"Wax" knowledge

[SatinSilver]

Originally Posted By: gofast182
Dilute it if you want the [cheap] bottle of IPA to last longer, otherwise 70% IPA will not hurt any clearcoat and improves your odds of removing the aforementioned substances.


+1, I've diluted it down before with some distilled water. Depends on how much you want to stretch it.

 

[irv]

Originally Posted By: gofast182
Originally Posted By: gpshumway
Originally Posted By: SatinSilver
Try this simple step to get the surface squeaky clean prior to applying any wax. Buy some 70% rubbing alcohol and pour in a spray bottle. Spray the car's paint and wipe with a plush MF towel. Helps get rid of sap, tar, left over wax residue etc. Improves the durability quite a bit.


That's a pretty strong solution, most times I see IPA recommended it's 20%. Not that I think any real problems will come from using the 70%. I've just always mixed it 2:1 with water in the spray bottle.

Dilute it if you want the [cheap] bottle of IPA to last longer, otherwise 70% IPA will not hurt any clearcoat and improves your odds of removing the aforementioned substances.


Thanks guys. Good to know!