In Depth Paintwork Decontamination Guide

[daniil1990]

Thanks for the responses guys and I don't eat to be difficult but...

Wouldnt you IPA/cleanser remove the fresh polish and polish fillers, and ten after polish use the sealant/wax to seal and protect the paintwork?

I only disagree due to read lots of threads regarding the process and it seems the more I read the more contradicting information I get but I consistant message is polish after HD cleanser even a guy from autoglym on detailing world agreed?

[daniil1990]

Link to autoglym confirming cleanser before polish.

http://www.autoglym.com/valeting_bay/faqs/1190-Can-I-use-Super-Resin-Polish-before-High-Definition-Cleanser

[Bertie]

IPA / panel wipe and AG Cleanser are different things and have different uses.

If you're using the SRP then dont use an IPA after, as SRP contains fillers to mask defects.

If you are using a polishing compound with no fillers, then use panel wipe / IPA afterwards to remove any polishing oils and any remaining polish residue before you apply a wax or sealant.

AG Cleanser is like a pre-sealant or pre-wax cleaner, and has a small amount of abrasives in it to help remove some minor swirls etc, and also pull any crud out of the paint.

When talking about using an IPA wipe down, its only really needed if you're using a polish only, products like Scholl Concepts, Mezerna, 3M etc etc - polishes that break down and need removing before applying waxes or sealants

Hope this helps!

Bertie

[daniil1990]

That makes sense, I was wondering why there was so much contradicting information.

Didn't realise some polishes can be that abrasive that you need to remove them before waxing,

Thanks for the knowledge.

[Brian1612]

This is news to me as well dan, I am just sticking to my tripple and then temptation wax, don't believe a cleaner is needed as the tripple is a polish/filler/glaze/wax all in one. Got some great results with them, going to out some photos and product reviews up when I get a chance.

[daniil1990]

Cleaner is to remove old polish/wax I believe, then polish and wax.

[Brian1612]

Polish would do that though as its abrasive 

[daniil1990]

Won't a cleaner give a better finish though? As new polish will fillers will fill in with old polish also? - hope that made sense.

[Brian1612]

I always thought polishing a car removed any previous wax/sealant on the car...