give it to you. If you pretend it's a normal shampoo you'll get one really strong mix. Stronger is better as IMO Dawn's wax-stripping abilities are vastly over-rated.
imported_jayhkr
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On a normal car wash I'll go through about 1/3 of a full foam gun bottle. So fill it up about half with dawn and use your 2nd to highest setting. It's worth a shot at least!
When I am stripping a car of its LSP, I am generally getting read to detail the car that will involve some degree of polishing - I just like the idea of claying and polishing bare paint.
I will generally start off with a LSP stripping mixture of Chem Guys Citrus Wash and Clear which if I recall correction is 2 ounces per gallon of water. I will first thoroughly rinse the car off and then spray a 10:1 mixture of Meg APC on the paint. The combination of spraying APC on the paint and then following up with a wash of a strong mixture of Citrus Wash and Clear generally does the job. After the wash, I will clay the car with a fresh batch of citrus wash and clear as my lubricant. At that point, I am pretty sure my paint is LSP free or pretty dang close to it. Anything left will be taken car of by the abrasive polish. After polishing I apply an AIO with a finishing pad prepping the surface for the LSP. Lastly the LSP goes on.
I will generally start off with a LSP stripping mixture of Chem Guys Citrus Wash and Clear which if I recall correction is 2 ounces per gallon of water. I will first thoroughly rinse the car off and then spray a 10:1 mixture of Meg APC on the paint. The combination of spraying APC on the paint and then following up with a wash of a strong mixture of Citrus Wash and Clear generally does the job. After the wash, I will clay the car with a fresh batch of citrus wash and clear as my lubricant. At that point, I am pretty sure my paint is LSP free or pretty dang close to it. Anything left will be taken car of by the abrasive polish. After polishing I apply an AIO with a finishing pad prepping the surface for the LSP. Lastly the LSP goes on.