Whats IPA?

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dd1101

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been reading IPA in lots of threads and I figure is Alcohol, when should I use it? and how is it mixxed?
 
Isopropyl Alcohol. They come in different percentages. I usually mix a couple ounces of it with water in a 32 oz bottle. I use after polishing mainly. Not all the time though.
 
rider9195 said:
Isopropyl Alcohol. They come in different percentages. I usually mix a couple ounces of it with water in a 32 oz bottle. I use after polishing mainly. Not all the time though.
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Hmm I might try this, this weekend. If I get it on rubber trim around the sunroof can that cause a issue?
 
dd1101 said:
been reading IPA in lots of threads and I figure is Alcohol, when should I use it? and how is it mixxed?
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IPA stands for isopropyl alcohol.

It is traditionally used to deep clean or 'strip' products from the surface of your paint. This powerful cleaning can be useful when

  • removing oils from the paint after polishing to inspect the paint's finish
  • remove old waxes and sealants
  • remove stubborn compound or polish splatter
  • prepare the paint for paint coatings


IPA is available in several different strengths, usually from 91% to 40%.

How you mix it with water (dilute it) will effect its performance and how it reacts to the paint.

Stronger IPA dilutions offer increased cleaning power but also have very flash times. This means they evaporate quickly. If all of the residue is not quickly wiped from the paint it will be re-deposited on the surface.

Lesser IPA dilutions will decrease the cleaning power but dramatically increase the play time of the solution so you have more time to wipe up the residue with out redepositing.

Many favor dilutions between 50% and 20% total IPA.
 
I can just pick upmsome alcohol from the pharmacy and mix it with distilled water. cvs has 91% so would it be 1to 1 ratio
 
I was thinking to strip the surface, could I add a .25 oz of Megs Rinsless express?? Since it has no gloss enhancers or polymers, I would think it would aid in lifting dirt if there is any, and the Alcohol would strip the surface.

Is my logic correct?

This would be done in a 32oz spray bottle
 
dd1101 said:
I was thinking to strip the surface, could I add a .25 oz of Megs Rinsless express?? Since it has no gloss enhancers or polymers, I would think it would aid in lifting dirt if there is any, and the Alcohol would strip the surface.

Is my logic correct?

This would be done in a 32oz spray bottle
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It could work. Let us know! I really like using CarPro Eraser which is likely close to what you describe.
 
Todd Helme said:
It could work. Let us know! I really like using CarPro Eraser which is likely close to what you describe.
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Tried it and worked great, I found 70% IPA at the pharmacy, so added the 16 oz of alcohol to 16oz of water and then .20oz of megs rinse-less. Did one coat of BFWD after M205 and will followup with one more coat of BFWD I will only have 2 hours to let it cure and top with BF MS.
 
dd1101 said:
Tried it and worked great, I found 70% IPA at the pharmacy, so added the 16 oz of alcohol to 16oz of water and then .20oz of megs rinse-less. Did one coat of BFWD after M205 and will followup with one more coat of BFWD I will only have 2 hours to let it cure and top with BF MS.
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Thank you for the follow up!
 
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