Isopropyl Alcohol: Will it remove sealant?

[Texas Moe]

I've seen lots of discussion about using isopropyl alcohol to clean before correcting/polishing but I've never used it.  I just sealed my truck two months ago but want to try the Brilliant Glaze and Americana I just bought.

 

If I use the isopropyl alcohol before the glaze and wax, will it remove the sealant?

[Team Adam's]

Yes, it should. There are cases where I've seen sealant stand up to a few alcohol wipes. Technically a solvent is more effective at removing things from paint, but thats another discussion all together.

[Beemer]

Do you want to remove the sealant?

 

As I'm sure you know - you can just put the Glaze and Wax on top of your sealant layer.

[Texas Moe]

Do you want to remove the sealant?

 

As I'm sure you know - you can just put the Glaze and Wax on top of your sealant layer.

 

Yes, sorry, I wasn't clear.  I wanted to avoid removing the sealant but wanted to prep the surface.  Plan is to glaze and wax right now.

[Chris@Adams]

Yes it will hold up with a couple wipes, it took me I believe 3 or 4 wipe downs to remove the LPS...

[Beemer]

Yes, sorry, I wasn't clear.  I wanted to avoid removing the sealant but wanted to prep the surface.  Plan is to glaze and wax right now.

 

In that case why risk it?  Just give it a good wash (2 bucket or rinseless) and put the Glaze and Wax on top.

 

It will look fantastic.

[TheBurninator]

Just going to drop this in here to add to the discussion. It was more of an experiment with Dawn dishsoap, but it also shows what using IPA does or doesn't do as well.

 

http://imgur.com/a/YkEYv

 

Not my work, but I came across it a few weeks back.

Edited June 2, 2015 by TheBurninator

[AvsBest]

As they say, put it over top. Depending on what colour is your truck, I found that the brilliant glaze makes a big difference only on dark colour vehicles

[Texas Moe]

Thanks to all of you for the feedback.  As many of you have suggested, I'll just give the truck a good wash and then apply the glaze and wax.  Was probably trying to make it harder than necessary but was also trying to understand how to use the isopropyl alcohol in detailing.

[Beemer]

I use IPA after strip-washing and before claying. Also after polishing to remove polish residue.

[chops1sc]

What ratio do you dilute the IPA and what % do you start with (strength)?

[Beemer]

I buy 90% and dilute 50%.  You do the math...

[Guest washemup]

Thanks to all of you for the feedback.  As many of you have suggested, I'll just give the truck a good wash and then apply the glaze and wax.  Was probably trying to make it harder than necessary but was also trying to understand how to use the isopropyl alcohol in detailing.

 

The glaze has a solvent in it, so should prep fine after a wash for your wax.

 

Use IPA wipedown prior to polishing, to remove any remaining residue after claying or decontamination of the surface. The idea is to have nothing but clean paint under your pad and polish.

 

You'll already get paint and product residue on your pads from polishing, by eliminating surface residue, the polish will be more effective due to no build up on your pad of any remaining sealant, wax, clay lube, which the IPA will remove.

Edited June 3, 2015 by washemup