Dawn Detergent

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It seems that it is common knowledge that Dawn dishwashing detergent is ideal for stripping wax and accumulated gunk.



My question is this: Does Dawn also strip things like Klasse AIO/SG off? Are there any particular disadvantages to using Dawn prior to a detail? I've heard that it's harsh enough to dry out the surface of the paint.



Thanks,

David
 
nsxguru said:
It seems that it is common knowledge that Dawn dishwashing detergent is ideal for stripping wax and accumulated gunk.
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Eh.... "ideal"? I'd hardly say that. Dawn has not stripped a few waxes like people thought they would and I've found it doesn't strip Klasse. Personally I don't see much use for it and haven't Dawned a whole car.



Do a search - lots of people don't use it and it mainly started off as a Zaino procedure and went crazy from there....
 
Dawn use is somewhat controversial and it's application use is at best ... average.



On a freshly coated layer of wax, you'll need to do 2 or 3 washes to strip off most of the protectant. On a 2-4 week layer of wax, it'll probably strip it off.



Sealants like Klasse/Zaino etc. would hardly be effected by a dawn wash.



Dawn can't really do any good but there were several old threads (lost during the crash) with Ron and co. siting why even one use of it could damage you paint. I don't by into a one use damage thing, but the key message to take home is that repeated use could be damaging. Especially as people are using it on a polish vehicle that doesn't have any protection (I myself have done so as per Zaino recommendation).



I doubt moving forward that I will ever use Dawn again.



Paco
 
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