D114 dilution ratio - please confirm.

**SwiftTone** · 03-23-2016, 09:39 AM

I ordered D114 and its on the way. Can't wait to use it this weekend. Before I do I just want to confirm that I have the dilution ratios down. Can someone tell me what is the ratio to strip LSP, and if I should mix something else into it? Also how do I mix D114 with D156 to create something similar to D115?

Rinseless Wash

Extra dirty cars – 128:1
Normal dirty cars – 256:1

Waterless Wash

Normal dirty – 128:1

Detailer Spray

128:1

Strip LSP

Clay Lube

256:1

Residual compound/polish removal

15:1

**Setec Astronomy** · 03-23-2016, 09:45 AM

Originally Posted by SwiftTone

Also how do I mix D114 with D156 to create something similar to D115?

Ha ha, is this a thing? I must have missed that.

**SwiftTone** · 03-23-2016, 09:53 AM

Originally Posted by Setec Astronomy

Ha ha, is this a thing? I must have missed that.

Ya! I read it somewhere on AGO but now I can't find it. The poster compared the D114+D156 to D115 and had similar results.

**Setec Astronomy** · 03-23-2016, 09:57 AM

That sure sounds a lot cheaper than D115.

**dcjredline** · 03-23-2016, 09:57 AM

Pretty sure its not meant to "strip LSP" 14:1 is what Ive heard MP and Mr Rose from Meguiars say about panel cleaning.

**SwiftTone** · 03-23-2016, 10:07 AM

Originally Posted by dcjredline

Pretty sure its not meant to "strip LSP" 14:1 is what Ive heard MP and Mr Rose from Meguiars say about panel cleaning.

I left "Strip LSP" blank in my original post. As I understand it. 15:1 is to remove residual compound or polish.

So I'm still looking for the dilution ratio for stripping LSP.

**The Guz** · 03-23-2016, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by SwiftTone

I left "Strip LSP" blank in my original post. As I understand it. 15:1 is to remove residual compound or polish.

So I'm still looking for the dilution ratio for stripping LSP.

6:1

**FUNX650** · 03-23-2016, 10:43 AM

Originally Posted by SwiftTone

As I understand it. 15:1 is to remove
residual compound or polish.

Yes...
D114, @15:1, can be used as a "panel wipe".

Originally Posted by SwiftTone

I left "Strip LSP" blank in my original post.

So I'm still looking for the dilution ratio
for stripping LSP.

I'm going to clarify that D114...even @ the higher
concentration/"stripping-strength"...shouldn't be
considered as an all encompassing "LSP stripper";
rather, as being diluted to:"Wax Stripping Strength".

And that would mean that D114's dilution ratio for
consideration as a "Wax stripper" is between:
4:1—6:1...(per: Meguiar's spokespersons).

Bob

**SwiftTone** · 03-23-2016, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by FUNX650

Yes...
D114, @15:1, can be used as a "panel wipe".

I'm going to clarify that D114...even @ the higher
concentration/"stripping-strength"...shouldn't be
considered as an all encompassing "LSP stripper";
rather, as being diluted to:"Wax Stripping Strength".

And that would mean that D114's dilution ratio for
consideration as a "Wax stripper" is between:
4:1—6:1...(per: Meguiar's spokespersons).

Bob

Excuse my n00b-ness. So I can't use D114 4:1-6:1, then apply wax afterwards? I should use something else that is dedicated for stripping wax?

Alternatively, if I clay along with D114, wouldn't I remove wax? If using this method, what dilution should I use?

**The Guz** · 03-23-2016, 12:47 PM

Claying at a higher higher dilution ratio will not strip wax. If it did none of us would be using it at this dilution ratio.

At dilution ratios around 6:1, 15:1, D114 will be grabby. By the way at this dilution it would be recommended to have it in a spray bottle.

How recent was the previous application of wax?