So once this crappy weather is done i plan on doing an overhaul detail on my 2013 WRX. It seems the Collinite 845 I applied back in the fall is still holding up. So i figured my prep steps would be wash, eraser, clay, iron x, then wash again. This is all before i buff.
Now, i know there are rumors saying you can use dawn dish soap to strip wax but i read that wasn't true. This is just a thought but would i be able to mix a few ounces of eraser in with car soap to strip everything? Or, maybe even wash with my Griot's soap and then wash with eraser and water? I feel like I'm better of washing, spraying eraser and all that then wash everything after but I'm curious.
Any thoughts?
I don't believe Eraser will provide any benefit adding it to wash water. I'm passing what Corey at Carpro has told me, it was designed to be used after polishing to remove any possible oils left from the Polishes.
Wash, Iron-X, Clay, (you can wash again at this point if you wish) Polish, Eraser, LSP.
Some use Clay, then Iron-x, and some use Iron-X, then Clay. I like the latter sequence better myself, seems most detailers do.
It is easy to quickly go through a 500ml bottle of Iron-X on an average sized car if you spray it on trying to cover every square inch of paint with it full strength.
One way to stretch the product most have found is to have a bucket of clear warm water, and a soft sponge. Then apply a few sprays of Iron-X to a panel, and spread it with a dampened sponge for even coverage. Rinse and squeeze out the sponge as you go, and insure you work in shade, not letting Iron-X dry on the paint.
It is best to work very quickly to apply and spread, then let dwell a number of minutes to act on the iron contamination. Work upwind (hopefully), wear nitrile gloves and rinse very liberally. When you think you've rinsed enough, rinse some more! It has a tendency to get into tight areas, under door handles, and such, and will continue to act on exposed metal surfaces under such.
When getting to the finale, and then using Eraser, use a very soft MF Towels to apply and spread, good to have a few Towels for this purpose. To do a couple Panels, then switch to a fresh clean Towel.
You should not be seeing residues or marring IMO with Eraser provided you wipe it off completely, and use ultra soft Towels. At this point before the LSP whether a coating, sealant, or wax, a gentle soft touch is best.
