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So far in my research if i want to strip my old wax or LSP off i need a paint prep not a pre wax product? Also that it needs to be somewhat high of a pH level but not too high because it can dry the trim and plastic/ rubber pieces.
So my question is is there a shampoo/ soap that i can use in my 2 bucket system and in or my foam cannon? any recommendations from you guys that have experience? The only one i found was GG paint prep that removes old wax and oils. Or should i just use IPA wipe down? And Dawn dish washing soap is out of the question for me Feed back please
 
In my opinion the easiest way to strip off old protection is to use a pre was cleaner on my Porter Cable. It doesn't take long at all and the paint will clean. With a shampoo that strips protection, it may take a couple times to fully get the paint clean.

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Actually, to use a pre-wax cleaner or a fine cut polish, you'll effectively remove any remaining wax or paint sealant and improve the surface both visually and physically.

I would opt for cleaning the paint by polishing versus chemically stripping.


What are you working on?
Do you have a machine polisher?



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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Actually, to use a pre-wax cleaner or a fine cut polish, you'll effectively remove any remaining wax or paint sealant and improve the surface both visually and physically.

I would opt for cleaning the paint by polishing versus chemically stripping.


What are you working on?
Do you have a machine polisher?



:)
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my own personal car, honda s2000, and yes a got quite of few machines. i own a meg's DA, flex 3401, and a makita 9227 rotary. I usually would use my makita and a black finishing pad from megs with some 205. Im getting some new LSP that i wanna try out and i wanna make sure i remove my old LSP (CG 50/50 concours)
 
i also read that claying would remove any oil and silicone deposits, is this true?
 
psynx said:
i also read that claying would remove any oil and silicone deposits, is this true?
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Claying will tend to remove anything off the surface, so "yes" claying will tend to remove most of any previously applied wax or synthetic paint sealant.

If you're going to clay then I would recommend following claying with at least one machine polishing process.


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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
Buzz it down with the RB and M205 and then go to wax...


Love those cars...


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thank you for the replies mike and the wisdom.
another question, if i was doing a customer's car and wanted to remove their previous LSP what steps or product should i use to remove it? For paint correction purposes
 
psynx said:
if i was doing a customer's car and wanted to remove their previous LSP what steps or product should i use to remove it?

For paint correction purposes
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After washing and drying or wiping the car clean, remove any above surface bonded contaminants, (clay/Speedy Prep Towel/Nanoskin Autoscrub Pad), and then simply move onto your first correction step.

In my entire life, I've never removed an LSP before buffing out a car. Whatever compound, polish or cleaner/wax I'm going to use is going to obliterate whatever is left on the surface and of no concern.


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Mike.Phillips@Autogeek said:
After washing and drying or wiping the car clean, remove any above surface bonded contaminants, (clay/Speedy Prep Towel/Nanoskin Autoscrub Pad), and then simply move onto your first correction step.

In my entire life, I've never removed an LSP before buffing out a car. Whatever compound, polish or cleaner/wax I'm going to use is going to obliterate whatever is left on the surface and of no concern.


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ok makes sense now that your clearing it up for me thanx allot mike, always appreciate your time and effort to answer these noob questions
 
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