Prep After Polish Before Sealer

[GratefulDiver]

So I just finished a light polish with some Menzerna 4500 and wasn't sure if I should wipe off the body with a 1/1 mix of isopropyl/water mix to be sure all the polish is gone. For what ever reason I always have You want to try to do that alignment sat?to remove the polish haze by hand (to much polish on pad?) so I wasn't sure if I should take that extra step to be sure the sealer has a true naked paint to apply the sealer. Machine sealer btw

 

Thanks

Edited April 10, 2014 by GratefulDiver

[mdolandese]

Yes , but why aren't you using Adam's polish.[ just curious] It's better in my opinion.

[GratefulDiver]

Because I have a perfectly good bottle of Menzerna that will do the exact same thing. Sorry I'm not going to throw away all my supply's just so I can use 100% Adams. Thanks for the reply though

[mdolandese]

Sorry was just asking  that's all you had to say wasn't implying to throw anything away   

[GerryC]

Many people use diluted IPA to wipe down panels after polishing to prep for sealant. Others use WW, and some don't use anything. Personal preference. I like to use WW because it helps reduce static charge on the surface so dust doesn't cling when you're laying down your protection.

[Chewy]

I use waterless wash to get any polish dust off and then IPA to make sure the paint is ultimately clean.

[camaro2ssblack]

Because I have a perfectly good bottle of Menzerna that will do the exact same thing. Sorry I'm not going to throw away all my supply's just so I can use 100% Adams. Thanks for the reply though

Great answer.

IMO if you are truly wanting to strip the surface of the Menz polishing oils before applying sealant, you will need to do a strip wash, IPA wipedown, or use a dedicated product for removing oils like Eraser.

I personally don't think it would make a huge difference and you would run the risk of marring the paint during the extra step if the clear coat is soft. I would probably skip it this time and see of you notice any Haziness or premature failure of the sealant. Then you will know for the next detail...

[Ricky Bobby]

IPA wipe down works for me. I have Menzerna polishes on my shelf now, FG400 and SF4000, when those run out someday I'll buy some Adams 2 step most likely.

[Team Adam's]

An IPA wipedown is cheap insurance to ensure the residual polishing oils are removed from the surface before sealing them in. 

 

I'd do it, especially if it's a dark colored car. That's where you'll notice sealed-in oils/haziness the most.

[JWP]

Is the safest alchohol wipedown a 50/50 mix of distilled water with 70% alcohol? Should it be diluted even more to be on the safe side? The color is ruby red metallic on a 2014 mustang.

[JHL88]

For a guaranteed strip I would use a paint prep polish.  That IMO is the best way to ensure you have a squeaky clean surface with no residue.  Second choice would be a product like Eraser or Panel Wipe.  Last resort for me is IPA.  

[JWP]

By paint prep polish, do you mean like the "Revive" polish? I plan to do everything by hand. Wash,clay,revive,liquid sealant,brilliant glaze, Americana. Just wanted to know about alcohol wipedown after the glaze; needed or recommended and at what mixture %. Thanks.

[JHL88]

By paint prep polish, do you mean like the "Revive" polish? I plan to do everything by hand. Wash,clay,revive,liquid sealant,brilliant glaze, Americana. Just wanted to know about alcohol wipedown after the glaze; needed or recommended and at what mixture %. Thanks.

 

Revive will remove polishing oils BUT i dont know if the Revive itself will leave residue itself.  I have a "coating prep polish" that doesn't leave anything behind and it leaves the surface squeaky clean.