How do you remove products?

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NYV6Coupe

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OK, I admit it ....... I've been bitten by the detailin' bug.

What do you use to strip-off all products you've meticulously applied so you can try a new combo?

Assume the surface has been clayed, compounded, and polished prior to glazing & sealing do you use something that is mildly abrasive like SSR1, PP, or FPII?

Or do you use something like AIO or P21S Paintwork Cleanser that is a chemical cleaner and is non-abrasive?

Products mentioned are not necessarily favorites and are not
on-hand so I'm open to any suggestions.

Thanks
 
I wasn't aware that claying removed anything other than surface impurities that you can feel and I never would have thought of VM as a cleanser.

I checked the VM product description at specialtymotoring.com and it says that it's light polish, I overlooked that.

Do you suggest using a PC to apply AIO or VM for the purpose of product stripping & surface cleaning?

Thanks MattZ28, I'll try that this weekend.
 
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If you have a PC, I'd use either product on 5 with a polishing pad. If not, I wouldn't go buy one just for that cause.
 
NYV6Coupe said:
I wasn't aware that claying removed anything other than surface impurities that you can feel
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I would imagine clay removes everything. On most of the containers, it states that after claying you will have to apply a protectant as the clay will remove it. I might be wrong, but I am pretty sure I have read that.
 
Hi-Temp makes a product called Klean. It is waterbased, and strips off all sealants, silicones, etc. I was put on to this product by Anthony Orosco. I have not had a chance to use it though. It is really cheap also.
 
I use AIO or Pinnacle PCL. Usually clay first, too, so that also helps I guess.

blue skies,
Andrew
 
almost any type of polish will remove previous products ..some people use prep sol which is very prominent in body shops and can be found in many places including Walmart
 
JaredPointer said:
I would imagine clay removes everything. On most of the containers, it states that after claying you will have to apply a protectant as the clay will remove it. I might be wrong, but I am pretty sure I have read that.
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I interpretted that to mean "you just washed & clayed your car and the surface is smoother than it's ever been, now be aware that you have to protect it".

Some people may think the smooth, slick surface has been protected somehow by claying it, whereas all you've done is properly prepare the surface for glazing, sealing, or waxing.
 
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brwill2004 said:
Hi-Temp makes a product called Klean. It is waterbased, and strips off all sealants, silicones, etc. I was put on to this product by Anthony Orosco. I have not had a chance to use it though. It is really cheap also.
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Can you provide a source? I checked Hi-Temp products at TOL & searched for "Klean" and didn't find it.
 
Poorboy said:
almost any type of polish will remove previous products ..some people use prep sol which is very prominent in body shops and can be found in many places including Walmart
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Heard of prep sol a long time ago (and forgot about it a long time ago) from a buddy who did side jobs in his garage. Probably used it to remove wax & other impurities, and this is the same guy who bitches about paint sealants making his job tougher doing prep & color matching.

Does prep sol remove polymers & acrylics as well as it removes wax?

Is PP a good non or low abrasive product to use for this purpose?

Thanks
 
Thanks for everyone for responding, lots of product solutions suggested.

One additonal question .... so these products remove SG (acrylic) as well as they remove
polymer products & carnauba waxes?

Thanks
 
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