valente Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 How much of the ISPA and water do i need to wash my car.and do i need to add some car shampoo or just the ISPA and water,i want to get it ready for winter i know its only august but up here in MINNESOTA winter can hit you when you least expect it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 you should only use the IPA for stripping wax. I would do a good 2 bucket wash then hit it with the IPA, then you are ready to polish and seal it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valente Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 so how much Isopropyl Alcohol do i need.1 gallon-2 gallons,more,less. i have a 2005 GP.thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 A small bottle available at your local CVS will be more than enough, you'll mix about 4 oz of it with 4 oz of water in a spray bottle and just mist and wipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valente Posted August 3, 2011 Author Share Posted August 3, 2011 A small bottle available at your local CVS will be more than enough, you'll mix about 4 oz of it with 4 oz of water in a spray bottle and just mist and wipe thank you mr.bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill-V8V Posted August 3, 2011 Share Posted August 3, 2011 thank you mr.bill   That's what we are here for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 How much of the ISPA and water do i need to wash my car.and do i need to add some car shampoo or just the ISPA and water,i want to get it ready for winter i know its only august but up here in MINNESOTA winter can hit you when you least expect it Are you doing full paint correction or just a waxing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valente Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 Are you doing full paint correction or just a waxing? the hole works without the claying.the car feels soft still,is the swirls that i dont like to see.im takeing my time this time.can i do 1/3 of the car one day then another the next and so on untill im done,or do i have to finish the hole car the same day.i want to do a good job,cause winters last up to 6 months here,and my garage is not heated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stryker Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 IMO it's better to do the whole car in one shot. Every time you stop and let the car sit or worse, drive, if it's your DD, you have to wipe down and clay the car again. You have to make sure the car is 100% contaminant free before polishing. Â Also, when you say the car "feels smooth" was this with a baggie test? or bare hand? Â Regardless I really wouldn't skip it. Even if you clayed the car 2 days ago and it's been sitting outside or driven you NEED to clay before taking a machine to it. Because you're going to be polishing any little thing on the surface can send you right back to square one. It's not a long process anyway, especially if the car is smooth to the touch, so you won't be saving anytime by skipping it. Â Just my .02 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 the hole works without the claying.the car feels soft still,is the swirls that i dont like to see.im takeing my time this time.can i do 1/3 of the car one day then another the next and so on untill im done,or do i have to finish the hole car the same day.i want to do a good job,cause winters last up to 6 months here,and my garage is not heated I always clay before I polish, no matter how smooth it feels. It doesnt take long and you can elave the clay residue behind and the PC will take care of it. I have worked on a panel of the car at a time before, so I would say work at whatever pace you are comfortable at and have FUN! work untill you are happy wiwth the results you see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 the hole works without the claying.the car feels soft still,is the swirls that i dont like to see.im takeing my time this time.can i do 1/3 of the car one day then another the next and so on untill im done,or do i have to finish the hole car the same day.i want to do a good job,cause winters last up to 6 months here,and my garage is not heated Did you do the baggie test, to see if you need to clay or not? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valente Posted August 4, 2011 Author Share Posted August 4, 2011 The only thing that feels like it needs claying is the front bumper.that should not take me long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted August 4, 2011 Share Posted August 4, 2011 The only thing that feels like it needs claying is the front bumper.that should not take me long. Yea about 5 min.! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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