when are petroleum distillates OK?

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chris0626

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I just received my ClearKote shipment (VM, MW, and Rubber/Vinyl/Leather Treatment). Planning to try them out on the Benz (which does not use Zaino), but also thought I might try them on the Zainoed Jag depending on my results. I was a bit surprised to read on the label that all 3 products contain petroleum distillates. I thought these were a definite no-no on leather/vinyl/rubber, and that you would not want much on paint finish either.



So ... trying to be a good Autopian ... I did a search on "petroleum distillates." The only relevant thread was in

this review of Poorboy's Natural Look -- which seems to suggest that a small quantity may be ok and that federal regs require that they be listed in the label if there is even a small trace.



Also, if petroleum distillates are in a glaze or wax, wouldn't that suggest I must not use these over Zaino? I would think the petroleum distillates would remove the Zaino. :nixweiss



But ... I'm stumped. Can any of you more scientific types give actual facts about this matter?
 
Lynn,



You're correct, petrol solvents (generally mild forms of mineral spirits) are used in many car care products.



Polish - PD is used as a gentle cleaner to help remove tar, bug and other contaminates.



Waxes - PD is used as a wax softener or as a cleaner. Liquid carnauba waxes are made from basic carnauba emulsion systems made by large chemical companies. The wax makers blend other ingredients with the emulsion to make their wax. Paste waxes are much more complex, as they are blended from a powder or flake form of carnauba. The mix is heated and blended, then poured into the can.



Sealants - Some systems are water based others are a petrol base. The PD allows the sealant to flow onto the paint surface. When the PD flashes off, you're left with the sealant film. PD based product haze much faster than water based products.



Leather/Vinyl Protectants - A PD based product should not be used on a modern leather or vinyl finish. It will destroy the finish in a very short time.
 
Lynn- I'd sure think about it for a LOOOONG time before changing any of your regimen for the white Jag! Maybe experiment on the red one first. FWIW, I used different stuff on my Benzes (back when I had them) than on the Jag, especially on the interiors.
 
Lynn, good question! I think it's almost impossible to get away from the dreaded petroleum distillates in car polishes, glazes, waxes, etc. etc. Except maybe for some sealants like David mentioned. So basically, I think PDs should be okay for the paint.... maybe not for Zaino I would think though.



I've never dared to use such products, but yeah, as I understand it you should not be using PDs on rubber or vinyl or leather. This seems to make perfect sense since they're not organic solvent-proof stuff like neoprene or something. :nixweiss Usually you can tell because pretty much all the dressings that I've seen that are clear and colourless contain PDs.
 
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