IrishCurse Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Guys, I know most use Revive as a paint cleaner. What I'm thinking about doing is using BG after polishing, as I know BG contains a low concentration of solvents and I hypothesize it can be used to remove these oils prior to waxing. Make sense? Aaron@P2PQD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yes. But in addition to the solvents it also uses some fillers, I'd stick to using diluted IPA with perhaps a touch of Rinseless for lubricity and color. Feets31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 Yeah, Ive always used IPA Jason... I was hoping to be lazy, and skip a step! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 I always apply BG after polish and before wax or sealant. 07stanggt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Chris, but do you clean the paint of polish oils post polish, prior to the glaze? Edited January 19, 2015 by IrishCurse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Chris@Adams Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Normally no. If you notice in all of Adam's videos he doesn't either. Also I have worked side by side with Adam on several occasions and we never do a wipe down to remove oils. Aaron@P2PQD 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 I really do think the BG would remove any residual oils. I'm going to do that. Typically, I'd polish, remove oils prior to sealing, seal, BG, then wax. I'm thinking of only waxing my GQ, rather than using sealant/wax. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 SYMAWD Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I really do think the BG would remove any residual oils. I'm going to do that. Typically, I'd polish, remove oils prior to sealing, seal, BG, then wax. I'm thinking of only waxing my GQ, rather than using sealant/wax. Try it on half of your hood. Do IPA on one side and see if it affects the durability of your LSP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 hockeybawler Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 I say go for it. I always use brilliant glaze after polish and before wax/sealant. To me it makes more sense that a product with fillers in it goes before wax/sealant so it is actually useful, protected, and does not wash away with your next wash or the first time it gets dirty. Just my two cents though, either way works! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted January 19, 2015 Author Share Posted January 19, 2015 (edited) Mike, you're rationale is very correct. This is why many seal, glaze, wax... in order to preserve the glaze shine. I don't think they'red be much degradation using it the way I suggest. I'm questioning which wax I'll use as I have Americana, Patriot, and Desire. Edited January 19, 2015 by IrishCurse hockeybawler 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Your correct in the part about the solvent content helping with cleaning... as a matter of fact, in a pinch try using brilliant glaze on light bug guts. It does an amazing job. On the other hand, as others mentioned, the solvent evaporates off, but whats left behind is wax and some oils, so using it as a pre-LSP prep to remove polishing oils is counter productive since its depositing something else. Norton, THE Mook, Aaron@P2PQD and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheBurninator Posted January 19, 2015 Share Posted January 19, 2015 Yes. But in addition to the solvents it also uses some fillers, I'd stick to using diluted IPA with perhaps a touch of Rinseless for lubricity and color. Actually I have a mix of a certain body shop safe rinseless wash and IPA mixed up. Gets rid of the grabby feeling that IPA has. I highly recommend it as a panel wipedown solution. Ricky Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Aaron@P2PQD Posted January 21, 2015 Share Posted January 21, 2015 I'm glad this came up as I was pondering this only the other day. Thanks for the good info gents Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 PostalTwo Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Your correct in the part about the solvent content helping with cleaning... as a matter of fact, in a pinch try using brilliant glaze on light bug guts. It does an amazing job. On the other hand, as others mentioned, the solvent evaporates off, but whats left behind is wax and some oils, so using it as a pre-LSP prep to remove polishing oils is counter productive since its depositing something else. Will the glaze prevent sealant from bonding? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Team Adam's Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Anything between the surface of the paint and a sealant is going to limit the ability of the sealant to bond, glaze included. It won't completely prevent the sealant from providing protection, but you will notice an impact on the longevity of the product vs if it was applied to bare paint. PostalTwo and TheWolf 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 LaserBlueSilverado Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Personally, I really like to use revive. For a detail with no polishing involved, I like this method. 1. Wash/dry 2. Clay 3. Revive 4. Sealant 5. Buttery I notice a big difference in the pop of my paint when I use revive on my truck after I haven't for a while. Seriously impressed with what revive will do! Edited January 27, 2015 by LaserBlueSilverado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 That being said guys, I have 2 bottles of revive thatI've yet to use. How much "polishing" should you do using Revive to clean the paint. Rub it in a few circular motions? Spread it? I've never really used hand polish much, so its hard for me to imagine you'd really work it too long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 El_Gabe Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Anything between the surface of the paint and a sealant is going to limit the ability of the sealant to bond, glaze included. It won't completely prevent the sealant from providing protection, but you will notice an impact on the longevity of the product vs if it was applied to bare paint. for example i used buttery wax on my car 3 weeks ago and last Friday i glazed it im awaiting a shipment of liquid paint sealer ,more glaze and americana wax and this friday im planning on washing the car and waxing it but question is will the sealer bond or i have to hit it with the alcohol ? before i seal ,glaze and wax Edited January 27, 2015 by El_Gabe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 IrishCurse Posted January 27, 2015 Author Share Posted January 27, 2015 IPA wipedown to be sure prior to sealant application. You don't HAVE to, but its good practice for longevity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 El_Gabe Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 ok im learning some new today since im still new to his so "CarPro Eraser Intense Oil & Polish Cleanser" is pretty much that ? since it comes mixed with water ect. hopefully i dont get in trouble for posting another brand i just wanna learn and improve on my new addiction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 El Gabe you can do the same thing with isopropyl alcohol and distilled water Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 TheBurninator Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 for example i used buttery wax on my car 3 weeks ago and last Friday i glazed it im awaiting a shipment of liquid paint sealer ,more glaze and americana wax and this friday im planning on washing the car and waxing it but question is will the sealer bond or i have to hit it with the alcohol ? before i seal ,glaze and wax You will want to strip the waxes, etc by either polishing again, doing a strip wash, or doing an IPA wipedown. Personally I would just do a strip wash. It is safer and easier. IPA wipedown to be sure prior to sealant application. You don't HAVE to, but its good practice for longevity. Yes, depending on the situation. I don't see the point of it after polishing though. There is a whole discussion regarding this topic on another geeky forum. PM me if you want the link, it is a really interesting read. ok im learning some new today since im still new to his so "CarPro Eraser Intense Oil & Polish Cleanser" is pretty much that ? since it comes mixed with water ect. hopefully i dont get in trouble for posting another brand i just wanna learn and improve on my new addiction See below. El Gabe you can do the same thing with isopropyl alcohol and distilled water I am pretty sure that is all that is on the CarPro Eraser MSDS sheet even, maybe some coloring added in. Ricky Bobby 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Ricky Bobby Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 I am pretty sure that is all that is on the CarPro Eraser MSDS sheet even, maybe some coloring added in. Good call, you are correct sir! Don't forget the 1% odor additive and the 1-3% soap (SLS) lol! Isopropyl Alcohol < 30% 67-63-0 Dionized water > 60% 7732-18-5 Sodium lauryl ether sulfate 1%-3% 685-34-2 odor additive 1% proprieta IrishCurse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guys, I know most use Revive as a paint cleaner. What I'm thinking about doing is using BG after polishing, as I know BG contains a low concentration of solvents and I hypothesize it can be used to remove these oils prior to waxing. Make sense?
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