Remove lube with diluted IPA before correction step?

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Hi. People have various methods and I had some questions after doing some reading. Typically... I will do my wash and of course remove all tar+bugs, clay, then use Ultimate Compound if needed, and then follow up with a LSP. I usually lightly mist (1 spray) my Megs yellow polishing pad with Megs Quick Detailer prior to applying UC to the pad. Is this a good thing to do? I ask because I read of some people wiping each panel with Isopropyl Alcohol to remove any clay "lube" (from the claying step) before they do a paint correction step. The reason I'm reading is so that the UC or other similar product can do a better job at correcting. The UC would get a better "bite" on the paint and thus do a better job at correction with the lube removed? If the IPA does indeed help then why am I misting my pad with Megs Quick Detaler? lol. Of course I always wipe off the lube with microfiber towel as I clay, but as we all know there is always a slick finish (lube reside) left due to the clay cleaning and the lube itself... I always thought leaving the lube on after a clay step and then lightly misting the polishing pad was a good thing? Maybe I should be using a diluted IPA solution to remove all lube after claying? Feedback on this is appreciated. Thank you.
 
shogun88888888 said:
Good question. I'm curious as well
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I thought that when polishing that this would remove lube. I was @ a detail clinic once and I asked that question. I was told my prefence if I wanted to dawn it again.
 
I've never done it and haven't noticed any effects. There are people that wash after claying but I don't think it's necessary. Clay lube won't fill in any scratches or do anything to deceive you on the condition of your paint.
 
From what I have read and what I do the few times I've clayed a car is to do a quick Waterless wash after claying....to get rid of any left over lube or contaminates. Seems to work for me.
 
I usually just wipe off the lube with a microfiber. I don't worry about getting it totally dry, the polishing will remove whatever is left. No need for the surface e to be "surgically clean" before polishing, just need to make sure it is dust and contaminant free.

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BlackHawk1 said:
Hi. People have various methods and I had some questions after doing some reading. Typically... I will do my wash and of course remove all tar+bugs, clay, then use Ultimate Compound if needed, and then follow up with a LSP. I usually lightly mist (1 spray) my Megs yellow polishing pad with Megs Quick Detailer prior to applying UC to the pad. Is this a good thing to do? I ask because I read of some people wiping each panel with Isopropyl Alcohol to remove any clay "lube" (from the claying step) before they do a paint correction step. The reason I'm reading is so that the UC or other similar product can do a better job at correcting. The UC would get a better "bite" on the paint and thus do a better job at correction with the lube removed? If the IPA does indeed help then why am I misting my pad with Megs Quick Detaler? lol. Of course I always wipe off the lube with microfiber towel as I clay, but as we all know there is always a slick finish (lube reside) left due to the clay cleaning and the lube itself... I always thought leaving the lube on after a clay step and then lightly misting the polishing pad was a good thing? Maybe I should be using a diluted IPA solution to remove all lube after claying? Feedback on this is appreciated. Thank you.
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Just rinse off the car after claying to remove most of the residue. Your compound or polishing step will clean and remove anything left on the paint. You do not need to do an IPA wipe after claying the car. Just wasted time and effort. You don't need to QD mist your pad either if it is properly primed. It's really more of a personal preference thing. QD will reduce the cut a little in the compound initially.

Don't over think it. Remember to do a test spot first.
 
rmagnus said:
Just rinse off the car after claying to remove most of the residue. Your compound or polishing step will clean and remove anything left on the paint. You do not need to do an IPA wipe after claying the car. Just wasted time and effort. You don't need to QD mist your pad either if it is properly primed. It's really more of a personal preference thing. QD will reduce the cut a little in the compound initially.

Don't over think it. Remember to do a test spot first.
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I think wiping each panel with IPA would be a easier and take less time than rinsing the car off afterwards. If I did that I would have more area to dry all over again... panels, door jams, etc.

I don't know, maybe it's just me, but I find that priming a pad with product uses more product (of course) and clogs the pad up quicker than if a light mist of QD is applied to the pad first instead.

So no one has any other input on this?
 
What I do after each step I do is: the equal to Car Pro's "Eraser". Mix 16oz 70% Isopropyl Alcohol and 16oz Distilled Water in spray bottle. After each step I spray and wipe dry with MF Towel This removes "only" the oil and residue Left behind. Giving you a real clean start for the next step. I have had outstanding results.
 
Steelman said:
What I do after each step I do is: the equal to Car Pro's "Eraser". Mix 16oz 70% Isopropyl Alcohol and 16oz Distilled Water in spray bottle. After each step I spray and wipe dry with MF Towel This removes "only" the oil and residue Left behind. Giving you a real clean start for the next step. I have had outstanding results.
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Thank you for the reply and posting your "mix." I may just try this. :)
 
Steelman said:
What I do after each step I do is: the equal to Car Pro's "Eraser". Mix 16oz 70% Isopropyl Alcohol and 16oz Distilled Water in spray bottle. After each step I spray and wipe dry with MF Towel This removes "only" the oil and residue Left behind. Giving you a real clean start for the next step. I have had outstanding results.
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Eraser smells so good. Reminds me of those squash air fresheners.

I typically use ONR as my clay lube. I clay a panel and wipe the liquid ONR with a MF towel. After that, I start polishing.
 
+1 ^ I just use ONR as my clay lube -- then just dry the surface after claying -- simple and quick.
 
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