Why take the oils off a polish?

[joche26]

Why do people wipe with IPA after polishing, from some of the research ive made some people do it to see what the "true" surface looks like, but arent does oils suposed to be there?

[Nicholas@Autowerx]

There are a couple reasons to strip the surface with IPA, CarPro Eraser or something similar:

1. Most compounds/polish have a small degree of filling effect. By removing the polishing oils you reveal the true condition of the substrate you are working on. This ensures you are removing defects and not just filling them.

2. Waxes, sealants, and coatings are designed to bond with clean paint. If polishing oils are present it *may* interfere with the chemical bonding action of your LSP. This is more important with sealants and coatings than it is with a typical carnauba wax.

[AeroCleanse]

It depends on what polish your using. I find that if I am applying a wax then something like Dodo Juice Lime Prime (or Lime Prime Lite) actually help when waxing. If I am applying a paint coating or sealant I want all the polishing oils removed.

As I use water based polishes there is no need for IPA.

[joche26]

Ok so let me see if i got this right, If I plan to use Menzerna polishes I dont really need to IPA because on the label I read that they were water based.

[Nicholas@Autowerx]

Originally Posted by joche26

Ok so let me see if i got this right, If I plan to use Menzerna polishes I dont really need to IPA because on the label I read that they were water based.

Well... you stll might want to strip the paint (at least on your test spot) to make sure you aren't leaving holograms, micro-marring, etc and to know that you are getting the results you are looking for.

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[ihaveacamaro]

Originally Posted by joche26

Ok so let me see if i got this right, If I plan to use Menzerna polishes I dont really need to IPA because on the label I read that they were water based.

You should still use IPA. At the VERY least, a damp microfiber towel should be run over the paint and then wiped with a dry microfiber.

[ShaunD]

I like using something like ONR mixed to clay lube ratio to help remove compoind and polish film/residue. Something like a rinseless wash or waterless wash are nice to use if you dont want to or cant pull the vehicle out to wash the dust and residue off before applying the LSP.
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[Infiniti]

The first time I used M205 and went straight to a sealant it wouldn't bond because of the oils. I now use Chemical Guys EZ Creme Glaze after polishing and then go to my sealant.

[Rsurfer]

Originally Posted by joche26

Ok so let me see if i got this right, If I plan to use Menzerna polishes I dont really need to IPA because on the label I read that they were water based.

What label said that it was water based?

[joche26]

Originally Posted by Rsurfer

What label said that it was water based?

Use the Menzerna Intro Kit on any type of paint, with or without a clear coat. Both polishes are dust-free, water-based, non-silicone, and contain no wax, got this from the Autogeek store