EPA helps the detailing industry...

That document was published several years ago.

If one reads it carefully, they may be able to understand why the use of "clay only" does not solve the concern.

Which is why the ABC system was developed, the acids, both wet and dry, must be neutralized and removed from the paint's pores.

The old Finish Kare system was not designed to do such, it was for "lot rot" as we called it at the time, which was mainly ferrous metal deposits.

Clay leaves them on and "in" the paint, with an end result of etching once temperatures and moisture are optimum.

Grumpy
 
Erik Mejia said:
That was a good read, thanks for posting.
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Yes it is, and a very good "sales tool".

If one goes through the site, like maps, etc and prints them out, put them in a binder and use them in a presentation to potential clients, it is possible to increase the detail sale by $50 to $100.

The facts are the facts, and while many will not chose to buy additional services of neutralization, etc, it will make a detailer more knowledgable and professional than a back alley hacker.

Grumpy
 
Ron K has pointed out elsewhere that if the acid is not neutralized completely it will be reactivated again when it gets wet. The etching gets a little bit worse each time the surface gets wet.



Here's a link to the A-B-C system
 
Interesting this was just posted.



This past week I was correcting a lotus, with a couple spots etched so bad, it worked into the color, but they color bled what looked to be under the clear a bit - very strange. While I don't think it was acid rain, it was definitely chemical etch so intense that it made me step back and say wowzors.
 
Ron Ketcham said:
That document was published several years ago.

If one reads it carefully, they may be able to understand why the use of "clay only" does not solve the concern.

Which is why the ABC system was developed, the acids, both wet and dry, must be neutralized and removed from the paint's pores.

The old Finish Kare system was not designed to do such, it was for "lot rot" as we called it at the time, which was mainly ferrous metal deposits.

Clay leaves them on and "in" the paint, with an end result of etching once temperatures and moisture are optimum.

Grumpy
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Heh.... I still use the term "lot rot" to describe vehicles that have sat for far too long at dealerships.
 
autoaesthetica said:
Interesting this was just posted.



This past week I was correcting a lotus, with a couple spots etched so bad, it worked into the color, but they color bled what looked to be under the clear a bit - very strange. While I don't think it was acid rain, it was definitely chemical etch so intense that it made me step back and say wowzors.
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Most likely from tree sap. A couple weeks ago I had a dealer show me a Nissan Murano with sap all over the hood and fenders and when I removed the sap the base coat itself was etched and discolored. They ended up having to get it resprayed.
 
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