hey what process do you guys use for applying and removing "paint cleaner". any kind but I am going to try using swissvax paint cleaner before I wax this time to see what the fuss is all about. mainly I heard that it benefits the wax the most because it icreases the durability of the wax by giving it something to stick to the paint with. so does everyone bust out a pc 7424 and apply some of the paint cleaner to a LC red pad and spread it on #1? or is everyone using a wax pad to spread it all over the paint by hand? please educate me on this final step that I have yet to do godoman
When I want to do a paint cleaning (no correction), I get out some Mothers Pre-Wax Cleaner, my UDM DA with the LC green or black pad then do a IPA wipedown before applying the next step.
i apply (swissvax) paint cleaner via p/c and a foam pad with no cut. i do this every few months .. its a great fast method .. then i add concorso..
Paint Surface Cleaning Vehicle manufacturer studies have shown that failure to remove environmental contaminants, like imbedded rail dust, acid rain, industrial fallout and other environmental contaminants from a paint film can cause premature degradation of the paint system. There are three distinct type of paint cleaner; Abrasive, Chemical (solvent) and Chemical (acid) a) Abrasive - Detailer’s clay Automotive clay is not a replacement for polish or a compound; it is a pliable, petroleum resin product, containing a mild abrasive(s) i.e. kaolin, silica sand, calcium carbonate, alumina, ceramics quartz and also silicon carbide that polishes and exfoliates bonded surface contaminants. Detailer’s clay will remove most but not all of the iron particulate that is the cause of the rust "blooming", to for a corrosion decontamination system to be effective requires the complete removal of all particulates and the corrosive acids they generate that have penetrated the paint surface system. These abrasives are extremely small with an average particle size of 1- µ (micron) dependent on the aggressiveness required, mixed in with a powdered synthetic detergent. The abrasives 'shear' the surface contaminates, the sheared particles are then encapsulated by the clay (i.e. the top of the metallic particle leaving the rest embedded in the paint, which acts as a conduit for moisture to the various paint layers, allowing it to continue generating corrosion damage) While clay products are useful for overspray and cleaning surface contaminants, it cannot permeate and deep clean the pores of the paint. (See also Decontamination and acid Neutralization) Zaino Z-PC Fusion Dual Action Paint Cleaner - a water-based formula with tri-particulate, diminishing abrasive system (no fillers or oils) which allows you to use the oxidation you're removing as an abrasive that removes minor scratches, swirls, oxidation, wax build-up and other surface blemishes b) Chemical (solvent) - formulated with solvents and / or very fine abrasives (Kaolin or China Clay) Most of their cleaning ability is provided by the cleaning solvents, not the polish. Used to remove old wax, embedded dirt and light stains from paint; they help to restore gloss and remove light surface imperfection (oxidation, paint stains, marks left from bird excrement, water ‘spots’, and etc). They are designed to be used as often as required without measurably reducing paint thickness. Some paintwork cleaner’s act as 'All in One' products, so not only do they clean and polish, but also provide limited protection P21S Paintwork Cleanse, a gloss-enhancing chemical cleanser that contains fillers (Kaolin or China clay) will remove old wax, light swirls and oxidation. It can be applied by hand or with an orbital polisher. Paint cleaners are designed to remove old wax, oxidation, embedded dirt and light stains from your paint surface. They can remove micro-marring of the surface (i.e. light towel marks) but typically will not remove imperfections that require levelling the clear coat, but can remove some oxidation and mineral deposits. Application- use a soft foam wax applicator as it offers no real cutting ability of its own Chemical solvents paint cleaners are good to use if you want to prep the paint surface prior to applying a wax (without polishing). My preference would be to use an IPA or DuPont’s PrepSol as they don’t leave any (silicone / mineral) oils or etc behind, as these can cause problems when polishing if they are not removed c) Chemical (acid) - decontamination and acid neutralization system, ValuGard is the most recognized and one of the few OEM approved chemical neutralization system in the industry. While clay and chemical cleaners are useful for cleaning the paint surface they cannot deep clean the pores of the paint, or neutralize rust spots. This can be accomplished with a chemical cleaning acid and neutralization system. Schedule: every three or four months (dependent upon environmental conditions and vehicle exposure) more often on light colour paint. To optimize the reflective properties and appearance of the paint surface, it is best to regularly remove both imbedded and surface contaminants and dirt. An extract from one of a series of unbiased Detailing Technical Papers, a library of educational materials that has become the #1 reference for car care on the Internet I more than appreciate these articles are very technical in content and therefore will not appeal to every detailers level of knowledge or experience. But chances are you'll learn something about detailing if you read any of these. © TOGWT ™ Ltd Copyright 2002-2010, all rights reserved
Cleansers certainly do help the whole cleaning process. I swear by dodo juice lime proime via rotayr on a 3M yellow polishing pad normally. You can get an eliment of enhancement/correction, a glazed look and smooth surface so the wax/sealant can adhere cleanly to the car.
I use Lusso Revitalising paint cleanser every once in a while but have stopped using it since I got some IPA. It works very well though, and is very easy to use as long as you keep the applicator pad moist or primed because this stuff likes to dry out very quickly. I now use it to remove water spots on glass and paint, but it leaves a beautiful finish so I should start using it again as my pre-wax I think.
