Chemically Stripping Wax

[swanicyouth]

So, I decided I want to change up my sealant and wax. Currently, I using Menz Powerlock topped with P21S Pure Carnuba. I did a full paint correction 3 months back and the car sleeps indoors, so I wanted to remove the old sealant chemically and not use anything mechanical. I don't know if anyone else every does this when they want to change their wax if there paint is pretty clean and defect free; or if they just wash and apply the new wax. Anyway, I've often wondered what would work besides using paint cleaners or finishing polishes. I know a lot of people use Dawn, but I wanted to go with products actually made for automobiles. I considered APC, but decided against it, as it's not really made for this task. What I ended up doing was using CG Citrus Wash and Gloss at their recommended "wax removing" dilution, 1 ounce to a gallon. Then as a back up, I used Griots Paint Prep on each panel. I used a BMW brand wool wash mit to wash the car with the CG wash:

These are the products :

... And, it worked. This combo killed all beading. And, somehow, the car remained pretty glossy with no LSP
. Car naked with no LSP:

I just wanted to post this if anyone was wondering what's a good way to remove your LSP if your paint currently clean and swirl free. Thanks for looking.

 

[szjalo]

The paint prep spray per se is way more than enough to strip the wax.

Apc works extremely good for this purpose too. I used meg apc+ at 20:1, strip waxes way faster and easier than 50% ipa or any dawn wash. Just make sure rinse it off before dry

 

[faulksy]

For those that apply new wax regularly. Eg. once a month. Do you always strip your old wax or just apply a new layer/s after a normal wash?

 

[jpegs13]

For those that apply new wax regularly. Eg. once a month. Do you always strip your old wax or just apply a new layer/s after a normal wash?

There's really no need to strip unless you're trying a new product. I just reapply

 

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Seems kinda counter productive to use a "wash and GLOSS" shampoo when trying to REMOVE polymers, not lay them on the paint again. CG Citrus Wash Red is a much better alternative for stripping, IMO. :dblthumb2: