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Da Fats
06-15-2010, 03:47 AM
I noticed almost all the paint work cleansers fill scratches and swirls. I was wondering what you guys recommend to use as a pre wax cleaner vs what you recommend as a pre polish cleaner.

I have read that IPA is not as effective as claimed with removign residue and old LSP's so I am shopping but overwhelmed with choices.

Currently leaning towards Griot's line but definitely open to suggestions.

Chris
hondajake
06-15-2010, 04:40 AM
P21S is what I use.
Adam
06-15-2010, 05:09 AM
P21S is what I use.

I also use P21S Paint Cleanser.
akimel
06-15-2010, 08:12 AM
I use Four Star's Ultimate Pre-Wax Cleanser.
ScottB
06-15-2010, 08:29 AM
Pinnacle, and P21S are first grab, Dodo and Four Star make them too.
Dubbin1
06-15-2010, 10:11 AM
Pinnacle is what I reach for.
Da Fats
06-15-2010, 09:37 PM
Hmmm all of these contain fillers.... I guess a better question is what do you use to strip the paint clean to assess it before and after you polish?
agpatel
06-15-2010, 09:43 PM
Griots Paint Prep, will strip even the most durable sealants and wax's, clean out oils, fillers and give you the bare paint and true condition of the paint.
ASPHALT ROCKET
06-15-2010, 09:44 PM
Hmmm all of these contain fillers.... I guess a better question is what do you use to strip the paint clean to assess it before and after you polish?

It's a secret. You should have stopped by a day earlier and you would have found out.:dblthumb2:
Da Fats
06-15-2010, 09:51 PM
Haha... yup thanks tons for the help Dana! I swear I'll find out one of these days
Da Fats
06-15-2010, 09:52 PM
Thanks patel thats what i was thinking of trying
WRAPT C5Z06
06-15-2010, 10:24 PM
Why not just do an IPA wipedown?
detailjohn
06-15-2010, 10:41 PM
Menzerna Top Inspection sounds like exactly what you're looking for. I use it in my shop all the time.
Da Fats
06-15-2010, 10:45 PM
Why not just do an IPA wipedown?

IPA is not a given at removing everything down to care paint... and after a couple polish jobs that were perfect after IPA wipe down, that showed swirls before the first wash was done I don't trust it.
Da Fats
06-15-2010, 10:48 PM
Menzerna Top Inspection sounds like exactly what you're looking for. I use it in my shop all the time.

Top Inspection does not seem to claim removal of old LSP's