Polishing again.

[Cjbarton]

What's up guys? Recently it was my birthday and decided to treat myself and finish up my collection of nessecary detailing items. I got another grit gaurd, a few microfibers and some other goodies.

 

So I decided to polish my car again. This will be the 2nd time now, and I have been practicing my form and weight I apply so I can get to my level of perfection.

 

This is my list of what I need to do.

 

Strip wash(dawn or APC)

Clay bar

Baggie test

Test area on good until perfect.

Then first step of whatever I need to polish. Etc...

IPA wipe down to remove, polish.

Check for defects

Wax.

 

Do I need to do an IPA wipe after polishing? Last time I polished and waxed I had what looked like holograms in the paint. From what I understand this can happen from a build up of polish under the wax.

 

Thanks for all replies.

CJ

[JBlack151]

You can do an IPA wipe down after you are all done with the polishing steps, or you can also you Waterless Wash as well.

 

Have fun, and don't forget to show us some pictures of the results!

[egott_91]

I like to use Revive instead of IPA

[the1inblue]

Use IPA, trust me if you dont the oils in the polishes will hide imperfections and when those oils finally go away youll be like wtf where did those swirls come from. Do a IPA wipe down and inspect your work.

 

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[Cjbarton]

Thanks for the replies. I'm gonna try to do it next weekemd

[teamcrossworks]

I know I'm being stupid...but it's early.

 

What's IPA?

[JBlack151]

Isopropal Alcohol. You can get at any grocery store or CVS/Walgreens. Then dilute it with a 50/50 or 60/40 mix with water.

 

You can also use Waterless Wash for a wipe down to remove all the polishing residues. This is what I've been doing recently to keep everything I'm using all Adam's products.

[teamcrossworks]

Thank you.

[Cjbarton]

Will waterless wash remove the polishing residues?

[JBlack151]

Will waterless wash remove the polishing residues?

 

I've been using it for the wipe down on all my recent details after Chewy mentioned it a few weeks ago. Plus it smells a lot better than IPA!

[Cjbarton]

It does smell a lot better I bet.

 

I don't own any waterless wash(yet).

[JBlack151]

Get some ASAP with the blue Waterless Wash microfiber towels. Not only is it great for wipe downs after polishing, it's such an important product to have to keep your ride fresh and clean from dust/dirt after detailing.

 

By far one of my favorite products along with Brilliant Glaze. Eh, who am I kidding. I LOVE ALL ADAM'S PRODUCTS!

[Cjbarton]

I love them too. I always think " I don't need that product I'll just do something else". And then somebody says its great and I fall in love with Adams all over again.

 

Also, how many towels would one normal use to polish and wax a small car?

[the1inblue]

Will waterless wash remove the polishing residues?

 

In my experience it will not remove the oils. IPA is the way to go.

 

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[GenCoupe743]

how is the ipa applied

[Cjbarton]

how is the ipa applied

 

Mix it 50-50 with water in a spay bottle.

 

Spray and wipe

[Luken10]

I have read that IPA has little to no lubrication, hence the 50/50 water mix. However, sometimes i feel like when the polish is being too stubborn, wiping down with the IPA solution can still cause the lightest of micro-marring. Has anyone tried adding waterless wash to their IPA solution? I know there are other products that have a wipe down IPA formula with extra lubrication. But, who needs that if I can make my own with Adams!

 

Also I have read that IPA can dull the finish after polishing. Does anyone know if there is any truth to that claim?