Can't decide on prep

Tarmac_Terrorist · 11-02-2010, 11:57 PM

Thinking ahead for the spring when I plan to give the Golf a going over again:

The car is swirl free having been driven very little since the last detail and garaged. The wax (Dodo Supernatural) is beading superb and still looks fab.

I will need to strip the wax off and prep the finish ready for an application of Poorboys Blackhole followed by a couple of layers of Swissvax BOS.

As the car is swirl / marr free, and covered less than 1500 miles since it was last clayed / corrected, I don't want to clay again for risk of micro marring. I also don't want to use a strong detergent (like fairly liquid) as the salt will get to places I don't want it to.

Any suggestions as to what should I strip the present wax off with?

steelwind101 · 12-02-2010, 08:16 PM

Try some APC in your shampoo; 1 oz per US gallon of water. IT should leave it lubricated but ready to clean.

You can always do an APC foam bath first as well!

Dont forget a machine application of Blackhole will clean the paintwork as well. APC wont get in to the pores of paintwork and acutally clean them allowing for good clean paintwork, it will really just remove what it comes in to contact with.

Geoff

bodger00 · 12-02-2010, 08:29 PM

Fairy liquid - yikes!

cabby · 12-02-2010, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Tarmac_Terrorist

I will need to strip the wax off and prep the finish ready for an application of Poorboys Blackhole followed by a couple of layers of Swissvax BOS.

That sounds soooo wrong.

Tarmac_Terrorist · 12-02-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by cabby

That sounds soooo wrong.

Tarmac_Terrorist · 12-02-2010, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by steelwind101

Try some APC in your shampoo; 1 oz per US gallon of water. IT should leave it lubricated but ready to clean.

You can always do an APC foam bath first as well!

Dont forget a machine application of Blackhole will clean the paintwork as well. APC wont get in to the pores of paintwork and acutally clean them allowing for good clean paintwork, it will really just remove what it comes in to contact with.

Geoff

Thanks Geoff, I might run with that.
I was also considering a thorough IPA wipedown but I have lots of plastic trim around the car and I understand it can whiten these a little.

OGWT · 23-02-2010, 08:24 PM

a) Hi-Temp's Prep Wash - to prepare a paint surface for polishing, compounding, wax and / or polymer sealant application (especially if changing from a wax to a polymer product) this is a water-based paint cleaner designed to remove all traces of silicone, oil, and buffing residue from any exterior paint surface

b) DuPont PrepSol II™ - http://www.xurex.com/products.html) spray onto a 100% cotton or a micro fibre towel and clean the surface

Tarmac_Terrorist · 23-02-2010, 11:43 PM

Thanks OGWT - some new ones on me there!

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Tarmac_Terrorist Mercedes E55 AMG Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 5,061	Can't decide on prep Thinking ahead for the spring when I plan to give the Golf a going over again: The car is swirl free having been driven very little since the last detail and garaged. The wax (Dodo Supernatural) is beading superb and still looks fab. I will need to strip the wax off and prep the finish ready for an application of Poorboys Blackhole followed by a couple of layers of Swissvax BOS. As the car is swirl / marr free, and covered less than 1500 miles since it was last clayed / corrected, I don't want to clay again for risk of micro marring. I also don't want to use a strong detergent (like fairly liquid) as the salt will get to places I don't want it to. Any suggestions as to what should I strip the present wax off with? __________________ MY06 MKV Golf GTI MY07 BMW 318i SE

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steelwind101 Audi RS4 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bombing Westlands Farm Zambia Posts: 3,153	Try some APC in your shampoo; 1 oz per US gallon of water. IT should leave it lubricated but ready to clean. You can always do an APC foam bath first as well! Dont forget a machine application of Blackhole will clean the paintwork as well. APC wont get in to the pores of paintwork and acutally clean them allowing for good clean paintwork, it will really just remove what it comes in to contact with. Geoff __________________ Rhodesia, what a time it was http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DVLS8ny0HUU Ole Mugabes Farm, he plants crisps b/c he likes crisps (comical) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HkGjjUp4zJo Last edited by steelwind101; 12-02-2010 at 08:19 PM.

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bodger00 Ford Fiesta ST Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vegas Posts: 268	Fairy liquid - yikes! __________________ GTI MKV MY06

23-02-2010, 08:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
OGWT Citroen C1 GT Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: London, England / Florida US Posts: 131	a) Hi-Temp's Prep Wash - to prepare a paint surface for polishing, compounding, wax and / or polymer sealant application (especially if changing from a wax to a polymer product) this is a water-based paint cleaner designed to remove all traces of silicone, oil, and buffing residue from any exterior paint surface b) DuPont PrepSol II™ - http://www.xurex.com/products.html) spray onto a 100% cotton or a micro fibre towel and clean the surface __________________ ~ Providing unbiased opinions that Professionals and Enthusiasts Use and Trust, by combining; Detailing Knowledge, Experience, Applicable Chemistry and Aesthetics ~

23-02-2010, 11:43 PM	#8 (permalink)
Tarmac_Terrorist Mercedes E55 AMG Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 5,061	Thanks OGWT - some new ones on me there! __________________ MY06 MKV Golf GTI MY07 BMW 318i SE