Hi-Temp Prep Wash

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Ryan

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I just recieved my Zaino kit and have time tomorrow to completly detail my 2000 jetta. Ive polished by hand and all that needs to be done is washing and drying. So what is the best mit to use? I mean brand name I can buy in the store like pep boys or kmart???



Also, my trunk lid has scratches from the polishing with too much pressure on the applicator. What is the best way to removve those straight fore to aft scratches before I zaino? What products to use and the process on the trunk lid only?

Please hurry with this one since I can not wait any longer. Plus tomorrow is going to be warm.



Thanks
 
Ryan



I am no expert and am pretty new myself to the forum. From what I have read the best way would be to use the following products for swirl removal. Less abrasive on up.



1) PPCL

2) 3M SMR

3) 3M FI2



Obviously the Porter Cable buffer is the way to go nowdays.



As far as the mitt goes, I am not sure but am in the market for one myself.



Hope this helps somewhat.
 
I got some wash mit from pepboy for like $10. Was so long ago that I don't remeber the name. It's got a side that has that rough netting on it. I don't use that side. The other side is really plush and is White and Blue. I'm sure they still have it.
 
I finally tried one of the Viking 100% cotton chenille mitts. Not bad at all. I still like my genuine sheepskin mitt a bit more though. Laters
 
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<em class='bbc'>Originally posted by C240 [/i]
<strong class='bbc'>Australian sheepskin mitt from walmart [/b]</blockquote>
Hey Ryan, I agree with C240. For about $5 at Wal-Mart, you can get a nice sheepskin washmit. It's cheap, comfortable, won't scratch, and very very soft! Wal-Mart also carries Scratch-X now, which is the way to go for removing scratches by hand.
 
Has anyone else used this stuff to remove polishing oils or LSP's before?


I'm wondering if this will be a better option in making sure the surface is squeaky clean prior to applying Opti-Coat or sealants instead of using IPA....



Rasky
 
RaskyR1 said:
Has anyone else used this stuff to remove polishing oils or LSP's before?


I'm wondering if this will be a better option in making sure the surface is squeaky clean prior to applying Opti-Coat or sealants instead of using IPA....



Rasky
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Is this the same as the decontamination system that I have been hearing so much about lately? If so, I am also interested in learning about this.
 
bmw5541 said:
Is this the same as the decontamination system that I have been hearing so much about lately? If so, I am also interested in learning about this.
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Description reads:

HT-23 Prep Wash
A water-based all-purpose paint cleaner,
formulated to remove buffing compound
residue which allows bonding and adhesion
of waxes, glazes, and paint sealants.
 
Accumulator on the other site swears by it, as do a few others. Basically saying it removed what IPA does, just with less effort and product. Kind of an essential product for the quick removing of waxes and oils [especially M205 oils as many have said] and prepping the surface. At the same time, I have thought about PrepSol by Dupont. Not sure if they are similar, but I believe they have the same effect?
 
Leadfootluke said:
Accumulator on the other site swears by it, as do a few others. Basically saying it removed what IPA does, just with less effort and product. Kind of an essential product for the quick removing of waxes and oils [especially M205 oils as many have said] and prepping the surface. At the same time, I have thought about PrepSol by Dupont. Not sure if they are similar, but I believe they have the same effect?
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Funny you should mention Accumulator, as his posts convinced me to try it. The stuff works well diluted 1:1, but you have to be quick to wipe it off as it leaves run marks in no time at all. And it seems to have a strong grapefruit scent, definitely not a favorite. But it does what it says, and M205 oils are pretty tough to remove sometimes.
 
I have always found the need to do a IPA wipe down after using Hi-Temp Prep Wash to remove the streaking. The combo should remove any residue easily.
 
RaskyR1 said:
Accumulators post was also what got me interested in it. Can it be added to the wash rather then wiping it on panel by panel?
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I've seen it done before, although I've never tried it that way. IIIRC, Ivan (Lustr) may have been the one I've seen use it in a wash as a prep, but it was a while ago that I saw it, so it may have been someone else. Anyway, yes it can be done. \m/
 
I've used it with Super Bee 386 (brandt) stuff works great as a prep, removes old wax in hard to reach places (badges). We would do the prep in sections, it was easy working together. The price is great on the stuff.

I know that David F uses Optim power clean, but that is a bit more expensive.

Cheers,
GREG
 
Greg Nichols said:
I've used it with Super Bee 386 (brandt) stuff works great as a prep, removes old wax in hard to reach places (badges). We would do the prep in sections, it was easy working together. The price is great on the stuff.

I know that David F uses Optim power clean, but that is a bit more expensive.

Cheers,
GREG
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Yeah, talking with DF he also suggested OPC for the prep as well as IPA. I just happened to run across the post on Prep Wash and I like the idea that it is made specifically for paint prep. For some reason I don't like the idea of using an APC on the paint after it's been polished. I'm really just looking for the best/safest way to prep the surfaces for Opti-Coat that also has a least chance of inducing any marring (IPA).

Maybe I'll just call Dr. G. ;)
 

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